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CDS Offers Insights on 6th Generation Aircraft, Disproves Claims of Chinese Dominance

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1 year ago

February 12, 2025

General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has shared his perspective on China’s sixth-generation fighter aircraft, suggesting that these capabilities are likely still in the developmental stages. Addressing questions about the advanced fighter jets, Gen Chauhan noted that while many nations are engaged in sixth-generation fighter programs, he believes they are still a considerable way from achieving full operational readiness.

“Assessing these sixth-generation platforms is quite challenging, especially when we only have fleeting external glimpses of the aircraft. Short clips aren’t sufficient to make definitive assessments. It’s crucial to recognize that numerous countries are developing sixth-generation capabilities, but in my view, they are all significantly behind schedule,” he stated during Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.

Gen Chauhan also mentioned China’s previous claims regarding the WS 10 and WS 15 engines used in their fifth-generation jets, as well as their decision to recruit former pilots from the American and British Air Forces. He remarked that such actions indicate China is still honing both its technology and tactical approaches.

On the topic of sixth-generation aircraft, the CDS pointed out that a standardized definition is yet to be established. Nevertheless, he characterized these next-gen aircraft as capable of both manned and unmanned operations, possibly functioning as aerial command centers that manage various unmanned systems like drones, thereby revolutionizing combat strategies.

“Sixth-generation aircraft would incorporate advanced technologies, including sophisticated networks, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, empowering pilots with enhanced decision-making abilities during combat,” Gen Chauhan elaborated. He emphasized that these aircraft would also feature long-range smart weapons, improved stealth capabilities, and self-healing technologies, representing a significant advancement in aerial warfare.

While India is advancing its own fifth-generation fighter program, the AMCA, Gen Chauhan expressed confidence that the country’s defense innovations will continue to progress in the near future, even as other nations explore the evolving notion of sixth-generation aircraft.

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22-Year-Old Woman Killed After Truck Runs Over Her in Jaipur

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4 minutes ago

March 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

Jaipur: A 22-year-old woman died after a truck ran over her in Jaipur, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Liga Jimo, a native of Nagaland. She had been living in a rented house in Malviya Nagar for the past two years. She was working at a beauty parlour in the area.

The incident took place on Monday night. Liga Jimo was travelling to Malviya Nagar on a bike taxi.

According to police, the bike lost control near Gopalpura Pulia. As a result, the woman fell onto the road.

At the same time, a truck carrying gas cylinders came from behind and ran over her. She died on the spot due to the impact.

Police shifted the body to the mortuary for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway

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Husband Revives Wife After Doctors Declare Her Dead

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2 days ago

March 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: A woman who was declared dead by doctors survived after her husband performed CPR for 35 minutes. The inspiring story of Komal Jamwal was shared on the Instagram page of Humans of Bombay and has gone viral.

The incident happened in March 2012 when Komal was 33 years old. She suddenly developed severe leg weakness and collapsed. Doctors at a hospital in Jammu later diagnosed her with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare condition that affects the nerves.

During treatment, she suffered repeated cardiac arrests and doctors declared her dead. However, her husband refused to give up and performed CPR for 35 minutes until her heart started beating again.

She was later treated in Ludhiana and slowly recovered. Now 14 years later, the 47-year-old woman can walk again and says she is grateful to her husband and family for saving her life.

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Vallabh Maheshwari Dies in BMW Crash on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

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2 days ago

March 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Vallabh Maheshwari, Managing Director of Shakun Group, died in a road accident on Sunday. He was 62 years old.

The accident happened on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway near Alwar. Maheshwari was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura.

Police said the BMW car was driven by his driver. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The car broke through roadside barricades and crashed into the median wall.