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South Korea has handed a prison term to a man accused of deliberately putting on weight to avoid a tougher role in the military. The man was handed a suspended prison term after he put on more than 20 kilograms of weight so he was not drafted into the role.

The Indian Navy is playing a key role in boosting maritime security across the Indian Ocean region. From tackling piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing to supplying ships and equipment, India is helping its neighbors safeguard their waters. Watch in for more details!

India has hit out at the interim government in Bangladesh, stressing it must do more to protect minorities. This comes amid a series of attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh under the present dispensation and what India seeing not enough being done to stamp them out. Watch in for more details!

The Russia-Ukraine war has continued for nearly three years now. Ukraine's frontline defenses are in danger of crumbling, and amid the war weariness, President Volodymyr Zelensky's popularity is fading. According to a recent poll, most voters prefer that he does not seek a second term. Watch in for more details!

Zoya Akhtar has been appointed as a jury member for the prestigious 21st Marrakech International Film Festival, set to take place from November 29 to December 7, 2024.

The Russia-Ukraine war has continued for nearly three years now. Ukraine's frontline defenses are in danger of crumbling, and amid the war weariness, President Volodymyr Zelensky's popularity is fading. According to a recent poll, most voters prefer that he does not seek a second term. Watch in for more details!

A hospital in the Indian city of Kolkata has announced it will no longer admit patients from Bangladesh, citing disrespect towards the Indian flag and growing concerns over the treatment of Hindus in the neighbouring country.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces lose ‘record 2,000 troops’ in a day amid North Korea military talks Vladimir Putin's forces have suffered more than 2,000 casualties in a single day, Ukraine's military has claimed, in what would mark the...

Bangladesh authorities Saturday (Nov 30) ordered freezing of at least 17 bank accounts related to Hindu spiritual organisation International Society for Krishna Consciousness, known as ISKCON.

Champions trophy drama continues; key meeting to resume today. Watch this report for more details!

The chief of the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6, has warned that the world is at its most dangerous point in 40 years. Sir Richard Moore said that in his 37 years in the profession, he has never seen such a situation.

Indian stocks saw record withdrawals last month. Still, foreign investors are seeing possibilities in the country, which bodes well for some industries. Our cover report focuses on the sectors to watch out for..

Russia and China conduct joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan with nuclear-capable bombers, raising tensions in Asia-Pacific. Watch in for more details!

After keeping a low profile since 2020, the founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, visited the company's campus in Hangzhou, China. This marks his first known trip back to his hometown since March of last year, when he visited a school he established. Ma's visit to Alibaba's campus comes at a time when the Chinese government is trying to boost confidence in the country's private sector. Watch in for more details!

Thousands of protesters returned to the streets of Tbilisi on Friday to protest against the government's decision to suspend accession talks with the European Union.

The Italian Navy's iconic training ship Amerigo Vespucci has made a stop in Mumbai and will remain anchored until December 2nd for a 5-day visit in a bid to bolster ties between India and Italy. The visit, organizers say, is packed with events designed to showcase Italian excellence and foster bilateral relationships across several sectors. Watch in for more details!

A cyclonic storm, Fengal, is likely to make landfall this afternoon, and several parts of Southern India are under a red alert. The landfall is not expected to occur close to Puducherry, with wind speeds of 70 to 80 km per hour, gusting up to 90 km per hour. Watch in for more details!

The Russia-Ukraine war has continued for nearly three years now. Ukraine's frontline defenses are in danger of crumbling, and amid the war weariness, President Volodymyr Zelensky's popularity is fading. According to a recent poll, most voters prefer that he does not seek a second term. Watch in for more details!

After keeping a low profile since 2020, the founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, visited the company's campus in Hangzhou, China. This marks his first known trip back to his hometown since March of last year, when he visited a school he established. Ma's visit to Alibaba's campus comes at a time when the Chinese government is trying to boost confidence in the country's private sector. Watch in for more details!