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Russian pilots historically wear blue flight suits for sky camouflage and high-altitude protection. Conversely, US aviators use sage green Nomex suits, prioritising ground concealment and fire safety.

In an exclusive chat with WION, BFI Chief Ajay Singh hails India’s historic 10-medal CWG 2026 boxing performance, stating the team is ‘hungrier’ for the Asian Games and LA28 Olympics.

A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after a passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while crossing the Java Sea. Authorities say at least five people have died, 225 have been rescued, and 41 remain missing. The ferry was traveling from Surabaya, East Java, to Makassar, South Sulawesi, when the captain reported flames onboard. Emergency responders, supported by nearby vessels, rushed to evacuate passengers as the ship burned. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.

Russian tanks weigh 20 tonnes less than US tanks by using a three-man crew and an autoloader. This shrinks the turret and armour surface, allowing safe passage over 50-tonne capacity bridges.

Russia has launched one of its largest missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens as the war in Ukraine intensifies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for additional Patriot air defense systems, warning that Ukraine urgently needs stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims it struck Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory and targeted shipping routes in the Black Sea, while Moscow says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. As fighting escalates, the United States says it is exploring ways to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

A deadly bomb explosion near a popular restaurant in central Moscow has killed three people and injured at least 21 others. Russian authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack, saying a woman carrying a homemade explosive device detonated the bomb after being stopped by security. The blast occurred near the Balzi Rossi Italian Restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square, close to one of Moscow's iconic Stalin-era skyscrapers. Emergency services, police, and forensic teams rushed to the scene as investigators launched a full-scale terror probe.

Soviet engineers built the MiG-25 using heavy nickel-steel instead of titanium to withstand extreme Mach 3 heat. This choice sacrificed agility but ensured cost-effective mass production, structural durability, and easier maintenance.

A cryptic social media post by the head of Ukraine's defense company Firepoint has sparked intense speculation about rising tensions between Ukraine and Iran. The now-deleted post referenced the long-range FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,000 kilometers away, fueling fears of a possible direct military confrontation. The message comes amid reports of alleged attacks on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea and growing geopolitical tensions involving Kyiv, Tehran, and Russia. Could this signal a new front in the conflict? Watch the full report for the latest developments.

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CWG silver medalist Lovlina Borgohain raised concerns after a Glasgow restaurant displayed an Indian map omitting the Northeast. Read the full story and BFI’s response.

Spain and Israel traded barbs after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Here's why Israel is being linked, what officials said, and the facts behind the claims.

Lawyer Ratna Singh, who is part of the legal wing of the CJP, said on Sunday that she spoke to the girl’s mother, who is upset that the FIR against her daughter had not been withdrawn.

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called off planned military strikes on Iran, saying he received requests from Iran and Gulf nations to avoid further escalation. According to Trump, the temporary understanding includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Reports suggest Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to de-escalate the conflict, while the U.S. and Israel had reportedly been preparing one of the largest bombing campaigns against Iran. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that any new American attack would trigger a powerful response targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf region. U.S. embassies throughout the Middle East have also issued security alerts amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

A single Russian S-400 battery tracks 300 targets using its 600-km 91N6E radar. In just 10 seconds, the 55K6E command post and 92N6E engagement radar can simultaneously fire 72 Mach 14 missiles at 36 different targets to dominate the sky.

The Russian S-400 enforces a strict no-fly zone using A2/AD doctrine. By integrating Nebo-M anti-stealth radars and 400-kilometre missiles, it tracks 300 targets and engages 36 simultaneously to completely dominate the airspace.

While the S-400's Mach 14 interceptors defeat traditional ballistic missiles, unpredictable hypersonic glide vehicles pose a severe threat. Upgrades like the hit-to-kill 77N6 missile and integration with the S-500 are required for total defence.

While the S-400's powerful 91N6E radar is sensitive enough to detect the tiny 0.01 square-metre radar cross section of a bird, advanced digital algorithms immediately filter them out. This prevents the system from being blinded by biological clutter.

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja was leading the expedition with five climbers from Nepal, one Pakistani, one Omani, one American, and one Chinese. Purja, who earlier served with Britain’s Brigade of Gurkhas, broke multiple climbing records.

The S-400 air defence system requires a major overhaul every 10,000 hours of operation. While its heavy radar and command vehicles boast a 20-year service life, the interceptor missiles naturally degrade and demand replacement after just 10 years.