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U.S. authorities have charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with allegedly conspiring to bribe Indian government officials with over $250 million to award solar energy contracts.

Israeli strikes killed 15 people including five children in Palestine's Gaza Strip. A school turn shelter was hit in Nuseirat refugee camp killing six people including two women and one child. Meanwhile, the United States vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza saying that the resolution was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023. Watch in for more details!

The Adani Group on Thursday (Nov 21) reacted to the indictment of chairperson Gautam Adani in New York over his role in an alleged multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme.

South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" & to " expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian origin High commissioner to Delhi, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal said, " I'm very blessed because I'm African, in the sense that my Janmabhoomi is Africa, and now my Karmabhumi is India. So I am a blend of both African and Indian in one package. I'm proud of both identities". The new High commissioner presented his credentials to Indian President Murmu earlier this week. In the past he was South Africa's Sherpa to the BRICS grouping & G20. Watch in for more details!

The Group of 20 (G20) annual summits represent a high point in the international calendar, drawing extensive attention globally. The first cycle of summits, which began in 2008, is now ending.

The US government on Wednesday (Nov 20) called for a breakup of Google and Chrome, asking a judge to order the dismantling by ordering the tech giant to sell its popular browser.

As India marks 16 years since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the spotlight is on Sea Vigil 2024, the nation’s largest coastal security exercise. This drill unites the tri-services, six ministries, and 21 government agencies in a coordinated effort to bolster maritime defenses. Join WION Principal Correspondent Sidharth M.P. in conversation with Rear Admiral R.K. Dhingra of the Indian Navy as they discuss the exercise's objectives and its critical role in enhancing India's coastal security framework.

Prosecutors in the United States (US) said on Wednesday (Nov 20) that Indian industrialist Gautam Adani was indicted in New York over his role in an alleged multi-million dollar bribery and fraud scheme.

The Indian Navy has stepped up its presence and activities in the Southwest Indian Ocean region deploying warships for capacity building and conducting joint exercises which include deepening the maritime partnerships in the eastern part of the African continent.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a seven-key-pillars proposal to strengthen ties between India and the Caribbean Community as he held talks with leaders from the region, focusing on trade, technology, and tourism, among others. Speaking at the second India-CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Modi also suggested an online platform promoting trade, technology, tourism, talent, and tradition. Watch in for more details!

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 edition's commencement, India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah has played down concerns regarding Virat Kohli's poor run of form.

As India marks 16 years since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the spotlight is on Sea Vigil 2024, the nation’s largest coastal security exercise. This drill unites the tri-services, six ministries, and 21 government agencies in a coordinated effort to bolster maritime defenses. Join WION Principal Correspondent Sidharth M.P. in conversation with Rear Admiral R.K. Dhingra of the Indian Navy as they discuss the exercise's objectives and its critical role in enhancing India's coastal security framework.

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and billionaire Elon Musk - who have been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to run the newly formed task force to review government spending - have proposed to eliminate work-from-home facilities for federal workers.

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, backed Donald Trump for US presidency online and on the ground. In return, he is being offered to run an agency of his own design to cut government spending.

A passenger went out of control onboard an American Airlines flight which was flying from Milwaukee to Dallas on Tuesday (November 19) after which he was restrained by fellow passengers.

U.S. Attorney's office has charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with allegedly conspiring to bribe Indian government officials with over $250 million to award solar energy contracts. On Wednesday, prosecutors from Brooklyn, New York, said that Adani and the other defendants had solicited funds from American investors by spreading false information about the scheme.

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will soon mark its third year. Russia has now threatened to strike Ukraine with a massive new missile in revenge for the use of Western weapons against its territory, a report by The Telegraph on Thursday (Nov 20) said.

South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" and to "expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". The new High Commissioner presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu earlier this week. In the past, he was South Africa's Sherpa to the BRICS grouping and G20. Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian-origin High commissioner to Delhi, spoke to WION's Sidhant Sibal on his future endeavors, South Africa's incoming G20 Presidency, BRICS, South Africa and India relations and Cheetah Diplomacy. Watch in for more details!

Federal investigators in the United States have compiled a detailed chart outlining payments by Matt Gaetz and his associates, suggesting involvement in drug-fuelled sex parties.