China rolls out 600 km/hr high-speed maglev train

Beijing: China on Tuesday rolled out a high-speed maglev train with a designed top speed of 600 km per hour, stated to be the world’s fastest ground vehicle, according to the official media. The new maglev transportation system made its public debut in the coastal city of Qingdao, China’s east Shandong province, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. PTI

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Russia unveils new fighter, Putin hails country’s air power

Moscow: With much fanfare, Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics. Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the prospective warplane displayed at the MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. The new design has been developed under the LTS programme. AP