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Bomb threat on Air India flight triggers emergency at Thiruvananthapuram airport

A state of emergency was declared at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in southern India on Thursday (Aug 22) after a bomb threat was received on an Air India flight from Mumbai, news agency Press Trust of India reported while citing sources at the airport.

Maggots found in DNC breakfast trigger probe, FBI checking if it was intentional

Maggots found at the Democratic National Convention breakfast on Wednesday have sent officials scrambling for answers. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Chicago police are investigating whether they were intentionally slipped into the food being served to the delegates at the Fairmont Hotel.

India: Blast at Andhra pharma company kills 17; rescue operations underway

A major explosion at a pharma company in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh killed at least 17 people and injured several others on Wednesday (Aug 21). The incident took place in Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the state, catching employees of ‘Escientia’ off guard.

Millions to be affected as Delhi-NCR auto, taxi operators launch two-day strike

Millions of people in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region are set to face major transportation issues on August 22 and August 23 after autorickshaw and taxi driver unions announced they were going on strike in protest against app-based cab services, such as Ola and Uber.

Explore the Universe: 6 unusual exoplanets you won't believe exist

Our universe is full of mysteries and wonders, most of which are beyond our comprehension. Planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets, are one such marvel since their discovery in the early 1990s.

Nani says Arshad got publicity after 'joker' remark for Prabhas, netizens call it 'stupid and arrogant'

Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi has faced a lot of backlash ever since he said that Prabhas was like a 'joker' in Nag Ashwin's sci-fi Kalki 2898 AD. Warsi's comment garnered a lot of attention, and several fans of the Rebel star have called him out for his views on the actor's performance.

Israel-Hamas war: US President Biden pushes Israeli PM Netanyahu on Gaza deal

With the chances of a ceasefire deal on Gaza hanging in balance US President Joe Biden has pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas. Watch in for more details!

Members of Indian Diaspora expressed optimism on PM Modi's visit to Ukraine

Members of Indian Diaspora speak to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal. The diaspora expressed optimism on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine.

Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae co-actor Vihaan Samat on typecasting: 'My effort is to…….’

Gaining popularity one project at a time, actor Vihaan Samat will next be seen on Call Me Bae starring Ananya Panday in the leading role as richness-turns-poor role.

US Elections | DNC 2024: Tim Walz slams Republican overreach on abortion, IVF car

Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in a keynote address Wednesday (Aug 21), professing his love for his country at Chicago's United Center.

Rested and recovered Aryna Sabalenka returns to New York for US Open breakthrough

After falling just short of a US Open title last year, a fully fit and confident Aryna Sabalenka returns to New York hoping a mid-year break to focus on her health will allow her to break through at the year's final Grand Slam.

WION speaks to Ukrainian MP Yulia Klymenko and Sviatoslav Yurash

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ukraine MP Sviatoslav Yurash has expressed his optimism that PM Modi's visit will strengthen ties between India and Ukraine. Ukraine MP Yulia Klymenko has welcomed PM Modi's Kyiv visit & has said that Ukrainian MPs have invited him to address the Parliament.

USS Abraham Lincoln leads strike group

America's carrier strike group three has arrived in the West Asian region it is being led by the feared USS Abraham Lincoln which is set to replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt operating in the region currently, since July 2024. here's all you need to know about the mighty warship USS Abraham Lincoln.

Jannik Sinner 'honest to core', says coach amid dope test controversy

World number one Jannik Sinner is "honest to the core" and is an "innocent victim" his coach Darren Cahill said after the Italian was cleared of any wrongdoing despite twice testing positive for a banned substance.

Indian Olympian Archana Kamath quits Table Tennis for studies

Indian Olympian Archana Kamath has quit professional table tennis and decided to pursue higher studies in the US, WION's Bhairavi Singh gets you the details.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Matthew Hayden revisits Rishabh Pant's match-winning knock at Gabba

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has refreshed the memories of the 2021 Test win for India in Brisbane as the two nations will once again lock horns later in the year.

Novak Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record at US Open, world number one Jannik Sinner under cloud

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests.

Terror network linked to al-Qaeda dismantled in India: 14 arrested in Delhi Police operation

Delhi Police busted an al-Qaeda-linked terror network and detained 14 people from the states of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported on Thursday (August 22).

We understand India's neutral policy: Ukraine MP Yulia Klymenko

Ukraine MP Yulia Klymenko has welcomed PM Modi's Kyiv visit & has said that Ukrainian MPs have invited him to address the Parliament. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent, she said, 'We understand India's neutral policy, it has ties with Russia. It is a fact. Narendra Modi is very powerful man. He is face of global south. He can convince Putin to stop the war". MP Yulia is part of Ukraine India Parliamentarian friendship group. She also said, "We understand India is a big country, it has historic ties with Soviet Union. But Russia is not Soviet Union..'