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Sicily yacht sinking: Vessel’s cook declared dead, six still missing; search ops on

Recaldo Thomas has been identified as the first person to have died in the Bayesian luxury yacht sinking off the coast of Sicily, Italy earlier this week on Monday (Aug 19).

SEBI chief's earnings under scrutiny

Charges of a conflict of interest have been levelled against SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch. The question now doing the rounds is: Did Buch potentially violate SEBI's 2008 policy on officials holding other professional jobs?

Exclusive | SEBI chief Buch under fire; Subramanian Swamy alleges conflict of interest in Axis-Max Life deal

Indian former Union Minister Subramanian Swamy has made fresh allegations against embattled SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch. During a recent case hearing of the Axis-Max Life deal at the Delhi High Court, Swamy alleged a lack of action from the market regulator SEBI.

Gravitas: Chaos at Japan airport after a pair of scissors goes missing

Last weekend, 36 flights were cancelled and 201 were delayed at a Japanese airport after a pair of scissors went missing in a store near the boarding gates. Huge bottlenecks and queues formed as passengers were forced to retake security checks. It left hundreds of travelers temporarily stranded.

PM Modi to visit Ukraine: Indian Businessman in Ukraine talks about the situation in country

Top Indian business man of Ukraine Rajeev Gupta described the ongoing situation in the country. Rajeev played a role in terms of evacuation of Indian students when war broke down in 2022, including by providing them food, water. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Kyiv, he said, 'along with MEA, first humanitarian aid' was given to Ukraine. He also spoke on mental toll of war, and how he has helped the Ukrainians.

NASA unveils mysterious Space object on a galactic sprint

NASA's citizen scientists have discovered a mysterious object speeding at an amazing speed spotted by amateur astronomers. The object is speeding out of the Milky Way. Watch this next story to know more about this!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine launches ‘one of largest ever’ drone attacks on Moscow

Ukraine launched one of the largest ever drone attacks on Moscow on Wednesday (21 August) with Russian air defence units destroying at least 45 drones flying towards the capital. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi Poland Visit: PM Modi embarks on three-day state visit to Poland and Ukraine

This will be the first visit to Poland by an Indian Prime Minister, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes the trip after 45 years. August 21–22 is a particularly important day for the visit because it marks the 70th anniversary of India and Poland's diplomatic ties.

A tribute to Indian prosthetics doctor Nagender Parashar

"The Indian Angel" Indian National Nagender Parashar who has been staying In Ukraine for 3 decades has been providing prosthetics to Ukrainian Soldiers. WION's Sidhant Sibal brings you an exclusive conversation with prosthetics doctor Nagender Parashar.

Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga

In the ongoing saga between Hindenburg and the SEBI Chief, calls for an independent probe have gained traction. Media stories suggested a probe is underway. However, separate media reports quoting finance ministry sources show the government has no plans to initiate an investigation at this point. This rise in speculation has highlighted the silence of the government and the SEBI on Hindenburg's allegations.

PM Modi to visit Ukraine: Kharkhiv MP Mariia upbeat on PM Modi's visit

Ukraine MP, Mariia Mezentseva-Fedorenko has been upbeat on PM Modi's Kyiv visit, terming it as 'historic'. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, she said, 'we very much anticipating this visit'. She added, India Ukraine relationship can be taken forward with a joint plan. The Ukraine MP is from Kharkhiv.

Death toll rises in Sicily 'Bayesian' superyacht tragedy, five more bodies found; one missing

The search for six missing individuals following the tragic sinking of the super yacht Bayesian off Sicily on Wednesday (August 21) led to the discovery of five bodies, according to sources close to the search efforts.

Road rage: Horrific incidents in India's Thane and Bengaluru

In India, two chilling incidents of road rage have been making headlines. In Maharashtra's Thane, an SUV rammed into another car twice and in Karnataka's Bengaluru, a furious biker was seen attacking a car. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from Lakes

According to reports, beneath Switzerland’s lakes lie military munitions, long buried and potentially hazardous. The Swiss government has now recognized this potential danger and launched a national competition with a prize of around $58,000, for anyone who can devise a method to remove these munitions safely, and in an environmentally friendly manner.

What to expect on Day 3 of Democratic National Convention

All eyes will be on Tim Walz who will formally accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for Vice President on day three of Democratic National Convention. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi to visit Ukraine: Ukrainian lawmaker Vadym Halaichuck welcomes PM Modi's Kyiv visit

Ukrainian lawmaker Vadym Halaichuck has termed PM Modi's visit 'symbolic' & something 'they did not expected'. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Kyiv, he said Ukraine can help find an 'efficient solution', adding ' war don't resolve problem'.

Italy's Jannik Sinner cleared of wrongdoing after failing anti-doping tests

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance earlier in the season, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Tuesday.

India to begin delayed population census in September, to be completed in 18 months

India is likely to begin conducting a long-delayed population census in September, two government sources said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to plug important data gaps in his third term after years of criticism.

China’s Expanding Atomic Arsenal Forces U.S. To Upgrades Secret Nuclear Plan

Recent reports indicate a reorientation of US strategy to target China's rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities specifically. President Joe Biden has reportedly directed American forces to ready themselves for potential coordinated nuclear conflict, which he fears will come from Russia, China, and North Korea. An explosive report by The New York Times reveals that earlier this year, in March, Biden sanctioned a highly classified nuclear strategic plan which specifically focused on the Chinese threat.