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WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke to Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar about the tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has achieved another remarkable success by discovering a key geological feature on the Moon. Following the successful deployment of its Pragyan rover at the Moon’s south pole in 2023, the mission has now captured images of a buried ancient crater measuring 160 kilometers wide near its landing site.

The Pakistani Taliban, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on Monday (Sep 23) denied involvement in bombing a police convoy that was escorting foreign diplomats in the country’s restive northwest, the news agency Associated Press reported.

Brazilians are calling for urgent measures to address climate change, as President Lula Da Silva emphasizes the need for stronger actions. Amid rising environmental concerns, citizens and leaders alike are pushing for comprehensive policies to combat the climate crisis and protect the Amazon rainforest. Lula’s administration is under pressure to implement effective strategies that prioritize sustainability and environmental preservation.

In a landmark judgment today, Supreme Court has ruled that storing Child Sexual Exploitative Abuse Material is an offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Supreme Court has clarified that such acts will be considered criminal when used with intent to gain or benefit from them. Watch in for more details!

Amidst tensions and conflicts throughout the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the United States highlights the growing significance of the Quad alliance. Modi met with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and US President Joe Biden at the 4th Quad Summit to reiterate their common commitment to a free, open, and thriving Indo-Pacific region.

The most beautiful thermal pool of Yellowstone - Morning Glory - has gone through a drastic colour change from pristine blue to multi-hued colours, and the tourists are being blamed for this.

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

The Israeli military has intensified its campaign in Lebanon with hundreds of airstrikes early on Monday, amid escalating tensions along the border with Hezbollah. This development raises concerns that the long-standing conflict could escalate into a larger war. As the situation unfolds, the implications for regional stability are significant. Watch in for more details!

The UK's first female chancellor has just 6 weeks to devise a plan to address the country's struggling public services and improve the economic Outlook. Watch to know more.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi officially took charge as the chief minister of Delhi on Monday (Sep 23). Sharing a photo of herself alongside an empty chair on the social media platform X, she wrote, “I have taken charge as the chief minister of Delhi today and accepted this responsibility.

Bangladesh could be without their star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for the second Test against India in Kanpur starting September 27, the team management hinted ahead of their departure from Chennai.

India Supreme Court has ruled that downloading storing and viewing child pornography is a criminal offense. The Supreme Court has clarified that such acts will be considered criminal when used with intent to gain or benefit from them. Watch in for more details!

A government official in Thailand is facing the accusation of taking salary and bonuses for 10 years without working properly even for a day. The case has once again raised concerns regarding public sector corruption in the country.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seems to have quashed rumours of her divorce as she stepped out for an event in Paris wearing her wedding ring. Aishwarya married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007 and the couple welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2012.

Human senses allow us to perceive things around us, detected by stimuli. It is the process of gathering and sending information to the brain for understanding. Our senses allow us to experience things like listening to music or smelling an aromatic fragrance.

Russia’s test launch of its RS-28 Sarmat Super-Heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has failed at the launch site in Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the Open-source intelligence project MeNMyRC reported.

Sri Lanka's political landscape has transformed with Anura Kumara Dissanayaka's election as the 10th president. The leader of the People's Liberation Front (JVP) won the run-off election decisively, reflecting voters' rejection of establishment politics following the 2022 economic crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly congratulated Dissanayaka on his victory.

The Israeli military has intensified its campaign in Lebanon with hundreds of airstrikes early on Monday, amid escalating tensions along the border with Hezbollah. This development raises concerns that the long-standing conflict could escalate into a larger war. As the situation unfolds, the implications for regional stability are significant.