The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

No connection between Jantar Mantar protesters and Pakistan-based ISI terror module, Punjab Police clarify

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

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Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how

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Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England

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New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

The Paradise teaser: Nani's intense avatar and stunning visuals impress fans; new release date announced

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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

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Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim

At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said a fragmented world order can create more space and democratisation, while proposing a five-point framework for global cooperation at the Jeju Forum in South Korea.

Jaishankar outlines five-point plan for cooperation in a fragmented world

Amazon's investment will expand AWS data centre capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad, giving startups, enterprises and government organisations access to custom AI chips, managed AI services, secure and reliable cloud technologies and developer tools to innovate faster and scale rapidly.

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, says e-com giant to invest $48bn in India by 2030, expand AI, cloud infra

As Super El Niño fuels heatwaves and delays the India monsoon, it's a good time to look at how countries are beating the heat. Singapore offers practical solutions through efficient cooling, urban greening, wind corridors, and heat-resilience policies. Here is a breakdown

‘AC Nation’: How Singapore beats the heat offers lesson for India, other nations facing Super El Niño, slow monsoon, heatwaves

The judgment of the Bombay High Court from 2013 was also given by the government as a reference to corroborate MEAs stand on Passport not a proof of citizenship.

Passport never a proof of citizenship: Centre clarifies after MEA's remark invites criticism

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodrigues thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for offering assistance after twin earthquakes struck near Caracas, killing at least 32 people and injuring hundreds.

'Spirit of cooperation' :Venezuela thanks PM Modi for offering assistance after deadly Caracas earthquakes

The transplant team coordinated a complex process involving donor identification, stem cell collection, international transportation and intensive clinical care. Despite the logistical and medical challenges, the procedure was successfully completed, giving the child a chance at a healthy future.

Polish donor saves Kashmiri child in SKIMS' first-ever unrelated stem cell transplant

TMC MP Mahua Moitra's remarks praising former colleague Suvendu Adhikari have sparked debate in West Bengal politics. Recalling his support during key moments of her early political career, Moitra later clarified that her comments referred only to their past association in the TMC

'He supported me...': Mahua Moitra praises West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari amid TMC crisis

Officials noted that rocky sections become particularly slippery during heavy rains, while warning signs caution visitors about the danger of strong waves dragging people into the sea or accidents occurring while taking photographs near the coastline.

VIDEO: Seconds after playing with water, Karnataka man dies after powerful wave drags him off rocks at Goa's Baga beach

Ketan Agarwal's father has alleged that Siya Goyal's family may have known about the plot to kill his son, while co-accused Chetan Chaudhary's father claims his son is being framed. The case, initially treated as an accident, later unravelled into an alleged murder plot

'We trusted her' vs 'Never heard her name': Pune murder accused Siya faces blame from families of both Ketan and Chetan

Fresh clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are raising fears of another West Asia crisis just as regional tensions appeared to be easing. For India, the stakes go far beyond diplomacy, with potential risks to energy security, shipping routes, trade, and key strategic projects. WION Decodes.

Can India withstand another West Asia crisis? How Israel-Hezbollah-Iran tensions could hit its energy security | WION Decodes

Indian and Pakistani delegates held fresh Track 2 talks in Colombo and Bangkok, discussing crisis-management mechanisms, terrorism and water issues. The backchannel engagements come despite frozen official dialogue

In Colombo, Bangkok this week, India and Pakistan met again for track 2 talks

Army troops are rehearsing multiple tactical drills, including checkpoint procedures, cordoning, patrolling, searching, mob control, protection of UN assets, combat first aid, humanitarian help to civilians and casualty evacuation.

What is Khaan Quest 2026? Inside one of world's largest peacekeeping exercises

Fresh details in the Ketan Agarwal murder case reveal that accused fiancée Siya Goyal allegedly plotted his killing with her boyfriend despite portraying a happy relationship on social media. Investigators say her Instagram posts sharply contrast with her claims

'My heart found its home': Pune murder accused Siya didn't want to marry Ketan, but her Instagram posts tell a different story

India’s updated FCRA rules explicitly exclude religious conversion from permissible "faith-based" activities for NGOs. Read how the new Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines tighten international funding and foreign donations to eliminate legal grey areas.

New NGO funding rules in India: Foreign money for religious conversion banned | WION Decodes

For the 1st time, NCERT has introduced a dedicated chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 textbook, describing it as "one of the major challenges to democracy in India" and highlighting censorship, suspension of Fundamental Rights and the arrest of political leaders during the period.

'Challenges to democracy in India': For first time, NCERT to teach Class 9 students about Emergency

After the MEA clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document and not proof of citizenship, debate erupted over what establishes Indian citizenship. Here's a breakdown of citizenship laws, why Aadhaar and voter IDs fall short, and the documents used to support citizenship claims

Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID: What actually proves citizenship in India? WION Decodes

A suspected plot to target Ayodhya's Ram Temple has been uncovered after security agencies arrested a Saharanpur resident in Karnataka. Investigators say the suspect's phone contained Pakistani contacts, suspicious WhatsApp group activity and other material now being examined by the NIA, ATS.

Terror plot targeting Ayodhya Ram Temple foiled; UP man with alleged Pakistan links arrested in Karnataka

According to NCRB data analysed by child rights groups, Maharashtra recorded 22,390 crimes against children in 2023, up from 20,762 in 2022.



Maharashtra considers printing birth dates on wedding cards to tackle child marriage

India will host a major Human Resource Mobility Forum next week, bringing together employers and officials from countries including Germany, Japan, Italy, Russia and Denmark to expand overseas job opportunities for skilled Indians.

India boosts global worker mobility with passport overhaul and new international forum

Government guidelines state that passports primarily serve as identity and travel documents, while Section 20 of the Passports Act, 1967, allows the government to issue them to non-citizens in specific cases under the supervision of senior MEA officials.

Indian passports are travel documents, not proof of citizenship, law states

The Air India incident comes just days after a Pakistani aircraft briefly entered Indian airspace. On June 12, Fly Jinnah flight 9P514 (FJL514), operating from Lahore to Dubai, briefly crossed into Indian airspace over Punjab while deviating from its route to avoid adverse weather conditions.

Delhi-Amritsar Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during go-around; pilot put off duty

India’s major state-owned ports handled a record-breaking 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26, driven by a structural overhaul that cut vessel turnaround times from 96 to 49.5 hours. 

How India slashed port turnaround time by half to drive record cargo volumes

The United States and India have reviewed progress on negotiations for a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides reporting substantial advances and reaffirming their commitment to concluding an interim deal as a stepping stone toward a broader trade pact.

India and US looking ahead to exciting opportunities in future tech and trade: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

Goa recorded 71 drowning deaths from January to June 2026, driven by risky behavior and rough monsoon currents. The latest fatality at Baga Beach highlights an urgent water safety crisis.

Goa records 71 drowning deaths in first half of 2026; fresh Baga Beach tragedy raises alarm

Police suspect 22-year-old Ketan Agarwal’s fatal fall at Lohagad Fort was a pre-planned murder by his girlfriend, Siya, and accomplice Chetan, exposing staged signals and deliberate CCTV blind spots.

Ketan Agarwal Case: Investigators piece together alleged murder plot at historic fort

The lifting of sanction will lead to price drop of crude oil which will immediately help India lower fiscal and current account deficits.

What impact will lifting of oil sanctions on Iranian oil have on India? WION Decodes

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Jaishankar outlines five-point plan for cooperation in a fragmented world

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, to invest $48bn in India, expand AI and cloud infra

‘AC Nation’ Singapore's lessons for India, other nations amid Super El Niño heat

Passport never a proof of citizenship: Centre clarifies on MEA's remark

Venezuela thanks PM Modi for offering assistance after Caracas earthquakes

Polish donor saves Kashmiri child in SKIMS' first-ever stem cell transplant

Mahua Moitra's rare praise for WB CM Suvendu amid TMC crisis

VIDEO: Karnataka man dies after wave drags him off rocks at Goa's Baga beach

'We trusted her' vs 'Never heard her name': Pune murder accused Siya faces blame

Oil prices to Chabahar: How Israel-Hezbollah-Iran tensions could impact India

India and Pakistan meet in Colombo and Bangkok for track 2 talks

What is Khaan Quest 2026? Inside one of world's largest peacekeeping exercises

Pune murder accused didn't want to marry Ketan? But IG tells another story

New NGO funding rules in India: Foreign money for religious conversion banned | WION Decodes

'Challenges to democracy': NCERT introduces chapter on Emergency in Class 9 book

Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID: What actually proves Indian citizenship?

Ayodhya Ram Temple terror plot foiled: UP man held, Pakistan links under probe

Maharashtra considers birth dates on wedding cards to prevent child marriage

India boosts global worker mobility with passport overhaul and new int'l forum

Indian passports are travel documents, not proof of citizenship, law states

Air India flight enters Pakistani airspace during go-around; pilot put off duty

How India slashed port turnaround time by half to drive record cargo volumes

India, US looking ahead to exciting opportunities in future tech, trade: Greer

Goa records 71 drowning deaths in first half of 2026

Ketan Agarwal Case: Investigators piece together alleged murder plot

WION Decodes lifting of oil sanctions on Iranian oil on India