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UN votes to ‘correct the map’ as India backs fairer world view

Nigerian Navy discovers 99,000 litres of suspected stolen, illegally refined products as it intensifies anti-crude oil theft operations

Who is Aditi Paudel? 17-year-old becomes Japan's first literacy ambassador

Bengaluru: Officials find 40 kg expired chilli at chairman's club 

Jaishankar rejects trade link to ending Ukraine war 

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill three, injure 23 despite truce

Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked

South Korea mulls deploying military assets to Strait of Hormuz

World's fifth-largest economy, British army can't afford to train

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Taiwan raises 'concerns' over China's missile test

BRICS 2026: $1 trillion sovereign capital set to converge in Delhi for first iBRICS Summit

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain that Trump has again threatened to bomb?

UN votes to correct world map that visually shrank Africa for 450 years

Former NewJeans member Danielle launches YouTube channel, hints at new solo journey

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa

Brendan Fraser’s transformation fuels The Mummy 4 excitement as fans welcome back Rick O’Connell

Krishna Janmashtami 2026: From Dhaniya Panjiri to Makhana Kheer- 5 best sweet dishes perfect for celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth

Donald Trump plans to travel to Ireland on Qatari-donated jet amid security concerns

Nazi-looted art to return to Jewish heirs

Eight killed in Kerala’s Thrissur after car rams into lorry parked on highway

Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets

FBI-wanted fraud accused arrested in Jalandhar over $600,000 scam

Why US tanks weigh over 20 tons more than Russian tanks

New Friday OTT releases (September 4, 2026): GDN, Dhamaal 4, Jagamae Sangeetham- Watch 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest

The Indian National Flag represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride and over the last five decades, our armed forces have laid down their lives to keep the Tricolour flying in its full glory. As India celebrates its 77th Independence day, meet the flag makers from Delhi who deploy giant flags at India's border areas.

Independence Day special: This company in Delhi makes flags for India's border areas

On August 15, 2023, India will celebrate its 77th Independence Day 2023. PM Narendra Modi will hoist the flag at the Red Fort in Delhi. 1800 “special guests” have been invited to witness the ceremony. The Centre's 'Jan Bhagidari' vision encourages national participation.

Independence Day 2023: These are the ‘special guests’ invited to Red Fort

In the wake of the Taliban assuming control over Afghanistan in August 2021 and the subsequent withdrawal of foreign forces, there has been a profound setback for women's employment in the country. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has estimated that female employment in Afghanistan has regrettably diminished by 25%. Watch this WION Exclusive report by Sneha Swaminathan.

What is it like to be a working woman in Afghanistan? | WION Exclusive

QUAD navies are demonstrating remarkable camaraderie. As they kickstart the Malabar exercise in the Pacific Ocean. The multilateral naval exercise Malabar has left China worrying.

Malabar exercise 2023: QUAD countries kickstart war games in the Pacific

Hundreds of hot air balloons will take to the skies from August 11. As the Britain's city of Bristol is ready for its annual ballooning event. The four-day Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is here.

Hot air balloons fill the sky over the city of Britain

A Race to the moon is going on. Russia and India are aiming for a lunar soft-landing. Spacecraft of both nations are inching towards the moon. But, who will win the race?

Chandrayaan-3 vs Luna-25: Will Russia's lunar lander reach the moon before India?

Expunging in Parliament is the removal of inappropriate words from official records. Even though Article 105(2) of the Indian Constitution protects. MPs from court proceedings for their words or votes in Parliament. There are words and remarks that harm the decorum of the house. And hence expunging is done to uphold the dignity of the MPs.

Indian Parliament Session: What is expunging, how does the process work?

Air India has announced a significant brand overhaul. The former flag carrier of India has a new logo, 'The Vista'. It features red, white, and purple colours. The Vista represents the merger of Air India and Vistara airlines, under India’s Tata Group's ownership. But then is it the end of the great Maharaja mascot era?

Air India brand overhaul: What about iconic mascot Maharaja?

Innovation in space is reaching new heights. There is an alternative to traditional Chemical Propulsion rockets. 'SOLAR SAIL' can help explore the vast reaches of space.

What is solar sail? How can it revolutionise space travel?

This Indian Business Tycoon created a legacy. Having built a business empire. R Thyagarajan gave away some $750 million of his wealth.

Can loans to the poor be profitable? This Indian tycoon gave away $750 mn. Know his story

As social issues are taking the front seat in the US. More Americans identify themselves as ‘socially conservative’. Are liberals minority in America?

Why are Americans becoming more conservative?

China's economy slumps into deflation. Consumer prices fell year on year. For the first time in more than two years.

China's economy slides into deflation. What are its impacts on the global economy?

Indian cabinet approved a bill to amend the Central GST Tax. It implemented a 28% GST, or Goods and Services Act, on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing. But there's an ongoing no-trust vote debate in parliament. And the monsoon session ends on Friday, 11th August.

28% GST on online gaming:  Will India bring an ordinance?

Southern Indian state of Kerala wants to change its name to Keralam. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan introduced a resolution for this in the Kerala Assembly. It requests the central government to officially rename Kerala to 'Keralam,' which is the accepted usage in the state's language Malayalam.

Kerala to be renamed Keralam: Why is Indian state govt making this move?

Cities in South Korea are organising blind-dating events to promote marriage and family life among young adults. But why? South Korea has seen the world's lowest fertility rate for 3 straight years. Fertility rate refers to the number of children that a woman has during her reproductive years. And for South Korea, it was 0.78 in 2022.

Why is the South Korean government arranging blind dates?

Niger military junta seems reluctant to step down. The military is resisting pressure from the US and the UN. As the coup leaders refuse to come to the negotiating table.

Niger coup: West is supporting ECOWAS. Will Russia make a move in Niger like it did in Mali?

Musk vs Zuck cage fight is getting thrilling. Not only Musk & Zuckerberg is getting prepped up. 'Body Doubles' are also getting ready for some action.

Musk vs Zuck cage fight: Elon Musk's Chinese double is also training for a fight. Here's why

India is encountering another threat. The nation is being targeted by 'Religiously-motivated hacktivists'. Driven by the perception that the country has offended their religious sentiments.

What makes India the most targeted country by religiously-motivated hacktivists?

The Red Planet isn't in good shape. Days are shrinking. As Mars is spinning faster. But why?

Scientists clueless as Mars is spinning faster & days are 'shrinking'

American Airlines passenger who freaked out over ‘not real’ person identified. In a video that went viral, this woman claimed that her fellow passenger was "NOT REAL". The woman is now identified as Tiffany Gomas a marketing executive from Texas. She was once the vice president of Elevate Brand Marketing. According to the police, Gomas didn't see anything!

Woman yelling in American Airlines identified. Why did she do it?

NASA's Voyager spacecraft is exploring the ever-expanding universe. The twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft are making their way through interstellar space. These spacecraft are, however, running low on energy. This raises a question: How much longer will it last?

How long will NASA's Voyager mission last?

Saudi Arabia served as a mediator. A peace conference was organised in Jeddah for Ukraine. Officials from over 40 countries were invited. But one nation was excluded 'RUSSIA'.

Why is Russia fuming at Saudi Arabia after it hosts peace summit on ending Ukraine war?

Tensions are simmering between China & Philippines. The Chinese Coast Guard allegedly blocked & fired water cannon at a Philippine vessel.

Why are tensions rising between China & Philippines again in the disputed South China Sea?

This isn't the first time when ECOWAS gave an ultimatum to coup leaders. However, military coup leaders in Niger refuse to back down to ECOWAS threats. Tensions are rising as the Sahel awaits military intervention by ECOWAS.

Is ECOWAS hesitant over military intervention in Niger?

Russia is going to evacuate a village. As the nation is about to launch its first lunar landing spacecraft in 47 years. The launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome will take place weeks after India sent up its Chandrayaan-3.

Chandrayaan-3 has a rival as Russia plans its first lunar lander

Chandrayaan-3 is all set for lunar landing. The landing site has been changed. As ISRO pins hope on lessons from failure. ISRO has moved the landing site slightly from the previous location of Chandryaan-2.

Chandrayaan-3: What made ISRO change the landing site when compared to Chandrayaan-2?

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