latest news

Indian Budget 2025: Where does the rupee come from?

Ever wondered how the Indian government earns and where the money is ultimately spent? We break down the numbers for you in this next report. With India’s Union Budget 2025 approaching, citizens and analysts share their expectations. Will the government's proposals match the country's needs, or will there be a gap between promises and outcomes?

Budget session 2025 to infuse new confidence, energy to attain goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi

India News: Prime Minister Modi launches the Budget Session, aiming to spark renewed vigour and confidence towards a developed India with strategic initiatives.

'Cooling cycles': NASA's Chandra X-ray Telescope discovers black holes cooking their own food

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, in collaboration with the VLT, conducted a study of several galaxy clusters, including the well-known Perseus and Centaurus clusters.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are seeking to have a defamation lawsuit, filed by Justin Baldoni, dismissed. The legal proceedings are set to begin on Monday.

India Union Budget 2025: What is the youth expecting? | WION detailed coverage

As India prepares for its 2025 budget, the youth of the nation are eagerly anticipating changes in education, employment, and social welfare that will shape their future. Watch in for more details!

Indian rupee's repeated record lows starts to weigh

Several top indian firms are rushing to hedge their currency exposures as the unexpected decline of the rupee has begun to put pressure on their profitability after two years of relative calm. The rupee's weakness is pressuring the government to arrest its slide by boosting investor sentiment with its policies.

'Happily retired!' Chris Evans shuts down rumours of his return to MCU for Avengers: Doomsday

Hollywood | Entertainment: Chris Evans has been known worldwide for playing the role of Captain America in the Marvel movies. He waved goodbye to the iconic character in 2019 with Avengers Endgame. 

Will budget 2025 ease your tax burden?

With budget 2025 just hours away, taxpayers are wondering if the government will finally make the new tax regime more attractive. Could long-awaited deductions and reliefs be on the horizon? Take a look at this report as we break down what’s at stake for your paycheck..

India Budget 2025: Traders eye India budget 2025 announcements

Indian benchmark indices are set for a full trading session on Budget Day, despite it falling on a Saturday. The BSE and NSE exchanges have confirmed that the markets will remain open. Watch in for more details!

Indian budget comes amid extreme volatility in markets

With just a day to go to India's budget, investors will keep a close watch on how finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will balance expectations with fiscal discipline. The budget on Feb 1st is crucial as it will set the tone for the country for the upcoming year.

Do fish drink water? Here's what scientists have to say

Fish do not get thirsty in the same way humans do, but their bodies constantly interact with water through a process called osmosis. Water moves across a fish's cell membrane.

'Need to deepen friendship with India', says Member of European Parliament Dr Vladimir

World news: This year will be a big year for India-EU ties, with the expected visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission to India very soon and later this year the India-EU Summit. 

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels vow to march on Kinshasa after capturing Goma

Rwanda-backed fighters advanced on a second front in their offensive across eastern DR Congo on Wednesday after seizing control of the key city of Goma during heavy fighting with the Congolese military. In the face of intensifying conflict in the east, DR Congo's president. Watch in for more details!

Senate confirms Donald Trump's pick to lead drilling expansion

World: The US Senate confirms Trump's choice for Interior Secretary, a key position managing public lands and waters, crucial for the administration's drilling expansion plans.

Member Of European Parliament Dr Vladimir Bats For Deepening Ties With India

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) & who also sits on the committee of Foreign Affairs, Prof Dr Vladimir Prebilic has called for "deepening of friendship with India" even as he hoped that EU gets more Indian students & skilled Indian workers. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Brussels, Dr Prebilic, who is elected from Slovenia said,'if Europe needed as new friends, this is the time, and I think India is the right answer to our questions and our needs.' This year will be a big year for India EU ties, with the expected visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission to India very soon & later this year the India EU Summit.

Hamas Hostage Release: Five Thai Hostage Released By Hamas

Thursday also marked the third hostage prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of 110 Palestinians by Israel and three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as part of the exchange. Watch in for more details!

India budget 2025: Indian budget comes amid extreme volatility in Markets

India’s Budget 2025 is being presented amid significant market volatility, with economic uncertainty influencing investor sentiment. The government's focus is expected to address key challenges while aiming for sustainable growth and stability

Taylor Swift to take the Grammys stage, but not in the way you think...

Hollywood | Entertainment: The 2025 Grammy Awards is set to take place on Feb 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The evening will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.

Tulsi Gabbard faces heat for comments on Russia, meeting Assad

Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Congresswoman, faced widespread criticism for meeting with the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017. Critics questioned her stance on Syria’s ongoing civil war, while Gabbard defended the meeting as part of her effort to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.