Ranchi, Oct. 3 -- Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, along with Ranchi Mayor Roshni Khalkho, performed puja at the Pahari Temple in Ranchi on Saturday, praying for the speedy recovery of Captain Smit Machchhar.

Seth said the pilot had displayed courage and presence of mind during a crisis and saved hundreds of lives by averting a possible plane crash.

He said, "Today, not just the country but the entire world is proud of a pilot like Smit Machchhar, who saved hundreds of lives. He gave a new lease of life to hundreds of people and averted a plane crash. He was under immense pressure and in poor health, yet he did not waver from his duty. That is why heads of state from major nations across the world are commending him toda...