<p>A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning. The woman,&nbsp;identified as Deepa from Sector-12 in Noida, claimed that she found a&nbsp;centipede inside the ice cream box.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports and Deepa's claims made in a video which is now widely circulated on social media platforms suggest&nbsp;that she&nbsp;ordered a family pack of 'Amul Vanilla Magic' ice cream worth Rs 195 from Blinkit,&nbsp;an Indian instant delivery service that provides a wide range of products, including groceries and other fresh produce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expecting to prepare a mango milkshake for her children, she was horrified to find a frozen centipede in the ice cream box. In a video that has since gone viral, Deepa showed the disturbing sight of the centipede inside the ice cream container.</p>

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<p>She said that people order food items online without due caution and she can't imagine the distress she would have felt if her children had consumed the infested ice cream.</p>

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<p>Fortunately, Deepa had not yet mixed the ice cream with the mangoes, which could have resulted in her children consuming the mango milkshake.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports suggested that Blinkit refunded the Rs 195 and mentioned that Amul would contact her.</p>

<p>However, Deepa denied receiving any email or message from Amul. She also warned that she would take legal action if the issue was not addressed promptly.</p>

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<p>This incident comes just days after a man in Malad, Mumbai, found a human finger inside an ice cream cone he ordered online.</p>

<p>The man, shocked and disgusted, reported the incident to the police. The authorities lodged an investigation into the ice cream company, Yummo Ice Cream.</p>

<p>A photograph of the ice cream cone with the finger protruding from it was shared online, sparking widespread concern over food safety standards.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning.

A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning. The woman, identified as Deepa from Sector-12 in Noida, claimed that she found a centipede inside the ice cream box. Reports and Deepa's claims made in a video which is now widely circulated on social media platforms suggest that she ordered a family pack of 'Amul Vanilla Magic' ice cream worth Rs 195 from Blinkit, an Indian instant delivery service that provides a wide range of products, including groceries and other fresh produce. Expecting to prepare a mango milkshake for her children, she was horrified to find a frozen centipede in the ice cream box. In a video that has since gone viral, Deepa showed the disturbing sight of the centipede inside the ice cream container. Also Read | Uttarakhand accident: At least 14 killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into Alaknanda river She said that people order food items online without due caution and she can't imagine the distress she would have felt if her children had consumed the infested ice cream. After a cut finger in ice cream, a centipede was found in Amul Ice Cream in Noida, watch @Amul_Coop @letsblinkit @UNWFP_India #noida pic.twitter.com/Mc5cm7rb6O — Jyoti Karki (@Jyoti_karki_) June 15, 2024 × Fortunately, Deepa had not yet mixed the ice cream with the mangoes, which could have resulted in her children consuming the mango milkshake. Also Read | Parliament statues relocated to ensure they are not in prominent place for MPs to protest: Congress Reports suggested that Blinkit refunded the Rs 195 and mentioned that Amul would contact her. However, Deepa denied receiving any email or message from Amul. She also warned that she would take legal action if the issue was not addressed promptly. Watch | India's evolving workforce drives growth × This incident comes just days after a man in Malad, Mumbai, found a human finger inside an ice cream cone he ordered online. The man, shocked and disgusted, reported the incident to the police. The authorities lodged an investigation into the ice cream company, Yummo Ice Cream. A photograph of the ice cream cone with the finger protruding from it was shared online, sparking widespread concern over food safety standards. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Noida woman finds centipede in ice cream ordered online. What could have happened next?

<p>A conference is underway in Switzerland aimed at establishing a framework for peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Swiss Peace Summit drew leaders and representatives from over 100 countries and international organisations. Notably absent from the discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne was delegation from Moscow.</p>

<p>Swiss President Viola Amherd opened the summit while expressing hope for future summits that might include Russia.</p>

<p>"We will not be able to negotiate or even proclaim peace for Ukraine here on the Bürgenstock, but we wish to inspire a process for a just and lasting peace, and we wish to take concrete steps in this direction," she noted. "We can prepare the ground for direct talks between the warring parties: that is what we are here for."</p>

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<p>The summit, attended by more than 50 heads of states and governments, was held against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to rally support for his 10-point peace plan that he announced at the G20 summit in Indonesia in November 2022. It included food and energy security, release of all prisoners and deportees, restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everything that will be agreed upon at the summit today will be a part of the peace-making process that we all need,” Zelensky said at a news conference alongside Swiss President Viola Amherd ahead of the conference.</p>

<p>"﻿I believe that we will witness history being made here.”</p>

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris has already announced that the United States would provide over $1.5 billion to assist Ukraine. Harris is also attending the conference.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China declined to participate in the peace summit arguing that any meaningful discussion&nbsp;should involve both Russia and Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Moscow's peace proposal?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The summit comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated&nbsp;Kremlin's peace proposal, which calls for Ukrainian troops to withdraw from four regions claimed by Moscow and for Ukraine to abandon its NATO aspirations.</p>

<p>Zelensky firmly rejected this plan and compared Putin’s demands to those of Adolf Hitler.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the discussions at the peace summit as foundational for future negotiations. "This is a diplomatic seedling that we are watering so that it can grow," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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A conference is underway in Switzerland aimed at establishing a framework for peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Swiss Peace Summit drew leaders and representatives from over 100 countries and international organisations.

A conference is underway in Switzerland aimed at establishing a framework for peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Swiss Peace Summit drew leaders and representatives from over 100 countries and international organisations. Notably absent from the discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne was delegation from Moscow. Swiss President Viola Amherd opened the summit while expressing hope for future summits that might include Russia. "We will not be able to negotiate or even proclaim peace for Ukraine here on the Bürgenstock, but we wish to inspire a process for a just and lasting peace, and we wish to take concrete steps in this direction," she noted. "We can prepare the ground for direct talks between the warring parties: that is what we are here for." Also Read | 'Deaths happen within 48 hours': Rare flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Japan The summit, attended by more than 50 heads of states and governments, was held against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to rally support for his 10-point peace plan that he announced at the G20 summit in Indonesia in November 2022. It included food and energy security, release of all prisoners and deportees, restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity among others. “Everything that will be agreed upon at the summit today will be a part of the peace-making process that we all need,” Zelensky said at a news conference alongside Swiss President Viola Amherd ahead of the conference. "﻿I believe that we will witness history being made here.” US Vice President Kamala Harris has already announced that the United States would provide over $1.5 billion to assist Ukraine. Harris is also attending the conference. Also Read | Russian SU-24 bomber briefly violates Swedish airspace China declined to participate in the peace summit arguing that any meaningful discussion should involve both Russia and Ukraine. What is Moscow's peace proposal? The summit comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Kremlin's peace proposal, which calls for Ukrainian troops to withdraw from four regions claimed by Moscow and for Ukraine to abandon its NATO aspirations. Zelensky firmly rejected this plan and compared Putin’s demands to those of Adolf Hitler. Watch | US Supreme Court rejects federal ban on gun 'bump stocks' × German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the discussions at the peace summit as foundational for future negotiations. "This is a diplomatic seedling that we are watering so that it can grow," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Global leaders gather in Switzerland to pave way for Russia-Ukraine peace

<p>A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm.</p>

<p>From June 13-15, G7 leaders gathered in Italy and their talks mainly centered around the Ukraine conflict. However, there were other areas of discussions as well that featured in the meet, including&nbsp;social rights, health and artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>However, disagreements soon emerged over abortion rights language in the final G7 communique.</p>

<p>US, France, Japan and Germany had pushed to include "safe and legal abortions" in the summit’s text. However, Italy resisted over the language, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The viral video allegedly showed Meloni and Macron in an awkward interaction. In the viral clip, Meloni is purportedly seen rolling her eyes and offering a less-than-enthusiastic handshake to Macron which clearly suggested the underlying tensions between the two leaders.</p>

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<p>The incident occurred at the summit, where both leaders were present to discuss pressing global issues. Hours ago that handshake, Meloni and Macron clashed over the language regarding abortion rights.</p>

<p>The G7 leaders’ final communique did not directly reference abortion as Italy refused to yield to French pressure to include the term.</p>

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<p>The draft communique also drew criticism for allegedly weakening support for LGBTQ rights. Meloni accused Macron of attempting to gain political advantage ahead of the French national elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year’s Hiroshima statement by G7 leaders committed "to universal access to adequate, affordable, and quality health services for women."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this time the draft communique removed the abortion reference.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Italy, which holds the G7’s rotating presidency this year, argued that there was no need to repeat the language from the Hiroshima pledge.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Meloni 'emboldened' by EU results?</strong></h2>

<p>Giorgia Meloni’s political position has been bolstered by her Brothers of Italy party securing nearly 30 percent of the vote in the EU elections.&nbsp;“It looks like Meloni has been emboldened by the results [of the EU elections] to push an even more conservative agenda,” one G7 diplomat told a European news outlet on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm.

A video of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly rolling her eyes at French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Italy has taken social media by storm. From June 13-15, G7 leaders gathered in Italy and their talks mainly centered around the Ukraine conflict. However, there were other areas of discussions as well that featured in the meet, including social rights, health and artificial intelligence. However, disagreements soon emerged over abortion rights language in the final G7 communique. US, France, Japan and Germany had pushed to include "safe and legal abortions" in the summit’s text. However, Italy resisted over the language, according to reports. The viral video allegedly showed Meloni and Macron in an awkward interaction. In the viral clip, Meloni is purportedly seen rolling her eyes and offering a less-than-enthusiastic handshake to Macron which clearly suggested the underlying tensions between the two leaders. #WATCH | Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni ackwardly handshakes french president Emmanuel Macron: pic.twitter.com/QuOnDzRhBw — VOZ (@Voz_US) June 14, 2024 × The incident occurred at the summit, where both leaders were present to discuss pressing global issues. Hours ago that handshake, Meloni and Macron clashed over the language regarding abortion rights. The G7 leaders’ final communique did not directly reference abortion as Italy refused to yield to French pressure to include the term. Also Read | Russian SU-24 bomber briefly violates Swedish airspace The draft communique also drew criticism for allegedly weakening support for LGBTQ rights. Meloni accused Macron of attempting to gain political advantage ahead of the French national elections. Also Read | In congratulatory message, Palestinian PM urges PM Modi to help end Gaza conflict Last year’s Hiroshima statement by G7 leaders committed "to universal access to adequate, affordable, and quality health services for women." However, this time the draft communique removed the abortion reference. Watch | PM Modi calls for an end to monopoly in technology during the G7 summit in Italy × Italy, which holds the G7’s rotating presidency this year, argued that there was no need to repeat the language from the Hiroshima pledge. Is Meloni 'emboldened' by EU results? Giorgia Meloni’s political position has been bolstered by her Brothers of Italy party securing nearly 30 percent of the vote in the EU elections. “It looks like Meloni has been emboldened by the results [of the EU elections] to push an even more conservative agenda,” one G7 diplomat told a European news outlet on condition of anonymity. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Pakistanis from the minority Ahmadi community say they are under increasing pressure from authorities and Islamist groups ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations on Monday.</p>

<p>The Ahmadiyya sect, considered heretics by fundamentalist groups, has been persecuted for decades in Pakistan but threats and intimidation have risen in recent years.</p>

<p>"Eid is supposed to be a happy occasion, but it's filled with trepidation and threats for us now," Naeem Aslam, an Ahmadi in Chakwal, told AFP.</p>

<p>The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, to be celebrated on Monday, is marked by the ritual sacrifice of animals often bought days in advance.</p>

<p>Amir Mehmood, a spokesman for the community in the city of Chakwal in Punjab, said police earlier this week placed three senior representatives in "preventive detention" for 30 days, demanding a written order that they would not sacrifice animals.</p>

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<p>Mehmood told AFP that the men were released on Thursday following negotiations and pressure from rights groups, and a verbal commitment to perform the religious rites at their homes -- something he said Ahmadis already do.</p>

<p>"The law allows us to practice our faith in the four walls of our homes. But even that has become an issue recently," Mehmood said.</p>

<p>The government's deputy commissioner office in Punjab said the detention order was given to "maintain law and order" after public complaints.</p>

<p>"This opposition to our performing the sacrifice is something recent that we've seen happening in the last three or four years," Aslam said.</p>

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<p>But their belief that the movement's founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the "mahdi" or messiah has marked them as blasphemous unbelievers, particularly in Pakistan. There are around 500,000 Amadis in Pakistan according to their community leadership.</p>

<p>The constitution has branded them non-Muslims since 1974, and a 1984 law forbids them from claiming their faith as Islamic or openly practising Islamic rituals.</p>

<p>In a report published last year, the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said there had been a surge in the persecution of Ahmadis in Punjab, adding that the rise of extremist religious groups in recent years had aggravated anti-Ahmadi sentiment.</p>

<p>Pakistani police arrested a man last Sunday accused of killing two Ahmadis hours apart in separate attacks in the eastern Punjab province.</p>

<p>Last month, a mob from the radical anti-blasphemy party Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) gathered outside an Ahmadi place of worship in Jhelum, Punjab, where a TLP leader threatened to hang any member who dared to perform the sacrifice.</p>

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<p>In videos of the incident shared on social media, the frenzied crowd can be seen chanting in support as the police look on.</p>

<p>"Ever since that day men, on motorcycles have been stationed outside the homes of Ahmadis in the area spying to see if we bring home an animal for sacrifice," an Ahmadi leader in the city who asked not to be named told AFP.</p>

<p>"All this intimidation is being done with the tacit approval of the authorities," he said. "This has only further emboldened the extremists."</p>

<p>Ahmadis in the city have also been asked to give written assurances to police that they would "maintain law and order" after several residents registered complaints against them, he added.</p>

<p>Fayyaz Ahmad -- not his real name -- had to hide on his rooftop when police raided his home in the industrial city of Faisalabad last year.</p>

<p>A complaint had been filed against him after his neighbours saw his nephew distributing meat among relatives.</p>

<p>According to Ahmad, police went through his refrigerator to look for evidence of the sacrifice.</p>

<p>"I've lived in this area for 27 years and this was the first time something like this happened," he said.</p>

<p>A viral video last year from the same city showed police in Faisalabad raiding the house of an Ahmadi and recovering three goats.</p>

<p>"As much as I want to perform my religious duty this year, I have to hold back. I can see my neighbours peeping in to see if I have bought a goat," Ahmad said.</p>


Pakistanis from the minority Ahmadi community say they are under increasing pressure from authorities and Islamist groups ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations on Monday.

Pakistanis from the minority Ahmadi community say they are under increasing pressure from authorities and Islamist groups ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations on Monday. The Ahmadiyya sect, considered heretics by fundamentalist groups, has been persecuted for decades in Pakistan but threats and intimidation have risen in recent years. "Eid is supposed to be a happy occasion, but it's filled with trepidation and threats for us now," Naeem Aslam, an Ahmadi in Chakwal, told AFP. The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, to be celebrated on Monday, is marked by the ritual sacrifice of animals often bought days in advance. Amir Mehmood, a spokesman for the community in the city of Chakwal in Punjab, said police earlier this week placed three senior representatives in "preventive detention" for 30 days, demanding a written order that they would not sacrifice animals. Also Read | Global leaders gather in Switzerland to pave way for Russia-Ukraine peace Mehmood told AFP that the men were released on Thursday following negotiations and pressure from rights groups, and a verbal commitment to perform the religious rites at their homes -- something he said Ahmadis already do. "The law allows us to practice our faith in the four walls of our homes. But even that has become an issue recently," Mehmood said. The government's deputy commissioner office in Punjab said the detention order was given to "maintain law and order" after public complaints. "This opposition to our performing the sacrifice is something recent that we've seen happening in the last three or four years," Aslam said. Also Read | Azerbaijan President Aliyev invites PM Modi for COP29 Summit in November But their belief that the movement's founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the "mahdi" or messiah has marked them as blasphemous unbelievers, particularly in Pakistan. There are around 500,000 Amadis in Pakistan according to their community leadership. The constitution has branded them non-Muslims since 1974, and a 1984 law forbids them from claiming their faith as Islamic or openly practising Islamic rituals. In a report published last year, the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said there had been a surge in the persecution of Ahmadis in Punjab, adding that the rise of extremist religious groups in recent years had aggravated anti-Ahmadi sentiment. Pakistani police arrested a man last Sunday accused of killing two Ahmadis hours apart in separate attacks in the eastern Punjab province. Last month, a mob from the radical anti-blasphemy party Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) gathered outside an Ahmadi place of worship in Jhelum, Punjab, where a TLP leader threatened to hang any member who dared to perform the sacrifice. Watch | New agenda for upcoming US elections? Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks × In videos of the incident shared on social media, the frenzied crowd can be seen chanting in support as the police look on. "Ever since that day men, on motorcycles have been stationed outside the homes of Ahmadis in the area spying to see if we bring home an animal for sacrifice," an Ahmadi leader in the city who asked not to be named told AFP. "All this intimidation is being done with the tacit approval of the authorities," he said. "This has only further emboldened the extremists." Ahmadis in the city have also been asked to give written assurances to police that they would "maintain law and order" after several residents registered complaints against them, he added. Fayyaz Ahmad -- not his real name -- had to hide on his rooftop when police raided his home in the industrial city of Faisalabad last year. A complaint had been filed against him after his neighbours saw his nephew distributing meat among relatives. According to Ahmad, police went through his refrigerator to look for evidence of the sacrifice. "I've lived in this area for 27 years and this was the first time something like this happened," he said. A viral video last year from the same city showed police in Faisalabad raiding the house of an Ahmadi and recovering three goats. "As much as I want to perform my religious duty this year, I have to hold back. I can see my neighbours peeping in to see if I have bought a goat," Ahmad said.

Ahmadis in Pakistan say intimidated ahead of Eid Al-Adha feast

<p>A magistrate in Kenya who was shot by a police officer as she presided over a court session has died, the country’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced on Saturday.</p>

<p>Monica Kivuti, a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, was shot on Thursday after rejecting a bail request for the police officer’s wife.</p>

<p>The assailant was in turn shot and killed by other police officers.</p>

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<p>In a post on the X social media platform, Koome said Kivuti had succumbed to her injuries.</p>

<p>“Monica Kivuti, Principal Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts, has lost the fight against the extensive injuries sustained during an open gun attack in court,” Koome said.</p>

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<p>“The judiciary family stands in solidarity during this deeply traumatic time and calls for sensitivity and compassion as we share in grief.”</p>

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<p>Three officers were also injured during the attack but Koome did not comment on their condition.</p>

<p>The policeman’s wife had requested release on bail after pleading guilty to obtaining 2.9 million Kenyan shillings ($22,700) by false pretences, according to a police report.<br />
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A magistrate in Kenya who was shot by a police officer as she presided over a court session has died, the country’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced on Saturday.

A magistrate in Kenya who was shot by a police officer as she presided over a court session has died, the country’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced on Saturday. Monica Kivuti, a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, was shot on Thursday after rejecting a bail request for the police officer’s wife. The assailant was in turn shot and killed by other police officers. Also Read | Global leaders gather in Switzerland to pave way for Russia-Ukraine peace In a post on the X social media platform, Koome said Kivuti had succumbed to her injuries. “Monica Kivuti, Principal Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts, has lost the fight against the extensive injuries sustained during an open gun attack in court,” Koome said. Also Read | Azerbaijan President Aliyev invites PM Modi for COP29 Summit in November “The judiciary family stands in solidarity during this deeply traumatic time and calls for sensitivity and compassion as we share in grief.” Watch | New agenda for upcoming US elections? Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on gun bump stocks × Three officers were also injured during the attack but Koome did not comment on their condition. The policeman’s wife had requested release on bail after pleading guilty to obtaining 2.9 million Kenyan shillings ($22,700) by false pretences, according to a police report.

Kenyan judge dies after courtroom shooting

<p>Fourteen people were killed and twelve others&nbsp;injured when a tempo traveller plunged into the Alaknanda River in India's Uttarakhand state on Saturday (June 15), according to reports. The tragic event is said to have likely happened&nbsp;because of a blind turn following which the driver lost control of the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The devastating incident took place in Rudraprayag district on Saturday (June 15), according to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).</p>

<p>The ill-fated vehicle, bearing a Haryana registration number, had 26 passengers in it. As per SDRF, the death toll could rise as several injured individuals are in critical condition.</p>

<p>SDRF Commandant Manikant Mishra shared that the tempo traveller had departed from Delhi around 11 pm on Friday (June 14) and was en route to Chopta,&nbsp;209 kilometres from Uttarakhand's capital city of Dehradun.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rudraprayag SP Vishakha Ashok Bhadane said that the rescue operation is underway.&nbsp;Both SDRF and police teams were actively engaged in the rescue efforts.</p>

<p>SDRF Commandant Mishra said that a blind turn could be the cause of the tragedy that struck the tempo traveller.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AIIMS Rishikesh Executive Director Meenu Singh said that after the "very unfortunate incident", seven people were brought to the AIIMS. She said that out of them two were brought dead. "The situation of two others is serious, and they are getting treated in the red area (of the hospital)," she added, as reported by PTI news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reacting to the tragic incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “People seriously injured in the Rudraprayag road accident are being airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Instructions have been given to the officials for better treatment of the injured. Our government is committed to provide all possible help to the injured.”</p>

<p>Earlier, Dhami had expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Very sad news was received about a tempo traveller accident in Rudraprayag district. The local administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. The injured have been sent to the nearest medical centre for treatment. The district magistrate has been ordered to investigate the incident.”</p>

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences saying, “The local administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue work and all possible help is being provided to the injured."&nbsp;</p>

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Fourteen people were killed and twelve others injured when a tempo traveller plunged into the Alaknanda River in India's Uttarakhand state on Saturday (June 15), according to reports.

Fourteen people were killed and twelve others injured when a tempo traveller plunged into the Alaknanda River in India's Uttarakhand state on Saturday (June 15), according to reports. The tragic event is said to have likely happened because of a blind turn following which the driver lost control of the vehicle. The devastating incident took place in Rudraprayag district on Saturday (June 15), according to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The ill-fated vehicle, bearing a Haryana registration number, had 26 passengers in it. As per SDRF, the death toll could rise as several injured individuals are in critical condition. SDRF Commandant Manikant Mishra shared that the tempo traveller had departed from Delhi around 11 pm on Friday (June 14) and was en route to Chopta, 209 kilometres from Uttarakhand's capital city of Dehradun. Also Read | Parliament statues relocated to ensure they are not in prominent place for MPs to protest: Congress Rudraprayag SP Vishakha Ashok Bhadane said that the rescue operation is underway. Both SDRF and police teams were actively engaged in the rescue efforts. SDRF Commandant Mishra said that a blind turn could be the cause of the tragedy that struck the tempo traveller. AIIMS Rishikesh Executive Director Meenu Singh said that after the "very unfortunate incident", seven people were brought to the AIIMS. She said that out of them two were brought dead. "The situation of two others is serious, and they are getting treated in the red area (of the hospital)," she added, as reported by PTI news agency. Also Read | Pakistan Indus water panel delegation, neutral experts to visit Jammu and Kashmir Reacting to the tragic incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, “People seriously injured in the Rudraprayag road accident are being airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Instructions have been given to the officials for better treatment of the injured. Our government is committed to provide all possible help to the injured.” Earlier, Dhami had expressed his grief on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Very sad news was received about a tempo traveller accident in Rudraprayag district. The local administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. The injured have been sent to the nearest medical centre for treatment. The district magistrate has been ordered to investigate the incident.” Watch | G7 Summit Italy: PM Modi leaves key message for G7 leaders, talks about human-centric AI × Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences saying, “The local administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue work and all possible help is being provided to the injured." (With inputs from agencies)

Uttarakhand accident: At least 14 killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into Alaknanda river

<p>A team of international researchers is inching closer to solving a solar mystery that has puzzled scientists for centuries. Astronomers have been stuck by the sun’s magnetic field while striving to understand where it originates.</p>

<p>This magnetic field is crucial as it drives various solar phenomena, including sunspots, solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can impact Earth’s space weather. It also has the potention to disrupt radio transmissions and power grids on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first key observations of the sun’s magnetic activity date back to the early 17th century, with Galileo Galilei’s pioneering work on sunspots. But pinpointing the exact source of the sun’s magnetic field has remained an elusive goal.</p>

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<p>However, in the study led by Geoffrey Vasil from Edinburgh University which involved conducting a series of calculations on a NASA supercomputer, the researchers pinpointed the origin of the sun’s magnetic field to be nearly 30,000 km below the sun's surface.&nbsp;The study was published in the journal Nature.</p>

<p>This finding challenges earlier theories that placed the source much deeper, around 200,000 km beneath the surface.</p>

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<p>The paper's co-author Daniel Lecoanet from Northwestern University, said “This work proposes a new hypothesis for how the sun’s magnetic field is generated that better matches solar observations and, we hope, could be used to make better predictions of solar activity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team developed advanced numerical simulations to model the sun's magnetic field.</p>

<h2><strong>Torsional oscillations</strong></h2>

<p>Unlike previous models, this new model included torsional oscillations, a pattern of gas and plasma movement within and around the sun.</p>

<p>Since the sun is not solid, its rotation varies with latitude, and both the magnetic cycle and torsional oscillations share an 11-year cycle.</p>

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<p>“Because the wave has the same period as the magnetic cycle, it has been thought that these phenomena were linked,” Lecoanet explained.</p>

<p>“However, the traditional ‘deep theory’ does not explain where torsional oscillations come from. An intriguing clue is that these are only near the surface of the sun. Our hypothesis is that the magnetic cycle and the torsional oscillations are different manifestations of the same physical process," he further said.</p>

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A team of international researchers is inching closer to solving a solar mystery that has puzzled scientists for centuries. Astronomers have been stuck by the sun’s magnetic field while striving to understand where it originates.

A team of international researchers is inching closer to solving a solar mystery that has puzzled scientists for centuries. Astronomers have been stuck by the sun’s magnetic field while striving to understand where it originates. This magnetic field is crucial as it drives various solar phenomena, including sunspots, solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can impact Earth’s space weather. It also has the potention to disrupt radio transmissions and power grids on Earth. The first key observations of the sun’s magnetic activity date back to the early 17th century, with Galileo Galilei’s pioneering work on sunspots. But pinpointing the exact source of the sun’s magnetic field has remained an elusive goal. Also Read | NASA's Voyager 1 resumes full ops, transmits valuable data after overcoming malfunction However, in the study led by Geoffrey Vasil from Edinburgh University which involved conducting a series of calculations on a NASA supercomputer, the researchers pinpointed the origin of the sun’s magnetic field to be nearly 30,000 km below the sun's surface. The study was published in the journal Nature. This finding challenges earlier theories that placed the source much deeper, around 200,000 km beneath the surface. Also Read | First 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years to occur this year. Here's how to see it The paper's co-author Daniel Lecoanet from Northwestern University, said “This work proposes a new hypothesis for how the sun’s magnetic field is generated that better matches solar observations and, we hope, could be used to make better predictions of solar activity." The team developed advanced numerical simulations to model the sun's magnetic field. Torsional oscillations Unlike previous models, this new model included torsional oscillations, a pattern of gas and plasma movement within and around the sun. Since the sun is not solid, its rotation varies with latitude, and both the magnetic cycle and torsional oscillations share an 11-year cycle. Watch | Cancer rate in younger people rising sharply as per new research × “Because the wave has the same period as the magnetic cycle, it has been thought that these phenomena were linked,” Lecoanet explained. “However, the traditional ‘deep theory’ does not explain where torsional oscillations come from. An intriguing clue is that these are only near the surface of the sun. Our hypothesis is that the magnetic cycle and the torsional oscillations are different manifestations of the same physical process," he further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Researchers close in on centuries-old solar mystery of Sun's magnetic field

<p>NASA's Voyager 1 has resumed full operations and ended its silence period. Notably, the spacecraft, which stopped sending usable data in November 2023, is now once again transmitting valuable information from its four scientific instruments.</p>

<p>Voyager 1, launched on September 5, 1977, had been sending garbled data instead of its usual binary code. It is presently more than 15 billion miles from Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given the spacecraft's 46-year journey, such malfunctions weren't entirely unexpected. However, Voyager 1 team traced the problem to the flight data subsystem (FDS) that was responsible for packaging and sending data back to Earth.</p>

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<p>A detailed investigation pinpointed the exact chip causing the trouble and enabled the team to develop a workaround. Voyager 1 began sending coherent data again on April 20, 2024, although initially only from two of its instruments.</p>

<p>But now, all four scientific instruments are operational and communicating effectively with mission control.</p>

<p>The primary mission of the aircraft from 1977 to 1980 was conducting flybys of Jupiter and Saturn to collect data on these planets and their moons. However, from 1980 onwards after its primary mission, Voyager 1 continued its journey towards interstellar space. It is currently providing valuable information about the outer regions of the Solar System and the interstellar medium.</p>

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<p>With Voyager 1 back online, the team will focus on further restoration efforts. This will include resynchronising its timekeeping software and maintaining the digital tape recorder used to measure plasma waves.</p>

<h2><strong>Voyager 1&nbsp;journey&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 1979, Voyager 1 sent back detailed images and data of Jupiter, its rings and its moons, including volcanic activity on Io. The probe in 1980 provided unprecedented close-up images and data of Saturn, its rings and its largest moon, Titan.</p>

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<p>In 1990, Voyager 1 took a famous photograph of Earth from a distance of about 6 billion kilometres that showed our planet as a tiny dot in the vastness of space. On August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space by crossing the heliopause, the boundary where the Sun's influence wanes and the interstellar medium begins.</p>

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NASA's Voyager 1 has resumed full operations and ended its silence period. Notably, the spacecraft, which stopped sending usable data in November 2023, is now once again transmitting valuable information from its four scientific instruments.

NASA's Voyager 1 has resumed full operations and ended its silence period. Notably, the spacecraft, which stopped sending usable data in November 2023, is now once again transmitting valuable information from its four scientific instruments. Voyager 1, launched on September 5, 1977, had been sending garbled data instead of its usual binary code. It is presently more than 15 billion miles from Earth. Given the spacecraft's 46-year journey, such malfunctions weren't entirely unexpected. However, Voyager 1 team traced the problem to the flight data subsystem (FDS) that was responsible for packaging and sending data back to Earth. Also Read | First 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years to occur this year. Here's how to see it A detailed investigation pinpointed the exact chip causing the trouble and enabled the team to develop a workaround. Voyager 1 began sending coherent data again on April 20, 2024, although initially only from two of its instruments. But now, all four scientific instruments are operational and communicating effectively with mission control. The primary mission of the aircraft from 1977 to 1980 was conducting flybys of Jupiter and Saturn to collect data on these planets and their moons. However, from 1980 onwards after its primary mission, Voyager 1 continued its journey towards interstellar space. It is currently providing valuable information about the outer regions of the Solar System and the interstellar medium. Also Read | Scientists say watery planets orbiting dead stars may be hosting alien life With Voyager 1 back online, the team will focus on further restoration efforts. This will include resynchronising its timekeeping software and maintaining the digital tape recorder used to measure plasma waves. Voyager 1 journey In 1979, Voyager 1 sent back detailed images and data of Jupiter, its rings and its moons, including volcanic activity on Io. The probe in 1980 provided unprecedented close-up images and data of Saturn, its rings and its largest moon, Titan. Watch | Study: Secret aliens could be here on Earth already × In 1990, Voyager 1 took a famous photograph of Earth from a distance of about 6 billion kilometres that showed our planet as a tiny dot in the vastness of space. On August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space by crossing the heliopause, the boundary where the Sun's influence wanes and the interstellar medium begins. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA's Voyager 1 resumes full ops, transmits valuable data after overcoming malfunction

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Wednesday (June 12) at his residence in New Delhi to address the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that claimed the lives of several Indian nationals and left many injured.&nbsp;PM Modi announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh ($2395) from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for the families of the nationals who lost their lives in the unexpected tragedy.</p>

<p>The death toll in the incident has now climbed to 49 from an earlier reported count of 41, in the wake of the examination of the building by forensic teams.</p>

<p>Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, Prime Minister Modi extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister directed that Government of India should extend all possible assistance," the press release said.</p>

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<p>He also directed Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to "immediately travel to Kuwait to oversee the relief measures and facilitate expeditious repatriation of the mortal remains."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in a post, MoS MEA said, "...We stand with the victims of the Kuwait fire incident, we express our sympathy to them. We had a meeting with PM Modi and tomorrow morning we are travelling to Kuwait. We will take stock of the situation and those who are admitted to the hospital. The identification process of those who have died is underway...The maximum people are from Kerala and other parts of South India..."</p>

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<p>The review meeting was attended by several key officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, MoS for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Modi Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra among others.</p>

<h2><strong>Probe into Kuwait fire&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has ordered a thorough investigation into the fire at the apartment building in Mangaf. The building housed foreign workers, mostly Indians. Many of those killed, nearly 41, were from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and northern states of India.</p>

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<p>The fire, which began in a kitchen, devastated a six-storey building reportedly housing nearly 200 workers. The building, owned by the NBTC group and managed by Malayali businessman KG Abraham, also housed employees of NBTC's supermarket.</p>
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<p>More than 30 Indian workers were injured. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the Al-Adan hospital to meet with the injured.</p>

<p>The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has established an emergency helpline and urged all concerned to connect over this helpline for updates.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>External Affairs Minister SJ aishankar also expressed shock over the news of the fire incident.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Wednesday (June 12) at his residence in New Delhi to address the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that claimed the lives of several Indian nationals and left many injured.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Wednesday (June 12) at his residence in New Delhi to address the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that claimed the lives of several Indian nationals and left many injured. PM Modi announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh ($2395) from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for the families of the nationals who lost their lives in the unexpected tragedy. The death toll in the incident has now climbed to 49 from an earlier reported count of 41, in the wake of the examination of the building by forensic teams. Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, Prime Minister Modi extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. "Prime Minister directed that Government of India should extend all possible assistance," the press release said. Also Read | Deadly fire engulfs Thailand's Chatuchak market, kills over 1,000 exotic animals He also directed Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to "immediately travel to Kuwait to oversee the relief measures and facilitate expeditious repatriation of the mortal remains." Earlier in a post, MoS MEA said, "...We stand with the victims of the Kuwait fire incident, we express our sympathy to them. We had a meeting with PM Modi and tomorrow morning we are travelling to Kuwait. We will take stock of the situation and those who are admitted to the hospital. The identification process of those who have died is underway...The maximum people are from Kerala and other parts of South India..." Also Read | Greek-owned ship, reportedly bound to India, damaged by small vessel in Red Sea The review meeting was attended by several key officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, MoS for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Modi Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra among others. Probe into Kuwait fire Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has ordered a thorough investigation into the fire at the apartment building in Mangaf. The building housed foreign workers, mostly Indians. Many of those killed, nearly 41, were from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu and northern states of India. Watch | Gravitas: Breaking | Another terror attack in Jammu, one jawan injured × The fire, which began in a kitchen, devastated a six-storey building reportedly housing nearly 200 workers. The building, owned by the NBTC group and managed by Malayali businessman KG Abraham, also housed employees of NBTC's supermarket. More than 30 Indian workers were injured. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the Al-Adan hospital to meet with the injured. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has established an emergency helpline and urged all concerned to connect over this helpline for updates. #WIONFineprint | 49 killed in #Kuwait building fire, several among them were Indians 🔴HELPLINE number: +965-65505246@eriknjoka joined by Sunoj Nambiar, Editor, Indians in Kuwait, for perspective Read more: https://t.co/BfWZA3zd5Z pic.twitter.com/xGhBvQCgHW — WION (@WIONews) June 12, 2024 × External Affairs Minister SJ aishankar also expressed shock over the news of the fire incident. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi chairs review meet on Kuwait fire tragedy, announces ex-gratia relief for deceased India nationals

Elephants have the longest known gestation period of any land animal. The gestation period is about 22 months that allows the development of elephant's large brains and bodies.

The gestation period of a whale is approximately 15-18 months. Whales have long pregnancies to allow their calves to develop enough to survive in the deep ocean environment.

The gestation period of Rhinoceros is about 15-16 months. Black rhinos have long gestation periods to give birth to well-developed calves that can quickly learn to avoid predators.

Camels have a gestation period of 12-14 months that helps the calf to develop adequately to survive the extreme conditions of its habitat.

The gestation period of Giraffe is of nearly 15 months. Newborns need to quickly learn to stand and move to avoid predators.

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<p>For over a week, there were some social media buzz and videos purportedly of the crash of a&nbsp;Pakistani JF-17, the fighter jet it developed jointly with China. But authorities chose to exercise caution by withholding information about the incident, apparently&nbsp;involving the Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Block 2. And now, the maker of the ejection seat of the aircraft has revealed the incident in a post on X, saying the pilot had ejected safely.</p>

<p>The crash, which purportedly occurred last Wednesday (June 5) near the Jhang district within the Faisalabad division of Punjab province, had sparked speculation about the state of the country's military aviation capabilities.</p>

<p>However, neither Pakistani media outlets nor government authorities provided official statements regarding the crash.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday (June 11),&nbsp; Martin-Baker,&nbsp;which describes itself as the world's leading manufacturer of Ejection Seats, posted on X that the pilot,&nbsp;a Wing Commander, managed to safely eject using one of its Martin-Baker PK16LE seats.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On Wednesday 5th June, a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Block 2 aircraft crashed near the Jhang district. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker PK16LE Seat.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MartinBaker?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MartinBaker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EngineeringForLife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EngineeringForLife</a> <a href="https://t.co/8gIkX3ZihE">pic.twitter.com/8gIkX3ZihE</a></p>
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<p>The British company revealed&nbsp;that the incident marked yet another successful ejection,&nbsp;while underscoring the efficacy of its life-saving ejection technology.</p>

<p>It added that so far, a total of 7,723 lives have been saved through Martin-Baker ejection seats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Videos have been doing the rounds on social media in the past week, purportedly showing the pilot who ejected to safety. One such clip showed him lying on the ejection seat, covering his face with one hand, and speaking on a mobile phone, as locals gather and chatter around him.</p>

<h2>JF-17:&nbsp;<strong>Jointly&nbsp;developed by Pakistan-China </strong></h2>

<p>The JF-17 Thunder, a collaborative effort between Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China, is a crucial aircraft of Pakistan's Air Force.</p>

<p>According to the US Army Training and Doctrine Command headquartered at Fort Eustis, Virginia, the "JF-17 Thunder Pakistani Multirole Combat is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China."</p>

<p>It was designed to replace several older aircraft and fulfill various operational roles including "interception, ground attack, anti-ship, and aerial reconnaissance."</p>

<p>As per the specifications mentioned about the JF-17 Block 2, which purportedly crashed in Pakistan, "it is a dual-seat variant, 8 of which were rolled out at PAC Kamra in December 2019."</p>

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<p>"The production of the first JF-17B was initiated by Pakistan and China in 2016. On 28 April 2017, the JF-17B took its maiden test flight in Chengdu," the command information reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This incident added to a series of past crashes involving Pakistani military aircraft that, as per Pakistan's local media reports, raised concerns about the challenges faced by Pakistani authorities in maintaining an air fleet comprising aging aircraft amid limited financial resources.</p>

<p>The decision to withhold information seems to be Pakistan's cautious approach and perhaps is aimed at managing public perception and maintaining operational security within its armed forces.</p>

<p>However, nothing substantial can be asserted amid the silence by Pakistani Air Force.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


For over a week, there were some social media buzz and videos purportedly of the crash of a Pakistani JF-17, the fighter jet it developed jointly with China. But authorities chose to exercise caution by withholding information about the incident, apparently involving the Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Block 2.

For over a week, there were some social media buzz and videos purportedly of the crash of a Pakistani JF-17, the fighter jet it developed jointly with China. But authorities chose to exercise caution by withholding information about the incident, apparently involving the Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Block 2. And now, the maker of the ejection seat of the aircraft has revealed the incident in a post on X, saying the pilot had ejected safely. The crash, which purportedly occurred last Wednesday (June 5) near the Jhang district within the Faisalabad division of Punjab province, had sparked speculation about the state of the country's military aviation capabilities. However, neither Pakistani media outlets nor government authorities provided official statements regarding the crash. Also Read | White House says US 'deeply concerned' by stabbing of 4 American college teachers in China On Wednesday (June 11), Martin-Baker, which describes itself as the world's leading manufacturer of Ejection Seats, posted on X that the pilot, a Wing Commander, managed to safely eject using one of its Martin-Baker PK16LE seats. On Wednesday 5th June, a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Block 2 aircraft crashed near the Jhang district. The pilot successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker PK16LE Seat.#MartinBaker #EngineeringForLife pic.twitter.com/8gIkX3ZihE — Martin-Baker (@MB_EjectEject) June 11, 2024 × The British company revealed that the incident marked yet another successful ejection, while underscoring the efficacy of its life-saving ejection technology. It added that so far, a total of 7,723 lives have been saved through Martin-Baker ejection seats. Also Read | Hunter Biden found guilty on illegal gun possession case Videos have been doing the rounds on social media in the past week, purportedly showing the pilot who ejected to safety. One such clip showed him lying on the ejection seat, covering his face with one hand, and speaking on a mobile phone, as locals gather and chatter around him. JF-17: Jointly developed by Pakistan-China The JF-17 Thunder, a collaborative effort between Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China, is a crucial aircraft of Pakistan's Air Force. According to the US Army Training and Doctrine Command headquartered at Fort Eustis, Virginia, the "JF-17 Thunder Pakistani Multirole Combat is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China." It was designed to replace several older aircraft and fulfill various operational roles including "interception, ground attack, anti-ship, and aerial reconnaissance." As per the specifications mentioned about the JF-17 Block 2, which purportedly crashed in Pakistan, "it is a dual-seat variant, 8 of which were rolled out at PAC Kamra in December 2019." Watch | WION Headlines | Hunter Biden guilty on gun trial | Azov hails US lifting weapons ban × "The production of the first JF-17B was initiated by Pakistan and China in 2016. On 28 April 2017, the JF-17B took its maiden test flight in Chengdu," the command information reads. This incident added to a series of past crashes involving Pakistani military aircraft that, as per Pakistan's local media reports, raised concerns about the challenges faced by Pakistani authorities in maintaining an air fleet comprising aging aircraft amid limited financial resources. The decision to withhold information seems to be Pakistan's cautious approach and perhaps is aimed at managing public perception and maintaining operational security within its armed forces. However, nothing substantial can be asserted amid the silence by Pakistani Air Force. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan was secretive about fighter jet JF-17 crash, but ejection seat maker firm made it public

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