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The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
India sends burn injury specialists to Bangladesh to assist air crash survivors
India on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) sent a medical team to assist Bangladesh as it deals with the aftermath of the deadly crash of an air force jet that killed dozens of students and teachers at the Milestone College in Dhaka. The incident that took place on Monday (21 July, 2025) left more than a hundred injured as the aircraft crashed on the college packed with students. Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal announced that two burn injury specialists and a nursing assistant from India's topmost burn injury hospitals – Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Safdarjung Hospital – reached Dhaka on Wednesday to help the injured who are admitted in nine different hospitals in Dhaka. He announced that the team will start work at 'a designated hospital' from Thursday morning. The tragic incident drew condolences from different parts of the world including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had offered help. 'Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragicair crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. Iindia stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance,' said Prime Minister Modi soon after the crash. The incident has drawn worldwide attention with India, China and Japan stepping in to assist Bangladesh. Bangladesh has been in mourning since a Chinese-made F7 aircraft crashed at the Milestone College in the northern neighbourhood of Dhaka. On Tuesday, students held a protest seeking details about the number of casualties in the incident. The office of the Chief Adviser in a social media announcement has informed that 29 people have so far died, and at least 57 remain admitted in various hospitals. Earlier estimates suggested the number of injured was more than hundred.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Bangladesh Plane Crash: What We Know About F-7 BGI Training Jets
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school in the country's capital city of Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 20 people. More than 170 people were injured as the F-7 BGI training jet crashed into the Milestone School and College, in the city's northern Uttara neighborhood. The pilot, named as Flight Lieutenant Md. Toukir Islam, was among those killed as the plane hit a two-storey building, said the country's military in a statement. The jet had taken off from Dhaka's AK Khandker Air Force Base for a training flight shortly after 1 p.m. local time, but crashed minutes later due to a mechanical fault, said the statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR). The pilot had attempted to steer the aircraft away from densely populated areas, it added. Members of the Bangladesh Army and the fire service start rescue operations after a Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone College in Dhaka's Uttara around 1:30 pm on July... Members of the Bangladesh Army and the fire service start rescue operations after a Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone College in Dhaka's Uttara around 1:30 pm on July 21, 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. More Abdul Goni/Drik/Getty Images Muhammad Yunus, the leader of the country's interim government, offered his "deep condolences" over the "tragic accident", adding in a social media post that the cause of the crash would be investigated. The F-7 BGI is an upgraded version of the F-7, an iteration of the Chinese-designed J-7 itself modeled on the aged, Soviet-era MiG-21. "It's a relatively new version of a very old plane," said Jacob Parakilas, research leader for Defense Strategy, Policy and Capabilities at the European branch of the RAND think tank. The last F-7 BGI came off the line in 2013, Parakilas told Newsweek. The F-7 was designed as an interceptor aircraft, "which in general means that it's optimized for high speed flight," Parakilas said. But take-off and landing can be "less forgiving" than for aircraft with larger wings, he added. "The fact that the base model is old doesn't inherently make it unsafe," Parakilas added. As of early 2025, Bangladesh had 87 combat-capable aircraft, including several variants of the F-7 fighters, according to the U.K.-based defense think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The country's air force had 12 F-7 BGI jets, as well as 11 F-7 BGs and 7 F-7 MB aircraft, according to the IISS. Bangladesh also operates a handful of Soviet-era MiG-29 aircraft. Dhaka's military has close ties with China, and has carried out joint exercises with Beijing. The IISS, in the 2025 edition of its annual review of the world's armed forces, said Bangladesh had plans to boost its combat aircraft fleet, and had invested in its fixed-wing training aircraft. Dhaka's "limited military capability is focused on border and domestic security," the think tank said. The government has declared a national day of mourning for Tuesday, domestic media reported. What People Are Saying Muhammad Yunus, the country's chief advisor currently leading the interim government in Dhaka, said in a statement: "The damage to the Air Force and Milestone School and College students, parents and teachers including others is irreparable in this accident. This is a moment of deep pain for the nation." Bangladeshi government advisor, Asif Nazrul, said: "Such a massive, catastrophic accident has never occurred in our national history." The European Union's delegation in Bangladesh said it was "deeply saddened" by the crash, adding: "Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected."
New York Post
4 days ago
- General
- New York Post
At least 19 killed after Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College, in the Uttara neighborhood, in the afternoon as students were attending classes. The military said the jet took off at 1:06 p.m. local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. The cause was not immediately clear. 8 A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 164 others, the military said. AP 8 The incident occurred at the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's northern area of Uttara, officials said. AP It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Local media indicated most of the injured were students. Relatives panicked at the scene as rescuers, using tricycle rickshaws or whatever was available, transported the injured to local hospitals. 8 The military said the jet took off at 1:06 p.m. local time and crashed soon after, catching fire immediately. Getty Images A desperate scene unfolded as the crash occurred. Local residents and rescuers carried wounded students on their laps, while worried parents ran frantically. One father sprinted with his daughter cradled in his arms. A mother cried out, having found her younger child, but desperately searching for her elder. 8 Damages are seen above after the Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed into a building. Getty Images 8 Bangladesh's fire service and security personnel conduct a search and rescue operation after an Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka on July 21, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged an investigation into the crash, expressing his deep sorrow over the 'heartbreaking accident' at Milestone School and College. 8 Local media indicated most of the injured were students. AFP via Getty Images In a statement, he lamented the 'irreparable' loss suffered by 'Air Force personnel, students, parents, teachers, staff, and others,' calling it 'a moment of deep national grief.' 8 Firefighters and army members carry the body of a victim after the deadly crash. REUTERS 8 People were screaming and crying after the Bangladesh Air Force F7 aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone College, according to reports. Getty Images Rafiqa Taha, a student who was not present at the time of the crash, told The Associated Press by phone that the school, with some 2,000 students, offers classes from elementary to twelfth grade. 'I was terrified watching videos on TV,' the 16-year-old said. 'My God! It's my school.'
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Bloomberg
Chinese-Made F-7 Jet Crashes on School in Bangladesh, 16 Killed
A Chinese-made F-7 jet crashed into a school in Bangladesh on Monday, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. The F-7 training aircraft belonged to the Bangladesh Air Force and went down at the Milestone School and College campus in the Uttara area of the capital, Dhaka, the office of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said in a statement Monday. The aircraft took off at 1:06pm local time, Yunus's office said, without providing a reason for the crash.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- The Hindu
Poco F7 Review: Sets the bar high for its segment
Poco's approach to understanding the market sentiment over the years has been on point. The same is highlighted in its product lineup and its latest launch - Poco F7. Succeeding the F6, the new F7 delivers on every front. It features a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, a powerful battery of 7,550 mAh, and the segment's first Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC at just ₹35,999. The features position the phone as a segment re-definer. So, let's find out if it delivers or not. Design There's something uniquely satisfying about holding the Cyber Silver variant of the Poco F7. I got the limited edition to review. The rear panel is a bit unique, carrying two shades of Black and Metal Grey. From the looks of it, you can determine that the phone is made for heavy performance, and the smart placement of the Snapdragon branding adds more weightage. The finish is minimal yet reflective, adding just the right touch of flair to the back panel. However, the surface gets smudgy quite easily. The in-hand feel is solid — it's not the lightest phone around at 222g, but its slim 7.98mm profile keeps it manageable. However, the large frame does occasionally interfere with one-handed usage, making it feel slightly bulky, especially when trying to reach the top edges of the screen. The front of the device is all screen — thin bezels wrap around the vibrant AMOLED panel, and the punch-hole camera is subtly integrated. The overall aesthetic is premium, even if the grip occasionally reminds you of its size. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) The placement of the buttons is typical yet intuitive. On the right side, you'll find the power button and volume rockers, both tactile and easy to reach. The bottom houses the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and SIM tray. It's also worth noting the phone boasts IP66 + IP68 + IP69 ratings, which is rather rare at this price point. Also, the phone comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, providing users complete mental satisfaction. Display The Poco F7 sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, and it's easily one of the best panels in this price segment. The 120 Hz refresh rate is expected, but welcome nonetheless, and everything from scrolling through Instagram to high-frame-rate gaming feels fluid. Add to that a 3,200 nits peak brightness which ensures a clear visible screen under direct sunlight. The display also gets the Wet Touch 2.0 feature, ensuring that the phone can be used freely in the current monsoon season. Other enhancements like 3840 Hz PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ make it a treat for content consumption. The 68.7 billion colour support ensures that visuals pop, whether you're binging Netflix or editing photos. Compared to rivals like the iQOO Neo 10 or OnePlus Nord 4, the F7 edges ahead, particularly in brightness and contrast calibration. OS and AI Out of the box, the Poco F7 runs on HyperOS, Xiaomi's latest operating system built over Android 15. It's smoother and cleaner than MIUI, though remnants of the old UI DNA remain. The animations are fast, and multitasking feels well-optimised. HyperOS brings refinements in task handling, permission control, and notification management — subtle but important upgrades that improve the day-to-day experience. On the AI front, Poco has started integrating more context-aware tools across photography, battery management, and app suggestions. While it's nowhere near what Google's Gemini or Samsung's Galaxy AI offers, the F7 uses AI where it matters most — like in image processing and system-level tweaks for performance efficiency. Performance Being a successor to the Poco F6, expectations were naturally high, and the new Poco F7 did not disappoint. It features the most powerful processor in its segment - the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Built on TSMC's 4nm process, the chip brings flagship-level performance with eight powerful cores, including the Cortex X4 clocked at 3.21GHz. This makes the F7 not just an upgrade, but a leap ahead. Paired with 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB UFS 4.1 storage, the F7 can juggle demanding apps without breaking a sweat. You can keep a dozen apps open in the background and jump between them without a single reload. Poco also adds Turbo RAM (up to 12 GB more) depending on the variant, but honestly, the native 12 GB is already plenty for most users. In synthetic tests, the F7 flexes its muscles — 2035 in single-core, 6440 in multi-core, GPU score of 13321, and an Antutu score of 1879568. That's serious firepower for the price. Gaming, unsurprisingly, is buttery smooth. From Genshin Impact to BGMI, the Adreno 825 GPU handles everything with minimal frame drops and zero overheating, thanks to the 6000mm² liquid-vapor cooling system. Camera There's an unspoken assumption these days that phones with minimalistic rear designs often come packing great camera capabilities. The Poco F7 teases that same idea with its dual camera layout — and while it's not a photography revolution, it holds its own. The primary 50 MP Sony IMX882 sensor (f/1.5) with OIS and EIS delivers shots that are crisp, with good contrast, and full of detail. Some might feel the images have slightly higher contrast than neutral, but I found them vivid and lifelike, especially during daylight. Texture retention is solid, dynamic range is above average, and colours don't look overprocessed. Low-light performance is equally commendable. The dedicated night mode manages to preserve shadow details without over-brightening the scene. There's a nice balance between exposure and tone, maintaining the essence of dimly-lit surroundings instead of artificially boosting every pixel. Portrait shots came out well too. Edge detection is reliable, and the background blur (or bokeh) feels natural. The phone doesn't overdo skin smoothing unless you dig into beauty settings — a welcome approach. The 8 MP ultra-wide camera is basic, with decent colour parity to the main sensor but a noticeable drop in detail. It's good for landscapes, but don't expect flagship-tier results here. Up front, the 20 MP selfie camera captures clean and well-exposed shots. Facial features are retained accurately, and portraits manage to avoid the over-processed, plastic look. Vlog mode and features like voice shutter add convenience, especially for content creators. Battery This is where the Poco F7 pulls another ace from its sleeve — a massive 7,550 mAh battery. It's the kind of battery that easily lasts more than a day, even with heavy use. I ended most days with 25-30% juice left, and this includes gaming, video playback, social scrolling, and camera testing. Charging is just as impressive. The 90 W Turbo Charger takes the F7 from 0 to 50% in just 26 minutes and a full charge in under an hour. There's even 22.5 W reverse charging for accessories — a thoughtful addition that makes the phone even more versatile. Verdict Starting at ₹35,999, the Poco F7 comes in slightly higher than the F6, but the upgrades — particularly the display, battery, and processor — justify the bump. If I had to name one phone that fits the description 'value for money' in the initial premium segment, it would be the Poco F7. So, does the Poco F7 deliver? Absolutely. It checks all the boxes that matter and adds a few more, making it the new benchmark for what a premium phone should aspire to be.
