Bombay HC Warns of Oxygen Crisis as Mumbai's Green Cover Continues to Shrink

Woman Killed by Speeding Dumper in Delhi, Driver Absconding

A woman was fatally run over by a speeding dumper truck in Delhi, according to police. The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident. The collision was so violent that the victim's body suffered severe injuries, making identification difficult at first. Authorities have launched an investigation into the hit-and-run case and are working to trace the absconding driver.

Omar Abdullah backs Wangchuk hunger strike, slams Centre's silence on NEET protest

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a prolonged hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Wangchuk has been fasting for 19 days, demanding accountability from the central government, but authorities have yet to engage with his demands. His health has deteriorated considerably, with doctors cautioning that continuing the fast could lead to serious medical complications. The Delhi High Court has stepped in, ordering that Wangchuk undergo daily medical check-ups. Omar Abdullah drew a parallel with the Manmohan Singh government's engagement with Anna Hazare's protests, criticising the current Centre for remaining unresponsive.

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US Air Force Drone Fires Live Air-to-Air Missile in Historic First Test

The US Air Force's YFQ-44A Fury drone successfully conducted its first live launch of an AMRAAM air-to-air missile, marking a milestone in unmanned combat aviation. This was the first live missile firing by a US Collaborative Combat Aircraft, a class of drones designed to work alongside crewed jets. Anduril's Lattice software powered the autonomous mission execution and target engagement during the test. Other countries, including Turkey and Australia, are also developing comparable unmanned combat aircraft capabilities. The milestone signals a broader shift toward autonomous platforms taking on central roles in modern aerial warfare.