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Henry Cuellar launched his House re-election campaign as a Democrat days after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump in a bribery case.

President Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 07) lashed out at the US House member Henry Cuellar for seeking re-election as a Democratic Party candidate. Accusing him of betrayal, Trump said the Texas voter will not like the move. The US president issued a pardon to Congressman Cuellar and his wife on Wednesday as they were facing bribery charges stemming from accusations that they had accepted thousands of dollars from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank in return for furthering their agenda. “I never spoke to the Congressman, his wife, or his daughters, but felt very good about fighting for a family that was tormented by very sick and deranged people – They were treated sooo BADLY!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Such a lack of LOYALTY, something that Texas Voters, and Henry’s daughters, will not like. Oh’ well, next time, no more Mr. Nice guy!” Also Read: 'Operation Sindoor is not over yet': Navy Chief cautions, will hit back hard if provoked Cuellar filed for re-election as a Democrat hours after receiving the pardon and stated that he has no intention of changing his political affiliations. “It came as a surprise,” Cuellar said. “I want to thank President Trump for this. Now we clear the air. Nothing has changed, and we’re going to be ready to win re-election again.” US President's announcement of pardons on Wednesday morning fueled speculation that the 11-term veteran might switch to the Republican Party or withdraw from contesting the upcoming mid-term elections. Earlier, Trump, while granting pardons, said that Cuellar was unfairly targeted by Democrats for being critical of the party's position on immigration. Also Read: Bangladesh starts exhumation of mass grave linked to 2024 unrest “Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!” Trump posted. Cuellar, often seen as a conservative-leaning Democrat in the US House, represents a South Texas district that Republicans reconfigured in August to boost their own electoral advantage.

Henry Cuellar launched his House re-election campaign as a Democrat hours after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump in a bribery case.

'Such a lack of loyalty': Trump blasts Cuellar over Democratic re-election bid despite his pardon

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Sunday that the airline plans to operate around 1,650 flights, adding that operations are "step by step, we are getting back". In an internal video message to the staff, Elbers stated that the On Time Performance (OTP) of the airline is likely to be 75 per cent on Sunday.&nbsp;"Today, we have realised further improvements of the system in order to reach around 1,650 flights," he said. As per PTI, the video message was from the operational control centre of the airline. "We have been able to execute the cancellations at an earlier stage so that the customers do not show up at the airport in case their flights are cancelled," the CEO added.&nbsp;In the last few days, hundreds of flights of the IndiGo have been delayed and cancelled, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The largest airline of the country, which generally operates nearly 2,300 flights daily, operated around 1,500 flights on Saturday compared to little over 700 on Friday.&nbsp;As per IndiGo, 137 out of 138 destinations are currently in operation as of December 7.<h3>Refund for direct and indirect bookings in 'full action'</h3>Earlier in the day, IndiGo assured that the refund and luggage process was in “full action” for both direct and indirect bookings after the cancellation of the flights. It urged passengers to check for the latest flight status on its official website before reaching the airports, as its teams work to improve operations.&nbsp;“Growing confidence for stabilisation of the network by 10th December, earlier communicated timeline was between 10 and 15 December,” IndiGo said.&nbsp;Extending an apology to its customers for the inconvenience caused, IndiGo stated, “We deeply regret the immense inconvenience this has caused and extend our heartfelt apologies to all our customers. We are grateful for the patience, trust and understanding shown by our customers and the tireless efforts of our employees and partners. We continue to work closely with all authorities and stakeholders to ensure a swift return to full normalcy.”

In the last few days, hundreds of flights of the IndiGo have been delayed and cancelled, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The largest airline of the country, which generally operates nearly 2,300 flights daily, operated around 1,500 flights on Saturday.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Sunday that the airline plans to operate around 1,650 flights, adding that operations are "step by step, we are getting back". In an internal video message to the staff, Elbers stated that the On Time Performance (OTP) of the airline is likely to be 75 per cent on Sunday. "Today, we have realised further improvements of the system in order to reach around 1,650 flights," he said. As per PTI, the video message was from the operational control centre of the airline. "We have been able to execute the cancellations at an earlier stage so that the customers do not show up at the airport in case their flights are cancelled," the CEO added. In the last few days, hundreds of flights of the IndiGo have been delayed and cancelled, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The largest airline of the country, which generally operates nearly 2,300 flights daily, operated around 1,500 flights on Saturday compared to little over 700 on Friday. As per IndiGo, 137 out of 138 destinations are currently in operation as of December 7. Refund for direct and indirect bookings in 'full action' Earlier in the day, IndiGo assured that the refund and luggage process was in “full action” for both direct and indirect bookings after the cancellation of the flights. It urged passengers to check for the latest flight status on its official website before reaching the airports, as its teams work to improve operations. “Growing confidence for stabilisation of the network by 10th December, earlier communicated timeline was between 10 and 15 December,” IndiGo said. Extending an apology to its customers for the inconvenience caused, IndiGo stated, “We deeply regret the immense inconvenience this has caused and extend our heartfelt apologies to all our customers. We are grateful for the patience, trust and understanding shown by our customers and the tireless efforts of our employees and partners. We continue to work closely with all authorities and stakeholders to ensure a swift return to full normalcy.”

In the last few days, hundreds of flights of the IndiGo have been delayed and cancelled, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers. The largest airline of the country, which generally operates nearly 2,300 flights daily, operated around 1,500 flights on Saturday.

'Step by step, we are getting back': IndiGo CEO gives big update on flight operations

The Iranian judiciary on Saturday ordered to arrest of the organisers of a marathon for allowing women to run without wearing the mandatory hijab. The move followed after the photos of women circulated online showing women not wearing hijab as they competed in the race on Friday.&nbsp;According to a report by the BBC, the event was held on Kish Island off the southern coast of Iran, with about 2,000 women and 3,000 men competing in separate categories. During the marathon, women were wearing red T-shirts, but some of them not wearing a hijab or any other head covering.&nbsp;“Two of the main organisers of the competition were arrested on warrants. One of those arrested is an official in the Kish free zone, and the other works for the private company that organised the race,” Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website confirmed on Saturday.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the incident sparked mixed reactions inside the country, where supporters celebrated the reform as a sign that Iranian women are pushing back against state-imposed dress codes, while officials condemned the scenes as an unacceptable defiance of current rules.<h3>'Violation of public decency': Authorities argue</h3>The prosecutor in Kish argued over the event and women that the way in which the marathon was being conducted was in itself a “violation of public decency”. “Despite previous warnings regarding the need to comply with the country’s current laws and regulations, as well as religious, customary, and professional principles … the event was held in a way that violated public decency,” France24 quoted the local prosecutor as saying.&nbsp;In a separate incident over the same issue, a mass protest surfaced three years ago in Iran, where a Kurdish Iranian woman identified as Mahsa Amini died in custody after being detained for alleged violation of the dress code.&nbsp;A mass protest erupted in Iran three years ago when a Kurdish Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, died in custody after being detained for alleged breach of dress code. Earlier, the Islamic Republic suppressed the wave of unrest with force, yet many women continue to resist the mandatory dress code.&nbsp;The judiciary chief has now warned that officials will launch a fresh crackdown on women appearing in public without the hijab. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said intelligence agencies have been instructed to track and report what he described as “organised efforts encouraging immorality and non-veiling.”

The event was held on Kish Island off the southern coast of Iran, with about 2,000 women and 3,000 men competing in separate categories. During the marathon, women were wearing red T-shirts, but some of them were not wearing a hijab or any other head covering.

The Iranian judiciary on Saturday ordered to arrest of the organisers of a marathon for allowing women to run without wearing the mandatory hijab. The move followed after the photos of women circulated online showing women not wearing hijab as they competed in the race on Friday. According to a report by the BBC, the event was held on Kish Island off the southern coast of Iran, with about 2,000 women and 3,000 men competing in separate categories. During the marathon, women were wearing red T-shirts, but some of them not wearing a hijab or any other head covering. “Two of the main organisers of the competition were arrested on warrants. One of those arrested is an official in the Kish free zone, and the other works for the private company that organised the race,” Iranian judiciary’s Mizan Online website confirmed on Saturday. Meanwhile, the incident sparked mixed reactions inside the country, where supporters celebrated the reform as a sign that Iranian women are pushing back against state-imposed dress codes, while officials condemned the scenes as an unacceptable defiance of current rules. 'Violation of public decency': Authorities argue The prosecutor in Kish argued over the event and women that the way in which the marathon was being conducted was in itself a “violation of public decency”. “Despite previous warnings regarding the need to comply with the country’s current laws and regulations, as well as religious, customary, and professional principles … the event was held in a way that violated public decency,” France24 quoted the local prosecutor as saying. In a separate incident over the same issue, a mass protest surfaced three years ago in Iran, where a Kurdish Iranian woman identified as Mahsa Amini died in custody after being detained for alleged violation of the dress code. A mass protest erupted in Iran three years ago when a Kurdish Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, died in custody after being detained for alleged breach of dress code. Earlier, the Islamic Republic suppressed the wave of unrest with force, yet many women continue to resist the mandatory dress code. The judiciary chief has now warned that officials will launch a fresh crackdown on women appearing in public without the hijab. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said intelligence agencies have been instructed to track and report what he described as “organised efforts encouraging immorality and non-veiling.”

The event was held on Kish Island off the southern coast of Iran, with about 2,000 women and 3,000 men competing in separate categories. During the marathon, women were wearing red T-shirts, but some of them were not wearing a hijab or any other head covering.

Reform or rebellion? Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab

The International Civil Aviation Day is commemorated annually on December 7 to raise awareness about the importance of civil aviation and its significant contribution to multiple sectors. The theme of International Civil Aviation Day for 2025 is “Safe Skies &amp; Sustainable Future for All".&nbsp;This day recognises the role of air connectivity that has made global travel more accessible, and the difficulties afflicting the civil aviation sector. It also reinforces worldwide awareness of the international civil aviation with its unique role of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) in helping States to cooperate and realise a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind.<h3>History</h3>The regulatory agency of the United Nations that formulates rules and standards for international air travel was established 75 years ago in 1994 to ensure global aviation safety. It was founded to commemorate the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s 50th anniversary of signing the International Civil Aviation Convention, which was established on December 7, 1944. As a result, the United Nations General Assembly marked December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day in 1996.<h3>Significance</h3>The day honours aviation professionals, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, technicians, and regulatory bodies, who keep global air travel safe and efficient. International Civil Aviation Day also highlights key issues to discuss and address concerns such as sustainability, congestion and technical conventions.&nbsp;Additionally, it also promotes international cooperation by exchanging shared practices and knowledge, aligning legislation, standards, and investing in research and development (R&amp;D).<h3>What is the role of ICAO?</h3>The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and safe operations. It:&nbsp;<ul><li>Establishes international safety and security standards</li><li>Promotes environmentally sustainable aviation</li><li>Assists nations in managing airspace regulations</li><li>Helps developing nations upgrade aviation infrastructure</li><li>Strengthens cooperation among member states</li></ul>&nbsp;The work of ICAO is also to ensure global aviation remains harmonised, coordinated and reliable regardless of where an aircraft takes off or lands.&nbsp;

International Civil Aviation Day honours aviation professionals, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, technicians, and regulatory bodies, who keep global air travel safe and efficient.

The International Civil Aviation Day is commemorated annually on December 7 to raise awareness about the importance of civil aviation and its significant contribution to multiple sectors. The theme of International Civil Aviation Day for 2025 is “Safe Skies & Sustainable Future for All". This day recognises the role of air connectivity that has made global travel more accessible, and the difficulties afflicting the civil aviation sector. It also reinforces worldwide awareness of the international civil aviation with its unique role of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) in helping States to cooperate and realise a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind. History The regulatory agency of the United Nations that formulates rules and standards for international air travel was established 75 years ago in 1994 to ensure global aviation safety. It was founded to commemorate the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s 50th anniversary of signing the International Civil Aviation Convention, which was established on December 7, 1944. As a result, the United Nations General Assembly marked December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day in 1996. Significance The day honours aviation professionals, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, technicians, and regulatory bodies, who keep global air travel safe and efficient. International Civil Aviation Day also highlights key issues to discuss and address concerns such as sustainability, congestion and technical conventions. Additionally, it also promotes international cooperation by exchanging shared practices and knowledge, aligning legislation, standards, and investing in research and development (R&D). What is the role of ICAO? The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and safe operations. It: Establishes international safety and security standards Promotes environmentally sustainable aviation Assists nations in managing airspace regulations Helps developing nations upgrade aviation infrastructure Strengthens cooperation among member states The work of ICAO is also to ensure global aviation remains harmonised, coordinated and reliable regardless of where an aircraft takes off or lands.

International Civil Aviation Day honours aviation professionals, including pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, technicians, and regulatory bodies, who keep global air travel safe and efficient.

International Civil Aviation Day 2025: Theme, history, significance, and more — All you need to know

US President Donald Trump revealed his key complaints against the bold Christmas decor of First Lady Melania Trump. He said that he wanted to get rid of the Christmas trees to fit more Republicans at the event, but Melania "shut that down", Trump was addressing the crowd in a holiday-themed speech at the White House, ahead of a concert by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli.&nbsp;Trump joked to the crowd, that he asked for Melania's permission if he could take out some of the trees. “I said, 'Honey, we need more room. Is there a possibility we could take the trees out?' And she was not happy about that,” said Donald Trump "So, we left the trees. We left the trees. But we could have had a few more seats, but that's OK." He then congratulated Melania Trump for the decoration and the ornaments and all the compliments she has received, in front of a Republican audience.<h2>Melania Trump's Christmas decor</h2>Melania Trump's White House Decor, courtesy of the French designer, Hervé Pierre, have attracted mixed reviews from the audience in general. Some called it bold and expressive, while others called it a “butterfly invasion”. The symbolic holiday-themed Christmas decor titled, ‘Home is where the heart is’ features 10,000 butterflies, LEGO portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington with 6000 LEGO pieces, 51 trees, 700 feet of garland, 2000 strands of light, 28,000 feet of ribbon, 2,800 gold stars, and a 120-pound gingerbread display.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump joked that he wanted to remove Christmas trees from Melania Trump’s bold White House holiday décor to make space for more Republicans, but she refused. The First Lady’s butterfly-themed decorations by designer Hervé Pierre have drawn mixed reactions.

US President Donald Trump revealed his key complaints against the bold Christmas decor of First Lady Melania Trump. He said that he wanted to get rid of the Christmas trees to fit more Republicans at the event, but Melania "shut that down", Trump was addressing the crowd in a holiday-themed speech at the White House, ahead of a concert by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. Trump joked to the crowd, that he asked for Melania's permission if he could take out some of the trees. “I said, 'Honey, we need more room. Is there a possibility we could take the trees out?' And she was not happy about that,” said Donald Trump "So, we left the trees. We left the trees. But we could have had a few more seats, but that's OK." He then congratulated Melania Trump for the decoration and the ornaments and all the compliments she has received, in front of a Republican audience. Melania Trump's Christmas decor Melania Trump's White House Decor, courtesy of the French designer, Hervé Pierre, have attracted mixed reviews from the audience in general. Some called it bold and expressive, while others called it a “butterfly invasion”. The symbolic holiday-themed Christmas decor titled, ‘Home is where the heart is’ features 10,000 butterflies, LEGO portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington with 6000 LEGO pieces, 51 trees, 700 feet of garland, 2000 strands of light, 28,000 feet of ribbon, 2,800 gold stars, and a 120-pound gingerbread display.

US President Donald Trump joked that he wanted to remove Christmas trees from Melania Trump’s bold White House holiday décor to make space for more Republicans, but she refused. The First Lady’s butterfly-themed decorations by designer Hervé Pierre have drawn mixed reactions.

Donald Trump reveals his complaints with Melania Trump's Christmas decor

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These limits will remain in force until the fares stabilise or till further review.

The Central Government on Saturday (Dec 06) issued a directive to airlines operating in India to ensure reasonable prices after the steep surge in air fares following the disruption and delay of all domestic flights of IndiGo. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) invoked its regulatory power after the prices on certain routes like Delhi-Bengaluru touched Rs 1 lakh ($1,205), which typically costs around Rs 5000-7000 on regular days. Also Read: IndiGo passengers to get refund? Govt warns airline ‘non-compliance will invite...’ The ministry, in an order, said it took serious cognisance of concerns surrounding the unusually high fares being charged by certain airlines during the ongoing ordeal. The order mentioned that IndiGo's operational disruptions caused large-scale flight cancellations, severe shrinking of capacity and a steep rise in last-minute fares, with thousands of travellers stranded across the country. The fare ceilings The Centre has put an upper limit on the ticket prices for economy-class domestic travel. It has fixed maximum airfares based on stage length to prevent overcharging amid the ongoing crisis. For routes up to 500 km, the fare cap is set at Rs 7,500, while flights between 500 and 1,000 km cannot exceed Rs 12,000. Routes covering 1,000 to 1,500 km have a maximum limit of Rs 15,000, and any journey beyond 1,500 km is capped at Rs 18,000. Also Read: Work–life balance for workers: Private members’ Bill seeks legal right to ignore calls, emails after office hours These limits are aimed at curbing opportunistic pricing by airlines and ensuring fair fares for passengers. These limits will remain in force until the fares stabilise or till further review. These fares would be applicable across all forms of booking — airline websites, apps, and third-party travel portals. Airlines have also been directed to ensure ticket availability across fare buckets and to deploy additional resources on the routes with high demand.

These limits will remain in force until the fares stabilise or till further review.

Rs 7500 up to 500 KM: Centre caps ticket prices as IndiGo crisis deepens

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The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, proposes financial sanctions against employers for non-compliance at a rate of 1 per cent of the total remuneration of their employees.

In a move to promote work-life balance for workers and employees in India, Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule has introduced a private member's bill seeking to grant employees the legal right to ignore work-related electronic communications, such as emails, calls, or messages, outside office hours in the lower house of parliament. The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, proposes financial sanctions against employers for non-compliance at a rate of 1 per cent of the total remuneration of their employees. It also calls for the creation of an employees' welfare authority to ensure that workers are not required to address official communication beyond office hours. "The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, provides every employee the right to disconnect from work-related electronic communications," She wrote on X, adding, "It fosters a better quality of life and a healthier work-life balance by reducing the burnout caused by today's digital culture". Private members’ Bills enable MPs to raise issues they believe require legislation, but such Bills rarely progress and are usually withdrawn after the government responds. The Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP), working president, also tabled two additional private member bills intended to provide employees with paid paternal leave and ensure social security for the gig workers. Also Read: IndiGo passengers to get refund? Govt warns airline ‘non-compliance will invite...’ The Paternity and Paternal Benefits Bill, 2025, introduces paid paternal leave to ensure fathers have the legal right to take part in their child's early development. It breaks the traditional model, supports the new mother's well-being, and promotes flexible parenting. The Code on Social Security (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recognises platform-based gig workers as a distinct category, ensuring minimum wages, regulated hours, social security, fair conditions, and equitable contracts to ensure a fairer, more sustainable environment and economy for them. The bill follows, central government's decision to implement new labour codes aimed at simplifying and modernising employment regulations across sectors. The new labour codes are expected to be fully implemented from 1 April 2026.

The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, proposes financial sanctions against employers for non-compliance at a rate of 1 per cent of the total remuneration of their employees.

Work–life balance for workers: Private members’ Bill seeks legal right to ignore calls, emails after office hours

At the 2026 World Cup draw taking place in Washington, DC, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize to his “close friend” Donald Trump. The award was given about 30 minutes into the high-profile ceremony at the Kennedy Center, before teams for next summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico are going to be selected.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump, standing beside Infantino, called the honour “one of the greatest of my life,” adding that their efforts had “saved millions and millions of lives.” The prize, announced by FIFA last month without approval from its governing FIFA Council, was created to recognise individuals whose extraordinary contributions to peace have brought people together worldwide, according to FIFA.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-riyan-parag-more-than-ready-for-captaining-rajasthan-royals-if-offered-1764945780791">IPL 2026: Riyan Parag 'more than ready' for captaining Rajasthan Royals if offered</a>&nbsp;“A leader must care about the well-being of peoples, we want to unite peoples and Mr. President, you deserve this first prize for what you have accomplished and achieved. And you can always count on my support and that of the football community,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino was quoted as saying after handing the award to Trump.&nbsp;Donald Trump has maintained a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and received a special award two months after being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize. Recently, FIFA further cemented its connection with US President Donald Trump by appointing his daughter, Ivanka, to the board of a $100 million educational initiative partly funded by ticket sales from the 2026 World Cup. In its announcement of the new award, FIFA stated that it would be presented annually to individuals whose dedicated actions have significantly contributed to bringing people together in peace, deserving of unique and exceptional recognition. The US president thanked his family, including his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and appreciated the leaders of the other two host countries, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in his brief speech.

Gianni Infantino presents US President Donald Trump with FIFA Peace Award

At the 2026 World Cup draw taking place in Washington, DC, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize to his “close friend” Donald Trump. The award was given about 30 minutes into the high-profile ceremony at the Kennedy Center, before teams for next summer’s World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico are going to be selected. Trump, standing beside Infantino, called the honour “one of the greatest of my life,” adding that their efforts had “saved millions and millions of lives.” The prize, announced by FIFA last month without approval from its governing FIFA Council, was created to recognise individuals whose extraordinary contributions to peace have brought people together worldwide, according to FIFA. Also Read: IPL 2026: Riyan Parag 'more than ready' for captaining Rajasthan Royals if offered “A leader must care about the well-being of peoples, we want to unite peoples and Mr. President, you deserve this first prize for what you have accomplished and achieved. And you can always count on my support and that of the football community,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino was quoted as saying after handing the award to Trump. Donald Trump has maintained a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and received a special award two months after being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize. Recently, FIFA further cemented its connection with US President Donald Trump by appointing his daughter, Ivanka, to the board of a $100 million educational initiative partly funded by ticket sales from the 2026 World Cup. In its announcement of the new award, FIFA stated that it would be presented annually to individuals whose dedicated actions have significantly contributed to bringing people together in peace, deserving of unique and exceptional recognition. The US president thanked his family, including his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and appreciated the leaders of the other two host countries, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, in his brief speech.

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino awards Donald Trump the inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw, honouring his claimed global peace efforts

Explore breathtaking photos of the December 5, 2025 Supermoon captured across the globe. See how the rare lunar event lit up skies worldwide.

From Los Angeles to Istanbul: Stunning photos of the December 5, 2025 supermoon from around the world

US President Donald Trump has had concerns about his physical and mental health for some time. Despite this, 79-year-old Trump appeared to joke about the intelligence of his loyal MAGA supporter base. In a video captured at his private New Jersey golf club, Trump can be heard saying to his supporters that smart people usually don't like him.&nbsp;Trump, unlike most of his fellow politicians, is always a bit of a showman, given his reality TV background. He has said and done things that would have cut short the political career of many. Known for his direct and provocative remarks, Trump laughingly revealed his true feelings about his supporters. "Smart people don't like me, you know," said Trump as the room erupted in laughter. “And they don't like what we talk about.”&nbsp;

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People online have responded to the remark aggressively; one user wrote, “Correct. Unfortunately, dumb people do, and there are more of them out there”. "And the dummies that do like him are standing there smiling like the idiots Trump knows they are," one X user said as a second echoed, "Do the people in the room understand he’s insulting them to their faces?"During the 2016 election speech, Trump said, "We won with the young. We won with the old. We won with highly educated people. We won with the poorly educated. I love the poorly educated,"&nbsp;<h2>Are MAGA supporters stupid?</h2>While calling all Trump voters stupid will be an oversimplification of a much complex process of the resurgence of conservatism across the globe. However, the voting pattern slightly tilted towards the low IQ of conservative politics. According to one research by the Pew Institute in the 2024 Presidential election, Trump had 41 per cent compared to Kamala Harris, 57 per cent among voters who went to college. Among voters with no advanced degree, Trump received 56 per cent compared to 42 per cent by Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

Trump joked that “smart people don’t like me,” igniting debate about MAGA supporters’ intelligence. We break down the remarks and the data behind voter education levels

US President Donald Trump has had concerns about his physical and mental health for some time. Despite this, 79-year-old Trump appeared to joke about the intelligence of his loyal MAGA supporter base. In a video captured at his private New Jersey golf club, Trump can be heard saying to his supporters that smart people usually don't like him. Trump, unlike most of his fellow politicians, is always a bit of a showman, given his reality TV background. He has said and done things that would have cut short the political career of many. Known for his direct and provocative remarks, Trump laughingly revealed his true feelings about his supporters. "Smart people don't like me, you know," said Trump as the room erupted in laughter. “And they don't like what we talk about.”

Trump joked that “smart people don’t like me,” igniting debate about MAGA supporters’ intelligence. We break down the remarks and the data behind voter education levels

Are MAGA supporters stupid? 'Smart people don’t like me'- Trump jokes in front of his loyalists

India's civil aviation regulator on Friday (Dec 5) partially withdrew the strict implementation of pilot duty timing rules, moments after the biggest private carrier IndiGo suspended the day's flights out of Delhi and requested more time to implement the new norms. But as a common airline passenger, I knew something was amiss when IndiGo and other airlines started turning long-haul flights into two or three plane changes with stopovers. It became almost impossible to book straight flights for long journeys at what used to be ‘low-cost’ fares. The choice was to either shell out more money or change flights and suffer four or more hours of layovers for three-hour direct flying times. With practically only two or three airlines operating virtually all sectors of India, chaos was bound to happen. The method of continuous operations — sector-hopping — was possible only because airline crews and pilots were forced to work extra hours. But IndiGo chaos is only the tip of the iceberg. There are deeper issues. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-civil-aviation-agency-dgca-withdraws-weekly-rest-instructions-to-airlines-after-massive-disruptions-across-nation-1764921338252">Indian civil aviation agency DGCA withdraws weekly rest instructions to airlines after massive disruptions across nation</a><h2>What is ailing Indian civil aviation?</h2>The Air India accident earlier this year served as a literal wake-up call about the extent of pilot fatigue and sleep deprivation. After court orders, the regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), &nbsp;cracked down through stricter Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). This upended the previously unchecked exploitation of airline workers, from ground staff to pilots. Work fatigue is real, and many airline employees are either quitting or lining up for interviews with foreign airlines.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/chaos-at-major-indian-airports-indigo-finally-gives-an-explanation-1764866098588/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/chaos-at-major-indian-airports-indigo-finally-gives-an-explanation-1764866098588/embed</a><h2>Passenger numbers grow, but airline numbers go down</h2>As aspirational classes grow, more Indians are flying instead of taking trains — from migrant workers to middle-class families to honeymooners, for work, leisure or business. Domestic air travel reached 161.3 million passengers in 2024. In sharp contrast is the fall in the number of airlines operating: since the low-cost boom of the early 2000s, many airlines have shut down, merged or exited. Deccan Air, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Vistara, Indian Airlines and AirAsia India are no longer operating as independent full-service carriers. Only a handful remain, and Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Go First operate only in limited sectors.&nbsp;<h2>Airports are stretched thin, under renovation, while more are expected</h2>Despite surging demand that could possibly support more airlines to operate profitably, an artificial scarcity appears to have been created by the above factors. Airport conditions add to the strain. Some military airstrips, such as Hindon Airport, have recently been opened to civil aviation to ease congestion. The proposed Noida International Airport — originally scheduled for a December 2024 opening — is now expected to take at least another year before full operations begin. Meanwhile, major airports such as those in Delhi — including Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminals 2 and 3) — are undergoing continuous cycles of construction and refurbishment. Yet passenger congestion shows little improvement.<h2>Poor take-offs, lucky landings: Indian flyers are on a wing and a prayer</h2>Airports in India still struggle with weather disruptions, particularly in northern states. In winter, low-visibility ‒ or “fog-delay” mechanisms — often fail despite best efforts, resulting in hundreds of routine delays or cancellations from December to February. Year 2026 appears likely to bring more chaos. Reports suggest that conditions may not stabilise before February, even for major carriers. After the Air India accident, it would not be an exaggeration to say that passengers are on a wing and a prayer, given the numerous near-misses, mid-air turbulence-related incidents, bird hits, weather-caused diversions and emergency landings involving major private airlines.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-flight-cancellations-airline-requests-fdtl-exemptions-as-disruptions-leave-passengers-stranded-on-friday-1764908704130">IndiGo cancels all departures at Delhi airport on Friday, over 500 flights affected</a><h2>FDTL, a sudden slap on airlines milking both passengers and crews</h2>The 300-rupee sandwich on low-cost airlines is not new. But the exploitation, it now emerges, has affected not only passengers but airline crews too. How much they had been stretched became clear when airlines simply failed to maintain schedules after mandatory rest periods were strengthened by law.The disruption at IndiGo came after the full enforcement of revised FDTL rules from November 1. DGCA mandated strict limits on night duties and rest hours to address pilot fatigue. Caught in the bind was IndiGo, the biggest private airline, which operates about 2,300 flights a day with over 400 aircraft in its fleet. It had not hired enough replacement pilots, having long relied on maximising overnight rotations.In November alone, IndiGo cancelled 1,232 flights, 755 of them directly linked to crew unavailability under the new FDTL norms. On-time performance (OTP), which the airline once boasted as its hallmark (remember IST or Indigo Standard Time?) dropped to 67.7 per cent in November from 84.1 per cent in October. The fallout affected airports nationwide.<h2>Airport congestion worsened in past months</h2>When pilots rest, aircraft are grounded. This caused a ripple effect on practically all airlines, leading to widespread delays and cancellations, which surged to 170–200 per day. Some days saw over 300 cancellations, leaving many passengers stranded and overwhelmed airports.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-flight-cancellations-fdtl-rule-delays-refund-compensation-2025-1764918319752">Indigo flight cancellations: Will you get a refund? What airlines' rules say?</a><h2>These are not the only issues: from technical snags to lack of fleet to fuel cost</h2>Airlines are also facing a double whammy of technical issues associated with the duopoly of Airbus / Boeing. In March this year, around 133 aircraft across Indian carriers, which is nearly 16 per cent of the commercial fleet, reportedly remained grounded due to engine-related supply chain delays and defects. Up to 70 planes of IndiGo were grounded as of January 2025, largely due to powder-metal contamination in engines. Replacement with wet-leased or older aircraft raised lease rental costs. Fuel efficiency was low even as fuel cost was going up, squeezing airline profit margins.Geopolitical headwinds like the wars in Ukraine and West Asia affected fuel supply, and new aircraft deliveries faced long backlogs.&nbsp;The net result is that capacity remains unable to catch up with soaring demand, creating persistent instability in Indian passenger aviation sector.So it is time to view the current chaos not as just an IndiGo crisis, but as a symptom of deeper, systemic failure. Stakeholders — the government, private carriers and worker unions — must put their heads together and act before the next major disaster.

IndiGo crisis made one thing clear: India’s civil aviation sector is facing chaos. Passenger demand has collided with pilot shortages.  FDTL rules have hit a sector already reeling under grounded aircraft and airport congestion. This is a systemic crisis.

India's civil aviation regulator on Friday (Dec 5) partially withdrew the strict implementation of pilot duty timing rules, moments after the biggest private carrier IndiGo suspended the day's flights out of Delhi and requested more time to implement the new norms. But as a common airline passenger, I knew something was amiss when IndiGo and other airlines started turning long-haul flights into two or three plane changes with stopovers. It became almost impossible to book straight flights for long journeys at what used to be ‘low-cost’ fares. The choice was to either shell out more money or change flights and suffer four or more hours of layovers for three-hour direct flying times. With practically only two or three airlines operating virtually all sectors of India, chaos was bound to happen. The method of continuous operations — sector-hopping — was possible only because airline crews and pilots were forced to work extra hours. But IndiGo chaos is only the tip of the iceberg. There are deeper issues. Also read: Indian civil aviation agency DGCA withdraws weekly rest instructions to airlines after massive disruptions across nation What is ailing Indian civil aviation? The Air India accident earlier this year served as a literal wake-up call about the extent of pilot fatigue and sleep deprivation. After court orders, the regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), cracked down through stricter Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). This upended the previously unchecked exploitation of airline workers, from ground staff to pilots. Work fatigue is real, and many airline employees are either quitting or lining up for interviews with foreign airlines. https://www.wionews.com/videos/chaos-at-major-indian-airports-indigo-finally-gives-an-explanation-1764866098588/embed Passenger numbers grow, but airline numbers go down As aspirational classes grow, more Indians are flying instead of taking trains — from migrant workers to middle-class families to honeymooners, for work, leisure or business. Domestic air travel reached 161.3 million passengers in 2024. In sharp contrast is the fall in the number of airlines operating: since the low-cost boom of the early 2000s, many airlines have shut down, merged or exited. Deccan Air, Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Vistara, Indian Airlines and AirAsia India are no longer operating as independent full-service carriers. Only a handful remain, and Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Go First operate only in limited sectors. Airports are stretched thin, under renovation, while more are expected Despite surging demand that could possibly support more airlines to operate profitably, an artificial scarcity appears to have been created by the above factors. Airport conditions add to the strain. Some military airstrips, such as Hindon Airport, have recently been opened to civil aviation to ease congestion. The proposed Noida International Airport — originally scheduled for a December 2024 opening — is now expected to take at least another year before full operations begin. Meanwhile, major airports such as those in Delhi — including Indira Gandhi International Airport (Terminals 2 and 3) — are undergoing continuous cycles of construction and refurbishment. Yet passenger congestion shows little improvement. Poor take-offs, lucky landings: Indian flyers are on a wing and a prayer Airports in India still struggle with weather disruptions, particularly in northern states. In winter, low-visibility ‒ or “fog-delay” mechanisms — often fail despite best efforts, resulting in hundreds of routine delays or cancellations from December to February. Year 2026 appears likely to bring more chaos. Reports suggest that conditions may not stabilise before February, even for major carriers. After the Air India accident, it would not be an exaggeration to say that passengers are on a wing and a prayer, given the numerous near-misses, mid-air turbulence-related incidents, bird hits, weather-caused diversions and emergency landings involving major private airlines. Also read: IndiGo cancels all departures at Delhi airport on Friday, over 500 flights affected FDTL, a sudden slap on airlines milking both passengers and crews The 300-rupee sandwich on low-cost airlines is not new. But the exploitation, it now emerges, has affected not only passengers but airline crews too. How much they had been stretched became clear when airlines simply failed to maintain schedules after mandatory rest periods were strengthened by law. The disruption at IndiGo came after the full enforcement of revised FDTL rules from November 1. DGCA mandated strict limits on night duties and rest hours to address pilot fatigue. Caught in the bind was IndiGo, the biggest private airline, which operates about 2,300 flights a day with over 400 aircraft in its fleet. It had not hired enough replacement pilots, having long relied on maximising overnight rotations. In November alone, IndiGo cancelled 1,232 flights, 755 of them directly linked to crew unavailability under the new FDTL norms. On-time performance (OTP), which the airline once boasted as its hallmark (remember IST or Indigo Standard Time?) dropped to 67.7 per cent in November from 84.1 per cent in October. The fallout affected airports nationwide. Airport congestion worsened in past months When pilots rest, aircraft are grounded. This caused a ripple effect on practically all airlines, leading to widespread delays and cancellations, which surged to 170–200 per day. Some days saw over 300 cancellations, leaving many passengers stranded and overwhelmed airports. Also read: Indigo flight cancellations: Will you get a refund? What airlines' rules say? These are not the only issues: from technical snags to lack of fleet to fuel cost Airlines are also facing a double whammy of technical issues associated with the duopoly of Airbus / Boeing. In March this year, around 133 aircraft across Indian carriers, which is nearly 16 per cent of the commercial fleet, reportedly remained grounded due to engine-related supply chain delays and defects. Up to 70 planes of IndiGo were grounded as of January 2025, largely due to powder-metal contamination in engines. Replacement with wet-leased or older aircraft raised lease rental costs. Fuel efficiency was low even as fuel cost was going up, squeezing airline profit margins. Geopolitical headwinds like the wars in Ukraine and West Asia affected fuel supply, and new aircraft deliveries faced long backlogs. The net result is that capacity remains unable to catch up with soaring demand, creating persistent instability in Indian passenger aviation sector. So it is time to view the current chaos not as just an IndiGo crisis, but as a symptom of deeper, systemic failure. Stakeholders — the government, private carriers and worker unions — must put their heads together and act before the next major disaster.

IndiGo crisis made one thing clear: India’s civil aviation sector is facing chaos. Passenger demand has collided with pilot shortages. &nbsp;FDTL rules have hit a sector already reeling under grounded aircraft and airport congestion. This is a systemic crisis. Here is why:

IndiGo flight chaos shows Indian passengers are on a wing and a prayer. And it's not a single airline's problem

The Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India on Thursday (Dec 4), where he received a red-carpet welcome by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his two-day visit, the Russian president stayed at the luxurious Chanakya Suite at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi. The suit Putin stayed in had a massive area of 4,600 square feet. Within it, the suite contains the master bedroom, a steam room and sauna, a gym, its own reception, a living room, a dining room with a capacity to seat 12 guests. Moreover, the nightly tariff of the suit is around ₹8-10 lakh.&nbsp;Modi-Putin meeting at Hyderabad House&nbsp;Putin and PM Modi held a bilateral meeting at the Hyderabad House, a 97-year-old architectural landmark whose role in the country’s statecraft has only grown with time. But before that, Putin was hosted by PM Modi for a private dinner.&nbsp;Completed in 1928, Hyderabad House is the legacy of Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, then among the richest men in the world. Nizam wanted to build a permanent residence in Delhi, near the Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhawan). He purchased 8.2 acres, then added a neighbouring 3.73-acre plot.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-is-pm-modi-meeting-putin-at-hyderabad-house-here-s-story-behind-the-venue-1764857496732">Why is PM Modi meeting Putin at Hyderabad House? Here’s story behind the venue</a>&nbsp;Modi-Putin's bromance&nbsp;PM Modi welcomed the Russian president at the Palam Airport, and the duo carpooled to reach the official residence of PM Modi. This was the second time the duo was seen sharing the same car. Last time, in September, Putin had offered a ride to PM Modi in his official car during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China.&nbsp;As per the clips shared online, PM Modi and Putin travelled in a Toyota Alphard, 4th generation. The car is often used as a VIP limo van and is preferred for government delegations and secure movement.

The suit Putin stayed in had a massive area of 4,600 square feet. Within it, the suite contains the master bedroom, a steam room and sauna, a gym, its own reception, a living room, a dining room with a capacity to seat 12 guests. Moreover, the nightly tariff of the suit is around ₹8-10 lakh.

The Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India on Thursday (Dec 4), where he received a red-carpet welcome by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his two-day visit, the Russian president stayed at the luxurious Chanakya Suite at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi. The suit Putin stayed in had a massive area of 4,600 square feet. Within it, the suite contains the master bedroom, a steam room and sauna, a gym, its own reception, a living room, a dining room with a capacity to seat 12 guests. Moreover, the nightly tariff of the suit is around ₹8-10 lakh. Modi-Putin meeting at Hyderabad House Putin and PM Modi held a bilateral meeting at the Hyderabad House, a 97-year-old architectural landmark whose role in the country’s statecraft has only grown with time. But before that, Putin was hosted by PM Modi for a private dinner. Completed in 1928, Hyderabad House is the legacy of Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, then among the richest men in the world. Nizam wanted to build a permanent residence in Delhi, near the Viceroy's House (now Rashtrapati Bhawan). He purchased 8.2 acres, then added a neighbouring 3.73-acre plot. Also read: Why is PM Modi meeting Putin at Hyderabad House? Here’s story behind the venue Modi-Putin's bromance PM Modi welcomed the Russian president at the Palam Airport, and the duo carpooled to reach the official residence of PM Modi. This was the second time the duo was seen sharing the same car. Last time, in September, Putin had offered a ride to PM Modi in his official car during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China. As per the clips shared online, PM Modi and Putin travelled in a Toyota Alphard, 4th generation. The car is often used as a VIP limo van and is preferred for government delegations and secure movement.

The suit Putin stayed in had a massive area of 4,600 square feet. Within it, the suite contains the master bedroom, a steam room and sauna, a gym, its own reception, a living room, a dining room with a capacity to seat 12 guests. Moreover, the nightly tariff of the suit is around ₹8-10 lakh.

Where did Putin stay during India visit? Here’s all about his grand suite at Delhi’s luxurious hotel

The Hubble Telescope has captured a new photo of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. The photo shows a teardrop-shaped glowing halo that extends towards the Sun. The space observatory observed the comet from a distance of &nbsp;286 million kilometres on November 30, a month after it made its closest approach to the Sun. Harvard scientist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/have-mini-objects-departed-from-3i-atlas-loeb-claims-they-would-have-already-travelled-a-million-kilometres-1763695879655">Avi Loeb</a> pointed out that this anti-tail was also visible way back in July, days after 3I/ATLAS was discovered. "The new radius of the glow is about 40,000 kilometres, and its anti-tail extension goes out to about 60,000 kilometres," he wrote. Loeb has a theory about this sunward glow that 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting.&nbsp;According to him, a large number of macroscopic non-volatile objects form this teardrop of the coma. He says this happened because of non-gravitational acceleration away from the Sun. Loeb says that on the exact same day he had predicted that this swarm of objects would be about 60,000 kilometres from the Sun, and this is exactly what the new Hubble image shows.&nbsp;<a href="https://theskylive.com/c2025n1-tracker">Track 3I/ATLAS Live here</a><h2>Loeb, Jupiter and mini probes&nbsp;</h2>Loeb had earlier also claimed that 3I/ATLAS could release a bunch of tiny objects near Jupiter. It is expected to fly very close to the planet's Hill area, which he says would be the perfect time to let out these objects, which will then get caught in the gas giant's gravity. Loeb is of the view that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-spewed-pristine-material-as-ice-volcanoes-erupted-near-the-sun-spanish-scientists-find-1764653508419">3I/ATLAS</a> could be more than just a comet. Initially, he even claimed that it could be a "mothership" with aliens coming to probe the solar system.&nbsp;Earlier, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-new-photo-juice-probe-captures-a-highly-active-comet-1764901821048">European Space Agency</a> also released a photo of 3I/ATLAS that was taken by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279">Juice probe while flying towards Jupiter</a>. Juice has only sent partial data, but the image shows that the comet was extremely active after its rendezvous with the Sun.<h2>Age, speed, arrival near Earth&nbsp;</h2>3I/ATLAS is only the third visitor from outer space. Its hyperbolic trajectory was what gave away the fact that it is travelling from outside the solar system. It was moving at a mind-blowing speed of 60km/sec, which later changed as it passed by Mars and then reached perihelion. It is estimated to be between 7-14 billion years old. It is set to reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025. It is visible in the skies, and stargazing enthusiasts can spot it using binoculars or telescopes.&nbsp;

 3I/ATLAS update today: The Hubble telescope has once again observed 3I/ATLAS. Two new photos of the interstellar comet have been released back-to-back, with the first one by the European Space Agency.

The Hubble Telescope has captured a new photo of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. The photo shows a teardrop-shaped glowing halo that extends towards the Sun. The space observatory observed the comet from a distance of 286 million kilometres on November 30, a month after it made its closest approach to the Sun. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb pointed out that this anti-tail was also visible way back in July, days after 3I/ATLAS was discovered. "The new radius of the glow is about 40,000 kilometres, and its anti-tail extension goes out to about 60,000 kilometres," he wrote. Loeb has a theory about this sunward glow that 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting. According to him, a large number of macroscopic non-volatile objects form this teardrop of the coma. He says this happened because of non-gravitational acceleration away from the Sun. Loeb says that on the exact same day he had predicted that this swarm of objects would be about 60,000 kilometres from the Sun, and this is exactly what the new Hubble image shows. Track 3I/ATLAS Live here Loeb, Jupiter and mini probes Loeb had earlier also claimed that 3I/ATLAS could release a bunch of tiny objects near Jupiter. It is expected to fly very close to the planet's Hill area, which he says would be the perfect time to let out these objects, which will then get caught in the gas giant's gravity. Loeb is of the view that 3I/ATLAS could be more than just a comet. Initially, he even claimed that it could be a "mothership" with aliens coming to probe the solar system. Earlier, the European Space Agency also released a photo of 3I/ATLAS that was taken by the Juice probe while flying towards Jupiter. Juice has only sent partial data, but the image shows that the comet was extremely active after its rendezvous with the Sun. Age, speed, arrival near Earth 3I/ATLAS is only the third visitor from outer space. Its hyperbolic trajectory was what gave away the fact that it is travelling from outside the solar system. It was moving at a mind-blowing speed of 60km/sec, which later changed as it passed by Mars and then reached perihelion. It is estimated to be between 7-14 billion years old. It is set to reach its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025. It is visible in the skies, and stargazing enthusiasts can spot it using binoculars or telescopes.

3I/ATLAS update today: The Hubble telescope has once again observed 3I/ATLAS. Two new photos of the interstellar comet have been released back-to-back, with the first one by the European Space Agency.

3I/ATLAS tracker: Hubble observes interstellar comet again, captures 40,000 km glowing halo around coma

India's collaboration with Russia in Space exploration and linked technologies has been the most significant partnership in shaping India's journey towards becoming a major player in space technologhy and among leading nations in space exploration, During his first visit to India in the past four years, Russian President Valadmir putin lauded Prime Minister Modi for advancing bilateral ties and vowed to deepen cooperation in areas like space exploration and artificial intelligence.&nbsp;“Over the past years, you have done a great deal of work to develop our relationship. We are opening additional areas for cooperation, including hi-tech aircraft, space exploration and artificial intelligence,” Putin said during a joint press briefing alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday (Dec 05).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/putin-india-visit-all-the-deals-india-russia-have-signed-see-details-here-1764929395075">Putin India visit: From defence to energy to fuel supplies, here are all the deals India-Russia have signed. See details</a>&nbsp;On the occasion of Putin's landmark India visit and his summit with Prime Minister Modi, during which both leaders signed various agreements to deepen the collaboration across areas like Trade, Nuclear Technology, the defence sector and Space technology, look at five decades of collaboration with Russia in the Space sector that shaped ISRO's journey.<h2>The beginning: ISRO's formation and early Soviet assistance</h2>India began its journey towards space with the creation of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, led by Vikram Sarabhai, with close scientific exchange with the Soviet Union.&nbsp;In 1969, the Indian government established the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the national space agency. The USSR was among the first nations to sign technical cooperation agreements with India in satellite technology, tracking support, and telemetry systems.<h2>The launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata</h2>In 1971, India and the USSR signed a formal bilateral agreement which included Moscow's support for India's satellite program and commitment by the soviet side to assist India with its first experimental satellite.&nbsp;On 19 April 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from the Kapustin Yar launch site. This event marked the beginning of India’s satellite era and became the strongest early symbol of India–USSR space cooperation. Moscow continued to play a supportive role for ISRO, launching the Bhaskara-I satellite in 1979.<h2>Rakesh Sharma's maiden Spaceflight</h2>The landmark moment in India's journey to reach space came in 1984 when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space. Trained and launched aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, his successful eight-day mission highlighted the USSR’s early role in supporting India’s aspirations beyond Earth.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/putin-india-visit-india-s-economy-is-world-s-fastest-growing-economy-says-russia-president-vladimir-putin-1764932650967">Putin India visit: 'India's economy is world's fastest growing economy', says Russia President Vladimir Putin</a><h2>GAGANYAN: India's ambition to launch its first human spaceflight</h2>A major new chapter began in 2018 when Russia agreed to train Indian astronauts for the ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Four Indian Air Force officers, Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, underwent extensive training at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre, marking the most significant human-spaceflight collaboration since Sharma’s historic mission.&nbsp;The journey from Rakesh Sharma’s Soyuz mission to Subhanshu Shukla’s advanced training reflects a collaboration rooted in trust, shared scientific goals, and a vision to expand human presence in space.

On 19 April 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from the Kapustin Yar launch site.

India's collaboration with Russia in Space exploration and linked technologies has been the most significant partnership in shaping India's journey towards becoming a major player in space technologhy and among leading nations in space exploration, During his first visit to India in the past four years, Russian President Valadmir putin lauded Prime Minister Modi for advancing bilateral ties and vowed to deepen cooperation in areas like space exploration and artificial intelligence. “Over the past years, you have done a great deal of work to develop our relationship. We are opening additional areas for cooperation, including hi-tech aircraft, space exploration and artificial intelligence,” Putin said during a joint press briefing alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday (Dec 05). Also Read: Putin India visit: From defence to energy to fuel supplies, here are all the deals India-Russia have signed. See details On the occasion of Putin's landmark India visit and his summit with Prime Minister Modi, during which both leaders signed various agreements to deepen the collaboration across areas like Trade, Nuclear Technology, the defence sector and Space technology, look at five decades of collaboration with Russia in the Space sector that shaped ISRO's journey. The beginning: ISRO's formation and early Soviet assistance India began its journey towards space with the creation of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, led by Vikram Sarabhai, with close scientific exchange with the Soviet Union. In 1969, the Indian government established the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the national space agency. The USSR was among the first nations to sign technical cooperation agreements with India in satellite technology, tracking support, and telemetry systems. The launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata In 1971, India and the USSR signed a formal bilateral agreement which included Moscow's support for India's satellite program and commitment by the soviet side to assist India with its first experimental satellite. On 19 April 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from the Kapustin Yar launch site. This event marked the beginning of India’s satellite era and became the strongest early symbol of India–USSR space cooperation. Moscow continued to play a supportive role for ISRO, launching the Bhaskara-I satellite in 1979. Rakesh Sharma's maiden Spaceflight The landmark moment in India's journey to reach space came in 1984 when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space. Trained and launched aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, his successful eight-day mission highlighted the USSR’s early role in supporting India’s aspirations beyond Earth. Also Read: Putin India visit: 'India's economy is world's fastest growing economy', says Russia President Vladimir Putin GAGANYAN: India's ambition to launch its first human spaceflight A major new chapter began in 2018 when Russia agreed to train Indian astronauts for the ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Four Indian Air Force officers, Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, underwent extensive training at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre, marking the most significant human-spaceflight collaboration since Sharma’s historic mission. The journey from Rakesh Sharma’s Soyuz mission to Subhanshu Shukla’s advanced training reflects a collaboration rooted in trust, shared scientific goals, and a vision to expand human presence in space.

On 19 April 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from the Kapustin Yar launch site.

From Rakesh Sharma’s maiden space flight to Subhanshu Shukla’s training: Tracing five decades of India–Russia space collaboration

A Dubai–Moscow flight witnessed chaos even before it could take off, as a drunk female passenger got aggressive and later started flirting with a man. The woman boarded a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Moscow and demanded alcohol. She was already intoxicated when she got on the flight. The passengers were seated, and the crew was getting ready for take-off. But while the plane was still on the ground, the woman started acting erratically. She attacked the crew and some passengers while being in a drunken state. She demanded more alcohol and caused a scare for others.&nbsp;The woman started fighting with other passengers, and the crew failed to resolve the problem. The captain had to come out and tried to intervene and get her to stop fighting. A passenger who tried to calm her down became the subject of the drunk woman's admiration as she started flirting with him. She created an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere on the plane, which meant it could not take off until the matter was resolved.Also Read: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669">'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</a>&nbsp;When nothing worked, the captain called security officials on board the flight. They removed her and took the woman with them. Airline staff still needed to remove her luggage before the plane could take off. Searching for her checked-in bags took time, and the entire episode delayed the flight by over two hours. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sneaks-his-wife-into-business-class-for-sleep-time-leaving-flight-attendant-stumped-1752823832777">Man sneaks his wife into Business Class for sleep time, leaving flight attendant stumped</a>&nbsp;<h2>Unruly passengers on planes</h2>Passengers behaving on the airplane's is nothing new. There have been several cases of people acting strangely on planes. One woman removed all her clothes and started walking up and down the aisle, demanding to be removed. Then there was another woman who grabbed a female passenger's hair and tugged them. She called her ugly and got abusive. The woman had to be zip-tied and taken away by the police.

A drunken episode on a Flydubai plane led to the flight to Moscow being delayed. A woman demanded alcohol, attacked the crew and picked fights with other passengers. She even started hitting on another man during the maniacal incident.

A Dubai–Moscow flight witnessed chaos even before it could take off, as a drunk female passenger got aggressive and later started flirting with a man. The woman boarded a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Moscow and demanded alcohol. She was already intoxicated when she got on the flight. The passengers were seated, and the crew was getting ready for take-off. But while the plane was still on the ground, the woman started acting erratically. She attacked the crew and some passengers while being in a drunken state. She demanded more alcohol and caused a scare for others. The woman started fighting with other passengers, and the crew failed to resolve the problem. The captain had to come out and tried to intervene and get her to stop fighting. A passenger who tried to calm her down became the subject of the drunk woman's admiration as she started flirting with him. She created an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere on the plane, which meant it could not take off until the matter was resolved. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone When nothing worked, the captain called security officials on board the flight. They removed her and took the woman with them. Airline staff still needed to remove her luggage before the plane could take off. Searching for her checked-in bags took time, and the entire episode delayed the flight by over two hours. Also Read: Man sneaks his wife into Business Class for sleep time, leaving flight attendant stumped Unruly passengers on planes Passengers behaving on the airplane's is nothing new. There have been several cases of people acting strangely on planes. One woman removed all her clothes and started walking up and down the aisle, demanding to be removed. Then there was another woman who grabbed a female passenger's hair and tugged them. She called her ugly and got abusive. The woman had to be zip-tied and taken away by the police.

A drunken episode on a Flydubai plane led to the flight to Moscow being delayed. A woman demanded alcohol, attacked the crew and picked fights with other passengers. She even started hitting on another man during the maniacal incident.

Drunk woman attacks crew, then flirts with passenger who tried to calm her down

China has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, the YKJ-1000, that uses materials like foamed concrete in its coating. Produced by aerospace firm Lingkong Tianxing, the missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres and has the potential to alter the defence market because of its extremely low cost. The YKJ-1000, nicknamed the “cement-coated” missile, is reportedly priced at 700,000 yuan (approximately $99,000), a fraction of the price of US missiles. Experts say this could make it extremely popular among smaller countries. “If this missile were introduced on the international defence market, it would be formidably competitive,” Military commentator Wei Dongxu told state broadcaster CCTV, according to South China Morning Post.&nbsp;The dirt-cheap missile has the potential to become a "hot commodity" because of its "long range, high destructive power, and strong penetration capability," he added. “Many nations have yet to develop their own hypersonic missiles, and this one – with its long range, high destructive power, and strong penetration capability – would likely become a hot commodity due to its dirt-cheap price," Dongxu said. To have such a cheap hypersonic missile can lead smaller nations to stand up to the bigger countries. The development of an inexpensive, cement-coated missile shows Beijing's potential to produce devastating weapons at low cost.&nbsp;<h2>How is the YKJ-1000 missile so cheap?</h2>Talking about how such a hypersonic missile was made, Lingkong Tianxing says that the heat-resistant coating uses civilian-grade foamed cement and a few other ingredients. Instead of explosive separation nuts, electric ones have been used, and the structural parts can be die-cast. Corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement at China's military firms last year. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now working on "robot wolves" to carry out ground invasions. It unveiled a new warfare tactic at an air show in 2024 involving military-purpose robots.

China has created a hypersonic missile, YKJ-1000, that uses a cement coating in its heat-resistant coating. This, coupled with some other changes, means it is available at a dirt-cheap price. The missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres, and smaller nations might be eager to get it.

China has unveiled a new hypersonic missile, the YKJ-1000, that uses materials like foamed concrete in its coating. Produced by aerospace firm Lingkong Tianxing, the missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres and has the potential to alter the defence market because of its extremely low cost. The YKJ-1000, nicknamed the “cement-coated” missile, is reportedly priced at 700,000 yuan (approximately $99,000), a fraction of the price of US missiles. Experts say this could make it extremely popular among smaller countries. “If this missile were introduced on the international defence market, it would be formidably competitive,” Military commentator Wei Dongxu told state broadcaster CCTV, according to South China Morning Post. The dirt-cheap missile has the potential to become a "hot commodity" because of its "long range, high destructive power, and strong penetration capability," he added. “Many nations have yet to develop their own hypersonic missiles, and this one – with its long range, high destructive power, and strong penetration capability – would likely become a hot commodity due to its dirt-cheap price," Dongxu said. To have such a cheap hypersonic missile can lead smaller nations to stand up to the bigger countries. The development of an inexpensive, cement-coated missile shows Beijing's potential to produce devastating weapons at low cost. How is the YKJ-1000 missile so cheap? Talking about how such a hypersonic missile was made, Lingkong Tianxing says that the heat-resistant coating uses civilian-grade foamed cement and a few other ingredients. Instead of explosive separation nuts, electric ones have been used, and the structural parts can be die-cast. Corruption purges slowed arms contracts and procurement at China's military firms last year. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is now working on "robot wolves" to carry out ground invasions. It unveiled a new warfare tactic at an air show in 2024 involving military-purpose robots.

China has created a hypersonic missile, YKJ-1000, that uses a cement coating in its heat-resistant coating. This, coupled with some other changes, means it is available at a dirt-cheap price. The missile has a range of 1,300 kilometres, and smaller nations might be eager to get it.

YKJ-1000, China's new 'cement' hypersonic missile, costs only $99,000, and can reshape world conflicts

Users around the world experienced significant disruptions in Cloudflare’s services on Friday (December 5), triggering a surge of frustration and complaints on social media platform X. The outage affected numerous websites, including popular services like Canva and Downdetector, leaving users unable to access essential online tools. Several trading platforms, including Groww and Zerodha, were also impacted by the downtime. Cloudflare acknowledged the issue, citing problems with its Dashboard and associated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and said that it was investigating the cause.&nbsp;This is Cloudflare's second major disruption in less than a month. In November, a similar outage affected a wide range of platforms, including Spotify, ChatGPT, and even US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social. As a major provider of internet infrastructure, Cloudflare offers services designed to protect websites from cyberattacks and ensure they remain accessible during heavy traffic. Following the latest outage, social media was flooded with users expressing their frustration. Many shared how the disruption had impacted their work and businesses, with many demanding swift action and a permanent resolution.<h2>What caused today’s Cloudflare outage?</h2>Cloudflare said that the outage was due to an internal malfunction disrupting key parts of its network infrastructure. According to information shared publicly, problem led to slowdowns and instability across its services. Even Downdetector, the go-to site for monitoring online service failures, went down, showing just how big the disruption was. Users on X reported their apps crashing without warning and posted screenshots showing a variety of server error notices.&nbsp;The incident drew even more attention after a viral post on social media joked about a “tiny tweak” by a new Cloudflare engineer supposedly triggering the chaos and the outage. Although the remark originated from X users and wasn’t an official statement, it captured the uncertainty and speculation that spread during the outage.

Cloudflare outage today: Major websites affected as users unable to use apps; company issues statement

Users around the world experienced significant disruptions in Cloudflare’s services on Friday (December 5), triggering a surge of frustration and complaints on social media platform X. The outage affected numerous websites, including popular services like Canva and Downdetector, leaving users unable to access essential online tools. Several trading platforms, including Groww and Zerodha, were also impacted by the downtime. Cloudflare acknowledged the issue, citing problems with its Dashboard and associated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and said that it was investigating the cause. This is Cloudflare's second major disruption in less than a month. In November, a similar outage affected a wide range of platforms, including Spotify, ChatGPT, and even US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social. As a major provider of internet infrastructure, Cloudflare offers services designed to protect websites from cyberattacks and ensure they remain accessible during heavy traffic. Following the latest outage, social media was flooded with users expressing their frustration. Many shared how the disruption had impacted their work and businesses, with many demanding swift action and a permanent resolution. What caused today’s Cloudflare outage? Cloudflare said that the outage was due to an internal malfunction disrupting key parts of its network infrastructure. According to information shared publicly, problem led to slowdowns and instability across its services. Even Downdetector, the go-to site for monitoring online service failures, went down, showing just how big the disruption was. Users on X reported their apps crashing without warning and posted screenshots showing a variety of server error notices. The incident drew even more attention after a viral post on social media joked about a “tiny tweak” by a new Cloudflare engineer supposedly triggering the chaos and the outage. Although the remark originated from X users and wasn’t an official statement, it captured the uncertainty and speculation that spread during the outage.

Cloudflare faces a second major outage in a month, impacting websites like Canva, Downdetector, and trading platforms. Several users expressed frustration on social media platforms

&nbsp;A US strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Thursday (Dec 4) left four people dead, adding more heat to an already explosive debate over a campaign that has now claimed more than 87 lives. The Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are facing growing criticism over an earlier incident in September, when US forces fired on the wreckage of a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. That episode has drawn accusations of misconduct, with some lawmakers calling it a potential war crime.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-launch-lethal-land-strikes-in-latin-america-very-soon-1764730302433">Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun'</a><h2>US' latest strikes in international waters</h2>The newest strike, according to US Southern Command, hit a "vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific."A video released with the announcement showed a multi-engine boat racing across the water before a blast ripped through it, leaving the vessel in flames. "Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed," reads the post.Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On Dec. 4, at the direction of <a href="https://twitter.com/SecWar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecWar</a> Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and… <a href="https://t.co/pqksvxM3HP">pic.twitter.com/pqksvxM3HP</a>— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/Southcom/status/1996726797086457886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Classified briefing on US strikes</h2>Hours before the latest strike was made public, lawmakers on Capitol Hill viewed an extended version of the September incident during a classified briefing. Representative Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said the footage showed US forces firing on "shipwrecked sailors -- bad guys, bad guys -- but attacking shipwrecked sailors." He called the scene "one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service."Republican Don Bacon, a retired brigadier general, backed that assessment during an interview on CNN. He said the two survivors shown in the earlier footage did not meet the threshold of an "imminent threat," which he said is required under the laws of war. "These two people were trying to survive, and our...rules of war would not allow us to kill survivors," Bacon said.But Senator Tom Cotton defended the actions, saying the strikes were lawful and that "saw two survivors trying to flip a boat loaded with drugs bound for the United States back over so they could stay in the fight".

A new US strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed four men, intensifying scrutiny of a campaign that has now left 87 dead. Lawmakers who viewed classified footage of a prior strike say US forces fired on shipwrecked survivors.

A US strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Thursday (Dec 4) left four people dead, adding more heat to an already explosive debate over a campaign that has now claimed more than 87 lives. The Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are facing growing criticism over an earlier incident in September, when US forces fired on the wreckage of a boat that had already been hit, killing two survivors. That episode has drawn accusations of misconduct, with some lawmakers calling it a potential war crime. Also read | Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun' US' latest strikes in international waters The newest strike, according to US Southern Command, hit a "vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific." A video released with the announcement showed a multi-engine boat racing across the water before a blast ripped through it, leaving the vessel in flames. "Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed," reads the post. Watch video here:

A new US strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed four men, intensifying scrutiny of a campaign that has now left 87 dead. Lawmakers who viewed classified footage of a prior strike say US forces fired on shipwrecked survivors.

Four killed in US boat strike hours after lawmakers viewed 'disturbing' footage of survivors getting blown up

A California-based startup has plans to change night into day by placing huge mirrors in space. Aptly named &nbsp;Reflect Orbital, the company thinks it can launch thousands of satellites with reflective panels that can redirect sunlight towards the night side of Earth. The owners have pitched several benefits of their plan that go against Mother Nature. For starters, the solar light can help power solar panels, help with rescue and other operations and help treat seasonal depression that comes with a lack of sunlight. It wants to start work by next year and has approached the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a license, Smithsonian magazine reported.&nbsp;However, astronomers are not happy with this idea, as it goes against the natural order of things. They say the sun should when it's supposed to, and humans shouldn't be able to control such a powerful force. The first problem with these massive reflective satellites is that they will be brighter than the moon, blocking out the view of on-ground telescopes, making it harder to observe cosmic bodies, and making astronomy work harder. Also, forcefully turning night into day will also mess with the human body, which depends on this day-night cycle for rest. The dark is the body's cue to go to sleep. When it won't happen, many things could go wrong with the human body.&nbsp;James Lowenthal, an astronomer at Smith College, told Smithsonian magazine, "It goes against every fibre of my existence to imagine that we could intentionally banish the night." The mirrors will be made up of Mylar, which will add to the reflectivity. They are proposed to be square-shaped and will be about 33 feet to 180 feet across. The first satellite with a 60-foot mirror, called Earendil-1, is scheduled to be launched in April 2026. It will be a prototype and will be followed by many more such satellites. Reflect Orbital plans to place 4,000 satellites in orbit by 2030.&nbsp;The satellites will be in low orbit and move quickly, lighting up an area only for a small amount of time. This is why several of them will be needed to make the plan a success. The idea of space mirrors is not new. &nbsp;In 1923, German rocket pioneer Hermann Oberth proposed it in his thesis. Later, other scientists also talked about it to help with solar power. In 1993, a Russian satellite known as Znamya 2 with an 80-foot mirror was launched to extend daylight hours in Arctic Siberia, but it was later de-orbited.&nbsp;

Can humans end night? Should we be tampering with Mother Nature? That is the question astronomers across the world are raising as one company gets ready to launch huge mirrors into space to reflect sunlight on the darker side of Earth. 

A California-based startup has plans to change night into day by placing huge mirrors in space. Aptly named Reflect Orbital, the company thinks it can launch thousands of satellites with reflective panels that can redirect sunlight towards the night side of Earth. The owners have pitched several benefits of their plan that go against Mother Nature. For starters, the solar light can help power solar panels, help with rescue and other operations and help treat seasonal depression that comes with a lack of sunlight. It wants to start work by next year and has approached the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a license, Smithsonian magazine reported. However, astronomers are not happy with this idea, as it goes against the natural order of things. They say the sun should when it's supposed to, and humans shouldn't be able to control such a powerful force. The first problem with these massive reflective satellites is that they will be brighter than the moon, blocking out the view of on-ground telescopes, making it harder to observe cosmic bodies, and making astronomy work harder. Also, forcefully turning night into day will also mess with the human body, which depends on this day-night cycle for rest. The dark is the body's cue to go to sleep. When it won't happen, many things could go wrong with the human body. James Lowenthal, an astronomer at Smith College, told Smithsonian magazine, "It goes against every fibre of my existence to imagine that we could intentionally banish the night." The mirrors will be made up of Mylar, which will add to the reflectivity. They are proposed to be square-shaped and will be about 33 feet to 180 feet across. The first satellite with a 60-foot mirror, called Earendil-1, is scheduled to be launched in April 2026. It will be a prototype and will be followed by many more such satellites. Reflect Orbital plans to place 4,000 satellites in orbit by 2030. The satellites will be in low orbit and move quickly, lighting up an area only for a small amount of time. This is why several of them will be needed to make the plan a success. The idea of space mirrors is not new. In 1923, German rocket pioneer Hermann Oberth proposed it in his thesis. Later, other scientists also talked about it to help with solar power. In 1993, a Russian satellite known as Znamya 2 with an 80-foot mirror was launched to extend daylight hours in Arctic Siberia, but it was later de-orbited.

Can humans end night? Should we be tampering with Mother Nature? That's the question astronomers across the world are raising as one company gets ready to launch huge mirrors into space to reflect sunlight on the darker side of Earth.&nbsp;

California company wants to 'banish the night' with mirrors in space: 'It goes against every...'

A 640-kilometre area in California is under the cover of a thick fog that can create respiratory problems and also cause asthma. Nearly 13 million people are under travel warnings, with officials issuing air quality alerts as the dense, low-lying fog can prove hazardous. Being called the "radiation fog", 20 counties in California's Central Valley are affected. It forms when the ground cools rapidly after sunset, releasing heat back into the air. Experts say this fog can capture pollutants released from cars and factories, severely impacting air quality. Breathing in these particles that remain suspended in this radiation fog can cause health issues. The National Weather Service (NWS) is also urging people to remain vigilant while driving, calling &nbsp;the fog a "high transportation risk."&nbsp;The phenomenon, also named 'Tule' fog, starts around November and peaks from December through February, and ends by March. It happens every year in the late fall and winter months, affecting California's Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley. More than two million people are hit in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oakland, and Stockton, the most affected cities, according to the Daily Mail. It lingers on for longer in the flat valley.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669">'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</a><h2>Vehicle pile-up on California highway</h2>In previous years, the fog has been responsible for major accidents on highways, with vehicle pile-ups occurring on Central California highways. A big one happened in November 2007 following near-zero visibility, when the radiation fog triggered a pile-up of 108 vehicles and closed the state's Highway 99 for more than 12 hours.&nbsp;The fog keeps the pollution locked in one place because of the layer of warmer air that sits on top of the cold fog, preventing it from going away. All kinds of fumes and dust particles get trapped. Tiny particles, called PM2.5, are in the air and cause asthma attacks and cough, especially in the elderly and kids. This is what northern India is also facing these days. The national capital Delhi, is in the grips of a smog, containing harmful particles, affecting air quality and human health.

Several cities in California are in the grips of something called Tule fog, or a radiation fog, worsening air quality and becoming a health hazard. The visibility also drops, posing a problem for drivers. In the past, it has led to huge vehicle pile-ups on highways.

A 640-kilometre area in California is under the cover of a thick fog that can create respiratory problems and also cause asthma. Nearly 13 million people are under travel warnings, with officials issuing air quality alerts as the dense, low-lying fog can prove hazardous. Being called the "radiation fog", 20 counties in California's Central Valley are affected. It forms when the ground cools rapidly after sunset, releasing heat back into the air. Experts say this fog can capture pollutants released from cars and factories, severely impacting air quality. Breathing in these particles that remain suspended in this radiation fog can cause health issues. The National Weather Service (NWS) is also urging people to remain vigilant while driving, calling the fog a "high transportation risk." The phenomenon, also named 'Tule' fog, starts around November and peaks from December through February, and ends by March. It happens every year in the late fall and winter months, affecting California's Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and San Joaquin Valley. More than two million people are hit in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oakland, and Stockton, the most affected cities, according to the Daily Mail. It lingers on for longer in the flat valley. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone Vehicle pile-up on California highway In previous years, the fog has been responsible for major accidents on highways, with vehicle pile-ups occurring on Central California highways. A big one happened in November 2007 following near-zero visibility, when the radiation fog triggered a pile-up of 108 vehicles and closed the state's Highway 99 for more than 12 hours. The fog keeps the pollution locked in one place because of the layer of warmer air that sits on top of the cold fog, preventing it from going away. All kinds of fumes and dust particles get trapped. Tiny particles, called PM2.5, are in the air and cause asthma attacks and cough, especially in the elderly and kids. This is what northern India is also facing these days. The national capital Delhi, is in the grips of a smog, containing harmful particles, affecting air quality and human health.

Several cities in California are in the grips of something called Tule fog, or a radiation fog, worsening air quality and becoming a health hazard. The visibility also drops, posing a problem for drivers. In the past, it has led to huge vehicle pile-ups on highways.

California in the grips of Delhi-like smog: Radiation fog hits 20 counties in Central Valley

A supernova explosion that likely occurred outside the Milky Way slammed into an aeroplane in October, causing it to lose altitude suddenly. The scary episode landed at least 15 passengers at the hospital with injuries. The plane had to make an emergency landing after high-energy particles hit the aircraft, something that had never been seen before. On October 30, a JetBlue Airbus A320 aircraft heading from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark in New Jersey lost altitude over Florida. It was forced to make an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport. The authorities found no fault with the plane. Airbus later stated that it possibly happened because of "intense solar radiation". However, none of the observatories recorded such powerful solar flares at this time.<h2>Star exploded and a plane was hit</h2>So what happened with the JetBlue flight? Clive Dyer, a space weather and radiation expert at the University of Surrey in the UK, told Space.com that it is highly likely a cosmic ray hit the flight on that day. He has been studying the effects of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/solar-storm-2687-years-ago-was-so-massive-that-it-is-embedded-in-trees-780439">solar radiation</a> on aircraft electronics for decades. Somewhere in the universe, a star exploded and released a stream of high-energy particles that travelled for millions of years to reach Earth, ending up slamming into an aeroplane. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/biggest-solar-radiation-spike-in-flight-zone-recorded-in-20-years-study-notes-1764825517669">'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone</a><h2>Airbus grounded 6,000 airplanes&nbsp;</h2>"Cosmic rays can cause a simple bit flip, like a 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. They can mess up information and make things go wrong," Dyer said. These rays can "induce a current in an electronic device and burn it out." Airbus grounded over 6,000 planes and updated its software to fix the affected systems. "A slight problem is that over 20 years, they've become complacent, because there have not been any [significant solar weather] events."https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-a-solar-particle-pushed-an-airbus-into-a-mid-air-drop-1764469899915/embed<h2>Single-event upset due to cosmic explosion</h2>What happened on October 30 was a single-event upset. Supernova explosion pushes out a stream of protons across the universe at the speed of light. When they repeatedly bang into &nbsp;Earth's atmosphere constantly, their interaction with the molecules of air produces showers of exotic particles such as muons, high-energy neutrons and positrons. A single-event upset happens when they hit an electronic circuit inside an aircraft sensor or onboard computer. Solar particles can do the same, and are, in fact, thousands of times stronger.&nbsp;<h2>When cosmic particles banged another plane</h2>He recalls that in 2008, Qantas Flight 72, also an Airbus, nosedived twice above the Pacific Ocean, injuring several passengers. Dyer believes that was also an incident of cosmic rays slamming into the aeroplane.&nbsp;

Cosmic rays, not solar particles, shook the JetBlue flight that lost altitude in October, forcing Airbus to ground 6,000 more planes. A scientist says this is the most likely scenario and eerily similar to another incident recorded in 2008.

A supernova explosion that likely occurred outside the Milky Way slammed into an aeroplane in October, causing it to lose altitude suddenly. The scary episode landed at least 15 passengers at the hospital with injuries. The plane had to make an emergency landing after high-energy particles hit the aircraft, something that had never been seen before. On October 30, a JetBlue Airbus A320 aircraft heading from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark in New Jersey lost altitude over Florida. It was forced to make an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport. The authorities found no fault with the plane. Airbus later stated that it possibly happened because of "intense solar radiation". However, none of the observatories recorded such powerful solar flares at this time. Star exploded and a plane was hit So what happened with the JetBlue flight? Clive Dyer, a space weather and radiation expert at the University of Surrey in the UK, told Space.com that it is highly likely a cosmic ray hit the flight on that day. He has been studying the effects of solar radiation on aircraft electronics for decades. Somewhere in the universe, a star exploded and released a stream of high-energy particles that travelled for millions of years to reach Earth, ending up slamming into an aeroplane. Also Read: 'We need to be ready': Scientists warn of major solar storm as study notes huge radiation spike in flight zone Airbus grounded 6,000 airplanes "Cosmic rays can cause a simple bit flip, like a 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. They can mess up information and make things go wrong," Dyer said. These rays can "induce a current in an electronic device and burn it out." Airbus grounded over 6,000 planes and updated its software to fix the affected systems. "A slight problem is that over 20 years, they've become complacent, because there have not been any [significant solar weather] events." https://www.wionews.com/videos/how-a-solar-particle-pushed-an-airbus-into-a-mid-air-drop-1764469899915/embed Single-event upset due to cosmic explosion What happened on October 30 was a single-event upset. Supernova explosion pushes out a stream of protons across the universe at the speed of light. When they repeatedly bang into Earth's atmosphere constantly, their interaction with the molecules of air produces showers of exotic particles such as muons, high-energy neutrons and positrons. A single-event upset happens when they hit an electronic circuit inside an aircraft sensor or onboard computer. Solar particles can do the same, and are, in fact, thousands of times stronger. When cosmic particles banged another plane He recalls that in 2008, Qantas Flight 72, also an Airbus, nosedived twice above the Pacific Ocean, injuring several passengers. Dyer believes that was also an incident of cosmic rays slamming into the aeroplane.

Cosmic rays, not solar particles, shook the JetBlue flight that lost altitude in October, forcing Airbus to ground 6,000 more planes. A scientist says this is the most likely scenario and eerily similar to another incident recorded in 2008.

Supernova from millions of years ago slammed into an airplane on Earth. Here's what happened

The European Space Agency has released a new image of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-spewed-pristine-material-as-ice-volcanoes-erupted-near-the-sun-spanish-scientists-find-1764653508419">3I/ATLAS</a> taken by its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-display-its-most-remarkable-anomaly-near-jupiter-rare-coincidence-at-perijove-1764325401352">Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) probe</a>. The spacecraft spotted the interstellar comet a week after it reached perihelion on October 29. Five instruments on board JUICE fired up to click pictures of the alien object that has been travelling inside our solar system at breakneck speed. It captured the composition and shape of the plume of gas and dust around 3I/ATLAS. While we will have to wait until February to see the full image, ESA has downloaded a quarter of a single NavCam image. The photo shows a glowing halo of gas and dust (coma) surrounding 3I/ATLAS with a hint of two tails. "Not only do we clearly see the glowing halo of gas surrounding the comet known as its coma, we also see a hint of two tails," the ESA wrote.<h2>Juice probe and its cameras</h2>Notably, Juice is using its main high-gain antenna to protect itself from the Sun's heat and radiation. So it is using its smaller medium-gain antenna to send the picture at a lower rate.ESA stated that the Navigation Camera (NavCam) on board has been designed to help navigate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-will-be-thrown-off-course-by-jupiter-as-it-exits-the-solar-system-1764147641279">Jupiter's icy moons</a> when it arrives in 2031. It is not a high-resolution science camera, and so it could not get the best view of 3I/ATLAS.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-precovery-images-captured-by-nasa-s-tess-show-no-coma-what-it-means-1760517800964">3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why?</a><h2>Juice saw 3I/ATLAS in a much more active state</h2>ESA added that one of the two tails seen in the photo is the "plasma tail", "made up of electrically charged gas", stretching out towards the top of the frame. There is also a "fainter dust tail" comprising tiny solid particles. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/updates-on-3i-atlas-clearest-image-of-interstellar-comet-what-nasa-and-india-saw-and-live-observations-1764060396806">3I/ATLAS</a> made its closest approach to Juice on November 4, and was about 66 million km away from the spacecraft. The picture was taken two days before that. This distance was much more than the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/first-photo-of-3i-atlas-taken-by-mars-orbiter-exomars-tgo-captures-bright-coma-but-no-tail-1759891801720">Mars orbiter</a> was when the comet flew by the Red Planet on October 2. What Juice saw was way better than the TGO orbiter since the former got a chance to observe it right after perihelion, making it much more active.

Juice probe observed 3I/ATLAS on November 2. ESA has released a new image of the interstellar comet. It is only a small portion of it, and the full picture will be available only in February. 3I/ATLAS was very active when Juice saw the comet.

The European Space Agency has released a new image of 3I/ATLAS taken by its Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) probe. The spacecraft spotted the interstellar comet a week after it reached perihelion on October 29. Five instruments on board JUICE fired up to click pictures of the alien object that has been travelling inside our solar system at breakneck speed. It captured the composition and shape of the plume of gas and dust around 3I/ATLAS. While we will have to wait until February to see the full image, ESA has downloaded a quarter of a single NavCam image. The photo shows a glowing halo of gas and dust (coma) surrounding 3I/ATLAS with a hint of two tails. "Not only do we clearly see the glowing halo of gas surrounding the comet known as its coma, we also see a hint of two tails," the ESA wrote. Juice probe and its cameras Notably, Juice is using its main high-gain antenna to protect itself from the Sun's heat and radiation. So it is using its smaller medium-gain antenna to send the picture at a lower rate.ESA stated that the Navigation Camera (NavCam) on board has been designed to help navigate Jupiter's icy moons when it arrives in 2031. It is not a high-resolution science camera, and so it could not get the best view of 3I/ATLAS. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS was spotted by NASA's TESS long before Atlas telescope. It saw no coma. Why? Juice saw 3I/ATLAS in a much more active state ESA added that one of the two tails seen in the photo is the "plasma tail", "made up of electrically charged gas", stretching out towards the top of the frame. There is also a "fainter dust tail" comprising tiny solid particles. 3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Juice on November 4, and was about 66 million km away from the spacecraft. The picture was taken two days before that. This distance was much more than the Mars orbiter was when the comet flew by the Red Planet on October 2. What Juice saw was way better than the TGO orbiter since the former got a chance to observe it right after perihelion, making it much more active.

3I/ATLAS update: A new photo of 3I/ATLAS has been released by the European Space Agency. This picture was taken on November 4 by the Juice probe travelling to Jupiter and shows the interstellar comet in a highly active state. However, this is only a tiny bit of what Juice saw.

New photo of 3I/ATLAS is out: ESA's Juice probe captured a hyperactive comet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Dec 4) gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently on a two-day visit to India, a copy of the Bhagavat Gita in Russian. Modi later shared a photo of the moment on X, describing the holy text as a source of inspiration for millions of people across the world.<h2>Modi-Putin bromance and a gift</h2>Posting a photo of the moment when he handed over the Hindu scripture to the visiting President, PM Modi wrote, “Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/india-russia-summit-2025-as-putin-heads-to-delhi-russian-dancers-go-viral-dancing-to-this-punjabi-hit-watch-viral-video-here-1764834347922">As Putin heads to Delhi, Russian dancers go viral dancing to THIS Punjabi hit. Watch video here</a>Putin arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening and was greeted at the airport by Modi. The two leaders then rode together to the PM's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, a short trip that highlighted the partnership and close relationship the two leaders share.This is Putin's first trip to India in four years. He will stay in Delhi until December 5 and hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Modi, a meeting that usually sets the tone for the year ahead. With both countries facing shifting geopolitical pressures, every word and handshake is being watched closely.Analysts have been quick to frame the visit as more than just a symbolic reunion. They say it could push forward cooperation in defence, trade, technology, culture, and other areas that have quietly kept both countries tied together for decades.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-largest-state-abduction-operation-in-history-un-demands-russia-return-thousands-of-captive-ukrainian-children-1764815231216">'Largest state abduction operation in history': UN demands Russia return thousands of captive Ukrainian children</a>Former diplomat Arun Singh, who served two postings in Moscow, spoke about the long arc of the relationship. He said India’s memory of Russian political backing still runs deep, especially the support shown at key moments on the world stage, including at the UN Security Council. Talking to ANI, he said that the sense of trust goes both ways. I could sense that there is a historical nature to the partnership," he said. "There is a confidence in the relationship on both sides. In India, there is a memory of Russia being an important partner which has provided political support that we've needed from time to time, including at the UN Security Council," he added.

Indian PM Narendra Modi gifts Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita as the Russian leader arrives in Delhi for a two-day visit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Dec 4) gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently on a two-day visit to India, a copy of the Bhagavat Gita in Russian. Modi later shared a photo of the moment on X, describing the holy text as a source of inspiration for millions of people across the world. Modi-Putin bromance and a gift Posting a photo of the moment when he handed over the Hindu scripture to the visiting President, PM Modi wrote, “Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.” Also read | As Putin heads to Delhi, Russian dancers go viral dancing to THIS Punjabi hit. Watch video here Putin arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening and was greeted at the airport by Modi. The two leaders then rode together to the PM's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, a short trip that highlighted the partnership and close relationship the two leaders share. This is Putin's first trip to India in four years. He will stay in Delhi until December 5 and hold the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit with Modi, a meeting that usually sets the tone for the year ahead. With both countries facing shifting geopolitical pressures, every word and handshake is being watched closely. Analysts have been quick to frame the visit as more than just a symbolic reunion. They say it could push forward cooperation in defence, trade, technology, culture, and other areas that have quietly kept both countries tied together for decades. Also read | 'Largest state abduction operation in history': UN demands Russia return thousands of captive Ukrainian children Former diplomat Arun Singh, who served two postings in Moscow, spoke about the long arc of the relationship. He said India’s memory of Russian political backing still runs deep, especially the support shown at key moments on the world stage, including at the UN Security Council. Talking to ANI, he said that the sense of trust goes both ways. I could sense that there is a historical nature to the partnership," he said. "There is a confidence in the relationship on both sides. In India, there is a memory of Russia being an important partner which has provided political support that we've needed from time to time, including at the UN Security Council," he added.

Indian PM Narendra Modi gifts Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita as the Russian leader arrives in Delhi for a two-day visit.

Modi-Putin chemistry back on display as PM gifts the Russian leader a Gita in his own language

Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, has fined the AVS Group £1 million ($1.3 million) for failing to implement proper age verification on its 18 pornography websites. This is the largest penalty issued under the country’s Online Safety Act, which took effect in July with the goal of preventing children from accessing harmful online content.&nbsp;The Act mandates that adult websites must verify the age of their users using methods like facial recognition or credit card checks. If these sites fail to comply, they face huge fines. In AVS’s case, Ofcom noted that while the company had put some age verification measures in place, they were deemed insufficient and ineffective. As a result, the £1 million fine was imposed. Additionally, AVS Group was fined £50,000 for failing to respond to an information request from Ofcom. The company must now install a more reliable age-check system within 72 hours or face ongoing daily fines.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-cyberscam-crackdown-300m-in-assets-seized-42-arrest-warrants-issued-1764847100296">Thailand cyberscam crackdown: $300M in assets seized, 42 arrest warrants issued</a>&nbsp;Since the enforcement of the Online Safety Act, which also includes protections against harmful content like self-harm or eating disorder materials, social media platforms and websites must conduct robust age verification to prevent minors from accessing damaging material. Those found in breach of these rules face fines as high as £18 million or 10% of their global revenue, whichever is greater.&nbsp;Ofcom’s investigation into AVS and other adult websites is part of a larger crackdown to ensure compliance. While many have praised the initiative as a victory in the fight for safer online spaces, some critics argue that the new rules threaten free speech. Following the introduction of the new regulations, there has been a surge in VPN (Virtual Private Network) downloads, as users look for ways to bypass the age verification measures.

UK's Ofcom fines porn company $1.3 million for age verification lapses

Britain's media regulator, Ofcom, has fined the AVS Group £1 million ($1.3 million) for failing to implement proper age verification on its 18 pornography websites. This is the largest penalty issued under the country’s Online Safety Act, which took effect in July with the goal of preventing children from accessing harmful online content. The Act mandates that adult websites must verify the age of their users using methods like facial recognition or credit card checks. If these sites fail to comply, they face huge fines. In AVS’s case, Ofcom noted that while the company had put some age verification measures in place, they were deemed insufficient and ineffective. As a result, the £1 million fine was imposed. Additionally, AVS Group was fined £50,000 for failing to respond to an information request from Ofcom. The company must now install a more reliable age-check system within 72 hours or face ongoing daily fines. Also Read: Thailand cyberscam crackdown: $300M in assets seized, 42 arrest warrants issued Since the enforcement of the Online Safety Act, which also includes protections against harmful content like self-harm or eating disorder materials, social media platforms and websites must conduct robust age verification to prevent minors from accessing damaging material. Those found in breach of these rules face fines as high as £18 million or 10% of their global revenue, whichever is greater. Ofcom’s investigation into AVS and other adult websites is part of a larger crackdown to ensure compliance. While many have praised the initiative as a victory in the fight for safer online spaces, some critics argue that the new rules threaten free speech. Following the introduction of the new regulations, there has been a surge in VPN (Virtual Private Network) downloads, as users look for ways to bypass the age verification measures.

The UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has fined AVS Group £1 million for failing to do age checks on its adult content websites, making it the largest penalty under the new Britain Online Safety Act

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen doing car pooling with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his special vehicle on Monday (September 1). The duo was heading to &nbsp;the venue of their bilateral meeting in China’s Tianjin.&nbsp;“President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful," the Indian Prime Minister said in a post on X.&nbsp;Here is what we know about Trump's special car&nbsp;The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. The car was introduced in 2018 during Putin's fourth inauguration. Earlier, the Russian leader used to travel in the older Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman. The Aurus Senat limousine was produced by Russian Aurus Motors and is available for public use. The car is also nicknamed the Russian Rolls-Royce due to being a mixture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, a blend of survivability and luxury.&nbsp;The specifications of the vehicle:&nbsp; 1. It was by Aurus Motors and designed by NAMI as part of Russia’s ‘Kortezh’ (Cortege) luxury vehicle series.2. Putin's car can withstand armour-piercing bullets and grenade attacks, with run-flat tires, reinforced glass (6 cm thick). It has emergency exits and was built to the standards of Russia’s Federal Protective Service.3. It is around &nbsp;7 m long, weighing several tonnes, and designed as a fortress-on-wheels. 4. Not just these, Putin's car can also survive a chemical attack with extra oxygen. Donald Trump's 'Beast'&nbsp;Sitting in Trump's The Beast is a rare privilege that only his allies have gotten in the past. Now, the reason it is a suspicious thing is that no one would ever know, most likely, what the two leaders discussed in the car.&nbsp;As per a report by AutoWeek, The Beast was traditionally designed from the ground up by the US Secret Service, and there are usually multiple copies put in rotation, housed in the basement of Secret Service headquarters, and kept under 24-hour surveillance. The car is bulletproof and bombproof, durable enough for years of rigorous duty, and prepared for any worst-case scenarios.&nbsp;Aurus Senat vs Beast&nbsp;Putin's Aurus Senat is primarily all about luxury, safety, and speed. And the vehicle is available for normal people as well. However, Trump's Beast is entirely focused on speed and safety, and no one has access to that car except Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi was seen sitting with Putin in the special car of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen doing car pooling with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his special vehicle on Monday (September 1). The duo was heading to the venue of their bilateral meeting in China’s Tianjin. “President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful," the Indian Prime Minister said in a post on X. Here is what we know about Trump's special car The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia. The car was introduced in 2018 during Putin's fourth inauguration. Earlier, the Russian leader used to travel in the older Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman. The Aurus Senat limousine was produced by Russian Aurus Motors and is available for public use. The car is also nicknamed the Russian Rolls-Royce due to being a mixture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, a blend of survivability and luxury. The specifications of the vehicle: 1. It was by Aurus Motors and designed by NAMI as part of Russia’s ‘Kortezh’ (Cortege) luxury vehicle series. 2. Putin's car can withstand armour-piercing bullets and grenade attacks, with run-flat tires, reinforced glass (6 cm thick). It has emergency exits and was built to the standards of Russia’s Federal Protective Service. 3. It is around 7 m long, weighing several tonnes, and designed as a fortress-on-wheels. 4. Not just these, Putin's car can also survive a chemical attack with extra oxygen. Donald Trump's 'Beast' Sitting in Trump's The Beast is a rare privilege that only his allies have gotten in the past. Now, the reason it is a suspicious thing is that no one would ever know, most likely, what the two leaders discussed in the car. As per a report by AutoWeek, The Beast was traditionally designed from the ground up by the US Secret Service, and there are usually multiple copies put in rotation, housed in the basement of Secret Service headquarters, and kept under 24-hour surveillance. The car is bulletproof and bombproof, durable enough for years of rigorous duty, and prepared for any worst-case scenarios. Aurus Senat vs Beast Putin's Aurus Senat is primarily all about luxury, safety, and speed. And the vehicle is available for normal people as well. However, Trump's Beast is entirely focused on speed and safety, and no one has access to that car except Trump.

Indian PM Modi was seen sitting with Putin in the special car of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president travels in the Aurus Senat limousine. Au stands for ‘Aurum’, Latin for Gold, and Rus stands for Russia.&nbsp;

When PM Modi had a ride in Putin's Aurus Senat: It's Russia's 'fortress on wheels'. Know the details

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to be on India visit from December 4, 2025. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly receive the Russian president at the airport. Amid this, many theories and conspiracies around Putin are being circulated on the internet. During the Alaska summit, where Putin and Donald Trump met to discuss many things, but primarily the ceasefire in Ukraine, there was something that people on the internet noticed. The walk of the Russian president. Have you ever noticed that Putin hardly moves his right hand while walking, while his left hand swings perfectly? Well, there is a reason for that. It’s not the first time people have noticed Putin's style of walking - there have been multiple incidents where people even conspired that the Russian president suffers from Parkinson's condition - a medical condition where a part of the body does not move. But this claim has been rejected by many medical professionals, saying that Putin never showed any other symptoms of the medical condition. So what's the actual reason? Let's know here.<h2>Gunsinger's gait'</h2>Before becoming Russia's president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991. Putin joined the KGB in 1975. During the training in the KGB, the members were taught to always be alert and ready with a weapon. Putin received an intense weapons training at the KGB. During his time in the organisation, he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel before the Soviet Union broke up. Now, experts have said Putin’s asymmetrical arm swing is unlikely to be the result of disease, but more probably “a behavioural adaptation resulting from intense military or intelligence training.’’ <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-zelensky-meet-ukrainian-president-arrives-in-all-black-pant-suit-to-oval-office-1755554345462/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-zelensky-meet-ukrainian-president-arrives-in-all-black-pant-suit-to-oval-office-1755554345462/embed</a>&nbsp;As per KGB, it's a standard walk where the on-dominant hand of the member swings freely, but the other stays in place, near a pocket, so that they can take out their gun at any moment they feel a threat. As per the KGB manual, its operatives are instructed to keep their weapon in their right hand close to their chest and to move forward with one side, usually the left, presumably allowing subjects to draw the gun as quickly as possible when confronted with an enemy.

Before becoming Russian president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to be on India visit from December 4, 2025. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly receive the Russian president at the airport. Amid this, many theories and conspiracies around Putin are being circulated on the internet. During the Alaska summit, where Putin and Donald Trump met to discuss many things, but primarily the ceasefire in Ukraine, there was something that people on the internet noticed. The walk of the Russian president. Have you ever noticed that Putin hardly moves his right hand while walking, while his left hand swings perfectly? Well, there is a reason for that. It’s not the first time people have noticed Putin's style of walking - there have been multiple incidents where people even conspired that the Russian president suffers from Parkinson's condition - a medical condition where a part of the body does not move. But this claim has been rejected by many medical professionals, saying that Putin never showed any other symptoms of the medical condition. So what's the actual reason? Let's know here. Gunsinger's gait' Before becoming Russia's president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991. Putin joined the KGB in 1975. During the training in the KGB, the members were taught to always be alert and ready with a weapon. Putin received an intense weapons training at the KGB. During his time in the organisation, he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel before the Soviet Union broke up. Now, experts have said Putin’s asymmetrical arm swing is unlikely to be the result of disease, but more probably “a behavioural adaptation resulting from intense military or intelligence training.’’ https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-zelensky-meet-ukrainian-president-arrives-in-all-black-pant-suit-to-oval-office-1755554345462/embed As per KGB, it's a standard walk where the on-dominant hand of the member swings freely, but the other stays in place, near a pocket, so that they can take out their gun at any moment they feel a threat. As per the KGB manual, its operatives are instructed to keep their weapon in their right hand close to their chest and to move forward with one side, usually the left, presumably allowing subjects to draw the gun as quickly as possible when confronted with an enemy.

Before becoming Russia's president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991.&nbsp;

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