Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct&nbsp;China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jf-17-used-to-shoot-down-indian-aircraft-says-pakistan-military-205603">JF-17 </a>fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company.

According to reports, Pakistan's&nbsp;Aeronautical Complex(PAC)&nbsp;headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has&nbsp;delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF.

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The dual-seat fighter jet is set to&nbsp;be inducted into the Pakistan Air Force fleet in a ceremony on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The fighter is jointly produced by China and Pakistan technicians. In May last year, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad after overhauling it.&nbsp;

PAF had test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet which included night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.

The exact details of the "indigenous capability" wasn't shared by PAF.

In 2007, China had delivered the jets for the first time which was later commissioned by the PAF.

According to reports, the overhaul of the Chinese fighter jet&nbsp;began in November 2017 after a contract was signed between the two countries in 2016. The overhaul of the jet included feature repairs, maintenance and replacement of old components.

However, the JF-17 fighter mostly relies on Russian engine supplies even then Pakistan hopes it will give its Air Force an edge over the Indian Air Force(IAF)&nbsp;which recently acquired Rafale fighter jets from France.

India is set to buy 36 Rafale jets by 2022 with 8 currently stationed at Ambala&nbsp;Air Force base near the Pakistan border.

JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s in the 1990s under the Pressler amendments.

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct China's JF-17 fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company. According to reports, Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF.

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct China's JF-17 fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company. According to reports, Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF. Watch: The dual-seat fighter jet is set to be inducted into the Pakistan Air Force fleet in a ceremony on Wednesday. The fighter is jointly produced by China and Pakistan technicians. In May last year, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad after overhauling it. PAF had test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet which included night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy. The exact details of the "indigenous capability" wasn't shared by PAF. In 2007, China had delivered the jets for the first time which was later commissioned by the PAF. According to reports, the overhaul of the Chinese fighter jet began in November 2017 after a contract was signed between the two countries in 2016. The overhaul of the jet included feature repairs, maintenance and replacement of old components. However, the JF-17 fighter mostly relies on Russian engine supplies even then Pakistan hopes it will give its Air Force an edge over the Indian Air Force(IAF) which recently acquired Rafale fighter jets from France. India is set to buy 36 Rafale jets by 2022 with 8 currently stationed at Ambala Air Force base near the Pakistan border. JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s in the 1990s under the Pressler amendments.

Pakistan Air Force to induct indigenously built China's JF-17 fighter jet: Report

As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-experts-to-visit-china-next-month-to-investigate-animal-origins-of-coronavirus-350234">WHO</a> investigates the origins of coronavirus, reports say Chinese government officials are strictly controlling all research into the origins of the virus.

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A WHO team had first visited Wuhan in January 2020 visited the Wuhan Tianhe Airport, Zhongnan hospital, Hubei provincial CDC including China’s Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Data collected by WHO officials in January had shown that "human-to-human transmission" was taking place in Wuhan.

Now reports say that the publication of new coronavirus reports should first be approved by China's new task force which is part the country's cabinet under President Xi Jinping.

A Chinese citizen journalist 37-year-old Zhang Zhan was recently jailed for four years for her reporting from Wuhan on the COVID-19 outbreak. A Chinese court said Zhang Zhan had spread "false remarks" online.

Zhang had gone on hunger strike and was reportedly forced fed through a nasal tube. Zhang had reportedly written an essay accusing the Chinese government of not giving enough information on the Wuhan virus and had simply locked down the city".

China had reportedly detained four citizen journalists after reporting from Wuhan to face trial.

China had reported the first case of the virus on December 31, 2019 to the WHO even as reports said later that there were several reports of coronavirus earlier and that authorities had taken too long to react.

The virus has already claimed over 1.7 million lives worldwide and infected over 82&nbsp;million people.

As the WHO investigates the origins of coronavirus, reports say Chinese government officials are strictly controlling all research into the origins of the virus.

As the WHO investigates the origins of coronavirus, reports say Chinese government officials are strictly controlling all research into the origins of the virus. Watch: A WHO team had first visited Wuhan in January 2020 visited the Wuhan Tianhe Airport, Zhongnan hospital, Hubei provincial CDC including China’s Center for Disease Control (CDC). Data collected by WHO officials in January had shown that "human-to-human transmission" was taking place in Wuhan. Now reports say that the publication of new coronavirus reports should first be approved by China's new task force which is part the country's cabinet under President Xi Jinping. A Chinese citizen journalist 37-year-old Zhang Zhan was recently jailed for four years for her reporting from Wuhan on the COVID-19 outbreak. A Chinese court said Zhang Zhan had spread "false remarks" online. Zhang had gone on hunger strike and was reportedly forced fed through a nasal tube. Zhang had reportedly written an essay accusing the Chinese government of not giving enough information on the Wuhan virus and had simply locked down the city". China had reportedly detained four citizen journalists after reporting from Wuhan to face trial. China had reported the first case of the virus on December 31, 2019 to the WHO even as reports said later that there were several reports of coronavirus earlier and that authorities had taken too long to react. The virus has already claimed over 1.7 million lives worldwide and infected over 82 million people.

How Chinese officials are monitoring coronavirus origin research

Britan on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-britain-will-struggle-to-recover-from-its-botched-coronavirus-response-353226">COVID-19</a> cases even as the country carries out its vaccination campaign.

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According to government data, 53,135 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours with a total of 2,382,865 infected cases.

There have been over 71,100 fatalities in the UK which is the second-worst in Europe even as over 24 million people remain in strict coronavirus lockdown.

On Monday, the number of coronavirus patients had hit a record 24-high of 41,385 cases.&nbsp;

NHS England figures showed there are more patients in the hospital in the country than during the initial peak in April.

According to official data, there are 20,426 coronavirus patients in the country's hospitals compared to 18,974 in April.

The UK government had announced the presence of new virus strain from South Africa two weeks ago raising fears of a renewed surge in COVID-19 cases.

NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens said: "We are back in the eye of the storm with a second wave of coronavirus sweeping Europe and, indeed, this country."

"We think that by late spring with vaccine supplies continuing to come on stream we will have been able to offer all vulnerable people across this country Covid vaccination, Stevens said, adding,"that perhaps provides the biggest chink of hope for the year ahead."

Reports say London and southeast England have the maximum number of coronavirus cases.

Britan on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases even as the country carries out its vaccination campaign. Watch: According to government data, 53,135 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours with a total of 2,382,865 infected cases.

Britan on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 COVID-19 cases even as the country carries out its vaccination campaign. Watch: According to government data, 53,135 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours with a total of 2,382,865 infected cases. There have been over 71,100 fatalities in the UK which is the second-worst in Europe even as over 24 million people remain in strict coronavirus lockdown. On Monday, the number of coronavirus patients had hit a record 24-high of 41,385 cases. NHS England figures showed there are more patients in the hospital in the country than during the initial peak in April. According to official data, there are 20,426 coronavirus patients in the country's hospitals compared to 18,974 in April. The UK government had announced the presence of new virus strain from South Africa two weeks ago raising fears of a renewed surge in COVID-19 cases. NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens said: "We are back in the eye of the storm with a second wave of coronavirus sweeping Europe and, indeed, this country." "We think that by late spring with vaccine supplies continuing to come on stream we will have been able to offer all vulnerable people across this country Covid vaccination, Stevens said, adding,"that perhaps provides the biggest chink of hope for the year ahead." Reports say London and southeast England have the maximum number of coronavirus cases.

UK reports new daily high of coronavirus cases amid spread of new virus strain

Virus mutations are common and on expected lines - all viruses mutate. Many mutations are meaningless and they also disappear but some do not.

Some mutations of the Wuhan virus are more infectious than the original almost 70 per cent more.

Countries around the world are beginning to impose stricter lockdowns and tougher restrictions on travel. In Germany, fear and uncertainty is causing more trouble than the mutated virus and in Russia, the mutated strain has led to a revelation - Russia's death toll is 3 times higher than official data.

With 81 million cases and over 1.7 million deaths, what could be worse is that the Wuhan virus has been mutating and spreading to new territories and claiming more lives while leaving fear and uncertainty in its trail.

In Germany, the new Wuhan virus variant is said to have been discovered in November but it wasn't until Christmas that the first known case was reported. On Sunday, the country kicked off a mass vaccination program to allay public fears but, it got off to an inauspicious start as care home workers got an overdose. They received five times the recommended amount of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine. Four of them developed flu-like symptoms and ended up in the hospital.

The mishap has led to many German citizens raising doubts over vaccine side effects. In South Africa, the mutant strain is spreading like wildfire. It has led to a massive surge in cases. Last week, the country recorded a daily average of 11,700 infections which is a 39 per cent rise from the previous week.

South Africa has become the first country to register more than one million cases on the African continent with gatherings of more than 100 people banned. A night-time curfew has been put in place and there's a nationwide ban on alcohol sale.

"These additional measures are necessary to contain the resurgence that we are experiencing right now in Nelson Mandela bay to prevent outbreaks resulting from social gatherings and to protect the capacity of our health care system to provide care for those who need it," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, said.

The South African strain has now crossed the Indian Ocean and entered Japan. It was brought by a woman in her 30s who arrived from South Africa on December 19. Meanwhile, Tokyo has reimposed tougher restrictions on travel. Foreign nationals must now get tested negative 72 hours before they arrive in Japan and they will have to quarantine for two weeks after travel.

In South Korea, the virus strain from Britain is wreaking havoc. The country has reported 40 new deaths which is a record daily toll since the pandemic began. Tougher restrictions have been imposed and tourist spots have been shut and testing ramped up.

Virus mutations have been reported in Russia as well Russia's death toll is three times higher than the official data. The country recorded nearly 229,700 deaths from all causes this year. Russia now admits 81 per cent of these deaths were due to the Wuhan virus which is more than 186,000 deaths.

Russia's current data of over 55,000 deaths stands nullified. Now it has the third-worst death toll globally. 2020 is ending, however, the pandemic is not. The Wuhan virus is still crossing the invisible bridge between people who are in close contact.

Our best defence is to close that bridge with masks, social distancing and lockdowns - if necessary.

Virus mutations are common and on expected lines - all viruses mutate. Many mutations are meaningless and they also disappear but some do not. Some mutations of the Wuhan virus are more infectious than the original almost 70 per cent more.

Virus mutations are common and on expected lines - all viruses mutate. Many mutations are meaningless and they also disappear but some do not. Some mutations of the Wuhan virus are more infectious than the original almost 70 per cent more. Countries around the world are beginning to impose stricter lockdowns and tougher restrictions on travel. In Germany, fear and uncertainty is causing more trouble than the mutated virus and in Russia, the mutated strain has led to a revelation - Russia's death toll is 3 times higher than official data. With 81 million cases and over 1.7 million deaths, what could be worse is that the Wuhan virus has been mutating and spreading to new territories and claiming more lives while leaving fear and uncertainty in its trail. In Germany, the new Wuhan virus variant is said to have been discovered in November but it wasn't until Christmas that the first known case was reported. On Sunday, the country kicked off a mass vaccination program to allay public fears but, it got off to an inauspicious start as care home workers got an overdose. They received five times the recommended amount of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine. Four of them developed flu-like symptoms and ended up in the hospital. The mishap has led to many German citizens raising doubts over vaccine side effects. In South Africa, the mutant strain is spreading like wildfire. It has led to a massive surge in cases. Last week, the country recorded a daily average of 11,700 infections which is a 39 per cent rise from the previous week. South Africa has become the first country to register more than one million cases on the African continent with gatherings of more than 100 people banned. A night-time curfew has been put in place and there's a nationwide ban on alcohol sale. "These additional measures are necessary to contain the resurgence that we are experiencing right now in Nelson Mandela bay to prevent outbreaks resulting from social gatherings and to protect the capacity of our health care system to provide care for those who need it," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, said. The South African strain has now crossed the Indian Ocean and entered Japan. It was brought by a woman in her 30s who arrived from South Africa on December 19. Meanwhile, Tokyo has reimposed tougher restrictions on travel. Foreign nationals must now get tested negative 72 hours before they arrive in Japan and they will have to quarantine for two weeks after travel. In South Korea, the virus strain from Britain is wreaking havoc. The country has reported 40 new deaths which is a record daily toll since the pandemic began. Tougher restrictions have been imposed and tourist spots have been shut and testing ramped up. Virus mutations have been reported in Russia as well Russia's death toll is three times higher than the official data. The country recorded nearly 229,700 deaths from all causes this year. Russia now admits 81 per cent of these deaths were due to the Wuhan virus which is more than 186,000 deaths. Russia's current data of over 55,000 deaths stands nullified. Now it has the third-worst death toll globally. 2020 is ending, however, the pandemic is not. The Wuhan virus is still crossing the invisible bridge between people who are in close contact. Our best defence is to close that bridge with masks, social distancing and lockdowns - if necessary.

Wuhan virus strain enters new territories, claims more lives

The coronavirus pandemic is now one year old, however, now the Wuhan virus has been mutating - changing shape, picking pace and infecting more people.

Virus mutations have been common. The Wuhan virus has mutated some 4,000 times, however, the world heard about it last month because one particular mutation was dangerous - called the UK strain. The new strain spreads faster and it has reached at least 13 countries including India.

The latest cases of the mutated UK strain is in India. The mutation has been found in six patients, all of them recently returned from the United Kingdom. The vaccines are round the corner but the threat is not past. This is not the time to let your guard down. The UK mutation is 70 per cent more infectious and more dangerous. &nbsp;

There were six cases of the UK strain in India even after India banned flights from the UK. These six people had already landed in India before the flight ban - they are all Indian citizens. Three of them are in Bengaluru, two in Hyderabad and one in Pune - all of them are in single room isolation.

Those who came in contact with them have been quarantined.&nbsp;

The UK strain is not deadlier but it spreads faster. The Wuhan virus has undergone 17 different changes and turned into what is called the UK variant. These 17 changes make it more infectious, and it spreads faster from one person to another. Also, from one cell to another.

The mutated virus spreads more quickly in the human body and it takes over a cell, replicates, enters another cell and repeats at a fast pace. It can potentially overwhelm your immune response make it harder for our body to fight back which means, more serious cases.

It could even mean more deaths and children and young people may be more vulnerable to this infection. Stepping up surveillance and contact tracing is one of the solutions. Reports say 33,000 passengers arrived from the UK between November 25 and December 23.

State governments across India are now reaching out to these passengers. They are being given swab tests and their contacts are also being tested. India however is finally looking at good news with fewer cases, fewer deaths. The pandemic has finally been controlled.

New infections fell to their lowest in more than six months. New cases have dropped below 20,000 for the second time in seven days but India isn't letting its guard down. The government has issued new guidelines with states and Union territories asked to keep a strict vigil.

A lot of hope is riding on vaccines. The good news is they will which is what most vaccine makers claim. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is being given in the US, UK and Europe. The company says the vaccine will be effective, if needed, they can modify it within six weeks the same is the case with the Oxford vaccine.

The Oxford vaccine makers AstraZeneca says the vaccine should be effective against mutations. The Oxford vaccine is yet to be approved by regulators for emergency use. It is the frontrunner in India. Indian drug regulators are reviewing the trial data of the Oxford vaccine with the rollout expected in January.

India has already conducted dry runs in four states. The Serum Institute has the license to supply the Oxford shots in India. Reports say the company has already made 40 to 50 million dozes also reviewing the Oxford shot is the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

Reports say London could give the green light by Thursday and India should follow soon after but it will be a while before everyone gets a shot. In the meantime wear your mask, wash your hands, avoid crowded spaces and maintain social distancing.

The best strategies are the simplest as legendary molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg described humanity's struggle against new diseases: "It's our wits versus their genes".

The coronavirus pandemic is now one year old, however, now the Wuhan virus has been mutating - changing shape, picking pace and infecting more people. Virus mutations have been common.

The coronavirus pandemic is now one year old, however, now the Wuhan virus has been mutating - changing shape, picking pace and infecting more people. Virus mutations have been common. The Wuhan virus has mutated some 4,000 times, however, the world heard about it last month because one particular mutation was dangerous - called the UK strain. The new strain spreads faster and it has reached at least 13 countries including India. The latest cases of the mutated UK strain is in India. The mutation has been found in six patients, all of them recently returned from the United Kingdom. The vaccines are round the corner but the threat is not past. This is not the time to let your guard down. The UK mutation is 70 per cent more infectious and more dangerous. There were six cases of the UK strain in India even after India banned flights from the UK. These six people had already landed in India before the flight ban - they are all Indian citizens. Three of them are in Bengaluru, two in Hyderabad and one in Pune - all of them are in single room isolation. Those who came in contact with them have been quarantined. The UK strain is not deadlier but it spreads faster. The Wuhan virus has undergone 17 different changes and turned into what is called the UK variant. These 17 changes make it more infectious, and it spreads faster from one person to another. Also, from one cell to another. The mutated virus spreads more quickly in the human body and it takes over a cell, replicates, enters another cell and repeats at a fast pace. It can potentially overwhelm your immune response make it harder for our body to fight back which means, more serious cases. It could even mean more deaths and children and young people may be more vulnerable to this infection. Stepping up surveillance and contact tracing is one of the solutions. Reports say 33,000 passengers arrived from the UK between November 25 and December 23. State governments across India are now reaching out to these passengers. They are being given swab tests and their contacts are also being tested. India however is finally looking at good news with fewer cases, fewer deaths. The pandemic has finally been controlled. New infections fell to their lowest in more than six months. New cases have dropped below 20,000 for the second time in seven days but India isn't letting its guard down. The government has issued new guidelines with states and Union territories asked to keep a strict vigil. A lot of hope is riding on vaccines. The good news is they will which is what most vaccine makers claim. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is being given in the US, UK and Europe. The company says the vaccine will be effective, if needed, they can modify it within six weeks the same is the case with the Oxford vaccine. The Oxford vaccine makers AstraZeneca says the vaccine should be effective against mutations. The Oxford vaccine is yet to be approved by regulators for emergency use. It is the frontrunner in India. Indian drug regulators are reviewing the trial data of the Oxford vaccine with the rollout expected in January. India has already conducted dry runs in four states. The Serum Institute has the license to supply the Oxford shots in India. Reports say the company has already made 40 to 50 million dozes also reviewing the Oxford shot is the United Kingdom. Reports say London could give the green light by Thursday and India should follow soon after but it will be a while before everyone gets a shot. In the meantime wear your mask, wash your hands, avoid crowded spaces and maintain social distancing. The best strategies are the simplest as legendary molecular biologist Joshua Lederberg described humanity's struggle against new diseases: "It's our wits versus their genes".

Why the Wuhan virus has now become deadlier

As India-China standoff continues along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-force-displays-rafale-sukhoi-fighters-on-88th-foundation-day-333586">Indian Air Force</a> chief RKS Bhadauria said today that China has deployed heavily along the border in eastern Ladakh to support the army.

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"They have a large presence of radars, surface-to-air missiles and surface-to-surface missiles," Bhadauria said, adding,"Their deployment has been strong. We have taken all actions required to be taken."

Tensions between the two countries have been at boiling point for over six months after Indian and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-china-standoff-how-indian-army-is-preparing-to-take-on-chinas-pla-in-ladakhs-snow-clad-mountains-350186">Chinese</a> troops clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15-16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, although the PLA lost soldiers as well but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty list.&nbsp;

"Any serious India-China conflict isn't good for China at the global front. If Chinese aspirations are global then it doesn't suit their grand plan," the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-indian-air-force-intends-to-counter-chinas-forward-airbase-close-to-lac-326902">Indian Air Force </a>chief added.

"What could be possible Chinese objectives for their action in north?...it's important that we recognise what they have really achieved," the Indian Air chief&nbsp;said.

IAF chief Bhadauria said the "low-cost and easy availability of simple disruptive technologies such as drones" by small state and non-state actors had them more "lethal, agile and capable of generating disproportionate effects".

"The evolving uncertainties and instability at the global geopolitical front have provided China with an opportunity to demonstrate its growing power," the Indian air chief said, however, he added that it "indirectly" brought to fore the "inadequate contribution of major powers to global security".

Indian and Chinese commanders have conducted several round of talks to ease tensions, however, several thousand Chinese troops continue to be deployed at the border leading India to station more troops to prevent any Chinese misadventure which had earlier taken place in Galwan.

Amid the ongoing border row, reports said India will conduct war games with the French Air Force with its newly bought Rafale fighter jets and SU-30 MKI fighters at Jodhpur. The<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-china-standoff-how-indian-air-forces-5th-generation-fighter-jet-will-change-air-equation-in-south-asia-334475"> IAF</a> had last carried out an exercise with the French Air Force in July last year.

India had reached an agreement with France over the supply of 36 Rafale jets with the last consignment set to reach India by end 2022.

As India-China standoff continues along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria said today that China has deployed heavily along the border in eastern Ladakh to support the army.

As India-China standoff continues along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), Indian Air Force chief RKS Bhadauria said today that China has deployed heavily along the border in eastern Ladakh to support the army. Watch: "They have a large presence of radars, surface-to-air missiles and surface-to-surface missiles," Bhadauria said, adding,"Their deployment has been strong. We have taken all actions required to be taken." Tensions between the two countries have been at boiling point for over six months after Indian and Chinese troops clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15-16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, although the PLA lost soldiers as well but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge the casualty list. "Any serious India-China conflict isn't good for China at the global front. If Chinese aspirations are global then it doesn't suit their grand plan," the Indian Air Force chief added. "What could be possible Chinese objectives for their action in north?...it's important that we recognise what they have really achieved," the Indian Air chief said. IAF chief Bhadauria said the "low-cost and easy availability of simple disruptive technologies such as drones" by small state and non-state actors had them more "lethal, agile and capable of generating disproportionate effects". "The evolving uncertainties and instability at the global geopolitical front have provided China with an opportunity to demonstrate its growing power," the Indian air chief said, however, he added that it "indirectly" brought to fore the "inadequate contribution of major powers to global security". Indian and Chinese commanders have conducted several round of talks to ease tensions, however, several thousand Chinese troops continue to be deployed at the border leading India to station more troops to prevent any Chinese misadventure which had earlier taken place in Galwan. Amid the ongoing border row, reports said India will conduct war games with the French Air Force with its newly bought Rafale fighter jets and SU-30 MKI fighters at Jodhpur. The IAF had last carried out an exercise with the French Air Force in July last year. India had reached an agreement with France over the supply of 36 Rafale jets with the last consignment set to reach India by end 2022.

India-China standoff: China has deployed radars, surface-to-air missiles & surface-to-surface missiles at LAC:  IAF chief Bhadauria

Croatia was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday with the epicentre in Petrinja town, 50 km from Croatia's capital Zagreb.

The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution".

The earthquake was also felt in the Austrian capital Vienna, reports said. The quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said.

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Slovenia's Krsko national park is located in capital Ljubljana about 100 kilometres away which has been in service since 1983. The nuclear plant is co-owned by Slovenia and Croatia and is a crucial electricity link for both countries.&nbsp;

Reports said several people were injured due to the quake as emergency services were pressed into service.

Several people came out on the streets as broken roof tiles and other debris were strewn across the streets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said one girl died after visiting Petrinja.&nbsp;

The quake was also felt in neighbouring Bosnia and Serbia, reports said.

On Monday, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake had hit central Croatia near Petrinja.

Croatia was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday with the epicentre in Petrinja town, 50 km from Croatia's capital Zagreb. The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution".

Croatia was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday with the epicentre in Petrinja town, 50 km from Croatia's capital Zagreb. The earthquake led Slovenia to shut down its Krsko nuclear power plant as a "precaution". The earthquake was also felt in the Austrian capital Vienna, reports said. The quake was followed by an aftershock registering 4.9 magnitude, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre(EMSC) said. Slovenia's Krsko national park is located in capital Ljubljana about 100 kilometres away which has been in service since 1983. The nuclear plant is co-owned by Slovenia and Croatia and is a crucial electricity link for both countries. Reports said several people were injured due to the quake as emergency services were pressed into service. Several people came out on the streets as broken roof tiles and other debris were strewn across the streets. Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said one girl died after visiting Petrinja. The quake was also felt in neighbouring Bosnia and Serbia, reports said. On Monday, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake had hit central Croatia near Petrinja.

Earthquake hits Croatia; Slovenia shuts nuclear plant

After India reported six cases of the mutant virus which had was reported in the UK, the Indian government said the vaccines will work against the variants detected in the UK and South Africa.

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"There is no evidence that the current vaccines will fail to protect against the coronavirus variants," &nbsp;K. Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the Indian government, said. &nbsp;

"Prior to the news of the UK variant came in, we had done roughly 5,000 genome sequences across labs. Now we will be significantly increasing that number and would be working in a coordinated manner," Rajesh Bhushan, the health secretary said.

The health secretary informed that the daily new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-reports-first-six-cases-of-mutant-coronavirus-from-britain-353077">coronavirus</a> cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months.

The &nbsp;Rajesh Bhushan asserted that deaths were found to have occurred in 60 years&nbsp;&amp; above age group and 70 per cent of the deaths had occurred to males.

The health secretary said 63 per cent of total cases were reported in males &amp; 37 per cent cases in females with 8 per cent cases reported below the age of 17 years and 13 per cent in 18-25 yrs age group. The health secretary also informed that 39 per cent people were infected in the in 26-44 age group with 26 pr cent in 45-60 category and 14 per cent in the above 60-year category.

"Active cases in the country are less than 2.7 lakhs and is declining. Positivity rate in the country during the last week stood at only 2.25 per cent," Bhushan informed.

ICMR, meanwhile said it was important not to put too much "immune pressure" on the virus.&nbsp;

"We have to maintain judicious use of therapies which are going to benefit. If the benefit isn't established, we shouldn't use those therapies otherwise it will put pressure on the virus and it will tend to mutate more," he said.

After India reported six cases of the mutant virus which had was reported in the UK, the Indian government said the vaccines will work against the variants detected in the UK and South Africa.

After India reported six cases of the mutant virus which had was reported in the UK, the Indian government said the vaccines will work against the variants detected in the UK and South Africa. Watch: "There is no evidence that the current vaccines will fail to protect against the coronavirus variants," K. Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the Indian government, said. "Prior to the news of the UK variant came in, we had done roughly 5,000 genome sequences across labs. Now we will be significantly increasing that number and would be working in a coordinated manner," Rajesh Bhushan, the health secretary said. The health secretary informed that the daily new coronavirus cases had dropped to less than 17,000 after six months with daily deaths going down to less than 300 after six months. The Rajesh Bhushan asserted that deaths were found to have occurred in 60 years & above age group and 70 per cent of the deaths had occurred to males. The health secretary said 63 per cent of total cases were reported in males & 37 per cent cases in females with 8 per cent cases reported below the age of 17 years and 13 per cent in 18-25 yrs age group. The health secretary also informed that 39 per cent people were infected in the in 26-44 age group with 26 pr cent in 45-60 category and 14 per cent in the above 60-year category. "Active cases in the country are less than 2.7 lakhs and is declining. Positivity rate in the country during the last week stood at only 2.25 per cent," Bhushan informed. ICMR, meanwhile said it was important not to put too much "immune pressure" on the virus. "We have to maintain judicious use of therapies which are going to benefit. If the benefit isn't established, we shouldn't use those therapies otherwise it will put pressure on the virus and it will tend to mutate more," he said.

No evidence current vaccines will fail against virus variants: Indian government

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said today that his country will develop military ties with Turkey despite US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-sanctions-on-turkey-over-russian-s-400-missiles-350017">sanctions</a>.

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Lavrov on Tuesday hosted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missile-fired-where-turkey-cleared-way-for-s-400-test-335796">Turkey's</a> foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Sochi as the two countries sought to expand cooperation in commerce, energy, culture and tourism.

"Today we'll also evaluate how we can improve our cooperation on the regional issues that you've already outlined," Turkey's foreign minister Cavusoglu said.

"We have confirmed our mutual intention to develop military ties with Turkey. We appreciate as President Putin has repeatedly stressed, the attitude of our Turkish colleagues towards further interaction in this field, despite continued illegitimate pressure from Washington."

The United States had imposed sanctions on Turkey for buying the Russian S-400 missile defense system. The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president&nbsp;to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law.

State Department spokesperson Cale Brown said: "Sanctions imposed over the S-400 system are not intended to undermine the military capabilities or combat readiness of Turkey or any other US Ally or partner." The United States sought to ally fears that the move was not intended to weaken Turkey's military prowess as Pompeo said the "goal of the sanctions is to prevent Russia from receiving substantial revenue, access, and influence".

"Urged Turkey to resolve the S-400 issue in a manner consistent with our decades-long history of defense-sector cooperation and to re-commit itself to its NATO obligations to purchase NATO-interoperable weaponry," Pompeo said.

Erdogan denounced the US move calling it "an open attack on our sovereignty."

The United States had earlier barred Turkey from acquiring the F-35 fighter jets and disallowed it from developing its parts.

"The more Turkey grows, the more Turkey inches closer to its goals, the more it stands up for its sovereign rights, the more it is subjected to attacks," Erdogan said.

"Because we met our needs somewhere else, they pulled the sanctions trigger."

"To make our defence industry-independent, we will work twice as hard, we will accelerate our defence industry agency's projects, we will give more support to our defence-related companies," Erdogan added.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said today that his country will develop military ties with Turkey despite US sanctions. Watch: Lavrov on Tuesday hosted Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Sochi as the two countries sought to expand cooperation in commerce, energy, culture and tourism.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said today that his country will develop military ties with Turkey despite US sanctions. Watch: Lavrov on Tuesday hosted Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Sochi as the two countries sought to expand cooperation in commerce, energy, culture and tourism. "Today we'll also evaluate how we can improve our cooperation on the regional issues that you've already outlined," Turkey's foreign minister Cavusoglu said. "We have confirmed our mutual intention to develop military ties with Turkey. We appreciate as President Putin has repeatedly stressed, the attitude of our Turkish colleagues towards further interaction in this field, despite continued illegitimate pressure from Washington." The United States had imposed sanctions on Turkey for buying the Russian S-400 missile defense system. The United States banned all US export licenses and loan credits for Turkey's military procurement agency and disallowed its president to travel or hold assets in the United States under the 2017 CAATSA law. State Department spokesperson Cale Brown said: "Sanctions imposed over the S-400 system are not intended to undermine the military capabilities or combat readiness of Turkey or any other US Ally or partner." The United States sought to ally fears that the move was not intended to weaken Turkey's military prowess as Pompeo said the "goal of the sanctions is to prevent Russia from receiving substantial revenue, access, and influence". "Urged Turkey to resolve the S-400 issue in a manner consistent with our decades-long history of defense-sector cooperation and to re-commit itself to its NATO obligations to purchase NATO-interoperable weaponry," Pompeo said. Erdogan denounced the US move calling it "an open attack on our sovereignty." The United States had earlier barred Turkey from acquiring the F-35 fighter jets and disallowed it from developing its parts. "The more Turkey grows, the more Turkey inches closer to its goals, the more it stands up for its sovereign rights, the more it is subjected to attacks," Erdogan said. "Because we met our needs somewhere else, they pulled the sanctions trigger." "To make our defence industry-independent, we will work twice as hard, we will accelerate our defence industry agency's projects, we will give more support to our defence-related companies," Erdogan added.

Will continue to develop military ties with Turkey despite illegitimate pressure from US: Russia

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-railways-to-run-392-special-trains-during-festive-season-336841">Railway</a> minister Piyush Goyal today announced the successful completion of 180 kmph speed trial of the new design of Vistadome tourist coach.

The state-of-the-art coaches will mainly operate in tourist locations namely in Kashmir Valley, Darjeeling, Kalka Simla Railway, Nilgiri mountains among other popular destinations.

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The coaches have large glass windows, glass roofs and observation lounge which makes viewing a "delightful experience" on these trains.

According to South Western Railway, Kalka - Shimla Railway which recognised by UNESCO offers see-through glass rooftop Vistadome coach for its special train (Him Darshan) express.

"Travelling in the Vistadome coach is a delightful experience," the South Western Railway said in its tweet.

The seats in the coaches can reportedly rotate 180 degrees and is equipped with Wi-Fi. It also has laminated glass sheets to protect it from shattering.

The coaches were rolled out by Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory(ICF) in Chennai. The ICF had launched nine rakes in three phases.

According to the Railways, the ICF has also played a major role in the fabrication of first integrated sell-by Marathwada Rail Coach Factory at Latur.

Railway minister Piyush Goyal today announced the successful completion of 180 kmph speed trial of the new design of Vistadome tourist coach. The state-of-the-art coaches will mainly operate in tourist locations namely in Kashmir Valley, Darjeeling, Kalka Simla Railway, Nilgiri mountains among other popular destinations.

Railway minister Piyush Goyal today announced the successful completion of 180 kmph speed trial of the new design of Vistadome tourist coach. The state-of-the-art coaches will mainly operate in tourist locations namely in Kashmir Valley, Darjeeling, Kalka Simla Railway, Nilgiri mountains among other popular destinations. Ending the Year on a Great Note: Indian Railways' 🚆 successfully completed 180 kmph speed trial of new design Vistadome tourist coach These coaches will make train journeys memorable for the passengers 🛤️ & give further boost to tourism 🚞 pic.twitter.com/3JxeVbQClg — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) December 29, 2020 × The coaches have large glass windows, glass roofs and observation lounge which makes viewing a "delightful experience" on these trains. According to South Western Railway, Kalka - Shimla Railway which recognised by UNESCO offers see-through glass rooftop Vistadome coach for its special train (Him Darshan) express. "Travelling in the Vistadome coach is a delightful experience," the South Western Railway said in its tweet. The seats in the coaches can reportedly rotate 180 degrees and is equipped with Wi-Fi. It also has laminated glass sheets to protect it from shattering. The coaches were rolled out by Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory(ICF) in Chennai. The ICF had launched nine rakes in three phases. According to the Railways, the ICF has also played a major role in the fabrication of first integrated sell-by Marathwada Rail Coach Factory at Latur.

Indian Railways completes 180 kmph speed trial of Vistadome tourist coach

Japan on Saturday declared it will ban non-resident foreign nationals after it detected the new variant of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-confirms-new-virus-strain-as-vaccines-begin-arriving-in-european-nations-352576">virus</a> from Britain.

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The new measures will come into effect from December 28 which is set to last till late January&nbsp;as Japan battles the virus.

The government has allowed citizens and foreign residents to enter but they must show proof of negative coronavirus test in the last 72 hours before departing for Japan and quarantine for two weeks after arrival.

Japan's health ministry had reported five people who had arrived from Britain were detected with the new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-tops-3-million-coronavirus-cases-amid-sputnik-v-vaccination-drive-352617">virus</a> strain which is believed to be up to "70 per cent" more infectious.

Japan reported 949 cases in capital Tokyo ahead of the New Years celebrations as PM &nbsp;Yoshihide Suga urged the nation to stay home and avoid social mixing.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has urged citizens to spend a "silent" New Year to prevent the spread of the virus while unveiling a fresh package of $2.61 billion for institutions treating coronavirus patients.

The country is set to host the Olympics in 2021 as authorities insist the virus cases are in control even as PM Suga has repeatedly said that he is determined to hold the games as proof that humanity has defeated the virus.

The Tokyo Olympics which were scheduled for 2020 were postponed by a year because of the pandemic.

The country has devised a plan for the virus with a panel urging authorities to vaccinate people aged 65 or older to get priority.

Japan has agreements with Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca Plc and Moderna to buy 290 million vaccine doses for a population of 126 million as the country faces a third wave of coronavirus infections putting the nation's medical system under strain.

Japan on Saturday declared it will ban non-resident foreign nationals after it detected the new variant of the virus from Britain. Watch: The new measures will come into effect from December 28 which is set to last till late January as Japan battles the virus.

Japan on Saturday declared it will ban non-resident foreign nationals after it detected the new variant of the virus from Britain. Watch: The new measures will come into effect from December 28 which is set to last till late January as Japan battles the virus. The government has allowed citizens and foreign residents to enter but they must show proof of negative coronavirus test in the last 72 hours before departing for Japan and quarantine for two weeks after arrival. Japan's health ministry had reported five people who had arrived from Britain were detected with the new virus strain which is believed to be up to "70 per cent" more infectious. Japan reported 949 cases in capital Tokyo ahead of the New Years celebrations as PM Yoshihide Suga urged the nation to stay home and avoid social mixing. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has urged citizens to spend a "silent" New Year to prevent the spread of the virus while unveiling a fresh package of $2.61 billion for institutions treating coronavirus patients. The country is set to host the Olympics in 2021 as authorities insist the virus cases are in control even as PM Suga has repeatedly said that he is determined to hold the games as proof that humanity has defeated the virus. The Tokyo Olympics which were scheduled for 2020 were postponed by a year because of the pandemic. The country has devised a plan for the virus with a panel urging authorities to vaccinate people aged 65 or older to get priority. Japan has agreements with Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca Plc and Moderna to buy 290 million vaccine doses for a population of 126 million as the country faces a third wave of coronavirus infections putting the nation's medical system under strain.

Japan bans entry of foreigners after detecting UK virus strain

A bomb exploded in Nashville, Tennessee on Christmas morning in the United States injuring at least three people, police said.

Reports said a parked car exploded even as emergency crews reached downtown Nashville.

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Metro Nashville Police said: "This appears to have been an intentional act. Law enforcement is closing downtown streets as the investigation continues."

Police said several people have been questioned over the incident.

President Trump was briefed after the explosion took place&nbsp;with the FBI, US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and metropolitan police investigating the incident.

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Mayor John Cooper said: "At 6:32 Christmas morning, Nashville police responded to the scene of an explosion on 2nd Avenue, approximately one block north of Broadway. Metro Police confirm the source of the explosion came from a vehicle."

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Downtown Nashville has been sealed, authorities said as city mayor&nbsp;Cooper said at least 20 buildings were impacted by the blast.

A bomb exploded in Nashville, Tennessee on Christmas morning in the United States injuring at least three people, police said. Reports said a parked car exploded even as emergency crews reached downtown Nashville.

A bomb exploded in Nashville, Tennessee on Christmas morning in the United States injuring at least three people, police said. Reports said a parked car exploded even as emergency crews reached downtown Nashville. This Morning Someone Parked An RV Full Of Explosives On 2nd Ave (Street Full Of Bars & Restaurants) Here In Nashville, TN And Walked Away. FEDS & Local Authorities Are Conducting A Wide-Range Investigation.#Nashville 🎸 #MusicCity 🎵 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/ZayU5wnVx7 — KING (@Kingonomics23) December 25, 2020 × Metro Nashville Police said: "This appears to have been an intentional act. Law enforcement is closing downtown streets as the investigation continues." Police said several people have been questioned over the incident. President Trump was briefed after the explosion took place with the FBI, US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and metropolitan police investigating the incident. Did anyone else in downtown #nashville hear that massive explosive boom at 6:25? What the heck was that? Shook our building. — Jeremy Schott (@thejeremyschott) December 25, 2020 × Mayor John Cooper said: "At 6:32 Christmas morning, Nashville police responded to the scene of an explosion on 2nd Avenue, approximately one block north of Broadway. Metro Police confirm the source of the explosion came from a vehicle." At 6:32 Christmas morning, @MNPDNashville and @NashvilleFD responded to the scene of an explosion on 2nd Ave, approximately one block north of Broadway. Metro Police confirm the source of the explosion came from a vehicle. — Mayor John Cooper (@JohnCooper4Nash) December 25, 2020 × Downtown Nashville has been sealed, authorities said as city mayor Cooper said at least 20 buildings were impacted by the blast.

US: Bomb explodes on Christmas morning in Nashville, Tennessee; FBI investigates

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