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Mint
10-07-2025
- General
- Mint
Jaguar plane crash: ‘Pilots tried their best to protect village…,' eyewitness recalls moment of accident
A man who said he witnessed the crash of the Indian Air Force's Jaguar Trainer aircraft in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday recalled that the pilot made every effort to prevent civilian casualties. In an interview with ANI, the eyewitness, Rajdeep, also mentioned that they found an IAF diary at the crash site, which was handed over to the local station house officer (SHO). 'I was sitting in my field when I witnessed a sudden plume of of the pilot's body were found diary of the IAF was also found, and we handed it over to the tried his best to protect the village, I can say it for sure (avoid a crash there),' he said, as reported by ANI. A twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Wednesday near the Churu district of Rajasthan, resulting in the death of two pilots onboard. The Indian Air Force posted on its official handle on X about the casualties in the accident. IAF further said that no damage has been caused to any civil property, and a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. "An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. A court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident," the Indian Air Force posted. In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that their service to the nation will always be remembered. "Deeply pained by the loss of two Air Warriors due to an accident of IAF's Jaguar trainer aircraft near Churu in Rajasthan. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of sadness," the Defence Minister said. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
'He died trying to save village': Eyewitness recalls scattered remains, a diary, and a pilot's last act of bravery during fighter jet crash
Eyewitness recalls scattered remains, a diary, and a pilot's last act of bravery during fighter jet crash NEW DELHI: "The pilot tried his best to save civilian casualties," said an eyewitness after an Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday. Rajdeep, the eyewitness, shared the harrowing moment when the jet crashed, adding that parts of the pilot's body were found scattered. He said that they also found a diary of the pilot, which they handed over to the local station house officer (SHO). "I was sitting in my field when I witnessed a sudden plume of smoke. Parts of the pilot's body were found scattered. One diary of the IAF was also found, and we handed it over to the SHO. Pilot tried his best to protect the village, I can say it for sure (avoid a crash there)," he said. Two pilots lost their lives after the twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of IAF crashed near Rajasthan's Churu. "An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. A court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident," the Indian Air Force posted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo CM Bhajanlal Sharma expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident. "Received the tragic news of an Indian Air Force aircraft crashing in the Ratangarh area of Churu district. Immediately after the incident, the administration is on alert mode, and instructions have been given to officials for relief and rescue operations. May God grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and give the grieving families the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!" he posted on X.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
"Pilot tried his best to protect village": Eyewitness recalls IAF Jaguar fighter jet crash in Rajasthan's Churu
An Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Churu. The unfortunate incident led to the death of two pilots. A local eyewitness reported the pilots tried to avoid civilian areas. Authorities have initiated a court of inquiry to investigate the crash. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed his condolences. The aircraft had departed from Suratgarh air base. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A man who claimed to be an eyewitness to the Indian Air Force Jaguar Trainer aircraft that crashed in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday, recalled that the pilot tried their best to avoid any civilian casualties. Speaking to ANI, Rajdeep said that they also found a diary of the IAF, which they handed over to the local station house officer (SHO)."I was sitting in my field when I witnessed a sudden plume of of the pilot's body were found diary of the IAF was also found, and we handed it over to the tried his best to protect the village, I can say it for sure (avoid a crash there)," he today, a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near the Churu district of Rajasthan, resulting in the death of two pilots Indian Air Force posted on its official handle on X about the casualties in the further said that no damage has been caused to any civil property, and a court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident."An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief. A court of inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident," the Indian Air Force Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident."Received the tragic news of an Indian Air Force aircraft crashing in the Ratangarh area of Churu district. Immediately after the incident, the administration is on alert mode, and instructions have been given to officials for relief and rescue operations. May God grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and give the grieving families the strength to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti!" he posted on aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard. (ANI)
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Disrespectful, Arrogant": England Great Blasted After Labelling India-England Series 'Ashes Warm-Up'
Former England spinner has stirred a debate on social media after controversially phrasing the upcoming five-match Test series between India and England as a "warm-up for the Ashes" for the latter. India and England are set to go head to head in a highly-anticipated series from June 20, which will also mark the start of both teams' World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycles. However, Swann's remark about the series has come under severe criticism from users and fans on the internet. "It's (the series) is kind of the perfect warm-up for the Ashes. India is a huge series, and the last two or three times we've gone to India, we've been thoroughly outplayed. So in our own backyard, we need to beat India," Swann said, in a preview video posted by Sky Sports Cricket. Swann - arguably England's finest Test match spinner this century, and the seventh highest Test wicket-taker in England history - was heavily criticised for the way he phrased the series. "Not only is it disrespectful to call any test series a warm up for the Ashes, it's bordering on arrogance to do so for a series against India," commented one user on X. "These guys really need to come out of this Ashes obsession!" responded another user. "The attitude needs a reality check," said a third. Not only is it disrespectful to call any test series a warm up for the Ashes, it's bordering on arrogance to do so for a series against India. — Ethan Dalton (@EthanDalton96) June 17, 2025 These guys really need to come out of this Ashes obsession ! — Madhumita Gupta (@docmadhu82) June 17, 2025 The attitude needs a reality check — Mankutimma (@kaggaVichara) June 18, 2025 England have failed to beat India over any series in any format since 2018. Even more strikingly, England have also failed to win the Ashes since 2015, which was pointed out by many on the internet. It's not difficult to understand why there is not a lot of love for English cricket globally when a test series - against the powerhouse team of the last decade no less - is described as a warm up for the Ashes. — Adam Sutherland (@AdamSants_) June 17, 2025 It's perfectly ok not to take things like this seriously . The best part about the Ashes is even Australia plays the ashes to warm up for the next series . — Arnab (@dasarnabece) June 17, 2025 England treat every series preceding to Ashes as "Warm Up" only to end up winning 5 sessions on the course of 5 games in Australia. — Rajdeep (@Rajdeep_C_18) June 17, 2025 The upcoming series between England and India is set to receive even more eyeballs, owing to the fact that Team India are going through a major transition phase. India's three most experienced Test players - Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Rohit Sharma - have all retired from the format within a span of six months. As a result, India will have a completely new leadership group heading the team into England. 25-year-old batter Shubman Gill has been entrusted with the captaincy, while wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant is vice-captain. Meanwhile, fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been included in India's squad for the first Test against England to be played at Leeds from Friday (June 20). Rana was part of the Indian squad in England and has been asked to stay back to bolster the senior squad. "The Men's Selection Committee has added Harshit Rana to India's squad for the first Test in Leeds against England. Rana, who was a part of the India A squad, has linked up with the team as India begins preparations for the first Test," the BCCI informed in a release on Tuesday night. The five-match Test series kicks off at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20, 2025.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Faded photos to reunions: 2 Delhi cops track down 223 kids
NEW DELHI: For ASI Nirdesh Panwar and ASI Rajdeep, the gaze into their own children's eyes is the north star that guides their tireless pursuit of reuniting once missing kids with their families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Over the last 11 months, this drive has led them to reunite 223 missing children with their families. They travelled to other cities and states to bridge gaps that sometimes spanned years. Their work involved over 70 police stations in Delhi and has taken them to corners of Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Often, all that they had was a faded photograph, a name, a case gone cold. But by following faint digital footprints, knocking on doors, and stitching together stories from scraps, they brought the children home. Their consistent record earned them out-of-turn promotions, a recognition of their perseverance. Formerly head constables, and now assistant sub-inspectors, Rajdeep (35) and Nirdesh Panwar (38), of the anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) have each rescued over 100 children - Rajdeep has rescued 112 and Panwar 111. "These officers were promoted out of turn as a recognition for their consistent work and the large number of successful recoveries," DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Priya Gautam said. Their day begins at 6am with the scan of the national databases like CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems) and ZIPNET (Zonal Integrated Police Network) for fresh reports and long-pending cases. Once a case is shortlisted, the officers contact the investigating officer and the family. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even that isn't easy always. "In many cases, phone numbers in FIRs are inactive, or the family has moved. Sometimes, there's not even a recent photo of the missing child," ASI Panwar said. "Language becomes a barrier too, especially when we travel to other states." Once contact is established, the officers conduct home visits to understand the child's last known movements, their environment, behaviour patterns, and any underlying causes of disappearance. From there, the tracking begins, involving Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis, deep dives into social media activity, and extensive reviews of CCTV footage. In the case of teenagers, a tagged location or a background in a photo on social media might offer the first clue. The two walk door to door with a photo, ask around, coordinate with local police, and check with shelter homes and NGOs. When digital leads dry up, the job becomes painstaking. "We've reviewed footage from over 200 cameras in some cases. Sometimes, you're looking for a moment, a movement that's barely visible. But that's all you need," ASI Rajdeep said. "The payoff is indescribable. That moment when a parent sees the child again, it makes every hour worth it." Each case brings its own challenges. "Some children have been missing for weeks, others for years. Some left home by choice. Others may have been trafficked or abducted. We can't assume anything. We have to approach every case with care. At times, the breakthrough is quick. Many take days and months to crack," he added. The case of a missing 14-year-old girl took them to Jammu and Kashmir after they managed to find out that the girl boarded a train at New Delhi Railway Station. "We immediately boarded a train to Jammu at 9.30pm and started our search after reaching there at 7am. We were lucky as the girl was luckily found sitting alone on a bench at one corner of the station. She was brought back the same day and reunited with her parents. Another challenging case was of a girl who was missing from the MS Park area in 2017. She was just 15 then. "For years, there were no leads. The family had long lost hope. This year, we traced her to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh after following some electronic leads. She is 22 now," ASI Rajdeep said.
