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How India broke the 'poor traveller' tag to become cricket rulers since independence

Explore how Indian cricket shed its "poor traveler" tag, evolving from home-soil specialists into a global powerhouse capable of winning in all conditions.

WION Exclusive: How can energy productivity power India’s next phase of industrial growth

Amid the ongoing demand and the development related to the power sector, their leaders are continuously emphasising that the focus must shift towards the use of power more efficiently and productively.

Mithun Chakraborty reacts to being ignored by Kolkata Film Festival, calls himself a 'minor artist'

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty expressed disappointment over not receiving an invitation to the Kolkata Film Festival. Questioning his exclusion, the actor called himself a minor artist.

Vikrant Massey opens up about threats after The Sabarmati Report: 'People called that film propaganda'

Released in 2024, Vikrant Massey's The Sabarmati Report revolves around a young and passionate journalist, who investigates the horrific train-burning incident at Godhra station on February 27, 2002.

Independence Day 2026: India sets eyes on Visit Bharat by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a seven-point ‘Saptadhara’ reform framework aimed at accelerating India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The roadmap focuses on sweeping reforms across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's growing global influence.

Opposition hits out at PM Modi's Independence Day speech over ‘Dimaagi Naxals’, women’s reservation

Opposition leaders reacted to PM Modi’s 80th Independence Day speech, with Congress targeting his remarks on ‘dimaagi naxals. They linked women’s reservation to delimitation. Akhilesh Yadav had some sharp words too

X-Men reboot: Marvel reveals new mutant cast at D23, led by Sadie Sink, Adam Driver and Kit Connor

Marvel unveiled the new cast of X-men characters apart from Sadie Sink. The actress was introduced in Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Jean Grey, one of the main members of the X-Men team.

Independence Day 2026: PM Modi calls for self-reliance, backs Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a seven-point ‘Saptadhara’ reform framework aimed at accelerating India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The roadmap focuses on sweeping reforms across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's growing global influence.

Beyond the number: the real cost of partition | Frames of Freedom

Nandita Das, who has approached the partition twice, first as an actor in #1947Earth and then as a director in #Manto, opens up about the evolution of partition stories in Indian cinema.

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse trailer leaks online, producer not happy

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is one of the most-anticipated movies. However, ahead of its release, the unfinised trailer of the movie has been leaked online.

Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistan faces deepening humanitarian crisis

Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the war-ravaged nation continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis, restrictions on women and girls, critical child malnutrition and growing international isolation. Where does Afghanistan stand under Taliban rule, and what challenges does the country face?

Big Business Bet | Cantabil’s 700 stores, profitability playbook, Gen Z consumer pulse & road ahead

In this edition of WION’s Big Business Bet, Wion’s Kanishka Sarkar speaks to Cantabil Retail India’s CFO Shivendra Nigam about the evolving Indian consumer, Tier-2 and Tier-3 demand, the company’s strong margins and zero-debt strategy. Watch the full segment to know more about Cantabil’s 700 store network, e-commerce profitability and push into women’s wear, kids’ wear and athleisure.

Musician duo Ayaan & Amaan Ali Bangash on WION | Frames of Freedom

Ayaan and Amaan Ali Bangash, sons of legendary sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, join WION’s Frames Of Freedom to talk about their musical journey, the global reach of Indian classical music and its evolution across generations. The duo also reflects on their Grammy-winning work and the changing place of Indian classical music on the world stage.

7 unforgettable moments that redefined India's sporting identity forever
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India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, and we look at seven unforgettable moments that shaped the country’s sporting identity forever. From India’s first Olympic medal in 1952 to Kapil Dev’s men beating West Indies to clinch the unthinkable, here are seven defining moments.

PoK situation reinforces J&K’s decision to join India in 1947: Omar Abdullah

“Looking at the situation in that part of Jammu and Kashmir, it is tragic and lamentable. We are concerned,” Abdullah said, adding that the people across the LoC were not strangers but part of the same community.

Avengers Doomsday: New trailer offers a closer look at Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom

Makers have dropped another clip of Avengers: Doomsday, giving a brief glimpse of Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas in December this year.

Indonesia quake of 7.7 magnitude triggers tsunami warning, kills 20. Why is this one different?

A shallow 7.7 earthquake struck northern Flores on the Flores Thrust, causing severe shaking, landslides and deaths. Indonesia is used to earthquakes, but this one is different.

Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon dies at the age of 33

The boxing world is mourning the loss of Prichard Colón, the once-rising Puerto Rican prospect who died at 33, nearly 11 years after a brutal brain injury left him in a persistent vegetative state. Colón, who held a perfect 16-0 record, suffered the injury during a 2015 bout against Terrel Williams after repeated illegal blows to the back of his head.

'Youth central to India's journey towards development': PM Modi on 80th Independence Day

PM Modi said that significant strides have been made in this direction over the past 10-12 years. Under the 'Startup India' initiative, over 250,000 startups have been registered across the country.