<p>Facebook's parent company Meta on Friday (Mar 1) announced that they will stop making payments to news publishers in Australia for the content which appears on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This step has ignited a fresh battle with Canberra which was ahead of other countries in bringing a law which forced social media platforms to strike licencing deals.</p>

<p>News publishers as well as governments of countries like Australia have claimed that social media giants like Facebook and Google unfairly benefit from the links to news articles which appear on their platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of these discussions, Meta has decreased its promotion of news as well as political content and has claimed that news links are now only visible on the feeds of a fraction of users.</p>

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<p>Meta has announced that it will discontinue the tab which promotes news on Facebook in Australia and the United States. It added that the news tab was pulled by the platform last year in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.</p>

<p>As a result, "we will not enter into new commercial deals for traditional news content in these countries and will not offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers", Meta said&nbsp;in the statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Meta vs Australian government&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meta's decision has pitted the company against the Australian government which, as per a 2021 law opposed by the social media giant, enjoys the power to appoint a mediator who decides what amount big tech firms pay for the news links.</p>

<p>In a joint statement, Australia's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said, "Meta's decision to no longer pay for news content in a number of jurisdictions represents a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media."</p>

<p>"The decision removes a significant source of revenue for Australian news media businesses. Australian news publishers deserve fair compensation for the content they provide," Rowland added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg learns sword-making in Japan</strong></p>

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<p>She said that the government will "work through all available options" to address the concerns, along with the country's communications regulator.</p>

<p>The government was "committed to promoting a strong, sustainable and diverse media sector given its vital importance to our democracy and social cohesion", the minister said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the country's biggest media outlets criticised the decision and called it an attack on the industry.</p>

<p>News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller said, "Meta is using its immense market power to refuse to negotiate, and the government is right to explore every option for how the Media Bargaining Code's powers can be used."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Facebook's parent company Meta on Friday (Mar 1) announced that they will stop making payments to news publishers in Australia for the content which appears on Facebook.

Facebook's parent company Meta on Friday (Mar 1) announced that they will stop making payments to news publishers in Australia for the content which appears on Facebook. This step has ignited a fresh battle with Canberra which was ahead of other countries in bringing a law which forced social media platforms to strike licencing deals. News publishers as well as governments of countries like Australia have claimed that social media giants like Facebook and Google unfairly benefit from the links to news articles which appear on their platforms. In the wake of these discussions, Meta has decreased its promotion of news as well as political content and has claimed that news links are now only visible on the feeds of a fraction of users. Also Read: European consumers challenge Meta's 'pay or consent' service. Here's why Meta has announced that it will discontinue the tab which promotes news on Facebook in Australia and the United States. It added that the news tab was pulled by the platform last year in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. As a result, "we will not enter into new commercial deals for traditional news content in these countries and will not offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers", Meta said in the statement. Meta vs Australian government Meta's decision has pitted the company against the Australian government which, as per a 2021 law opposed by the social media giant, enjoys the power to appoint a mediator who decides what amount big tech firms pay for the news links. In a joint statement, Australia's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said, "Meta's decision to no longer pay for news content in a number of jurisdictions represents a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media." "The decision removes a significant source of revenue for Australian news media businesses. Australian news publishers deserve fair compensation for the content they provide," Rowland added. Watch: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg learns sword-making in Japan She said that the government will "work through all available options" to address the concerns, along with the country's communications regulator. The government was "committed to promoting a strong, sustainable and diverse media sector given its vital importance to our democracy and social cohesion", the minister said. Meanwhile, the country's biggest media outlets criticised the decision and called it an attack on the industry. News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller said, "Meta is using its immense market power to refuse to negotiate, and the government is right to explore every option for how the Media Bargaining Code's powers can be used." (With inputs from agencies)

Meta stops paying news publishers in Australia, pulls down news tab in ongoing tussle

<p>China has been producing robotic dogs capable of shooting&nbsp;at a mass scale.</p>

<p>These dogs, which are four-legged machines, are being used as novelty electronic pets or to carry out mundane tasks like carrying a discus for a track and field athlete.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese military has shared footage through state media which showed some of these dogs as being armed and placed among live military exercises.</p>

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<p>However, critics have dismissed the video as propaganda, while stating that the build of these robots will make them ill-suited to tackle the recoil of standard firearms, and it will also be impossible to fire with a trained soldier's speed and precision.</p>

<h2><strong>Robotic dogs to revolutionise future warfare?</strong></h2>

<p>However, others have acknowledged the potential of this new technology, stating that it can revolutionise future warfare.</p>

<p>Several units of the robotic dogs were bought by the US Marine Corps to evaluate the Chinese-made robotic dogs' combat effectiveness last year.</p>

<p>And although the results of the evaluation conducted were not made public, a study conducted by Chinese scientists said that these robotic dogs are likely to outshoot even seasoned troops, in terms of handling firearms.</p>

<p>The study “demonstrates the feasibility of a legged strike platform”, wrote lead scientist Xu Cheng and his team, in a peer-reviewed paper which was published in the Chinese Journal of Engineering.</p>

<p>According to the research done by the Chinese team, the US military may not be able to use these dogs in the best way on the battlefield.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Kerala introduces its first humanoid robot teacher</strong></p>

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<p>Xu has been working as a professor of mechanical engineering at the Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is also the Chinese Light Weapons Society's vice-president.</p>

<p>For long, the university has been sanctioned by the United States because of its close ties with the Chinese military.</p>

<p>As part of the study, the team of Xu placed a 7.62mm machine gun on a robotic dog. The gun, which was used, was capable of firing 750 rounds per minute, even though the model's specifications were not mentioned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;The weapon also had a shock-absorbing mount, automatic reloading system and optoelectronic sight.</p>

<p>Then, the robotic dog fired 10-round bursts at a human-sized target, which was standing at a distance of 100 metres (328 feet).</p>

<p>If the target was a person's chest, most of the bullets would have hit the heart and the regions close to it.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China has been producing robotic dogs capable of shooting at a mass scale. These dogs, which are four-legged machines, are being used as novelty electronic pets or to carry out mundane tasks like carrying a discus for a track and field athlete.

China has been producing robotic dogs capable of shooting at a mass scale. These dogs, which are four-legged machines, are being used as novelty electronic pets or to carry out mundane tasks like carrying a discus for a track and field athlete. The Chinese military has shared footage through state media which showed some of these dogs as being armed and placed among live military exercises. Also Read: US: Surgical robot kills cancer patient after burning hole in internal organs, husband seeks justice However, critics have dismissed the video as propaganda, while stating that the build of these robots will make them ill-suited to tackle the recoil of standard firearms, and it will also be impossible to fire with a trained soldier's speed and precision. Robotic dogs to revolutionise future warfare? However, others have acknowledged the potential of this new technology, stating that it can revolutionise future warfare. Several units of the robotic dogs were bought by the US Marine Corps to evaluate the Chinese-made robotic dogs' combat effectiveness last year. And although the results of the evaluation conducted were not made public, a study conducted by Chinese scientists said that these robotic dogs are likely to outshoot even seasoned troops, in terms of handling firearms. The study “demonstrates the feasibility of a legged strike platform”, wrote lead scientist Xu Cheng and his team, in a peer-reviewed paper which was published in the Chinese Journal of Engineering. According to the research done by the Chinese team, the US military may not be able to use these dogs in the best way on the battlefield. Watch: India: Kerala introduces its first humanoid robot teacher Xu has been working as a professor of mechanical engineering at the Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is also the Chinese Light Weapons Society's vice-president. For long, the university has been sanctioned by the United States because of its close ties with the Chinese military. As part of the study, the team of Xu placed a 7.62mm machine gun on a robotic dog. The gun, which was used, was capable of firing 750 rounds per minute, even though the model's specifications were not mentioned. The weapon also had a shock-absorbing mount, automatic reloading system and optoelectronic sight. Then, the robotic dog fired 10-round bursts at a human-sized target, which was standing at a distance of 100 metres (328 feet). If the target was a person's chest, most of the bullets would have hit the heart and the regions close to it. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A new project, launched by NASA, has been turning the beauty of the universe into sound and giving the visually impaired a chance to experience the hidden wonders of space.</p>

<p>Through a process known as sonification, NASA has translated data into sound which gets accompanied by new images of celestial objects observed by the space telescopes of the agency.</p>

<p>The audio was released by NASA along with a new documentary, "Listen to the Universe". It&nbsp;was uploaded on the new NASA+ streaming platform on Wednesday (Feb 28).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Sonifications add a new dimension to stunning space imagery, and make those images accessible to the blind and low-vision community for the first time," stated Liz Landau, who heads multimedia efforts for NASA’s Astrophysics Division and also looks over the production of the documentary.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I was honoured to help tell the story of how Dr. Arcand and the System Sounds team make these unique sonic experiences and the broad impact those sonifications have had," Landau said.</p>

<h2><strong>All about NASA sonification project</strong></h2>

<p>The NASA sonification project started in 2020 and came from other Chandra X-ray Observatory projects which is aimed at targetting blind and visually impaired audiences. "Listen to the Universe" looks into the process of how these sonifications are created.</p>

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<p>Telescopes like Chandra X-ray Observatory generally collect scientific data from space in the form of digital signals and convert them into visual images. Sonification is also a similar process but it involves audio.</p>

<p>The first sonification was done of a supernova remnant which was blowing a cloud of energised particles.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole</strong></p>

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<p>Another was created of a spiral galaxy, which is similar to the Milky Way, and the third of a spatial cloud of gas and dust, nicknamed the "Jellyfish Nebula."</p>

<p>The NASA+ streaming platform was established to provide on-demand video and other content regarding the agency to the public.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A new project, launched by NASA, has been turning the beauty of the universe into sound and giving the visually impaired a chance to experience the hidden wonders of space.

A new project, launched by NASA, has been turning the beauty of the universe into sound and giving the visually impaired a chance to experience the hidden wonders of space. Through a process known as sonification, NASA has translated data into sound which gets accompanied by new images of celestial objects observed by the space telescopes of the agency. The audio was released by NASA along with a new documentary, "Listen to the Universe". It was uploaded on the new NASA+ streaming platform on Wednesday (Feb 28). × "Sonifications add a new dimension to stunning space imagery, and make those images accessible to the blind and low-vision community for the first time," stated Liz Landau, who heads multimedia efforts for NASA’s Astrophysics Division and also looks over the production of the documentary. Also Read: Scientists find oldest fiery-red supermassive black hole from universe’s infancy "I was honoured to help tell the story of how Dr. Arcand and the System Sounds team make these unique sonic experiences and the broad impact those sonifications have had," Landau said. All about NASA sonification project The NASA sonification project started in 2020 and came from other Chandra X-ray Observatory projects which is aimed at targetting blind and visually impaired audiences. "Listen to the Universe" looks into the process of how these sonifications are created. × Telescopes like Chandra X-ray Observatory generally collect scientific data from space in the form of digital signals and convert them into visual images. Sonification is also a similar process but it involves audio. The first sonification was done of a supernova remnant which was blowing a cloud of energised particles. Watch: Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole Another was created of a spiral galaxy, which is similar to the Milky Way, and the third of a spatial cloud of gas and dust, nicknamed the "Jellyfish Nebula." The NASA+ streaming platform was established to provide on-demand video and other content regarding the agency to the public. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>NASA's Terra satellite recently captured a strange image of the sky above the Gulf of Mexico and just off the coast of Florida, which revealed some odd, eerie holes in the clouds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time that such holes have been spotted. In fact, for more than 60 years, these holes have been puzzling the scientists, some even linking it to paranormal phenomena. However, now scientists have decoded the mystery behind these clouds.</p>

<p>In the photo, which was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) using NASA's Terra satellite last month, a cluster of ellipse-shaped figures or circles appeared which looked like they had been neatly cut out from the clouds. As per NASA, they even depicted "feathery wisps" in the middle of the hole.</p>

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<h2><strong>What are these holes and what causes them?</strong></h2>

<p>These holes are called cavum clouds, hole-punch clouds or fallstreak holes. Such holes are caused by aeroplanes which travel through banks of altocumulus clouds, as per NASA, which cited a study published by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) scientists in 2010 and 2011.</p>

<p>NASA claimed these mid-level clouds are filled with liquid water droplets which are "supercooled." &nbsp;Because of this, the droplets remain in a liquid state even when temperatures fall to the typical freezing point of water.</p>

<p>"Supercooling happens when water droplets are exceptionally pure and lack small particles, such as dust, fungal spores, pollen, or bacteria, around which ice crystals typically form," said NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole</strong></p>

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<p>"Supercooling may sound exotic, but it occurs routinely in Earth’s atmosphere. Altocumulus clouds, which cover about 8 per cent of Earth’s surface at any given time, are mostly composed of liquid water droplets supercooled to a temperature of about (5 degrees Fahrenheit)," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UCAR scientists finally found that when planes pass through clouds, they sometimes create either cavum or canal clouds. Cavum clouds are formed when planes pass at a fairly sharp angle, while canal clouds appear when planes pass at a longer, shallow angle.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


NASA's Terra satellite recently captured a strange image of the sky above the Gulf of Mexico and just off the coast of Florida, which revealed some odd, eerie holes in the clouds.

NASA's Terra satellite recently captured a strange image of the sky above the Gulf of Mexico and just off the coast of Florida, which revealed some odd, eerie holes in the clouds. This is not the first time that such holes have been spotted. In fact, for more than 60 years, these holes have been puzzling the scientists, some even linking it to paranormal phenomena. However, now scientists have decoded the mystery behind these clouds. In the photo, which was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) using NASA's Terra satellite last month, a cluster of ellipse-shaped figures or circles appeared which looked like they had been neatly cut out from the clouds. As per NASA, they even depicted "feathery wisps" in the middle of the hole. Also Read: Scientists find oldest fiery-red supermassive black hole from universe’s infancy What are these holes and what causes them? These holes are called cavum clouds, hole-punch clouds or fallstreak holes. Such holes are caused by aeroplanes which travel through banks of altocumulus clouds, as per NASA, which cited a study published by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) scientists in 2010 and 2011. NASA claimed these mid-level clouds are filled with liquid water droplets which are "supercooled." Because of this, the droplets remain in a liquid state even when temperatures fall to the typical freezing point of water. "Supercooling happens when water droplets are exceptionally pure and lack small particles, such as dust, fungal spores, pollen, or bacteria, around which ice crystals typically form," said NASA. Watch: Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole "Supercooling may sound exotic, but it occurs routinely in Earth’s atmosphere. Altocumulus clouds, which cover about 8 per cent of Earth’s surface at any given time, are mostly composed of liquid water droplets supercooled to a temperature of about (5 degrees Fahrenheit)," it added. UCAR scientists finally found that when planes pass through clouds, they sometimes create either cavum or canal clouds. Cavum clouds are formed when planes pass at a fairly sharp angle, while canal clouds appear when planes pass at a longer, shallow angle. (With inputs from agencies)

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Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is beneficial for the health of the eye. The “healthy” fats improve the health of the retina and overall visual development.

Eggs are filled with vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc which are important for eye health.

Almonds, similar to other nuts and seeds, are filled with vitamin E and beneficial for eye health.


Dairy products like yoghurt and milk are filled with vitamin A and mineral zinc which is good for the eyes.


Carrots contain vitamin A as well as beta carotene which helps in improving the surface of the eye and prevents eye infections and serious eye conditions.

Kale is a superfood since it is filled with various important vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. It is extremely beneficial for eye health and is filled with antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.


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Asparagus is a type of flowering vegetable that is found in green, white and purple varieties. All kinds of asparagus are healthy, however, purple asparagus is filled with compounds known as anthocyanins which are likely to help prevent heart disease.


Beets are a type of root vegetable which is typically in a deep red or purple colour. They carry the potential to lower blood pressure.


Broccoli is among the most nutritious vegetables present on planet Earth. It is good for the eyes and helps in fighting cancer.

Brussels sprouts are filled with nutrition. They look like mini cabbages and can be consumed either raw or cooked.

Cabbage has either green or purple leaves and is commonly found in slaws and salads. It is very low in calories.

Cauliflower is generally found with a white head inside green leaves. However, it is also found in less common varieties like purple, orange and yellow heads and is a substitute for higher-carb vegetables or grains.


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<p>In a war of words with Pakistan at the High-Level Segment of the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India said that its neighbouring country has institutionalised the systemic persecution of its minorities and that it has a truly abysmal human rights record which gives it no right to comment on New Delhi's internal matters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India was exercising its 'Right of Reply'&nbsp;while responding to the references made to New Delhi on Wednesday (Feb 28).&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's First Secretary Anupama Singh said that regarding the lengthy mentions of India made by Pakistan, the Council's forum has once again regrettably been abused to propagate flagrantly false accusations regarding New Delhi.</p>

<p>"With regard to the extensive references to India made by Pakistan, we note that it is deeply unfortunate for the Council's platform to have once again been misused to make patently false allegations against India," Singh said.</p>

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<p>"The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and the constitutional measures taken by the Government of India to ensure socio-economic development and good governance in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are matters internal to India. Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are internal to India," the first secretary added.</p>

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<p>Calling the human rights record of Pakistan "truly abysmal," the first secretary said, "A country that has institutionalised the systemic persecution of its own minorities and has a truly abysmal human rights record, commenting on India, which is demonstrably making great strides in achieving economic progress and social justice, is not merely ironical but perverse."</p>

<p>"A glaring example was the large scale brutality perpetrated against the minority Christian community in Jaranwala city, Pakistan in August 2023, when 19 churches were gutted and 89 Christian houses burnt down. A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan sponsors terrorism across the world: India's staunch reply&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Singh said that the Pakistani government has failed to fulfil the actual interests of its citizens and that it also sponsors terrorism throughout the world.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How new sanctions imposed against Russia can affect India</strong></p>

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<p>"We cannot pay any further attention to a country that speaks while being soaked in red, the red of the bloodshed from the terrorism it sponsors around the world; the red of its debt-riddled national balance sheets; and the red of the shame its own people feel for their government having failed to serve their actual interests," Singh concluded.</p>

<p>The UN Human Rights Council's 55th Regular Session is being held from February 26-April 5.</p>

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In a war of words with Pakistan at the High-Level Segment of the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India said that its neighbouring country has institutionalised the systemic persecution of its minorities and that it has a truly abysmal human rights record which gives it no right to comment on New Delhi's internal matters.

In a war of words with Pakistan at the High-Level Segment of the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India said that its neighbouring country has institutionalised the systemic persecution of its minorities and that it has a truly abysmal human rights record which gives it no right to comment on New Delhi's internal matters. India was exercising its 'Right of Reply' while responding to the references made to New Delhi on Wednesday (Feb 28). India's First Secretary Anupama Singh said that regarding the lengthy mentions of India made by Pakistan, the Council's forum has once again regrettably been abused to propagate flagrantly false accusations regarding New Delhi. "With regard to the extensive references to India made by Pakistan, we note that it is deeply unfortunate for the Council's platform to have once again been misused to make patently false allegations against India," Singh said. Also Read: Bonanza for farmers as India stops flow of Ravi river into Pakistan "The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and the constitutional measures taken by the Government of India to ensure socio-economic development and good governance in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are matters internal to India. Pakistan has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are internal to India," the first secretary added. India exercises Right of Reply against Pakistan at #HRC55 pic.twitter.com/rdTMVWYmFT — India at UN, Geneva (@IndiaUNGeneva) February 28, 2024 × Calling the human rights record of Pakistan "truly abysmal," the first secretary said, "A country that has institutionalised the systemic persecution of its own minorities and has a truly abysmal human rights record, commenting on India, which is demonstrably making great strides in achieving economic progress and social justice, is not merely ironical but perverse." "A glaring example was the large scale brutality perpetrated against the minority Christian community in Jaranwala city, Pakistan in August 2023, when 19 churches were gutted and 89 Christian houses burnt down. A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see," she said. Pakistan sponsors terrorism across the world: India's staunch reply Singh said that the Pakistani government has failed to fulfil the actual interests of its citizens and that it also sponsors terrorism throughout the world. Watch: How new sanctions imposed against Russia can affect India "We cannot pay any further attention to a country that speaks while being soaked in red, the red of the bloodshed from the terrorism it sponsors around the world; the red of its debt-riddled national balance sheets; and the red of the shame its own people feel for their government having failed to serve their actual interests," Singh concluded. The UN Human Rights Council's 55th Regular Session is being held from February 26-April 5. (With inputs from agencies)

India calls Pakistan 'a country soaked in red' after latter rakes up J&K at UN

<p>A potentially habitable planet which was discovered by scientists has destroyed its own atmosphere. Known as Trappist-1e, the planet is&nbsp;most likely&nbsp;inhospitable to alien life now.</p>

<p>The electric currents, which were created by the planet, have led to the stripping of the atmosphere as the planet has been racing near its red dwarf host star.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is a significant discovery since the Trappist-1 system, in which this exoplanet orbits a small red dwarf star, was one of the major targets where alien life was being hunted.</p>

<p>Among the seven Earth-like planets in the system, at least three are present in the habitable zone, which is a region around a star that is neither too hot nor too cold and lets a planet support liquid water.</p>

<p>However, if a planet lacks an atmosphere, it cannot hold on to liquid water, even if it is in the habitable zone which is called the "Goldilocks zone."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-discovers-super-earth-with-habitable-zone-this-planet-137-light-years-away-assures-687327">NASA discovers ‘super-Earth’ with habitable zone. This planet 137 light years away assures…</a></p>

<p>The present condition proves that Trappist-1e may be the habitable zone of red dwarf Trappist-1 - which is at a distance of 40 light-years from Earth - however, its habitability may be fleeting.</p>

<p>The phenomenon which has affected the atmosphere of Trappist-1e, is also likely to have impacted the atmospheres of the other planets which are present in the habitable zone and has decreased the hope of finding life in this system.</p>

<h2><strong>What is stripping the atmosphere of exoplanets?</strong></h2>

<p>Trappist-1e is approximately the size of the Earth, however, it has around 0.7 times the mass of our planet. It is located fourth place from its star and orbits at just 0.028 times the distance between the sun and Earth, hence, completing one orbit in only 6.1 Earth days.</p>

<p>Even though Trappist-1 is in close proximity,&nbsp;it is much smaller and cooler than the sun and&nbsp;the&nbsp;habitable zone is closer to its surface in comparison to the habitable zone of our star.</p>

<p>So, the radiation from the red dwarf is not stripping the atmosphere of TRAPPIST-1e, but it is a wind of charged particles which is blowing from the star and is known as the "stellar wind."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Planet warming at an accelerating rate</strong></p>

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<p>"We looked at how the space weather changes through the planet's orbit, with TRAPPIST-1e transitions very rapidly between very different stellar wind conditions and pressures, leading to a sort of pulsing compression and relaxation of the planetary magnetic field," said Cecilia Garraffo, team member and an astrophysicist at Harvard &amp; Smithsonian, while speaking to Space.com.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This drives strong electric currents in the upper atmosphere — the ionosphere — that heat up the atmosphere just like an electric heater," Garraffo added.&nbsp;</p>

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A potentially habitable planet which was discovered by scientists has destroyed its own atmosphere. Known as Trappist-1e, the planet is most likely inhospitable to alien life now.

A potentially habitable planet which was discovered by scientists has destroyed its own atmosphere. Known as Trappist-1e, the planet is most likely inhospitable to alien life now. The electric currents, which were created by the planet, have led to the stripping of the atmosphere as the planet has been racing near its red dwarf host star. This is a significant discovery since the Trappist-1 system, in which this exoplanet orbits a small red dwarf star, was one of the major targets where alien life was being hunted. Among the seven Earth-like planets in the system, at least three are present in the habitable zone, which is a region around a star that is neither too hot nor too cold and lets a planet support liquid water. However, if a planet lacks an atmosphere, it cannot hold on to liquid water, even if it is in the habitable zone which is called the "Goldilocks zone." Also Read: NASA discovers ‘super-Earth’ with habitable zone. This planet 137 light years away assures… The present condition proves that Trappist-1e may be the habitable zone of red dwarf Trappist-1 - which is at a distance of 40 light-years from Earth - however, its habitability may be fleeting. The phenomenon which has affected the atmosphere of Trappist-1e, is also likely to have impacted the atmospheres of the other planets which are present in the habitable zone and has decreased the hope of finding life in this system. What is stripping the atmosphere of exoplanets? Trappist-1e is approximately the size of the Earth, however, it has around 0.7 times the mass of our planet. It is located fourth place from its star and orbits at just 0.028 times the distance between the sun and Earth, hence, completing one orbit in only 6.1 Earth days. Even though Trappist-1 is in close proximity, it is much smaller and cooler than the sun and the habitable zone is closer to its surface in comparison to the habitable zone of our star. So, the radiation from the red dwarf is not stripping the atmosphere of TRAPPIST-1e, but it is a wind of charged particles which is blowing from the star and is known as the "stellar wind." Watch: Planet warming at an accelerating rate "We looked at how the space weather changes through the planet's orbit, with TRAPPIST-1e transitions very rapidly between very different stellar wind conditions and pressures, leading to a sort of pulsing compression and relaxation of the planetary magnetic field," said Cecilia Garraffo, team member and an astrophysicist at Harvard & Smithsonian, while speaking to Space.com. "This drives strong electric currents in the upper atmosphere — the ionosphere — that heat up the atmosphere just like an electric heater," Garraffo added. (With inputs from agencies)

Earth-like exoplanet destroys its own atmosphere, reduces hope of existence of alien life

<p>The small W- spacecraft of Varda Space Industries , which landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, had a camera installed that captured its trip back to Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The camera, which was fitted inside the 90 cm- (3 ft)-wide capsule, captured the way in which the spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere of the Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Video captures eerie sounds of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere</strong></h2>

<p>The re-entry was made in steps, from separating the satellite bus in low Earth orbit (LEO) to making a fiery re-entry into&nbsp;Earth's atmosphere, to the deployment of a parachute and the bouncy landing.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/intelligent-aliens-can-also-not-beat-humans-in-space-travel-study-694664">Intelligent aliens can also not beat humans in space travel: Study</a></p>

<p>When the 5-minute video ends, a pair of legs appear wearing muddy shoes to gather the parachute and then retrieve the capsule. The video is also very unique because it contains sounds of reentry and landing.</p>

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<p>Speaking in an interview, Varda CEO Will Bruey said, "We manufacture pharmaceuticals in space. Removing gravity allows us to make medicines you otherwise couldn't on Earth. Gravity is kind of like a parameter. If you put a temperature knob on an oven, you create a whole world of new recipes and new food you can create. Similarly, if you can change gravity, you can also change the chemical process for drug formulations."</p>

<p>W-1 was integrated with a Rocket Lab Photon spacecraft (the upper stage of the Electron rocket) for eight months, which provided the capsule with power, propulsion, and navigation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gaganyaan Mission: PM Modi introduces astronauts for India's first manned space mission</strong></p>

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<p>"This mission was a phenomenal feat and impressive display of teamwork between the Rocket Lab and Varda teams to develop a unique and highly capable spacecraft, successfully demonstrate in-space manufacturing and bring back the capsule and finished pharmaceutical product – all on the first attempt," said Rocketlab CEO Peter Beck, in a press release.</p>

<p>"The success of this reentry mission will also inform our work on developing a reentry capsule for Neutron to potentially enable human spaceflight missions," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The small W- spacecraft of Varda Space Industries , which landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, had a camera installed that captured its trip back to Earth.

The small W- spacecraft of Varda Space Industries , which landed at the Utah Test and Training Range on February 21, had a camera installed that captured its trip back to Earth. The camera, which was fitted inside the 90 cm- (3 ft)-wide capsule, captured the way in which the spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere of the Earth. Here's a video of our capsule ripping through the atmosphere at mach 25, no renders, raw footage: pic.twitter.com/ZFWzdjBwad — Varda Space Industries (@VardaSpace) February 28, 2024 × Video captures eerie sounds of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere The re-entry was made in steps, from separating the satellite bus in low Earth orbit (LEO) to making a fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, to the deployment of a parachute and the bouncy landing. Also Read: Intelligent aliens can also not beat humans in space travel: Study When the 5-minute video ends, a pair of legs appear wearing muddy shoes to gather the parachute and then retrieve the capsule. The video is also very unique because it contains sounds of reentry and landing. × Speaking in an interview, Varda CEO Will Bruey said, "We manufacture pharmaceuticals in space. Removing gravity allows us to make medicines you otherwise couldn't on Earth. Gravity is kind of like a parameter. If you put a temperature knob on an oven, you create a whole world of new recipes and new food you can create. Similarly, if you can change gravity, you can also change the chemical process for drug formulations." W-1 was integrated with a Rocket Lab Photon spacecraft (the upper stage of the Electron rocket) for eight months, which provided the capsule with power, propulsion, and navigation. Watch: Gaganyaan Mission: PM Modi introduces astronauts for India's first manned space mission "This mission was a phenomenal feat and impressive display of teamwork between the Rocket Lab and Varda teams to develop a unique and highly capable spacecraft, successfully demonstrate in-space manufacturing and bring back the capsule and finished pharmaceutical product – all on the first attempt," said Rocketlab CEO Peter Beck, in a press release. "The success of this reentry mission will also inform our work on developing a reentry capsule for Neutron to potentially enable human spaceflight missions," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Spacecraft captures its own re-entry into Earth from space

<p>In a never-heard climate intervention strategy, scientists are now planning to decrease the amount of water vapour present in the stratosphere. This, they think can be carried out by injecting the layer of atmosphere with ice-forming nuclei.</p>

<p>According to scientists, if the water content is reduced, more heat - in the form of infrared radiation - will leak out into space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strategy being explored by the scientists was mentioned in a study published in Science Advances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even though greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane are the important factors driving&nbsp;human-caused climate change, water vapour is considered the most common greenhouse gas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/january-was-worlds-warmest-on-record-eu-scientists-688348">January was world's warmest on record, EU scientists</a></p>

<p>Hence, the removal of water vapour from the atmosphere will help mitigate climate change, as per the study.</p>

<h2><strong>How does dehydration of stratosphere help fight climate change?</strong></h2>

<p>The study was carried out by researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to the study, scientists suggest trying out "intentional stratospheric dehydration."</p>

<p>As per the study lead author Joshua Schwarz, who is also a research physicist at NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, this process will be carried out by seeding small particles, known as ice nuclei,&nbsp;into the stratosphere with the help of high-altitude planes.</p>

<p>Schwarz said that if such seeds can be added to the stratosphere, then some of the water vapour is likely to condense in ice and fall, which will eventually remove excess water vapour and dehydrate the stratosphere.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Antarctic sea ice depleting due to rising temperatures</strong></p>

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<p>According to the study, the strategy can plausibly work after the experts have overcome several technical barriers. Schwarz said that right now, "we don't have a plan or the technology to do this".</p>

<p>He further said that it will not counteract the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) and added that it will only cool the atmosphere 1/70th which is equal to the amount of warmth being given by CO2. It will only be "a very small shift in the other direction".</p>

<p>He added that CO2 becomes a huge problem in our atmosphere and that the new method will have a small impact, in comparison to CO2.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a never-heard climate intervention strategy, scientists are now planning to decrease the amount of water vapour present in the stratosphere. This, they think can be carried out by injecting the layer of atmosphere with ice-forming nuclei.

In a never-heard climate intervention strategy, scientists are now planning to decrease the amount of water vapour present in the stratosphere. This, they think can be carried out by injecting the layer of atmosphere with ice-forming nuclei. According to scientists, if the water content is reduced, more heat - in the form of infrared radiation - will leak out into space. The strategy being explored by the scientists was mentioned in a study published in Science Advances. Even though greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane are the important factors driving human-caused climate change, water vapour is considered the most common greenhouse gas. Also Read: January was world's warmest on record, EU scientists Hence, the removal of water vapour from the atmosphere will help mitigate climate change, as per the study. How does dehydration of stratosphere help fight climate change? The study was carried out by researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to the study, scientists suggest trying out "intentional stratospheric dehydration." As per the study lead author Joshua Schwarz, who is also a research physicist at NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, this process will be carried out by seeding small particles, known as ice nuclei, into the stratosphere with the help of high-altitude planes. Schwarz said that if such seeds can be added to the stratosphere, then some of the water vapour is likely to condense in ice and fall, which will eventually remove excess water vapour and dehydrate the stratosphere. Watch: Antarctic sea ice depleting due to rising temperatures According to the study, the strategy can plausibly work after the experts have overcome several technical barriers. Schwarz said that right now, "we don't have a plan or the technology to do this". He further said that it will not counteract the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) and added that it will only cool the atmosphere 1/70th which is equal to the amount of warmth being given by CO2. It will only be "a very small shift in the other direction". He added that CO2 becomes a huge problem in our atmosphere and that the new method will have a small impact, in comparison to CO2. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists plan to suck out water from Earth's atmosphere to fight climate change

<p>United States President Joe Biden said that his annual medical examination ended well on Wednesday (Feb 28) as he joked about how doctors felt that he looked too young.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came at a time when there has been increasing scrutiny over his old age as he plans to fight the November elections.</p>

<p>The White House informed that a summary of the test results will be released by the Walter Reed military medical facility outside Washington later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They think I look too young," Biden said to the reporters when speaking about the medical exam.</p>

<p>"No, there is nothing different from last year," when the exam results declared him fit for duty, added Biden, while speaking at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-undergoes-last-yearly-medical-examination-before-novembers-election-694935">Biden undergoes last yearly medical examination before November's election</a></p>

<p>Biden took a helicopter ride to reach the medical centre where he spent just over two and a half hours. He exited the medical centre donning sunglasses and saluted the naval officers before leaving in his motorcade.</p>

<p>The White House claimed that Biden's longtime doctor, Kevin O'Connor was "happy with how everything went", and added that the assessment included a team of 20 physicians.</p>

<h2><strong>No&nbsp;cognitive test for Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Defending Biden for not taking a cognitive test, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that his doctors assessed that the president is not required to go through one.</p>

<p>"The president passes&nbsp;a cognitive test every day," said Jean-Pierre while speaking to the reporters and referring to the domestic and international political issues he deals with. "This is a very rigorous job," he said.</p>

<p>The routine medical examination of Biden took place at a time when concerns had been mounting over the leader's age.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: 81-year-old Joe Biden 'fit for job' says White House doctor; age a top worry for voters</strong></p>

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<p>The issue came under the spotlight after Biden was portrayed as elderly and forgetful in a special counsel report which gave a major boost to his Republican rivals.</p>

<p>In the investigation, he was cleared of illegally retaining classified documents in his garage and home, but added that he would come across to a jury as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."</p>

<p>In a fierce counterattack to the investigation in a press conference at the White House, Biden said that his memory was "fine" and slammed the special counsel for saying that he does not remember when his son Beau died of cancer.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, speaking in an interview with late-night TV comic Seth Meyers on Monday (Feb 26), Biden claimed that he was a better bet than "the other guy," who is just four years younger than him.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden said that his annual medical examination ended well on Wednesday (Feb 28) as he joked about how doctors felt that he looked too young.

United States President Joe Biden said that his annual medical examination ended well on Wednesday (Feb 28) as he joked about how doctors felt that he looked too young. This came at a time when there has been increasing scrutiny over his old age as he plans to fight the November elections. The White House informed that a summary of the test results will be released by the Walter Reed military medical facility outside Washington later. "They think I look too young," Biden said to the reporters when speaking about the medical exam. "No, there is nothing different from last year," when the exam results declared him fit for duty, added Biden, while speaking at the White House. Also Read: Biden undergoes last yearly medical examination before November's election Biden took a helicopter ride to reach the medical centre where he spent just over two and a half hours. He exited the medical centre donning sunglasses and saluted the naval officers before leaving in his motorcade. The White House claimed that Biden's longtime doctor, Kevin O'Connor was "happy with how everything went", and added that the assessment included a team of 20 physicians. No cognitive test for Biden Defending Biden for not taking a cognitive test, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that his doctors assessed that the president is not required to go through one. "The president passes a cognitive test every day," said Jean-Pierre while speaking to the reporters and referring to the domestic and international political issues he deals with. "This is a very rigorous job," he said. The routine medical examination of Biden took place at a time when concerns had been mounting over the leader's age. Watch: US: 81-year-old Joe Biden 'fit for job' says White House doctor; age a top worry for voters The issue came under the spotlight after Biden was portrayed as elderly and forgetful in a special counsel report which gave a major boost to his Republican rivals. In the investigation, he was cleared of illegally retaining classified documents in his garage and home, but added that he would come across to a jury as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." In a fierce counterattack to the investigation in a press conference at the White House, Biden said that his memory was "fine" and slammed the special counsel for saying that he does not remember when his son Beau died of cancer. Meanwhile, speaking in an interview with late-night TV comic Seth Meyers on Monday (Feb 26), Biden claimed that he was a better bet than "the other guy," who is just four years younger than him. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a bizarre turn of events in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian soldiers are now claiming to have spotted a disk-shaped UFO with the help of a reconnaissance drone which was deployed on the battlefield.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unidentified disc-shaped object was filmed by the Ukrainian soldiers and its video was shared on the social media platforms, where it is circulating.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was first posted by user "@albafella" on X who keeps posting updates related to the ongoing war.</p>

<p>"Ukrainian defenders filmed an unidentified disc-shaped object in the combat zone," said the user, who describes himself as a military and political blogger, on Wednesday (Feb 28).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-captured-ukrainian-village-near-avdiivka-694478">Russia claims to have captured Ukrainian village near Avdiivka</a></p>

<p>The Daily Mail, which claimed that it originally obtained the video, reported that the object was captured in February using over 300 "heat vision" quadcopter drones by Ukraine's 406th Battalion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drones are being used by Kyiv's military. The mysterious object was flying more than 500 feet above sea level when it was spotted by the soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Why can't he fire missiles at us?" asked one of the battalion's members, to which another soldier said, "What do you mean?"</p>

<p>"Holy ****. What the **** is this? Why isn't it moving?" quizzed one serviceman, after which the object appeared to be standing still as they zoomed in on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm telling you, it's a UFO, for sure. It is staying in place, on the screen," said one member of the battalion.</p>

<p>Another said, "Zoom in more. It's standing still, do you see? Can't see anything on the thermal cameras?" "Maybe ram it?" said one member.</p>

<h2><strong>More such sightings amid Russia-Ukraine war?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Throughout the Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, numerous such mysterious sightings have been made.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Another setback for Ukraine as it withdraws from two villages near Avdiivka</strong></p>

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<p>Governor of Russia's southern Rostov region, Vasily Golubev, in January 2023, said on Telegram that a "small-size object in the shape of a ball" had been discovered flying "in the wind" at an altitude of around one and a half miles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The decision was taken to liquidate it. I urge everyone to remain calm. To ensure security, all forces and means are involved. The sky is covered with anti-aircraft defences," he said.</p>

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In a bizarre turn of events in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian soldiers are now claiming to have spotted a disk-shaped UFO with the help of a reconnaissance drone which was deployed on the battlefield.

In a bizarre turn of events in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian soldiers are now claiming to have spotted a disk-shaped UFO with the help of a reconnaissance drone which was deployed on the battlefield. The unidentified disc-shaped object was filmed by the Ukrainian soldiers and its video was shared on the social media platforms, where it is circulating. The video was first posted by user "@albafella" on X who keeps posting updates related to the ongoing war. "Ukrainian defenders filmed an unidentified disc-shaped object in the combat zone," said the user, who describes himself as a military and political blogger, on Wednesday (Feb 28). Also Read: Russia claims to have captured Ukrainian village near Avdiivka The Daily Mail, which claimed that it originally obtained the video, reported that the object was captured in February using over 300 "heat vision" quadcopter drones by Ukraine's 406th Battalion. The drones are being used by Kyiv's military. The mysterious object was flying more than 500 feet above sea level when it was spotted by the soldiers. Ukrainian defenders filmed an unidentified disc-shaped object in the combat zone. pic.twitter.com/Ak8wKUbAPm — ✙ Albina Fella ✙ 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺 (@albafella1) February 28, 2024 × Disclaimer: WION cannot vouch for the authenticity of videos sourced from social media. "Why can't he fire missiles at us?" asked one of the battalion's members, to which another soldier said, "What do you mean?" "Holy ****. What the **** is this? Why isn't it moving?" quizzed one serviceman, after which the object appeared to be standing still as they zoomed in on it. "I'm telling you, it's a UFO, for sure. It is staying in place, on the screen," said one member of the battalion. Another said, "Zoom in more. It's standing still, do you see? Can't see anything on the thermal cameras?" "Maybe ram it?" said one member. More such sightings amid Russia-Ukraine war? Throughout the Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, numerous such mysterious sightings have been made. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Another setback for Ukraine as it withdraws from two villages near Avdiivka Governor of Russia's southern Rostov region, Vasily Golubev, in January 2023, said on Telegram that a "small-size object in the shape of a ball" had been discovered flying "in the wind" at an altitude of around one and a half miles. "The decision was taken to liquidate it. I urge everyone to remain calm. To ensure security, all forces and means are involved. The sky is covered with anti-aircraft defences," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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