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<p>There is a speculation on the internet that Erika Kirk, the wife of Charlie Kirk, is planning to remove "Kirk" from her last name. A post was initially shared by an account on the social media platform X named Hoops Crave. “Erika Kirk has filed to legally remove ‘Kirk’ from her last name,” the post said. The claim was later amplified by many social media accounts.</p><h2>Is the claim true?</h2><p>The claim is false. No media outlets have reported that the claim is false. A fact-check by Grok said, “No, this is not real. No credible news, court records, or official sources show Erika Kirk filing to legally remove “Kirk” from her name. She is still publicly identified as Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk, who passed in 2025) in recent references including board appointments. The claim is an unverified social media rumor. The attached photos are just portraits of her and Charlie - no documents.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-climate-meets-conflict-how-two-crises-are-reshaping-global-hunger-wion-decodes-1781611510605">When climate meets conflict: How two crises are reshaping global hunger | WION Decodes</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before marriage, Erika Kirk was Erika Frantzve. She still goes by MrsErikaKirk on X and Instagram. Erika Kirk was appointed as the CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA. It was just days after Charlie was shot dead in Utah. The organisation said that Charlie had previously expressed that he would want his wife to lead in case he died.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wrote that mankind is to be tested by God. Today we are facing such a test, yet we also know that God has prepared us with everything we need to overcome this ordeal,” Turning Point USA said in a statement at the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-war-ends-but-did-trump-achieve-his-objectives-wion-decodes-1781606302003">US-Iran war ends - But did Trump achieve his ‘objectives’? WION Decodes</a></p>

Viral claims that Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late founder Charlie Kirk, filed to legally drop "Kirk" from her name are entirely false and unverified social media rumours.

There is a speculation on the internet that Erika Kirk, the wife of Charlie Kirk, is planning to remove "Kirk" from her last name. A post was initially shared by an account on the social media platform X named Hoops Crave. “Erika Kirk has filed to legally remove ‘Kirk’ from her last name,” the post said. The claim was later amplified by many social media accounts. Is the claim true? The claim is false. No media outlets have reported that the claim is false. A fact-check by Grok said, “No, this is not real. No credible news, court records, or official sources show Erika Kirk filing to legally remove “Kirk” from her name. She is still publicly identified as Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk, who passed in 2025) in recent references including board appointments. The claim is an unverified social media rumor. The attached photos are just portraits of her and Charlie - no documents.” Also read: When climate meets conflict: How two crises are reshaping global hunger | WION Decodes Before marriage, Erika Kirk was Erika Frantzve. She still goes by MrsErikaKirk on X and Instagram. Erika Kirk was appointed as the CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA. It was just days after Charlie was shot dead in Utah. The organisation said that Charlie had previously expressed that he would want his wife to lead in case he died. “In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wrote that mankind is to be tested by God. Today we are facing such a test, yet we also know that God has prepared us with everything we need to overcome this ordeal,” Turning Point USA said in a statement at the time. Also read: US-Iran war ends - But did Trump achieve his ‘objectives’? WION Decodes

<p>Viral claims that Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late founder Charlie Kirk, filed to legally drop "Kirk" from her name are entirely false and unverified social media rumours.</p>

Erika Kirk to remove ‘kirk’ from her last name? This is the truth of viral claim

<p>Chairperson of Turkish aviation services company Celebi says the company lost nearly $500 million (Rs 4,700 crore) in business value overnight after its security clearance was revoked following Operation Sindoor. Ankara supported Pakistan, and Canan Celebioglu said its 17 years of work vanished suddenly. Staff were transferred to competing organisations overnight, and all of the company's investments in India were wiped out. Speaking to Bloomberg HT, she said India's decision of May 2025 was "one of the most painful episodes in the company’s history." She said, "All our equipment, everything we had, was seized, and they removed us from there. They transferred our 10,000 employees to another company in a single day." This was the fallout of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan backing Pakistan in the conflict against India in 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From a $400 million or $500 million valuation, it crashed "to zero in a single day." Following the revocation of Celebi's security clearance, it was forced to cease ground-handling and cargo operations at nine Indian airports, including metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This is the first time that the Turkish executive has publicly spoken about the matter. “Put the monetary value aside. It was a place built stitch by stitch," Canan said. “We contributed to the development of the sector. We worked with the authorities. We invested heavily,” she said. “This shocked us. It truly saddened us," adding, India had become a second home to the company over two decades of operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Turkey condemned Indian strikes, backed Pakistan</strong></h2><p>Celebi got caught in the aftermath of the four days of missile and drone exchange between India and Pakistan. The military operation was ceased on May 10, 2025, and Celebi's subsidiaries lost their security clearances five days later. Operation Sindoor was launched after terrorists killed 26 people in Pahalgam in April 2025, most of whom were tourists. India said the terrorists had come from Pakistan, while the latter denied any involvement. Amid all this, Turkey showed support for Pakistan, slamming India for the strikes. Reports emerged that Pakistan deployed Turkish-made drones, which further created cracks in India-Turkey relations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Indians expressed anger against Turkish establishments and products</strong></h2><p>People called for a ban on Turkish businesses and tourism. Celebi was one of the companies that crumbled in the face of the backlash, despite it stressing that it had no ownership links to the Turkish government. It said at the time that 65 per cent of its parent entity was owned by international institutional investors, and Can and Canan Celebioglu held the remaining 35 per cent. It also dismissed claims that Erdogan’s daughter, Sumeyye Erdogan, held a stake in the company. National security concerns led the Indian government to revoke the security clearance. Celebioglu estimated that around 10,000 workers were transferred.</p>

Turkish aviation services company Celebi took a major hit after its operations spanning over two decades had to be stopped after its security clearance was revoked. Ankara supported Pakistan in the 2025 conflict, and Celebi lost all its work.

Chairperson of Turkish aviation services company Celebi says the company lost nearly $500 million (Rs 4,700 crore) in business value overnight after its security clearance was revoked following Operation Sindoor. Ankara supported Pakistan, and Canan Celebioglu said its 17 years of work vanished suddenly. Staff were transferred to competing organisations overnight, and all of the company's investments in India were wiped out. Speaking to Bloomberg HT, she said India's decision of May 2025 was "one of the most painful episodes in the company’s history." She said, "All our equipment, everything we had, was seized, and they removed us from there. They transferred our 10,000 employees to another company in a single day." This was the fallout of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan backing Pakistan in the conflict against India in 2025. From a $400 million or $500 million valuation, it crashed "to zero in a single day." Following the revocation of Celebi's security clearance, it was forced to cease ground-handling and cargo operations at nine Indian airports, including metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This is the first time that the Turkish executive has publicly spoken about the matter. “Put the monetary value aside. It was a place built stitch by stitch," Canan said. “We contributed to the development of the sector. We worked with the authorities. We invested heavily,” she said. “This shocked us. It truly saddened us," adding, India had become a second home to the company over two decades of operations. Turkey condemned Indian strikes, backed Pakistan Celebi got caught in the aftermath of the four days of missile and drone exchange between India and Pakistan. The military operation was ceased on May 10, 2025, and Celebi's subsidiaries lost their security clearances five days later. Operation Sindoor was launched after terrorists killed 26 people in Pahalgam in April 2025, most of whom were tourists. India said the terrorists had come from Pakistan, while the latter denied any involvement. Amid all this, Turkey showed support for Pakistan, slamming India for the strikes. Reports emerged that Pakistan deployed Turkish-made drones, which further created cracks in India-Turkey relations. Indians expressed anger against Turkish establishments and products People called for a ban on Turkish businesses and tourism. Celebi was one of the companies that crumbled in the face of the backlash, despite it stressing that it had no ownership links to the Turkish government. It said at the time that 65 per cent of its parent entity was owned by international institutional investors, and Can and Canan Celebioglu held the remaining 35 per cent. It also dismissed claims that Erdogan’s daughter, Sumeyye Erdogan, held a stake in the company. National security concerns led the Indian government to revoke the security clearance. Celebioglu estimated that around 10,000 workers were transferred.

<p>Turkish aviation services company Celebi took a major hit after its operations spanning over two decades had to be stopped after its security clearance was revoked. Ankara supported Pakistan in the 2025 conflict, and Celebi lost all its work.</p>

Turkish aviation company says it lost Rs 4,700 crore in a day following Operation Sindoor

<p>That feeling of getting butterflies in the stomach when your eyes meet someone has vanished in today's world of dating, or so the youth has me convinced. This is not because they believe that the old school way of meeting someone is outdated, but because they have pretty much been left at the mercy of dating apps. This has become the primary way to find love in their world today, when everyone is busy. Even when you meet a person you like through a mutual friend, it either fizzles quickly or is rushed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Barely anyone today knows what a real-world attraction feels like. Dating apps are mechanical and bizarre - you open one, scroll through profile after profile and swipe right on a person who appeals to you. The criteria - a photo and a bio. There is a "decision" involved about whether you actually like this person after a few online messages and one meeting, which I believe would be formal, considering how the other person is actually a stranger. Where is the thrill and excitement in this?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, there is a reversal happening known as "slow romance", where people are looking to meet a potential partner organically, just like it used to happen before dating apps took over. You meet them regularly, not by plan or on dates, but just through everyday circumstances. Things move slowly where you can savour the little things. This is what the youth today are also yearning for.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Slow romance is becoming popular, and it’s no surprise. It’s like people are trying to return to something more organic, more human in lots of ways," says Damini Grover, a psychologist and life coach.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/life-fun/the-3-hour-rule-why-it-takes-exactly-200-hours-to-go-from-acquaintance-to-best-friend-and-why-adults-fail-1777297012215"><strong>Why you shouldn't judge yourself for not having a best friend as an adult</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Dating apps have definitely made it easier to meet people, but they’ve also created a lot of fatigue. Endless swiping, too many options, ghosting, shallow conversations, and the pressure to always be marketing yourself can make dating feel like a chore rather than something meaningful. Many are starting to realise that it is hard to really know someone through a profile, a few pictures or a series of chats," she added.</p><h2><strong>The problem with dating apps</strong></h2><p><br>Pranita, a 25-year-old professional, says both boys and girls today do not want to label a relationship, leaving them in a situationship. "You meet someone once or twice, and then they get all weird. They will leave you hanging; neither do they start an official relationship, nor will they end things fully," she says.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Debangana, a 26-year-old PR professional, says people today have started quantifying other humans, and they do the same with their partners. "One hand is in your current partner’s hand, whilst the other hand is swiping left or right. Everyone wants to have back-ups, and no one in general wants to work, chase or fight for each other," she says. The problem she encountered on these apps was "either people wanted to put labels immediately, or they didn’t see even a sliver of a future together, despite months of dating. Maybe it’s a pattern, or maybe it’s my bad luck."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash, a 32-year-old IT professional, says dating apps leave you with a mental load of constantly worrying that the other person could be scamming you. "You might be in it for the real thing, looking for love, but the other person might be there to rob you or scam you in some way. So there is always a safety concern for both boys and girls." He added, "Besides, a few questions are not the best way to judge whether to match or not. It is all hit and try."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/better-single-than-sorry-why-indian-women-are-silently-shunning-marriage-1779342106284"><strong>Better single than sorry: Why marriage has fallen off the list of priorities of many Indian women</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Debangana adds, the few questions and photo "enable people to be super quick with their opinions, impressions and judgements about people they don’t know. They have complete perceptions about each other based on pictures alone, and sometimes maybe music taste and all, but that can be faked on these apps." So when you start hanging out in real life, "no matter the kind, even the slightest bit of disarray from the perception person A had built about person B makes them lose interest." It pretty much spells the end for the supposed relationship.</p><h2><strong>Enter, Slow Romance</strong></h2><p><br>Learning about their experiences has left even me anxious, so I can imagine the kind of fatigue these people would be experiencing in the world of dating today. This is why people actually interested in love are turning to slow romance. "I think it’s an interesting trend to follow because in some ways it’s bringing us back to our roots. People are not supposed to judge potential partners by scrolling for days. We were made to relate through real things, shared experiences, and watching people in real life," Damini says.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ashley-madison-escapist-romance-why-are-married-people-looking-to-have-casual-relationships-1760620761963"><strong>Why are married people looking to have casual relationships? Expert answers</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When you meet someone at a coffee shop, at a community event, at a fitness class, or even during your daily routine, you have access to something that apps cannot provide: context. You see how they interact with other people, how they talk, how they react to things and how they carry themselves around in the real world. You get a sense of the physical, emotional, and mental chemistry between two people. This is what ultimately leads you to be truly attracted to this person, and it does not feel forced, unlike apps.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is all about slowing things down. When things move at a natural pace, they lead to a stronger connection which feels real. Urgency rarely creates healthy relationships, says Damini. "They are created through intentionality, curiosity, consistency, and real understanding."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>So would you like to go old school?</strong></i>&nbsp;</p><p>"Yes, as someone who has ALWAYS wanted an old school, movie-style romance, I think meeting people at commonly shared activities or through mutuals is the best way," Debangana says. Yash also believes that this is the way to go, although with people lacking time, he is not sure it can work. So if you are looking for a real relationship, I would say it is truly time to stop and smell the roses.</p>

People who have been through the rigours of modern dating can vouch for how tiring and stressful it can get. This is why they are turning to slow romance, a trend where you meet someone through old ways and take things slow to build a foundation of real love.

That feeling of getting butterflies in the stomach when your eyes meet someone has vanished in today's world of dating, or so the youth has me convinced. This is not because they believe that the old school way of meeting someone is outdated, but because they have pretty much been left at the mercy of dating apps. This has become the primary way to find love in their world today, when everyone is busy. Even when you meet a person you like through a mutual friend, it either fizzles quickly or is rushed. Barely anyone today knows what a real-world attraction feels like. Dating apps are mechanical and bizarre - you open one, scroll through profile after profile and swipe right on a person who appeals to you. The criteria - a photo and a bio. There is a "decision" involved about whether you actually like this person after a few online messages and one meeting, which I believe would be formal, considering how the other person is actually a stranger. Where is the thrill and excitement in this? However, there is a reversal happening known as "slow romance", where people are looking to meet a potential partner organically, just like it used to happen before dating apps took over. You meet them regularly, not by plan or on dates, but just through everyday circumstances. Things move slowly where you can savour the little things. This is what the youth today are also yearning for. "Slow romance is becoming popular, and it’s no surprise. It’s like people are trying to return to something more organic, more human in lots of ways," says Damini Grover, a psychologist and life coach. Also Read: Why you shouldn't judge yourself for not having a best friend as an adult "Dating apps have definitely made it easier to meet people, but they’ve also created a lot of fatigue. Endless swiping, too many options, ghosting, shallow conversations, and the pressure to always be marketing yourself can make dating feel like a chore rather than something meaningful. Many are starting to realise that it is hard to really know someone through a profile, a few pictures or a series of chats," she added. The problem with dating apps Pranita, a 25-year-old professional, says both boys and girls today do not want to label a relationship, leaving them in a situationship. "You meet someone once or twice, and then they get all weird. They will leave you hanging; neither do they start an official relationship, nor will they end things fully," she says. Debangana, a 26-year-old PR professional, says people today have started quantifying other humans, and they do the same with their partners. "One hand is in your current partner’s hand, whilst the other hand is swiping left or right. Everyone wants to have back-ups, and no one in general wants to work, chase or fight for each other," she says. The problem she encountered on these apps was "either people wanted to put labels immediately, or they didn’t see even a sliver of a future together, despite months of dating. Maybe it’s a pattern, or maybe it’s my bad luck." Yash, a 32-year-old IT professional, says dating apps leave you with a mental load of constantly worrying that the other person could be scamming you. "You might be in it for the real thing, looking for love, but the other person might be there to rob you or scam you in some way. So there is always a safety concern for both boys and girls." He added, "Besides, a few questions are not the best way to judge whether to match or not. It is all hit and try." Also Read: Better single than sorry: Why marriage has fallen off the list of priorities of many Indian women Debangana adds, the few questions and photo "enable people to be super quick with their opinions, impressions and judgements about people they don’t know. They have complete perceptions about each other based on pictures alone, and sometimes maybe music taste and all, but that can be faked on these apps." So when you start hanging out in real life, "no matter the kind, even the slightest bit of disarray from the perception person A had built about person B makes them lose interest." It pretty much spells the end for the supposed relationship. Enter, Slow Romance Learning about their experiences has left even me anxious, so I can imagine the kind of fatigue these people would be experiencing in the world of dating today. This is why people actually interested in love are turning to slow romance. "I think it’s an interesting trend to follow because in some ways it’s bringing us back to our roots. People are not supposed to judge potential partners by scrolling for days. We were made to relate through real things, shared experiences, and watching people in real life," Damini says. Also Read: Why are married people looking to have casual relationships? Expert answers When you meet someone at a coffee shop, at a community event, at a fitness class, or even during your daily routine, you have access to something that apps cannot provide: context. You see how they interact with other people, how they talk, how they react to things and how they carry themselves around in the real world. You get a sense of the physical, emotional, and mental chemistry between two people. This is what ultimately leads you to be truly attracted to this person, and it does not feel forced, unlike apps. It is all about slowing things down. When things move at a natural pace, they lead to a stronger connection which feels real. Urgency rarely creates healthy relationships, says Damini. "They are created through intentionality, curiosity, consistency, and real understanding." So would you like to go old school? "Yes, as someone who has ALWAYS wanted an old school, movie-style romance, I think meeting people at commonly shared activities or through mutuals is the best way," Debangana says. Yash also believes that this is the way to go, although with people lacking time, he is not sure it can work. So if you are looking for a real relationship, I would say it is truly time to stop and smell the roses.

<p>People who have been through the rigours of modern dating can vouch for how tiring and stressful it can get. This is why they are turning to slow romance, a trend where you meet someone through old ways and take things slow to build a foundation of real love.</p>

'Slow burn' romance in, mechanical apps out: Why old school love is the latest relationship trend

<p>NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), the autonomous Government organisation that looks after the school curriculum in India, has come under fire again. The organisation, which just months ago had to apologise to the Supreme Court after a Class 8 textbook levelled serious allegations against the nation's judiciary, has now invited criticism for its attempts to force modesty. Recently, readers noticed a bizarre edit to the image of what is arguably one of India's most recognisable archaeological treasures: the Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl bronze figurine. The new edition of Madhurima, the Class 9 NCERT Arts textbook, has digitally "covered up" the bronze figurine's bare torso, allegedly to make it more "age-appropriate". Following an uproar, NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani confirmed that the image would be corrected in future editions.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/obsolete-victorian-view-ncert-to-restore-original-mohenjodaro-dancing-girl-image-after-controversy-over-censored-textbook-artwork-1781488907634"><strong>'Obsolete Victorian view': NCERT to restore original Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl image after controversy over forced modesty</strong></a></p><p>However, the apparent attempt at modesty has sparked criticism from historians, educators, and archaeologists, who argued that the change misrepresented an important artefact of the Indus Valley Civilisation. WION asked educators if school students need to be protected from artwork that celebrates the human form. Here's what they said.</p><h2><strong>Why is India, even in the 21st century, covering up its history?</strong></h2><p>To date, the Dancing Girl, discovered at Mohenjodaro in present-day Pakistan, remains one of the most iconic artefacts from the Indus Valley Civilisation. The bronze sculpture, believed to date back to around 2600 BCE, depicts a young female figure standing with one hand on her hip, her chin slightly raised and one knee bent.</p><p>While the current NCERT narrative appears to consider it inappropriate for 14 to 15-year-old Class 9 students, it is widely regarded in the art world as a remarkable example of early metal casting and artistic expression.</p><h2><strong>Educators: Altering the artefact does not change history</strong></h2><p>Speaking to WION, Rita Bhardwaj, an educator with 26 years of experience teaching Class 9 and 10 students, said, "I do not see the need to alter the original Dancing Girl artefact from Mohenjodaro."</p><p>She noted that thanks to the internet, "Children today are far more exposed to the world than previous generations."</p><p>"If this has been done to protect teenagers from being exposed to nudity, or for whatever reason NCERT has decided to make the change, I do not think it will achieve much," she added.</p><p>Bhardwaj also noted that students in Class 9 are exposed to topics like human reproduction, which arguably can be deemed problematic by certain conservative sections of society. However, the chapter serves to "help students understand the changes taking place in their bodies".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-the-only-way-forward-ncert-revises-class-8-textbook-says-gandhi-opposed-but-congress-accepted-1947-partition-all-about-new-changes-here-1771908643180"><strong>NCERT revises Class 8 textbook, says Congress accepted 1947 Partition as 'the only way forward' - All about new changes here</strong></a></p><p>"On the one hand, we are preparing them to engage with such topics in a scientific and mature manner, while on the other, we are altering a historical artefact simply because it depicts a bare torso," she said. "Changing the artefact does not change history. Instead, students should be encouraged to understand and appreciate historical objects in their original context."</p><p>Sangeeta Mathur, a retired teacher, noted that "As educators, our foremost responsibility is to present history and culture in an authentic and truthful manner." She said that the Indus Valley civilisation-era figurine "is not merely an artistic object; it is an invaluable testimony to one of the world's earliest urban civilisations."</p><p>Mathur said artefacts like these "must be reproduced faithfully in textbooks because they are primary sources of knowledge," adding that "Altering their appearance to conform to contemporary notions of modesty or aesthetics risks distorting the historical record and depriving students of an opportunity to understand the past on its own terms."<br>The educator with over 30 years of experience stated that, "Education should encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for cultural heritage. Shielding students from authentic representations of history underestimates their ability to engage with the richness and diversity of human civilisation. The role of textbooks is not to reinterpret ancient artefacts according to present-day preferences, but to explain them in their original context with sensitivity and scholarly accuracy."</p><p>Addressing the argument that the figurine in its original form was not age-appropriate, she suggested that the original image could have been "accompanied by age-appropriate explanations," arguing that such an approach would allow "educational institutions to promote both cultural literacy and historical understanding."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncert-withdraws-controversial-class-8-book-issues-unconditional-apology-for-corruption-in-the-judiciary-chapter-1773128671097"><strong>NCERT withdraws controversial class 8 book, issues 'unconditional' apology for 'corruption in the judiciary' chapter</strong></a></p><h2><strong>West celebrates nudity in art. Why is India covering up its past?</strong></h2><p>Notably, throughout history, nude artwork like Michelangelo's David had been subjected to censorship efforts. The colossal 17 feet (5.17 m) tall sculpture of the biblical hero David as a standing male nude reportedly was labelled "obscene" when it was unveiled in 1504. Subsequently, a garland made of 28 copper or bronze fig leaves was wrapped around David's waist to cover up the nudity. It remained there until at least the mid-16th century.</p><p>But those were the sensibilities of the past. Today, the sculpture is a globally celebrated masterpiece of Renaissance art, precisely for its nudity, which is accepted as fundamental to the artwork's historical and humanist significance.</p><p>Similarly, other works of art like the ancient Greek marble masterpiece, Venus de Milo of the Goddess Aphrodite; The Thinker by Auguste Rodin and Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss by Antonio Canova, all celebrate nudity and are globally recognised, not for being erotic but for challenging societal boundaries, and exploring human anatomy, emotion, and mythology.</p><h2><strong>'A serious problem': Colonial echoes still haunting India</strong></h2><p>Criticising the edit, educationist and historian Michel Danino, who headed the committee that developed NCERT's new Class 6 Social Science textbooks, said his first reaction to the alteration was "disbelief". He revealed that he had previously been told that the figurine was considered "not age-appropriate" for younger students. He said his team disagreed with that assessment and had consulted teachers who saw no issue with the sculpture being shown in its original form.</p><p>He also argued that modifying historical artefacts creates a misleading representation of the past. He noted that the "notion that nudity is inappropriate is, in my opinion, an obsolete Victorian view". Comparing the change to the addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's David, Danino said such alterations distort the original work and undermine historical understanding. "The modification misrepresents the original artefact just as the Church's addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's statue of David in the Middle Ages misrepresented that beautiful work of art," he said.</p><h2><strong>So, what's the solution?</strong></h2><p>Faced with criticism, NCERT has now confirmed that it will replace the modified image with the original version. However, the U-turn raises the question: whose idea was it to force modesty on a 4,625-year-old artwork?</p><p>As educator Sangeeta Mathur noted, "History should be studied as it was lived and expressed, not as we might wish it to have been. Faithful representation of our shared heritage is fundamental to quality education and to the cultivation of informed and responsible citizens."</p>

Should a 4,600-year-old artefact be altered to make it more "age-appropriate"? After NCERT's edited image of the Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl triggered outrage, WION spoke to educators about authenticity, cultural heritage and how history should be taught.

NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training), the autonomous Government organisation that looks after the school curriculum in India, has come under fire again. The organisation, which just months ago had to apologise to the Supreme Court after a Class 8 textbook levelled serious allegations against the nation's judiciary, has now invited criticism for its attempts to force modesty. Recently, readers noticed a bizarre edit to the image of what is arguably one of India's most recognisable archaeological treasures: the Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl bronze figurine. The new edition of Madhurima, the Class 9 NCERT Arts textbook, has digitally "covered up" the bronze figurine's bare torso, allegedly to make it more "age-appropriate". Following an uproar, NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani confirmed that the image would be corrected in future editions. Also read | 'Obsolete Victorian view': NCERT to restore original Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl image after controversy over forced modesty However, the apparent attempt at modesty has sparked criticism from historians, educators, and archaeologists, who argued that the change misrepresented an important artefact of the Indus Valley Civilisation. WION asked educators if school students need to be protected from artwork that celebrates the human form. Here's what they said. Why is India, even in the 21st century, covering up its history? To date, the Dancing Girl, discovered at Mohenjodaro in present-day Pakistan, remains one of the most iconic artefacts from the Indus Valley Civilisation. The bronze sculpture, believed to date back to around 2600 BCE, depicts a young female figure standing with one hand on her hip, her chin slightly raised and one knee bent. While the current NCERT narrative appears to consider it inappropriate for 14 to 15-year-old Class 9 students, it is widely regarded in the art world as a remarkable example of early metal casting and artistic expression. Educators: Altering the artefact does not change history Speaking to WION, Rita Bhardwaj, an educator with 26 years of experience teaching Class 9 and 10 students, said, "I do not see the need to alter the original Dancing Girl artefact from Mohenjodaro." She noted that thanks to the internet, "Children today are far more exposed to the world than previous generations." "If this has been done to protect teenagers from being exposed to nudity, or for whatever reason NCERT has decided to make the change, I do not think it will achieve much," she added. Bhardwaj also noted that students in Class 9 are exposed to topics like human reproduction, which arguably can be deemed problematic by certain conservative sections of society. However, the chapter serves to "help students understand the changes taking place in their bodies". Also read | NCERT revises Class 8 textbook, says Congress accepted 1947 Partition as 'the only way forward' - All about new changes here "On the one hand, we are preparing them to engage with such topics in a scientific and mature manner, while on the other, we are altering a historical artefact simply because it depicts a bare torso," she said. "Changing the artefact does not change history. Instead, students should be encouraged to understand and appreciate historical objects in their original context." Sangeeta Mathur, a retired teacher, noted that "As educators, our foremost responsibility is to present history and culture in an authentic and truthful manner." She said that the Indus Valley civilisation-era figurine "is not merely an artistic object; it is an invaluable testimony to one of the world's earliest urban civilisations." Mathur said artefacts like these "must be reproduced faithfully in textbooks because they are primary sources of knowledge," adding that "Altering their appearance to conform to contemporary notions of modesty or aesthetics risks distorting the historical record and depriving students of an opportunity to understand the past on its own terms." The educator with over 30 years of experience stated that, "Education should encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for cultural heritage. Shielding students from authentic representations of history underestimates their ability to engage with the richness and diversity of human civilisation. The role of textbooks is not to reinterpret ancient artefacts according to present-day preferences, but to explain them in their original context with sensitivity and scholarly accuracy." Addressing the argument that the figurine in its original form was not age-appropriate, she suggested that the original image could have been "accompanied by age-appropriate explanations," arguing that such an approach would allow "educational institutions to promote both cultural literacy and historical understanding." Also read | NCERT withdraws controversial class 8 book, issues 'unconditional' apology for 'corruption in the judiciary' chapter West celebrates nudity in art. Why is India covering up its past? Notably, throughout history, nude artwork like Michelangelo's David had been subjected to censorship efforts. The colossal 17 feet (5.17 m) tall sculpture of the biblical hero David as a standing male nude reportedly was labelled "obscene" when it was unveiled in 1504. Subsequently, a garland made of 28 copper or bronze fig leaves was wrapped around David's waist to cover up the nudity. It remained there until at least the mid-16th century. But those were the sensibilities of the past. Today, the sculpture is a globally celebrated masterpiece of Renaissance art, precisely for its nudity, which is accepted as fundamental to the artwork's historical and humanist significance. Similarly, other works of art like the ancient Greek marble masterpiece, Venus de Milo of the Goddess Aphrodite; The Thinker by Auguste Rodin and Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss by Antonio Canova, all celebrate nudity and are globally recognised, not for being erotic but for challenging societal boundaries, and exploring human anatomy, emotion, and mythology. 'A serious problem': Colonial echoes still haunting India Criticising the edit, educationist and historian Michel Danino, who headed the committee that developed NCERT's new Class 6 Social Science textbooks, said his first reaction to the alteration was "disbelief". He revealed that he had previously been told that the figurine was considered "not age-appropriate" for younger students. He said his team disagreed with that assessment and had consulted teachers who saw no issue with the sculpture being shown in its original form. He also argued that modifying historical artefacts creates a misleading representation of the past. He noted that the "notion that nudity is inappropriate is, in my opinion, an obsolete Victorian view". Comparing the change to the addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's David, Danino said such alterations distort the original work and undermine historical understanding. "The modification misrepresents the original artefact just as the Church's addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's statue of David in the Middle Ages misrepresented that beautiful work of art," he said. So, what's the solution? Faced with criticism, NCERT has now confirmed that it will replace the modified image with the original version. However, the U-turn raises the question: whose idea was it to force modesty on a 4,625-year-old artwork? As educator Sangeeta Mathur noted, "History should be studied as it was lived and expressed, not as we might wish it to have been. Faithful representation of our shared heritage is fundamental to quality education and to the cultivation of informed and responsible citizens."

<p>Should a 4,600-year-old artefact be altered to make it more "age-appropriate"? After NCERT's edited image of the Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl triggered outrage, WION spoke to educators about authenticity, cultural heritage and how history should be taught.</p>

NCERT Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl controversy: Is India's obsession with modesty threatening its culture?

<p>Shocking new details have emerged in the Brazil bungee-jumping accident. Reports suggest that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, the 21-year-old woman, died when she was allegedly pushed off a bridge without being attached to a safety rope, and may have been alive even after hitting the ground 130 feet below.</p><h2><strong>What happened in Brazil?</strong></h2><p>A bungee-jumping event in Brazil has come under criminal investigation after a 21-year-old woman died due to safety lapses during bungee jumping. The victim, identified as Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, fell approximately 40 metres (130 feet) from a structure known locally as Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, a city in São Paulo state, on Saturday.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/obsolete-victorian-view-ncert-to-restore-original-mohenjodaro-dancing-girl-image-after-controversy-over-censored-textbook-artwork-1781488907634"><strong>'Obsolete Victorian view': NCERT to restore original Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl image after controversy over forced modesty</strong></a></p><p>According to local reports, Freitas was participating in a recreational bungee-jumping event when the catastrophic safety failure occurred. Video circulating on social media appears to show operators carrying her to the edge of the bridge before she is thrown down. Moments later, witnesses can be heard shouting that no safety rope had been attached. <i>Watch video here - Viewer discretion advised:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bungee-jumping-horror-terrifying-safety-lapse-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-1781492203084/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bungee-jumping-horror-terrifying-safety-lapse-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-1781492203084/embed</a></p><h2><strong>New horrifying details emerge</strong></h2><p>Initial reports suggested that Freitas died instantly. However, new details indicate she may have survived the impact for a brief period.</p><p>Rayza Dias, an off-duty nurse who was at the scene, told Brazilian media that the young woman was still alive when rescuers reached her. Dias said Freitas remained conscious for a short time after the fall and that she attempted to reassure her while emergency assistance was being provided.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-claims-strait-of-hormuz-will-be-toll-free-iran-says-ships-will-pay-maritime-service-fees-what-s-really-in-the-peace-deal-1781573888112"><strong>US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free. Iran says ships will pay maritime service fees. What's really in the peace deal?</strong></a></p><p>The tragedy has drawn widespread attention across Brazil, in part because of a social media post Freitas shared shortly before the jump. In an Instagram story featuring a photograph of the bridge, she reportedly wrote: "Who was the crazy person who let me jump off a bridge???"</p><p>Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident. According to Brazilian media reports, six people connected to the organisation and operation of the event have been taken into custody, including five men and one woman.</p><p>Investigators are examining whether safety procedures were ignored and how a participant could have been allowed to jump without being secured to a bungee cord. Witnesses told police that event staff may have simply forgotten to attach the safety rope before pushing Freitas from the platform.</p>

New details have emerged in the fatal Brazil bungee-jumping accident that killed 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas. A witness claims she was alive and conscious for a short time after falling 130 feet without a safety rope.

Shocking new details have emerged in the Brazil bungee-jumping accident. Reports suggest that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, the 21-year-old woman, died when she was allegedly pushed off a bridge without being attached to a safety rope, and may have been alive even after hitting the ground 130 feet below. What happened in Brazil? A bungee-jumping event in Brazil has come under criminal investigation after a 21-year-old woman died due to safety lapses during bungee jumping. The victim, identified as Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, fell approximately 40 metres (130 feet) from a structure known locally as Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, a city in São Paulo state, on Saturday. Also read | 'Obsolete Victorian view': NCERT to restore original Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl image after controversy over forced modesty According to local reports, Freitas was participating in a recreational bungee-jumping event when the catastrophic safety failure occurred. Video circulating on social media appears to show operators carrying her to the edge of the bridge before she is thrown down. Moments later, witnesses can be heard shouting that no safety rope had been attached. Watch video here - Viewer discretion advised: https://www.wionews.com/videos/bungee-jumping-horror-terrifying-safety-lapse-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-1781492203084/embed New horrifying details emerge Initial reports suggested that Freitas died instantly. However, new details indicate she may have survived the impact for a brief period. Rayza Dias, an off-duty nurse who was at the scene, told Brazilian media that the young woman was still alive when rescuers reached her. Dias said Freitas remained conscious for a short time after the fall and that she attempted to reassure her while emergency assistance was being provided. Also read | US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free. Iran says ships will pay maritime service fees. What's really in the peace deal? The tragedy has drawn widespread attention across Brazil, in part because of a social media post Freitas shared shortly before the jump. In an Instagram story featuring a photograph of the bridge, she reportedly wrote: "Who was the crazy person who let me jump off a bridge???" Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident. According to Brazilian media reports, six people connected to the organisation and operation of the event have been taken into custody, including five men and one woman. Investigators are examining whether safety procedures were ignored and how a participant could have been allowed to jump without being secured to a bungee cord. Witnesses told police that event staff may have simply forgotten to attach the safety rope before pushing Freitas from the platform.

<p>New details have emerged in the fatal Brazil bungee-jumping accident that killed 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas. A witness claims she was alive and conscious for a short time after falling 130 feet without a safety rope.</p>

Shocking new details emerge in Brazil bungee-jumping accident: 21-year-old may have been alive after fatal 130-foot fall

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<p>One of India's most recognisable archaeological treasures found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after a modified image of the famous Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro appeared in a new NCERT textbook. The debate began when readers noticed that the bronze figurine's bare torso appeared to have been covered in the newly introduced Class 9 Arts textbook, Madhurima. The alteration sparked criticism from historians, educators, and archaeologists, who argued that the change misrepresented an important artefact of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Now, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has said it will replace the modified image with the original version.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ncert-withdraws-controversial-class-8-book-issues-unconditional-apology-for-corruption-in-the-judiciary-chapter-1773128671097"><strong>NCERT withdraws controversial class 8 book, issues 'unconditional' apology for 'corruption in the judiciary' chapter</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Original image of Mohenjodaro dancing girl to be restored</strong></h2><p>Responding to questions from PTI, NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani confirmed that the image would be corrected in future editions.</p><p>The Dancing Girl, discovered at Mohenjodaro in present-day Pakistan, is one of the most iconic artefacts from the Indus Valley Civilisation. The bronze sculpture, believed to date back to around 2600 BCE, depicts a young female figure standing with one hand on her hip, her chin slightly raised and one knee bent. It is widely regarded as a remarkable example of early metal casting and artistic expression.</p><p>The textbook chapter in question introduces students to the history of Indian art and identifies the Dancing Girl as a bronze figurine produced using the lost-wax casting technique, a method still practised in parts of India today.</p>

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<h2><strong>'An obsolete Victorian view'</strong></h2><p>The controversy gained further attention after educationist and historian Michel Danino criticised the decision to alter the image. Danino, who headed the committee that developed NCERT's new Class 6 Social Science textbooks, said he had previously been told that the figurine was considered "not age-appropriate" for younger students. He said his team disagreed with that assessment and had consulted teachers who saw no issue with the sculpture being shown in its original form.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-the-only-way-forward-ncert-revises-class-8-textbook-says-gandhi-opposed-but-congress-accepted-1947-partition-all-about-new-changes-here-1771908643180"><strong>NCERT revises Class 8 textbook, says Congress accepted 1947 Partition as 'the only way forward' - All about new changes here</strong></a></p><p>Reacting to the altered image in the Class 9 textbook, Danino said his first response was "disbelief."</p><p>"If the Dancing Girl cannot figure as she is, and with proper dimensions, in a chapter on Indian art, then we have a serious problem," he said.</p><p>He also argued that modifying historical artefacts creates a misleading representation of the past. He noted that the "notion that nudity is inappropriate is, in my opinion, an obsolete Victorian view". Comparing the change to the addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's David, Danino said such alterations distort the original work and undermine historical understanding. "The modification misrepresents the original artefact just as the Church's addition of a fig leaf to Michelangelo's statue of David in the Middle Ages misrepresented that beautiful work of art," he said.</p>

NCERT will restore the original image of the iconic Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro in future editions of its Class 9 Arts textbook after criticism over an altered version that appeared to cover the figurine's torso. All about the controversy below.

One of India's most recognisable archaeological treasures found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after a modified image of the famous Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro appeared in a new NCERT textbook. The debate began when readers noticed that the bronze figurine's bare torso appeared to have been covered in the newly introduced Class 9 Arts textbook, Madhurima. The alteration sparked criticism from historians, educators, and archaeologists, who argued that the change misrepresented an important artefact of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Now, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has said it will replace the modified image with the original version. Also read | NCERT withdraws controversial class 8 book, issues 'unconditional' apology for 'corruption in the judiciary' chapter Original image of Mohenjodaro dancing girl to be restored Responding to questions from PTI, NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani confirmed that the image would be corrected in future editions. The Dancing Girl, discovered at Mohenjodaro in present-day Pakistan, is one of the most iconic artefacts from the Indus Valley Civilisation. The bronze sculpture, believed to date back to around 2600 BCE, depicts a young female figure standing with one hand on her hip, her chin slightly raised and one knee bent. It is widely regarded as a remarkable example of early metal casting and artistic expression. The textbook chapter in question introduces students to the history of Indian art and identifies the Dancing Girl as a bronze figurine produced using the lost-wax casting technique, a method still practised in parts of India today.

<p>NCERT will restore the original image of the iconic Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro in future editions of its Class 9 Arts textbook after criticism over an altered version that appeared to cover the figurine's torso. All about the controversy below.</p>

'Obsolete Victorian view': NCERT to restore original Mohenjodaro Dancing Girl image after controversy over forced modesty

<p>Israeli Government firm Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it plans to commence manufacturing, integration and testing of advanced radar systems in 2027 at its upcoming facility in Shoolagiri, in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027, following which operations will start, it was added. Recently, IAI ELTA Systems, in partnership with DCX Systems Ltd, marked a significant milestone for their joint venture, ELTX Systems Pvt. Ltd., with the groundbreaking of a new radar manufacturing facility at the Shoolagiri Industrial Area in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district.</p><p>For over four decades, IAI has had close ties with the Indian Government and defence sector. The firm's strategic systems, including air and missile defence systems, unmanned aerial systems, satellites, radars and intelligence solutions, are operational across India’s tri-services and government agencies.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-ceasefire-iran-reveals-roadmap-to-final-us-agreement-and-possible-24-billion-payout-1781487819256"><strong>After ceasefire, Iran reveals roadmap to final US agreement and possible $24 billion payout</strong></a></p><p>IAI referred to their upcoming joint venture as representing a major step in advancing the Indian Government's “Make in India” vision, reinforcing the country’s strategic shift toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It is designed to serve as a centre for the manufacturing, integration and testing of advanced radar systems, supporting both domestic and international defence requirements, while significantly strengthening India’s indigenous design, development and production capabilities, the firm added.</p><p>ELTX Systems is designed to enable the transfer of knowledge and advanced technologies of high-end defence systems, including airborne radars and ground-based systems. The joint venture reflects a shared commitment to localising critical capabilities, deepening industrial cooperation and supporting India’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced defence manufacturing, the firm said, adding that, ELTX Systems aims to support various Armed Forces programs.</p><p>Once operational, it will enhance capabilities in surveillance and threat detection while contributing to the development of a robust local ecosystem through collaboration with suppliers, startups and academic institutions.</p><p>"We are proud to take part in joint initiatives that strengthen the defence capabilities of both nations. This collaboration also reflects our shared commitment to advancing technological innovation, fostering local expertise, and further strengthening the long-term strategic partnership between our countries," said Boaz Levy, IAI President and CEO.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-iran-agree-to-never-have-a-nuclear-weapon-trump-s-claim-and-tehran-s-counterclaim-spark-fresh-confusion-after-truce-announcement-1781590787196"><strong>Did Iran agree to 'never have a Nuclear Weapon'? Trump's claim and Tehran's counterclaim spark fresh confusion after truce announcement</strong></a></p><p>In recent years, IAI has launched its Indian subsidiary, Aerospace Services; established a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi; initiated collaboration with Indian deep-tech startups through an Innovation Acceleration Program and most recently inaugurated a facility in Hyderabad to enhance localised Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities for advanced radar systems, reducing turnaround times for India’s Armed Forces.</p><p>IAI did not respond to WION's query about the quantum of investment or the types of systems that will be made at the Indian facility. However, an earlier Tamil Nadu Government statement had pegged the investment at Rs 850 crore and that this venture would generate 165 jobs.</p>

Israeli defence major IAI and DCX Systems have broken ground on a new radar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. The plant is expected to become operational in 2027 and will support both Indian and international defence programmes.

Israeli Government firm Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it plans to commence manufacturing, integration and testing of advanced radar systems in 2027 at its upcoming facility in Shoolagiri, in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027, following which operations will start, it was added. Recently, IAI ELTA Systems, in partnership with DCX Systems Ltd, marked a significant milestone for their joint venture, ELTX Systems Pvt. Ltd., with the groundbreaking of a new radar manufacturing facility at the Shoolagiri Industrial Area in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. For over four decades, IAI has had close ties with the Indian Government and defence sector. The firm's strategic systems, including air and missile defence systems, unmanned aerial systems, satellites, radars and intelligence solutions, are operational across India’s tri-services and government agencies. Also read | After ceasefire, Iran reveals roadmap to final US agreement and possible $24 billion payout IAI referred to their upcoming joint venture as representing a major step in advancing the Indian Government's “Make in India” vision, reinforcing the country’s strategic shift toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It is designed to serve as a centre for the manufacturing, integration and testing of advanced radar systems, supporting both domestic and international defence requirements, while significantly strengthening India’s indigenous design, development and production capabilities, the firm added. ELTX Systems is designed to enable the transfer of knowledge and advanced technologies of high-end defence systems, including airborne radars and ground-based systems. The joint venture reflects a shared commitment to localising critical capabilities, deepening industrial cooperation and supporting India’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced defence manufacturing, the firm said, adding that, ELTX Systems aims to support various Armed Forces programs. Once operational, it will enhance capabilities in surveillance and threat detection while contributing to the development of a robust local ecosystem through collaboration with suppliers, startups and academic institutions. "We are proud to take part in joint initiatives that strengthen the defence capabilities of both nations. This collaboration also reflects our shared commitment to advancing technological innovation, fostering local expertise, and further strengthening the long-term strategic partnership between our countries," said Boaz Levy, IAI President and CEO. Also read | Did Iran agree to 'never have a Nuclear Weapon'? Trump's claim and Tehran's counterclaim spark fresh confusion after truce announcement In recent years, IAI has launched its Indian subsidiary, Aerospace Services; established a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi; initiated collaboration with Indian deep-tech startups through an Innovation Acceleration Program and most recently inaugurated a facility in Hyderabad to enhance localised Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities for advanced radar systems, reducing turnaround times for India’s Armed Forces. IAI did not respond to WION's query about the quantum of investment or the types of systems that will be made at the Indian facility. However, an earlier Tamil Nadu Government statement had pegged the investment at Rs 850 crore and that this venture would generate 165 jobs.

<p>Israeli defence major IAI and DCX Systems have broken ground on a new radar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. The plant is expected to become operational in 2027 and will support both Indian and international defence programmes.</p>

Israeli radars to be made in Tamil Nadu from 2027

<p>Fresh differences have emerged between Washington and Tehran over the future of Iran's nuclear programme, even as both sides prepare for negotiations aimed at turning their newly announced ceasefire into a broader peace agreement. US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jun 15) in a Truth Social post insisted that Iran "has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon!" while dismissing reports that the United States would provide Tehran with hundreds of billions of dollars in economic assistance.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-claims-strait-of-hormuz-will-be-toll-free-iran-says-ships-will-pay-maritime-service-fees-what-s-really-in-the-peace-deal-1781573888112"><strong>US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free. Iran says ships will pay maritime service fees. What's really in the peace deal?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Iran's nuclear future: According to the US</strong></h2><p>"Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon!" Trump wrote on social media, while also rejecting claims that Washington would pay Iran $300 billion under the deal.</p><p>The comments came as Vice President JD Vance on NBC claimed that American and international nuclear inspectors would be allowed to return to Iran and oversee the dismantling of the country's stockpiles of enriched uranium.</p><p>In a separate statement, Trump also told The New York Times that negotiations were continuing over how long Iran would suspend uranium enrichment, suggesting a potential arrangement lasting between 15 and 20 years.</p><p>Tehran, however, signalled that the issue remains unresolved.</p><h2><strong>Tehran rejects Trump's claims on Iran's nuclear future</strong></h2><p>Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected Trump's claims on the recent peace agreement and pushed back against suggestions that Iran had already accepted limits on its uranium stockpiles.</p><p>According to Baghaei, the memorandum of understanding signed this week serves only as a framework for future negotiations and does not contain detailed provisions on Iran's nuclear programme.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-ceasefire-iran-reveals-roadmap-to-final-us-agreement-and-possible-24-billion-payout-1781487819256"><strong>After ceasefire, Iran reveals roadmap to final US agreement and possible $24 billion payout</strong></a></p><p>He said discussions over sanctions relief, uranium enrichment and the fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium reserves would take place during the 60 days of technical talks that is now set to begin.</p><p>Baghaei also referred to what he described as a failed US operation during the war to seize Iranian uranium stockpiles, arguing that Washington would be unwise to attempt a similar action again.</p><h2><strong>France wants Iran's enriched uranium gone</strong></h2><p>French President Emmanuel Macron in a statement said Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles should ultimately be neutralised and placed under international supervision.</p><p>Speaking after the announcement of the US-Iran deal, Macron said the material should either be removed from Iran or diluted, before being monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency. "We will ensure that the enriched uranium capabilities that remain are properly neutralised," Macron said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A day after announcing a ceasefire, Washington and Tehran are already at odds over Iran's nuclear future. Donald Trump says Iran has agreed never to build a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists uranium enrichment and stockpile issues remain subject to future negotiations. All you need to know

Fresh differences have emerged between Washington and Tehran over the future of Iran's nuclear programme, even as both sides prepare for negotiations aimed at turning their newly announced ceasefire into a broader peace agreement. US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jun 15) in a Truth Social post insisted that Iran "has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon!" while dismissing reports that the United States would provide Tehran with hundreds of billions of dollars in economic assistance. Also read | US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free. Iran says ships will pay maritime service fees. What's really in the peace deal? Iran's nuclear future: According to the US "Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon!" Trump wrote on social media, while also rejecting claims that Washington would pay Iran $300 billion under the deal. The comments came as Vice President JD Vance on NBC claimed that American and international nuclear inspectors would be allowed to return to Iran and oversee the dismantling of the country's stockpiles of enriched uranium. In a separate statement, Trump also told The New York Times that negotiations were continuing over how long Iran would suspend uranium enrichment, suggesting a potential arrangement lasting between 15 and 20 years. Tehran, however, signalled that the issue remains unresolved. Tehran rejects Trump's claims on Iran's nuclear future Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected Trump's claims on the recent peace agreement and pushed back against suggestions that Iran had already accepted limits on its uranium stockpiles. According to Baghaei, the memorandum of understanding signed this week serves only as a framework for future negotiations and does not contain detailed provisions on Iran's nuclear programme. Also read | After ceasefire, Iran reveals roadmap to final US agreement and possible $24 billion payout He said discussions over sanctions relief, uranium enrichment and the fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium reserves would take place during the 60 days of technical talks that is now set to begin. Baghaei also referred to what he described as a failed US operation during the war to seize Iranian uranium stockpiles, arguing that Washington would be unwise to attempt a similar action again. France wants Iran's enriched uranium gone French President Emmanuel Macron in a statement said Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles should ultimately be neutralised and placed under international supervision. Speaking after the announcement of the US-Iran deal, Macron said the material should either be removed from Iran or diluted, before being monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency. "We will ensure that the enriched uranium capabilities that remain are properly neutralised," Macron said.

<p>A day after announcing a ceasefire, Washington and Tehran are already at odds over Iran's nuclear future. Donald Trump says Iran has agreed never to build a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists uranium enrichment and stockpile issues remain subject to future negotiations. All you need to know</p>

Did Iran agree to 'never have a Nuclear Weapon'? Trump's claim and Tehran's counterclaim spark fresh confusion after truce announcement

<p>A military site in the United States, located under 2,000 feet of granite, became the scene of a mysterious occurrence in October 2023. An orange orb appeared in the sky and released a bunch of smaller, red lit objects that moved horizontally. The "mothership" then disappeared and returned after some time and repeated the same thing. It happened over several hours, and according to official documents, remains unexplained. The incident was revealed in the latest tranche of UFO files released by the Pentagon on Friday (June 12).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The memo detailing the strange event that happened over two days has been written by Jon T Kosloski, the director of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). At least six federal agents witnessed the orange sphere appearing, releasing smaller objects and then vanishing - all in a matter of a few seconds, before making another appearance.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="Did CIA destroy an alien message? Newly released UFO files reveal bizarre 1958 mystery"><strong>Did CIA destroy an alien message? Newly released UFO files reveal bizarre 1958 mystery</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Kosloski wrote in the memo, "The phenomena's most distinctive reported feature was the repeating nature of their pattern of behaviour, in which a luminous orange 'mother orb' appeared to produce smaller red 'orbs,' one after another, multiple times over a period of several hours."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The officers who saw the event say a glowing orange sphere released two to four smaller red lights, which then moved in a straight line, changed altitude, and one of them remained suspended in one place for hours and then disappeared.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The agency reviewed radar data and flight records, but could not explain the orange orb and the red lights. AARO has admitted that 40 per cent of the reported activity remains unexplained. However, it has been confirmed that it did not align with what is seen in military aircraft exhaust.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-base-on-the-moon-s-dark-side-what-audio-recording-in-ufo-files-reveals-1781351864120"><strong>UFO files: ‘Alien base’ on the moon’s dark side? Secret NASA audio recording</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Location of bizarre lights reported in UFO Files</strong></h2><p>The memo does not mention where it happened, although FBI interviews note that Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs was the scene of the bizarre activity. A fortified underground bunker sits under the mountain, which serves as the Alternate Command Center for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-six-new-videos-1781357193994/embed</p><h2><strong>Explanations for orange orb and red lights</strong></h2><p><br>AARO said that the altitudes of the objects were far too high, and so the orbs could not be standard exhaust. After the agency eliminated every other possible explanation, its preliminary assessment points to "unrecognised technology" which could account for up to 40 per cent of the incident. This is based purely on witness testimonies, removing other explanations and is not supported by any physical evidence.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the report notes that it could be associated with "military infrared flares" as aircraft in the area were "equipped with, and actively deployed" them. This explanation accounts for 60 per cent of the activity. Weather and cosmic phenomena were also ruled out after analysis.</p>

UFO Files released by the Pentagon mention a strange event involving an orange sphere that shot out multiple red lights that then danced around and disappeared. It reportedly occurred over Cheyenne Mountain, which houses a Command Centre.

A military site in the United States, located under 2,000 feet of granite, became the scene of a mysterious occurrence in October 2023. An orange orb appeared in the sky and released a bunch of smaller, red lit objects that moved horizontally. The "mothership" then disappeared and returned after some time and repeated the same thing. It happened over several hours, and according to official documents, remains unexplained. The incident was revealed in the latest tranche of UFO files released by the Pentagon on Friday (June 12). The memo detailing the strange event that happened over two days has been written by Jon T Kosloski, the director of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). At least six federal agents witnessed the orange sphere appearing, releasing smaller objects and then vanishing - all in a matter of a few seconds, before making another appearance. Also Read: Did CIA destroy an alien message? Newly released UFO files reveal bizarre 1958 mystery Kosloski wrote in the memo, "The phenomena's most distinctive reported feature was the repeating nature of their pattern of behaviour, in which a luminous orange 'mother orb' appeared to produce smaller red 'orbs,' one after another, multiple times over a period of several hours." The officers who saw the event say a glowing orange sphere released two to four smaller red lights, which then moved in a straight line, changed altitude, and one of them remained suspended in one place for hours and then disappeared. The agency reviewed radar data and flight records, but could not explain the orange orb and the red lights. AARO has admitted that 40 per cent of the reported activity remains unexplained. However, it has been confirmed that it did not align with what is seen in military aircraft exhaust. Also Read: UFO files: ‘Alien base’ on the moon’s dark side? Secret NASA audio recording Location of bizarre lights reported in UFO Files The memo does not mention where it happened, although FBI interviews note that Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs was the scene of the bizarre activity. A fortified underground bunker sits under the mountain, which serves as the Alternate Command Center for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). https://www.wionews.com/videos/pentagon-releases-new-ufo-files-six-new-videos-1781357193994/embed Explanations for orange orb and red lights AARO said that the altitudes of the objects were far too high, and so the orbs could not be standard exhaust. After the agency eliminated every other possible explanation, its preliminary assessment points to "unrecognised technology" which could account for up to 40 per cent of the incident. This is based purely on witness testimonies, removing other explanations and is not supported by any physical evidence. However, the report notes that it could be associated with "military infrared flares" as aircraft in the area were "equipped with, and actively deployed" them. This explanation accounts for 60 per cent of the activity. Weather and cosmic phenomena were also ruled out after analysis.

<p>UFO Files released by the Pentagon mention a strange event involving an orange sphere that shot out multiple red lights that then danced around and disappeared. It reportedly occurred over Cheyenne Mountain, which houses a Command Centre.</p>

Secret military bunker site witnessed bizarre light activity from orange orb, UFO Files reveal

<p>Days before the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21, India has temporarily banned the Telegram messenger app. Welcoming the government's decision, the National Testing Agency (NTA) accused the messaging platform of being used by cheating networks to spread misinformation and fabricate claims of paper leaks.</p><h2><strong>Telegram to be permanently banned in India?</strong></h2><p>No, Telegram Messenger won't be permanently banned in India. In a statement issued on Tuesday (Jun 16), the NTA said authorities had imposed two temporary restrictions on Telegram in India following recommendations made by the agency.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-compensation-to-age-relaxation-cockroach-janata-party-reveals-5-new-demands-at-pune-protest-details-1781230600749"><strong>From compensation to age relaxation: Cockroach Janata Party reveals 5 new demands at Pune protest | Details</strong></a></p><p>The first measure restricts access to Telegram in India until June 22, covering the day of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination and its immediate aftermath. The second requires the platform to disable its message-editing feature for already posted messages in India until June 30.</p><h2><strong>Why has GOI blocked Telegram?</strong></h2><p>According to the NTA, the move is aimed at tackling a specific problem that has emerged in relation to national examinations. The agency alleged that some groups have exploited Telegram's editing feature to alter old messages after an exam has taken place, creating misleading "evidence" that question papers had been leaked in advance.</p><p>The agency said the restrictions were introduced in the interest of public order and to counter organised efforts by cheating rackets targeting NEET candidates.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-ug-paper-leak-scandal-army-may-help-conduct-re-exam-for-first-time-suggest-reports-1780025143224"><strong>NEET-UG paper leak scandal: Army may help conduct re-exam for first time, suggest reports</strong></a></p><p>"The measures have been taken in the interest of public order, in response to the organised use of the platform by cheating rackets to defraud candidates appearing for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination," the agency said.&nbsp;</p><p>The NTA also thanked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for what it described as timely intervention ahead of the June 21 examination. "The directions are a measure of last resort, taken only after intermediate remedies, including the take-down action coordinated by I4C, had been pursued and had not produced, at the platform level, the response required to protect candidates in the run-up to the examination," the statement added.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21, India has imposed temporary restrictions on Telegram. The NTA says the platform was being used to spread misinformation and false paper leak claims. All you need to know.

Days before the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21, India has temporarily banned the Telegram messenger app. Welcoming the government's decision, the National Testing Agency (NTA) accused the messaging platform of being used by cheating networks to spread misinformation and fabricate claims of paper leaks. Telegram to be permanently banned in India? No, Telegram Messenger won't be permanently banned in India. In a statement issued on Tuesday (Jun 16), the NTA said authorities had imposed two temporary restrictions on Telegram in India following recommendations made by the agency. Also read | From compensation to age relaxation: Cockroach Janata Party reveals 5 new demands at Pune protest | Details The first measure restricts access to Telegram in India until June 22, covering the day of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination and its immediate aftermath. The second requires the platform to disable its message-editing feature for already posted messages in India until June 30. Why has GOI blocked Telegram? According to the NTA, the move is aimed at tackling a specific problem that has emerged in relation to national examinations. The agency alleged that some groups have exploited Telegram's editing feature to alter old messages after an exam has taken place, creating misleading "evidence" that question papers had been leaked in advance. The agency said the restrictions were introduced in the interest of public order and to counter organised efforts by cheating rackets targeting NEET candidates. Also read | NEET-UG paper leak scandal: Army may help conduct re-exam for first time, suggest reports "The measures have been taken in the interest of public order, in response to the organised use of the platform by cheating rackets to defraud candidates appearing for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination," the agency said. The NTA also thanked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for what it described as timely intervention ahead of the June 21 examination. "The directions are a measure of last resort, taken only after intermediate remedies, including the take-down action coordinated by I4C, had been pursued and had not produced, at the platform level, the response required to protect candidates in the run-up to the examination," the statement added.

<p>Ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21, India has imposed temporary restrictions on Telegram. The NTA says the platform was being used to spread misinformation and false claims about paper leaks. All you need to know.</p>

Telegram banned in India? NTA clarifies restrictions on messenger app ahead of NEET 2026 re-exam

<p>Artificial Intelligence systems might have solved an 80-year-old Math problem, but a test designed to evaluate it against top-tier academicians has revealed that it still has a long way to go when it comes to new and complex research-level mathematics. Four AI systems failed the test, which is part of "First Proof," a rigorous new AI benchmarking mechanism. The AI systems were given 10 research-level maths problems, and their answers were assessed by a jury of anonymous human specialists. To prevent AI from simply scanning through its training data, all the questions were new and had never been published anywhere. They were provided by 10 researchers from a broad range of mathematical specialities who had solved them at some point in their careers. A group of 30 mathematicians checked the answers, and the results proved that AI does not come close to human mathematicians in novel problems. The findings were published in the Nature journal.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/company-ends-up-spending-rs-4-800-crore-on-claude-ai-in-a-month-because-of-a-tiny-oversight-1780048597729"><strong>Company accidentally blows away Rs 4,800 crore on Claude AI in a month because of a tiny oversight</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The First Proof team carried out the test in an entirely autonomous way without humans being involved in any way. The AI systems also had to be publicly available. This ruled out Google’s Aletheia, which has been designed specifically for solving maths problems, and the full, unreleased version of Claude Mythos. OpenAI entered its ChatGPT 5.5 Pro model. Three academic groups provided the rest of the models - from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Princeton University in New Jersey; and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. They built "harnesses"—automated systems that prompted existing chatbots, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, to repeatedly check the answers.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/openai-s-ai-model-solves-decades-old-maths-problem-proof-verified-by-researchers-1780210625561"><strong>OpenAI’s AI model solves decades-old maths problem, proof verified by researchers</strong></a></p><h2><strong>AI vs human mathematicians: The results</strong></h2><p><br>The top-performing AI system was able to solve only 6 out of 10 problems. Since all of them had been solved by mathematicians, this proved that human expertise in the field still outperforms AI on unseen, highly rigorous research problems. ETH Zurich stood first, whose harness had used ChatGPT to generate answers. UCLA was second (ChatGPT harness), followed by OpenAI (standalone ChatGPT 5.5 Pro), and Princeton (using a Gemini 3.1 Pro harness).</p><p>The results show that AI models have a long way to go before they can function autonomously as reliable research assistants, proof-checkers, and problem-solvers for human mathematicians. First Proof will come up with more versions of the test in future to correctly decide when this could actually become possible.</p>

AI failed to beat humans in 10 Math problems that expert mathematicians had solved in the past. Four systems entered a test, which was assessed by 30 analysts, and none of them was able to solve all 10 problems. The finding shows humans are still better than AI on new Math problems.

Artificial Intelligence systems might have solved an 80-year-old Math problem, but a test designed to evaluate it against top-tier academicians has revealed that it still has a long way to go when it comes to new and complex research-level mathematics. Four AI systems failed the test, which is part of "First Proof," a rigorous new AI benchmarking mechanism. The AI systems were given 10 research-level maths problems, and their answers were assessed by a jury of anonymous human specialists. To prevent AI from simply scanning through its training data, all the questions were new and had never been published anywhere. They were provided by 10 researchers from a broad range of mathematical specialities who had solved them at some point in their careers. A group of 30 mathematicians checked the answers, and the results proved that AI does not come close to human mathematicians in novel problems. The findings were published in the Nature journal. Also Read: Company accidentally blows away Rs 4,800 crore on Claude AI in a month because of a tiny oversight The First Proof team carried out the test in an entirely autonomous way without humans being involved in any way. The AI systems also had to be publicly available. This ruled out Google’s Aletheia, which has been designed specifically for solving maths problems, and the full, unreleased version of Claude Mythos. OpenAI entered its ChatGPT 5.5 Pro model. Three academic groups provided the rest of the models - from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Princeton University in New Jersey; and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. They built "harnesses"—automated systems that prompted existing chatbots, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, to repeatedly check the answers. Also Read: OpenAI’s AI model solves decades-old maths problem, proof verified by researchers AI vs human mathematicians: The results The top-performing AI system was able to solve only 6 out of 10 problems. Since all of them had been solved by mathematicians, this proved that human expertise in the field still outperforms AI on unseen, highly rigorous research problems. ETH Zurich stood first, whose harness had used ChatGPT to generate answers. UCLA was second (ChatGPT harness), followed by OpenAI (standalone ChatGPT 5.5 Pro), and Princeton (using a Gemini 3.1 Pro harness). The results show that AI models have a long way to go before they can function autonomously as reliable research assistants, proof-checkers, and problem-solvers for human mathematicians. First Proof will come up with more versions of the test in future to correctly decide when this could actually become possible.

<p>AI failed to beat humans in 10 Math problems that expert mathematicians had solved in the past. Four systems entered a test, which was assessed by 30 analysts, and none of them was able to solve all 10 problems. The finding shows humans are still better than AI on new Math problems.</p>

Four AI models fail Math test they could not cheat on, humans score a perfect 10

<p>A discovery in South Africa suggests that humans may have learned to control fire many years before previously estimated. Scientists have found burned mammal bones dating up to 1.79 million years in the Wonderwerk Cave, a site where many prehistoric discoveries have been made in the past. These new bones have been found inside several owl remains, such as fossilised pellets, clumps of fur, and animal remains the owls spit out.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The researchers believe that the new discovery points to the possibility that Homo erectus carried fire into the cave regularly and used the dry pellets as fuel to fan the flames. The study has been described as a "momentous shift in the relations between hominins and their natural and cultural environments" because learning to control fire marked an important chapter of human history. The groundbreaking archaeological study was published in PLOS One.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The international team of scientists analysed 161 fossilised small mammal bones, mostly obtained from pellets. They found clear signs that the tiny bones were exposed to high heat. The discovery was made nearly 100 feet deep inside the cave, which means that natural wildfires were not responsible for this occurrence, as the flames cannot spread that far into a cave's interior. Hence, humans were exposing the bones to fire themselves, the team concluded.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ancient-humans-had-a-mining-factory-in-the-mountains-7-000-years-ago-for-5-000-years-1780474673699"><strong>Ancient humans had a mining factory in the mountains 7,000 years ago, for 5,000 years</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Homo erectus did not know how to make fire</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, this is different from making the fire themselves and research has shown that Homo erectus were likely "harvesting" natural fires caused by lightning strikes or bushfires and then carried them into the cave, where they used different ways to keep it alive. Piles of dried owl pellets would have acted like a thick wool rug. Homo erectus dropped an ember onto the bones and fur to keep the fire smouldering in a specific, controlled spot while preventing it from spreading to other areas.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/peru-conehead-mummies-another-dna-analysis-bites-the-dust-as-scientists-fail-to-dismiss-extraterrestrial-claims-1780038189654"><strong>Another DNA analysis bites the dust as scientists fail to rule out 'extraterrestrial' origins</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Scientists also dismissed the possibility that the bones could have been stained black by minerals. They used a new, non-destructive luminescence technique. for this, in which they shone a specialised blue light through optical filters onto the bones, which emitted a distinct reddish glow that unburnt bones didn't.</p>

Way before early Humans knew how to make fire, they learned to control it. Previous research showed that this happened about a million years ago. But a South African cave could push this timeline back by several thousand years.

A discovery in South Africa suggests that humans may have learned to control fire many years before previously estimated. Scientists have found burned mammal bones dating up to 1.79 million years in the Wonderwerk Cave, a site where many prehistoric discoveries have been made in the past. These new bones have been found inside several owl remains, such as fossilised pellets, clumps of fur, and animal remains the owls spit out. The researchers believe that the new discovery points to the possibility that Homo erectus carried fire into the cave regularly and used the dry pellets as fuel to fan the flames. The study has been described as a "momentous shift in the relations between hominins and their natural and cultural environments" because learning to control fire marked an important chapter of human history. The groundbreaking archaeological study was published in PLOS One. The international team of scientists analysed 161 fossilised small mammal bones, mostly obtained from pellets. They found clear signs that the tiny bones were exposed to high heat. The discovery was made nearly 100 feet deep inside the cave, which means that natural wildfires were not responsible for this occurrence, as the flames cannot spread that far into a cave's interior. Hence, humans were exposing the bones to fire themselves, the team concluded. Also Read: Ancient humans had a mining factory in the mountains 7,000 years ago, for 5,000 years Homo erectus did not know how to make fire However, this is different from making the fire themselves and research has shown that Homo erectus were likely "harvesting" natural fires caused by lightning strikes or bushfires and then carried them into the cave, where they used different ways to keep it alive. Piles of dried owl pellets would have acted like a thick wool rug. Homo erectus dropped an ember onto the bones and fur to keep the fire smouldering in a specific, controlled spot while preventing it from spreading to other areas. Also Read: Another DNA analysis bites the dust as scientists fail to rule out 'extraterrestrial' origins Scientists also dismissed the possibility that the bones could have been stained black by minerals. They used a new, non-destructive luminescence technique. for this, in which they shone a specialised blue light through optical filters onto the bones, which emitted a distinct reddish glow that unburnt bones didn't.

<p>Way before early Humans knew how to make fire, they learned to control it. Previous research showed that this happened about a million years ago. But a South African cave could push this timeline back by several thousand years.</p>

1.8 million-year-old 'fiery' discovery in South African cave could change timeline of human history

<p>Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly seen being slapped before he could address a gathering during a protest in Jaipur on Monday (June 15).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WION can not independently verify the authenticity of the video.</p>

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<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bangladesh-pm-s-adviser-returns-to-dhaka-after-being-stopped-at-igi-airport-this-is-what-we-know-1781524687587">Bangladesh PM’s adviser returns to Dhaka after being stopped at IGI airport</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to videos circulating on social media, the situation turned tense when Dipke was on his way to address the rally. As he was being carried on the shoulders of supporters, a group of alleged miscreants in the crowd reportedly pulled at his scarf, slapped him several times and attempted to drag him down, triggering chaos at the venue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The incident occurred despite Dipke's earlier appeal for a peaceful gathering at the Shaheed Smarak at 3 pm.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-rat-and-how-does-it-work-the-emergency-system-at-the-centre-air-india-crash-probe-wion-decodes-1781515875010">What is RAT? The emergency system at the centre of Air India crash probe</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CJP, a satirical outfit, had earlier launched a nationwide protest campaign that began with a large student gathering in New Delhi. Subsequent youth demonstrations were held in Amritsar, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Lucknow. According to the organisation, Dipke announced that the movement was expanding across the country and warned that protesters would return to Delhi if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not resign over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy and issues related to the CBSE Open Schooling Module (OSM). He said the campaign reflected the voice of India's youth and would continue to gain momentum.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-pilgrims-take-home-stories-of-love-and-warmth-mehbooba-mufti-1781518589269">‘Let pilgrims take home stories of love and warmth’: Mehbooba Mufti</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The group emerged in May after controversial remarks by Chief Justice Surya Kant triggered widespread outrage. Since then, it has built a significant online following by adopting the term "cockroach" as a symbol of resistance.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly seen being slapped before he could address a gathering during a protest in Jaipur on Monday (June 15).



Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly seen being slapped before he could address a gathering during a protest in Jaipur on Monday (June 15). WION can not independently verify the authenticity of the video.

<p>Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly seen being slapped before he could address a gathering during a protest in Jaipur on Monday (June 15).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

WATCH: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke SLAPPED before his address in Jaipur

<p>A new study has revealed that getting older does not mean losing mental sharpness, but the brain health and cognitive abilities can continue to improve throughout life. The findings were discovered by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas' Centre for BrainHealth (CBH) after three years of study. The research article, published in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal, drew on data from The BrainHealth Project (BHP), an initiative started by CBH in 2020 to understand the ability of people to strengthen and optimise brain health across the lifespan.</p><p><br>Researchers found 3,966 adults aged between 19 and 94, representing roughly one-fifth of all BrainHealth Project participants. Over the course of three years, participants finished a small training that required only five to 15 minutes per day. During the activity, the team used the BrainHealth Index (BHI), a patent-pending assessment developed by CBH researchers, which was first introduced in a 2021 pilot study.</p><p><br>The BHI is formulated to find both improvements and declines in brain health, measuring three primary areas: clarity, emotional balance, and connectedness to people and purpose. "The BrainHealth Index brings together about 20 metrics, including validated gold-standard measures like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, as well as tasks designed at the Centre for BrainHealth to focus on more complex thinking skills," said Lori Cook MS'02, PhD'09, CBH director of clinical research and corresponding author of the Scientific Reports study. "This battery of assessments produces insights into individual brain health and change over time. Progress is measured by comparing results with participants' own earlier scores."</p><p><br>Cook, who is also employed as an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Behavioural and Brain Sciences, stated that the discovery challenges common assumptions about ageing and cognition. "Every brain is as unique as a fingerprint and has growth potential," Cook said. "This study challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable cognitive decline, suggesting instead that brain health can be proactively cultivated at any age."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/the-science-behind-why-you-keep-scrolling-and-how-it-rewires-your-brain-1781455009989">The science behind why you keep scrolling – and how it rewires your brain</a></p><h3>Brain is defined by possibility, says study</h3><p>According to the researchers, positive changes were observed even among participants in their 80s, showing that efforts to improve brain health can be beneficial long before symptoms or disease appear and can remain effective later in life. "For too long, we've operated under the outdated notion that we need to wait until something bad happens to our brains before we do anything for them," said Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD'86, senior author of the study, CBH chief director and Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair for BrainHealth. "This study reminds us that our brain is not defined by age -- it is defined by possibility."</p><p><br>One of the key findings of the study was that participants who began with the lowest BrainHealth Index scores showed the greatest gains over the course of the research. "Those who are starting at the lowest level appear to have the most opportunity for growth and may be coming in with more preexisting concerns," Cook said. "As such, they may be more motivated to invest the time needed to see more growth potential. But it is noteworthy that we saw measurable growth even in those entering as high performers."</p><p><br>Researchers identified engagement as the most significant factor driving improvement. Variables such as age, gender, and educational background did not influence whether participants benefited. However, Cook pointed out that the study sample was not fully reflective of the general population, as most participants were white, female, and had a college education.</p><p><br>"We have room to grow when it comes to representation for different demographic groups," she said. "We're working hard to increase representation, so we can be even more confident in how this generalises to the population at large, especially communities typically underrepresented in research."</p><p><br>Cook, who has collaborated with Chapman for over 25 years since starting as a research assistant, said she appreciates CBH's integrated approach that combines clinical research, practical care, and community engagement. She also stressed the need to present scientific discoveries in ways that are understandable and relevant to the public.</p><p><br>"One piece that is so near and dear to my heart is helping people link neuroplasticity with self-agency," she said. "Brain health isn't just something we strive to maintain; we can actively shape it over time. Research like ours, which provides an objective measure of brain health that people can track over time, can only further boost public awareness."</p><p><br>The BrainHealth Project continues to gather long-term insight through additional studies and follow-up research. As part of these efforts, around 400 participants from the Dallas region have undergone more than 1,200 brain scans at the Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Centre. Cook further added that the dataset provides an opportunity to look at neural metrics linked with the BHI, giving the capacity to use periodic brain imaging to figure out future brain mechanisms linked with changes in brain health over time.</p>

Researchers identified engagement as the most significant factor driving improvement. Variables such as age, gender, and educational background did not influence whether participants benefited. 

A new study has revealed that getting older does not mean losing mental sharpness, but the brain health and cognitive abilities can continue to improve throughout life. The findings were discovered by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas' Centre for BrainHealth (CBH) after three years of study. The research article, published in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal, drew on data from The BrainHealth Project (BHP), an initiative started by CBH in 2020 to understand the ability of people to strengthen and optimise brain health across the lifespan. Researchers found 3,966 adults aged between 19 and 94, representing roughly one-fifth of all BrainHealth Project participants. Over the course of three years, participants finished a small training that required only five to 15 minutes per day. During the activity, the team used the BrainHealth Index (BHI), a patent-pending assessment developed by CBH researchers, which was first introduced in a 2021 pilot study. The BHI is formulated to find both improvements and declines in brain health, measuring three primary areas: clarity, emotional balance, and connectedness to people and purpose. "The BrainHealth Index brings together about 20 metrics, including validated gold-standard measures like the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, as well as tasks designed at the Centre for BrainHealth to focus on more complex thinking skills," said Lori Cook MS'02, PhD'09, CBH director of clinical research and corresponding author of the Scientific Reports study. "This battery of assessments produces insights into individual brain health and change over time. Progress is measured by comparing results with participants' own earlier scores." Cook, who is also employed as an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Behavioural and Brain Sciences, stated that the discovery challenges common assumptions about ageing and cognition. "Every brain is as unique as a fingerprint and has growth potential," Cook said. "This study challenges the prevailing narrative of inevitable cognitive decline, suggesting instead that brain health can be proactively cultivated at any age." Also read: The science behind why you keep scrolling – and how it rewires your brain Brain is defined by possibility, says study According to the researchers, positive changes were observed even among participants in their 80s, showing that efforts to improve brain health can be beneficial long before symptoms or disease appear and can remain effective later in life. "For too long, we've operated under the outdated notion that we need to wait until something bad happens to our brains before we do anything for them," said Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD'86, senior author of the study, CBH chief director and Dee Wyly Distinguished University Chair for BrainHealth. "This study reminds us that our brain is not defined by age -- it is defined by possibility." One of the key findings of the study was that participants who began with the lowest BrainHealth Index scores showed the greatest gains over the course of the research. "Those who are starting at the lowest level appear to have the most opportunity for growth and may be coming in with more preexisting concerns," Cook said. "As such, they may be more motivated to invest the time needed to see more growth potential. But it is noteworthy that we saw measurable growth even in those entering as high performers." Researchers identified engagement as the most significant factor driving improvement. Variables such as age, gender, and educational background did not influence whether participants benefited. However, Cook pointed out that the study sample was not fully reflective of the general population, as most participants were white, female, and had a college education. "We have room to grow when it comes to representation for different demographic groups," she said. "We're working hard to increase representation, so we can be even more confident in how this generalises to the population at large, especially communities typically underrepresented in research." Cook, who has collaborated with Chapman for over 25 years since starting as a research assistant, said she appreciates CBH's integrated approach that combines clinical research, practical care, and community engagement. She also stressed the need to present scientific discoveries in ways that are understandable and relevant to the public. "One piece that is so near and dear to my heart is helping people link neuroplasticity with self-agency," she said. "Brain health isn't just something we strive to maintain; we can actively shape it over time. Research like ours, which provides an objective measure of brain health that people can track over time, can only further boost public awareness." The BrainHealth Project continues to gather long-term insight through additional studies and follow-up research. As part of these efforts, around 400 participants from the Dallas region have undergone more than 1,200 brain scans at the Sammons BrainHealth Imaging Centre. Cook further added that the dataset provides an opportunity to look at neural metrics linked with the BHI, giving the capacity to use periodic brain imaging to figure out future brain mechanisms linked with changes in brain health over time.

<p>Researchers identified engagement as the most significant factor driving improvement. Variables such as age, gender, and educational background did not influence whether participants benefited.&nbsp;</p>

Brain health can keep improving into your 80s and beyond, new study reveals

<p>Antarctica is in the grips of a heatwave as scientists recorded temperatures as high as 15.4 degrees Celsius on June 6. Guardian reported that the occurrence was witnessed by researchers stationed on the Trinity Peninsula. Climate professor at the University of Groningen, Raúl Cordero, told the outlet, &nbsp;"It is also about 20 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly." The phenomenon was recorded by Chilean glaciologist Luis Muñoz and his colleague. He said that after they climbed to the top of the Collins glacier, they noticed that the temperatures were so high that "everything outside melted." &nbsp;Muñoz said that at this time, there is typically 20 cm of snow and a lot of ice on the ground. But they came across rain and precipitation warm enough to melt the surface ice.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ice-shelf-size-of-indian-capital-city-delhi-will-detach-from-doomsday-glacier-in-2026-1779976277943"><strong>Ice shelf the size of Indian capital city Delhi will detach from 'Doomsday Glacier' in 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This comes as Super El Niño took hold of Earth this year, which is expected to be one of the worst in over 150 years. NASA satellites spotted signs of the coming weather phenomenon and confirmed that it is certain to happen. Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said, "Sentinel–6 Michael Freilich can track massive Kelvin waves as they cross the Pacific, capture changes in Earth's ocean thermodynamics, improve forecasts of weather extremes, and help communities prepare for potential coastal hazards." Before the American space agency, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also warned that the world needs to be prepared. "The science is clear: El Niño is arriving on our doorstep in the coming months with 90% certainty. &nbsp;The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is," it said in a statement.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-satellite-spots-strongest-sign-of-super-el-nino-confirming-all-predictions-what-to-expect-1780666935157"><strong>NASA satellite spots strongest sign of Super El Nino, confirming all predictions - What to expect?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Around June 12, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that El Niño has formed. “El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific" and "is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall." NOAA said in a statement, "There is a 63 per cent chance that the sea surface temperatures in the eastern Central Pacific will exceed 2 degrees Celsius above the neutral threshold", and if this happens it would be considered “a very strong El Niño.”</p><h2><strong>Thwaites ‘Doomsday’ Glacier will lose its ice shelf this year</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier will lose its ice shelf this year. A report by New Scientist stated that satellite images show the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf (TEIS) will soon separate from the glacier. &nbsp;Thwaites, also known as the Doomsday Glacier, is the largest glacier in West Antarctica. It is about 120 kilometres wide and more than 6,500 feet wide in some places. According to a March 2026 study, it will lose 180 billion to 200 billion tons of ice per year by 2067.</p>

The coldest place on Earth is also feeling the effects of the hot weather triggered by El Niño. Scientists recorded temperatures 20 degrees Celsius above normal in early June on the Trinity Peninsula in Antarctica. This shows that a heatwave has gripped the frozen continent. 

Antarctica is in the grips of a heatwave as scientists recorded temperatures as high as 15.4 degrees Celsius on June 6. Guardian reported that the occurrence was witnessed by researchers stationed on the Trinity Peninsula. Climate professor at the University of Groningen, Raúl Cordero, told the outlet, "It is also about 20 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly." The phenomenon was recorded by Chilean glaciologist Luis Muñoz and his colleague. He said that after they climbed to the top of the Collins glacier, they noticed that the temperatures were so high that "everything outside melted." Muñoz said that at this time, there is typically 20 cm of snow and a lot of ice on the ground. But they came across rain and precipitation warm enough to melt the surface ice. Also Read: Ice shelf the size of Indian capital city Delhi will detach from 'Doomsday Glacier' in 2026 This comes as Super El Niño took hold of Earth this year, which is expected to be one of the worst in over 150 years. NASA satellites spotted signs of the coming weather phenomenon and confirmed that it is certain to happen. Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said, "Sentinel–6 Michael Freilich can track massive Kelvin waves as they cross the Pacific, capture changes in Earth's ocean thermodynamics, improve forecasts of weather extremes, and help communities prepare for potential coastal hazards." Before the American space agency, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also warned that the world needs to be prepared. "The science is clear: El Niño is arriving on our doorstep in the coming months with 90% certainty. The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is," it said in a statement. Also Read: NASA satellite spots strongest sign of Super El Nino, confirming all predictions - What to expect? Around June 12, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that El Niño has formed. “El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific" and "is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall." NOAA said in a statement, "There is a 63 per cent chance that the sea surface temperatures in the eastern Central Pacific will exceed 2 degrees Celsius above the neutral threshold", and if this happens it would be considered “a very strong El Niño.” Thwaites ‘Doomsday’ Glacier will lose its ice shelf this year In Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier will lose its ice shelf this year. A report by New Scientist stated that satellite images show the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf (TEIS) will soon separate from the glacier. Thwaites, also known as the Doomsday Glacier, is the largest glacier in West Antarctica. It is about 120 kilometres wide and more than 6,500 feet wide in some places. According to a March 2026 study, it will lose 180 billion to 200 billion tons of ice per year by 2067.

<p>The coldest place on Earth is also feeling the effects of the hot weather triggered by El Niño. Scientists recorded temperatures 20 degrees Celsius above normal in early June on the Trinity Peninsula in Antarctica. This shows that a heatwave has gripped the frozen continent.&nbsp;</p>

Antarctica feels the heat in June as temperature soars 20 degrees Celsius above normal

<p>The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception.</p><p><br>Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims.</p><p><br>A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FSSAI has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims... (1)2 <a href="https://t.co/CgSVspoQxS">pic.twitter.com/CgSVspoQxS</a></p>&mdash; FSSAI (@fssaiindia) <a href="https://x.com/fssaiindia/status/2066015130400469492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The regulator raied concerns over the use of health-focused branding on products such as Troovy’s “Healthy Mix Veggie Chips”, “Healthy Ragi Chips” and “Healthy Moong Dal Chips”, as well as brands like “Healthy Choice Healthy Food for Healthy Life Poha”; Emami’s “Healthy &amp; Tasty”; “Health Aid”; and “Healthy Master” and “Vision to Serve Healthy”, according to the post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/insects-in-maggi-nestle-india-denies-allegations-of-infestation-in-noodles-after-fssai-notice-1781276161526">Insects in Maggi? Nestle India denies allegations of infestation in noodles after FSSAI notice</a></p><h3>The company's misleading impression</h3><p>FSSAI said such brand names could give consumers a potentially misleading impression about the nutritional value or health benefits of the products. The regulator also issued a notice to Neuherbs True Vitamin, stating that the term "True Vitamin" is not defined or recognised under existing regulations and could mislead consumers.</p><p><br>Additionally, FSSAI flagged PLAN B Plant-Based Vegan, noting that the brand name may lead consumers to believe its products are certified vegan, despite the company not having prior approval for vegan food endorsement in its FSSAI licence. The regulator also scrutinised brands including Organic Wisdom, Shine Organic, Two Brothers Organic Farms and World of Organic, stating that their products lacked the necessary certifications and approvals required to support organic claims.</p><p><br>FSSAI also flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.</p><p><br>FSSAI also raised objections to claims made by packaged drinking water brand Iota Water about the addition of minerals to its products. According to the regulator, existing rules prohibit companies from advertising products as containing “added nutrients” when those nutrients are introduced solely to restore levels lost during processing, the post noted.</p>

FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception. Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims. A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.

<p>FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.</p>

FSSAI issue notices over misleading 'healthy', 'organic' and 'zero maida' claims on food labels

<p>Families of Russian soldiers who died in combat during the Ukraine war are getting AI-generated photos and videos made of them, triggering a debate over the ethical complexities. These include fictional billboards, based on the idea of these soldiers returning home after the war is over. A popular blogger named Katya Jin recently posted a 15-second AI video showing a Russian soldier returning home to his family. Even Jin's own husband was fighting in the "special operation" and has been missing, and the AI video is apparently based on her. These photos and videos are being posted by the relatives of soldiers who have either died or have disappeared, and have left Ukrainians appalled, the BBC reported. These photos and videos mostly show the dead soldiers as heroes, with angel wings, leaving for paradise. While they could be a source of comfort for grieving families, some of whom also keep deepfakes featuring the deceased at funerals, most Ukrainians are appalled to see such content online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This "digital afterlife" industry has turned into a profitable venture for people making them. Content creators are charging anywhere from 200 roubles ($2.77) to 10,000 roubles ($138) per video. The bigger creators can earn up to 200,000 roubles ($2,800) a month, almost double the average Russian wage. This has led to criticism that they are capitalising on raw grief. Katya Jin used her own story to reach out to others, who are now ordering similar photos and videos.</p><h2><strong>Russia avoids talking about human loss in Ukraine war&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>A majority of these photos focus on soldiers who have died on the frontline. A total of 225,000 Russian soldiers are believed to have died in the four years of the conflict, and the number could be higher. The administration has received flak for the massive human loss, yet has avoided the topic publicly. However, the videos focus on patriotism and use AI to paint the soldiers as heroes who died for their country. The photos and videos depict them often as a man in uniform, embracing his family and descending up the stairs to heaven.&nbsp;</p>

AI photos and videos showing deceased Russian soldiers with wings, embracing their family and descending the stairs to heaven have gone viral. Some also show the ones still on the frontline reuniting with their loved ones.   

Families of Russian soldiers who died in combat during the Ukraine war are getting AI-generated photos and videos made of them, triggering a debate over the ethical complexities. These include fictional billboards, based on the idea of these soldiers returning home after the war is over. A popular blogger named Katya Jin recently posted a 15-second AI video showing a Russian soldier returning home to his family. Even Jin's own husband was fighting in the "special operation" and has been missing, and the AI video is apparently based on her. These photos and videos are being posted by the relatives of soldiers who have either died or have disappeared, and have left Ukrainians appalled, the BBC reported. These photos and videos mostly show the dead soldiers as heroes, with angel wings, leaving for paradise. While they could be a source of comfort for grieving families, some of whom also keep deepfakes featuring the deceased at funerals, most Ukrainians are appalled to see such content online. This "digital afterlife" industry has turned into a profitable venture for people making them. Content creators are charging anywhere from 200 roubles ($2.77) to 10,000 roubles ($138) per video. The bigger creators can earn up to 200,000 roubles ($2,800) a month, almost double the average Russian wage. This has led to criticism that they are capitalising on raw grief. Katya Jin used her own story to reach out to others, who are now ordering similar photos and videos. Russia avoids talking about human loss in Ukraine war A majority of these photos focus on soldiers who have died on the frontline. A total of 225,000 Russian soldiers are believed to have died in the four years of the conflict, and the number could be higher. The administration has received flak for the massive human loss, yet has avoided the topic publicly. However, the videos focus on patriotism and use AI to paint the soldiers as heroes who died for their country. The photos and videos depict them often as a man in uniform, embracing his family and descending up the stairs to heaven.

<p>AI photos and videos showing deceased Russian soldiers with wings, embracing their family and descending the stairs to heaven have gone viral. Some also show the ones still on the frontline reuniting with their loved ones. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Russians spending thousands of roubles on AI photos and videos to resurrect dead soldiers

<p>As global leaders are gearing up for the G7 Summit, diplomatic engagements are extending beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in France was marked by a unique gesture from President Emmanuel Macron, who used a Bollywood-inspired video to welcome his Indian counterpart. The clip has quickly gained traction online and highlighted the close ties between the two nations.</p><h2>Key moment of Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi</h2><p>The meet-up between Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron was enhanced with a Bollywood touch, as the French President shared a video on social media platforms X and Instagram of the Prime Minister's visit, with an <i>Aari Aari</i> track from the movie <i>Dhurandhar</i> playing in the background, adding a cultural touch to the high-profile visit.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/emmanuel-macron-s-tribute-to-india-features-dhurandhar-track-and-the-internet-is-losing-it-1771593720727"><strong>Emmanuel Macron’s tribute to India features Dhurandhar track—and the Internet is losing it</strong></a></p>

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<p>The gesture quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many viewing it as a reflection of the strong and evolving partnership between India and France. One user wrote, "Mr <i>President</i> knows India well – <i>Dhurandhar</i> song." Another user wrote, "Going to break the internet." “The choice of the song,” wrote the third user.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-the-revenge-streams-on-ott-relive-8-unforgettable-ranveer-singh-moments-that-you-can-t-miss-1780744595711"><strong>Dhurandhar: The Revenge streams on OTT; Relive 8 unforgettable Ranveer Singh moments that you can't miss</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had arrived in Nice on Saturday, marking the beginning of the French leg of his two-nation tour. During his visit, he is expected to hold bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to assess progress in the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.</p><h2>Emmanuel Macron's love for Dhurandhar track</h2><p>It is not the first time Emmanuel Macron has used music from <i>Dhurandhar</i> in his official social media accounts. Earlier this year, the French President shared a farewell video from his India visit that also featured music associated with the <i>film,</i> highlighting the growing cultural connection between the two countries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-s-dhurandhar-craze-in-pakistan-netflix-crashes-minutes-after-release-claim-social-media-user-1778906400621"><strong>Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar trending #1 in Pakistan? Netflix crashes minutes after release, claim social media user</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you India! 🇮🇳🇫🇷 <a href="https://t.co/vDJ9IH2hZy">pic.twitter.com/vDJ9IH2hZy</a></p>&mdash; Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) <a href="https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/2024558347135922533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-2-review-ranveer-singh-aditya-dhar-show-but-how-much-violence-is-too-much-who-is-bade-saab-1773916682940"><strong>Dhurandhar: The Revenge review - It's a Ranveer Singh show but the brutal violence goes too far</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his official India state visit on February 20, 2026. To mark the occasion, he posted a viral cinematic video on X set to the hit Bollywood track "<i>Na De Dil Pardesi Nu"</i> from the Ranveer Singh movie <i>Dhurandhar</i> with the caption "Thank you India!</p>

French President Emmanuel Macron shared a Dhurandhar-inspired video to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France. The clip has since then gone viral.

As global leaders are gearing up for the G7 Summit, diplomatic engagements are extending beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in France was marked by a unique gesture from President Emmanuel Macron, who used a Bollywood-inspired video to welcome his Indian counterpart. The clip has quickly gained traction online and highlighted the close ties between the two nations. Key moment of Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi The meet-up between Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron was enhanced with a Bollywood touch, as the French President shared a video on social media platforms X and Instagram of the Prime Minister's visit, with an Aari Aari track from the movie Dhurandhar playing in the background, adding a cultural touch to the high-profile visit. Also Read: Emmanuel Macron’s tribute to India features Dhurandhar track—and the Internet is losing it

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron shared a Dhurandhar-inspired video to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France. The clip has since then gone viral.</p>

PM Narendra Modi's France visit gets a cinematic touch as Emmanuel Macron shares Dhurandhar-themed clip

<p>Actress Sandhya Mridul recently shared an experience involving her mother's house help, calling out "the ridiculously sh***y behaviour" of some people with money who feel entitled to ill-treat the economically weaker people. In a video she posted on social media, she told people how salons refused to cut the hair of a young girl who is a domestic help in her 20s working at her place. "My mom took her help, our little girl, to a salon, and they refused to cut her hair. What time are we living in?" she said. She then took her to another salon, which also refused to cut her hair," she said. "My mother fought in second place, and my mother is a very gentle person. She pleaded with them, even offered to pay more because she was feeling bad, our girl was feeling bad. But they just refused," Mridul added.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Then one condescended to giving her a haircut. Maa took her out for lunch. She was sad. I can't imagine the feeling." She wrote, “Every person deserves dignity, respect and kindness. Not because of what they do for us, but because they are also human.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She blamed the "entitled" people for such behaviour, who demand that services and entrances be refused to house help and others who are not as well-off. Sandhya says, "It is time for these sh***y people" to change. "What day and age are we living in that we are behaving like this? Who do you think you are, what entitles you to behave in this way?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dr Munia Bhattacharya, Senior Consultant, Clinical Psychology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, says the problem here is "not wealth but entitlement." She added, "Money does not create character; it amplifies the personality that already exists. Individuals who derive their identity primarily from status, privilege or power often develop a psychological hierarchy where they unconsciously classify people based on economic or social value. In such a mindset, respect becomes transactional rather than universal."</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Psychology behind the feeling of entitlement and treating people disrespectfully</h2><p><br>The psychology behind such behaviour boils down to "narcissism" and "a sense of superiority". When people reach a certain level in society, they tend to believe that everyone should stick to a social hierarchy where some deserve more dignity than others, Dr Bhattacharya said. Narcissistic traits encourage a sense of superiority and reduce empathy. Such people put themselves in a higher position than others and start believing that preferential treatment is no longer a privilege but a right. This happens after tears of being served without accountability, Dr Bhattacharya said. "Behavioural psychologists call this learned entitlement." In many cases, “people are not consciously cruel; they have simply normalised inequality to the extent that they fail to recognise another person's emotional experience.”</p><h2><strong>In this type of entitlement an Indian thing?</strong></h2><p><br>Dr Bhattacharya says, "This is not an Indian phenomenon, and the same happens in other countries as well," but adds, "cultures differ in how strongly they challenge such behaviour." In countries where dignity of labour is deeply valued, and service roles are respected, public disapproval acts as a psychological corrective."</p><h2><strong>How can this behaviour be changed?</strong></h2><p><br>To change this system, social modelling needs to start early. "Children learn respect not from moral lectures but by watching how adults speak to drivers, domestic staff, security guards and waiters," she says. At a larger level, families and schools must reinforce that every human being deserves dignity regardless of occupation. Organisations should cultivate cultures where respect is non-negotiable and discriminatory behaviour has consequences. On an individual level, practising gratitude and perspective-taking strengthens empathy.</p>

The societal hierarchy has normalised treating the economically weaker with disdain. Sandhya Mridul revealed how salons refused to cut her house help's hair, highlighting the disgusting behaviour that plagues our society. We decode the psychology behind this entitlement.

Actress Sandhya Mridul recently shared an experience involving her mother's house help, calling out "the ridiculously sh***y behaviour" of some people with money who feel entitled to ill-treat the economically weaker people. In a video she posted on social media, she told people how salons refused to cut the hair of a young girl who is a domestic help in her 20s working at her place. "My mom took her help, our little girl, to a salon, and they refused to cut her hair. What time are we living in?" she said. She then took her to another salon, which also refused to cut her hair," she said. "My mother fought in second place, and my mother is a very gentle person. She pleaded with them, even offered to pay more because she was feeling bad, our girl was feeling bad. But they just refused," Mridul added. "Then one condescended to giving her a haircut. Maa took her out for lunch. She was sad. I can't imagine the feeling." She wrote, “Every person deserves dignity, respect and kindness. Not because of what they do for us, but because they are also human.” She blamed the "entitled" people for such behaviour, who demand that services and entrances be refused to house help and others who are not as well-off. Sandhya says, "It is time for these sh***y people" to change. "What day and age are we living in that we are behaving like this? Who do you think you are, what entitles you to behave in this way?" Dr Munia Bhattacharya, Senior Consultant, Clinical Psychology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, says the problem here is "not wealth but entitlement." She added, "Money does not create character; it amplifies the personality that already exists. Individuals who derive their identity primarily from status, privilege or power often develop a psychological hierarchy where they unconsciously classify people based on economic or social value. In such a mindset, respect becomes transactional rather than universal."

<p>The societal hierarchy has normalised treating the economically weaker with disdain. Sandhya Mridul revealed how salons refused to cut her house help's hair, highlighting the disgusting behaviour that plagues our society. We decode the psychology behind this entitlement.</p>

WION Decodes: Why do some people feel entitled to disrespect those with fewer means?

<p>It happens to many of us. Ten minutes turns to 30, then 30 turns to an hour, and suddenly it is two hours since you have been doomscrolling on social media. Whether it is cute cat videos, funny memes, or news content, scrolling social media for hours has become a part of the daily routine for many people, with some even becoming addicted to social media. Amid rising concerns over social media, governments have also started taking action, banning it for teenagers across several nations.</p><p>Scientists are increasingly studying what makes people hooked on social media and how it affects attention, mood and behaviour. While experts caution against claims that smartphones are “destroying” the brain, evidence suggests that digital platforms can reinforce habits that shape how we consume information.</p><h2><strong>Why your brain loves endless scrolling</strong></h2><p>Our social media feeds are endless, which makes it difficult to stop scrolling. While a book has a final page, or a TV show has an ending, our Instagram or Facebook feeds just don’t end. This creates a curiosity: What will be the next post? Our brain, which gets addicted to the dopamine it gets every time your favourite content pops up on the feed, seeks more rewards. As a result, many people continue scrolling for way longer than they intended to get their next rewarding experience.</p><h2><strong>The dopamine myth and the power of variable rewards</strong></h2><p>Dopamine is not simply a “feel-good” chemical. It also plays a key role in motivation and reward-seeking behaviour. Psychologists often compare social media feeds to slot machines because both rely on unpredictable rewards. A user might find a funny video, an exciting update or a message from a friend after several swipes. The timing is never certain.</p><p>Experts call this a variable reward schedule. Because rewards arrive unpredictably, users remain motivated to continue searching. In many cases, the anticipation of a reward becomes just as powerful as the reward itself. This may explain why some people continue to scroll even when they are no longer enjoying the content.</p><p><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wion-decodes-why-does-coffee-calm-some-people-instead-of-waking-them-up-here-s-what-science-says-1780995139137"><strong> WION Decodes | Why does coffee calm some people instead of waking them up? Here’s what science says</strong></a></p><h2><strong>A need for novelty</strong></h2><p>Our brain pays attention to novelty. New information could give us an opportunity, a resource, or a threat. Humans are naturally attracted to unknown experiences – and social media never fails to provide us with fresh content. With every new post, users encounter a new image, video, opinion or headline. This feeds our brains the constant stimulation it desires.</p><p>Over time, this pattern can encourage rapid switching between different pieces of information. Researchers suggest that constant exposure to highly stimulating content may make slower activities such as reading, studying or deep work feel less engaging by comparison.</p><h2><strong>Mental health feedback loop</strong></h2><p>Scrolling becomes even more compelling when content triggers strong emotions. According to researchers, anxiety and information consumption often reinforce one another. People who feel worried may seek more information to reduce uncertainty. But the repeated exposure to content may also increase stress rather than helping them feel better.</p><p>This creates a feedback loop in which anxiety fuels more scrolling, and more scrolling fuels anxiety. Studies have linked excessive doomscrolling to higher levels of stress, pessimism and emotional exhaustion.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-decodes-what-is-godzilla-el-ni-o-and-how-can-it-impact-the-indian-monsoon-1780917581717"><strong>WION Decodes | What is 'Godzilla' El Niño and how can it impact the Indian monsoon?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Is scrolling really rewiring the brain?</strong></h2><p>While scientists refrain from making dramatic claims such as social media is damaging the brain, neuroplasticity may explain how your digital habits can impact behaviour.</p><p>Scientists generally avoid dramatic claims that social media is damaging the brain. However, the concept of neuroplasticity helps explain how digital habits can shape behaviour.</p><p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt through repeated experiences. The neural pathways that are used frequently become stronger over time. Habits based on novelty, rapid rewards and constant task-switching can become increasingly automatic over time.</p><p>Social media itself is not harmful and can help educate, entertain and content people. However, it becomes a problem when the endless feeds start replacing focused work, meaningful interactions and time away from screens. Understanding the science behind scrolling reveals that the struggle to stop is not simply about willpower. It is also about these platforms designed to keep attention engaged for as long as possible.<br><strong>WATCH | G7 Summit 2026: World Leaders Gather For The High Stakes Summit In Evian-Les-Bains</strong><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/g7-summit-2026-world-leaders-gather-for-the-high-stakes-summit-in-evian-les-bains-1781592997144/embed/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/g7-summit-2026-world-leaders-gather-for-the-high-stakes-summit-in-evian-les-bains-1781592997144/embed/embed</a></p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

What turns a quick social media check into an hour-long scroll? Here’s what neuroscience and psychology say about the habit and its impact on the brain.

It happens to many of us. Ten minutes turns to 30, then 30 turns to an hour, and suddenly it is two hours since you have been doomscrolling on social media. Whether it is cute cat videos, funny memes, or news content, scrolling social media for hours has become a part of the daily routine for many people, with some even becoming addicted to social media. Amid rising concerns over social media, governments have also started taking action, banning it for teenagers across several nations. Scientists are increasingly studying what makes people hooked on social media and how it affects attention, mood and behaviour. While experts caution against claims that smartphones are “destroying” the brain, evidence suggests that digital platforms can reinforce habits that shape how we consume information. Why your brain loves endless scrolling Our social media feeds are endless, which makes it difficult to stop scrolling. While a book has a final page, or a TV show has an ending, our Instagram or Facebook feeds just don’t end. This creates a curiosity: What will be the next post? Our brain, which gets addicted to the dopamine it gets every time your favourite content pops up on the feed, seeks more rewards. As a result, many people continue scrolling for way longer than they intended to get their next rewarding experience. The dopamine myth and the power of variable rewards Dopamine is not simply a “feel-good” chemical. It also plays a key role in motivation and reward-seeking behaviour. Psychologists often compare social media feeds to slot machines because both rely on unpredictable rewards. A user might find a funny video, an exciting update or a message from a friend after several swipes. The timing is never certain. Experts call this a variable reward schedule. Because rewards arrive unpredictably, users remain motivated to continue searching. In many cases, the anticipation of a reward becomes just as powerful as the reward itself. This may explain why some people continue to scroll even when they are no longer enjoying the content. Also read | WION Decodes | Why does coffee calm some people instead of waking them up? Here’s what science says A need for novelty Our brain pays attention to novelty. New information could give us an opportunity, a resource, or a threat. Humans are naturally attracted to unknown experiences – and social media never fails to provide us with fresh content. With every new post, users encounter a new image, video, opinion or headline. This feeds our brains the constant stimulation it desires. Over time, this pattern can encourage rapid switching between different pieces of information. Researchers suggest that constant exposure to highly stimulating content may make slower activities such as reading, studying or deep work feel less engaging by comparison. Mental health feedback loop Scrolling becomes even more compelling when content triggers strong emotions. According to researchers, anxiety and information consumption often reinforce one another. People who feel worried may seek more information to reduce uncertainty. But the repeated exposure to content may also increase stress rather than helping them feel better. This creates a feedback loop in which anxiety fuels more scrolling, and more scrolling fuels anxiety. Studies have linked excessive doomscrolling to higher levels of stress, pessimism and emotional exhaustion. Also read | WION Decodes | What is 'Godzilla' El Niño and how can it impact the Indian monsoon? Is scrolling really rewiring the brain? While scientists refrain from making dramatic claims such as social media is damaging the brain, neuroplasticity may explain how your digital habits can impact behaviour. Scientists generally avoid dramatic claims that social media is damaging the brain. However, the concept of neuroplasticity helps explain how digital habits can shape behaviour. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt through repeated experiences. The neural pathways that are used frequently become stronger over time. Habits based on novelty, rapid rewards and constant task-switching can become increasingly automatic over time. Social media itself is not harmful and can help educate, entertain and content people. However, it becomes a problem when the endless feeds start replacing focused work, meaningful interactions and time away from screens. Understanding the science behind scrolling reveals that the struggle to stop is not simply about willpower. It is also about these platforms designed to keep attention engaged for as long as possible. WATCH | G7 Summit 2026: World Leaders Gather For The High Stakes Summit In Evian-Les-Bains https://www.wionews.com/videos/g7-summit-2026-world-leaders-gather-for-the-high-stakes-summit-in-evian-les-bains-1781592997144/embed/embed

<p>From dopamine-driven rewards to doomscrolling, here's what science says about why people keep scrolling and how the habit can shape the brain.</p>

The science behind why you keep scrolling – and how it rewires your brain

<p>Iran's military declared victory over the United States and Israel on Monday (Jun 15), hours after Washington and Tehran announced an agreement to end more than three months of conflict that has shaken the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. The warring nations, as per reports, are set to sign the long-awaited agreement on Friday (Jun 19).</p><p>In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the country's armed forces said they had forced their adversaries to accept defeat. "Iranian forces have, through the imposition of their divine and iron will upon the humiliated American and Zionist enemies, demonstrated with strength that the enemy has no path other than accepting defeat and surrender," the military's general staff said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-deal-to-happen-in-the-next-few-hours-despite-israel-s-attack-on-beirut-says-trump-report-1781461049405"><strong>Iran deal to happen 'in the next few hours' despite Beirut strike, says Trump</strong></a></p><h2><strong>US, Iran agree to 'immediate and permanent' end to conflict</strong></h2><p>The remarks came after the United States and Iran confirmed a peace agreement that would bring an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations across the region, including in Lebanon.</p><p>The breakthrough was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has been mediating talks between the two sides. Sharif said the agreement would be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19.</p><p>US President Donald Trump also confirmed the deal, describing it as complete and authorising the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-deports-iranians-afghans-and-turks-to-african-nation-it-has-alarming-travel-warning-for-do-not-for-any-reason-1781311948230"><strong>Trump administration deports Iranian migrants to nation US warns against visiting 'for any reason'</strong></a></p><p>"I hereby fully authorise the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," Trump wrote.</p>

<p>In another post, Trump noted that the “Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region”. Patting his own back, he added that “Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong><i>WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.</i></p>

Iran's military claimed victory over the United States and Israel after a peace agreement ended more than three months of conflict. The deal, confirmed by Donald Trump and mediated by Pakistan, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade.

Iran's military declared victory over the United States and Israel on Monday (Jun 15), hours after Washington and Tehran announced an agreement to end more than three months of conflict that has shaken the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. The warring nations, as per reports, are set to sign the long-awaited agreement on Friday (Jun 19). In a statement carried by Iranian state television, the country's armed forces said they had forced their adversaries to accept defeat. "Iranian forces have, through the imposition of their divine and iron will upon the humiliated American and Zionist enemies, demonstrated with strength that the enemy has no path other than accepting defeat and surrender," the military's general staff said. Also read | Iran deal to happen 'in the next few hours' despite Beirut strike, says Trump US, Iran agree to 'immediate and permanent' end to conflict The remarks came after the United States and Iran confirmed a peace agreement that would bring an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations across the region, including in Lebanon. The breakthrough was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has been mediating talks between the two sides. Sharif said the agreement would be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19. US President Donald Trump also confirmed the deal, describing it as complete and authorising the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran. Also read | Trump administration deports Iranian migrants to nation US warns against visiting 'for any reason' "I hereby fully authorise the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," Trump wrote.

<p>Iran's military claimed victory over the United States and Israel after a peace agreement ended more than three months of conflict. The deal, confirmed by Donald Trump and mediated by Pakistan, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade.</p>

'Enemy had no choice but surrender': Iran claims victory as US agrees to 'permanently' end war

<p>US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated post on his platform, Truth Social, based on a military-themed image of himself showing a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background and watching them with binoculars. The post of the caption read, "YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED." Trump's post comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, over which he stated that a peace deal involving Iran is likely to be signed on Sunday.</p><p><br>The US president shared the image on Saturday (local time), which portrays him standing as the "Commander in Chief" on the deck of a naval vessel. In the visual, he is seen holding binoculars while overlooking an intense military scenario unfolding at sea.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/signing-of-iran-deal-absent-from-trump-s-public-schedule-when-the-deal-could-be-signed-1781440580472">Signing of Iran deal absent from Trump's public schedule. When will the deal happen?</a></p><h3>US warships</h3><p>The image features several US warships navigating turbulent waters in formation, with fighter jets flying overhead in a coordinated pattern and leaving white smoke trails across the sky. American flags displayed on the vessels and a golden sunset in the background enhance the dramatic and cinematic appearance of the scene.</p>

<p>Earlier, Trump stated that a peace agreement was expected to be signed on Sunday, describing it as a barrier against nuclear weapons that would prevent Iran from acquiring them in the future. In a post on Truth Social, he added that if the agreement fails, the United States has an alternative course of action available.</p><p><br>"Barack Hussein Obama's Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL," he said.</p>

The image in Trump's post features several US warships navigating turbulent waters in formation, with fighter jets flying overhead in a coordinated pattern and leaving white smoke trails across the sky. 

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated post on his platform, Truth Social, based on a military-themed image of himself showing a stylised portrayal with warships and fighter jets in the background and watching them with binoculars. The post of the caption read, "YOU'RE GETTING DISCOMBOBULATED." Trump's post comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, over which he stated that a peace deal involving Iran is likely to be signed on Sunday. The US president shared the image on Saturday (local time), which portrays him standing as the "Commander in Chief" on the deck of a naval vessel. In the visual, he is seen holding binoculars while overlooking an intense military scenario unfolding at sea. Also read: Signing of Iran deal absent from Trump's public schedule. When will the deal happen? US warships The image features several US warships navigating turbulent waters in formation, with fighter jets flying overhead in a coordinated pattern and leaving white smoke trails across the sky. American flags displayed on the vessels and a golden sunset in the background enhance the dramatic and cinematic appearance of the scene.

<p>The image in Trump's post features several US warships navigating turbulent waters in formation, with fighter jets flying overhead in a coordinated pattern and leaving white smoke trails across the sky.&nbsp;</p>

'You're getting discombobulated': Trump shares dramatic AI-generated military image amid Iran peace deal

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