Political commentator Dr. Brahma Chellaney says that India's membership lends respectability to the SCO and helps counter the perception of it being an anti-Western club of autocracies. However, the question remains about what India gains from its SCO membership. Former Ambassador Ashok Kantha explains India's limited expectations from the SCO due to strategic differences among member countries but stresses the importance of bilateral relations with the Central Asian countries which are part of the SCO.

Should India prioritise bilateral ties over SCO?

The Jammu and Kashmir government has created a digital high-tech command control centre for real-time surveillance of the Amarnath Yatra roots for the first time ever. This will assist the administration to smoothly supervise the yatra.

India: Jammu and Kashmir government establishes hi-tech command control centre

This week saw the launch of three new mid-range smartphones that are claimed to be value for money. Watch our next story and see which one you would like to buy.            

Which phone would you buy? Samsung M34 5G, One Plus Nord 3 or Realme Narzo 60

Foldable phones have come a long way since 2019 when Samsung introduced its original Galaxy Z Fold. They have become more reliable over time. Interestingly, more phone makers are now coming up with their versions of foldable phones. Here's more.

Foldable phones: The future of smartphones?

Foldable phones look promising, but there are still many questions about this new trend. Shivam Ranjan, who is the Head of Marketing for Asia-Pacific at Motorola, joins us on Tech It Out to discuss the future of smartphones. Do watch for more...

The evolution of mobile phones | WION Tech It Out

In order to obtain what is being referred to as an innocent route through Indian territorial seas for Sri Lankan fishermen to join the Arabian Sea for several days of fishing, Sri Lanka is pursuing new diplomatic partnerships with India.

Sri Lanka seeking fresh diplomatic alliance with India

Indian army divisions are practising crossing the Indus River in eastern Ladakh and attacking enemy positions. The world's highest river valleys have seen a significant deployment of tanks and armoured vehicles when Chinese forces began acting aggressively in the eastern and dark sector by redirecting training exercise soldiers there.

Indian army deploys tanks and infantry vehicles in the valley

They say that love can take you thousands of miles, and a Pakistani woman showed this to be true by crossing the border into India without authorization in order to be with a man she met online. Seema Ghulam Haider, a Pakistani woman of 27, and Sachin, an Indian man of 22, both lived in Greater Noida, which is a suburb of New Delhi.

India-Pakistan gaming love story ends behind bars

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The Dalai Lama, a spiritual authority, has stated that he is prepared to discuss Tibet with China. He added that the Tibetans will continue to be a part of China and do not seek independence. He made the remarks before departing for New Delhi.

Dalai Lama: Open for talks with China | US chemical weapon stockpile

India's West Bengal is all set for the three-tier Panchayat polls, to be held on Saturday. The polls are being considered crucial for the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections, with the potential to reshape the state's political landscape.

India: West Bengal panchayat polls get underway, security beefed up amid bloodshed

The size of India’s middle class will nearly double to 61 percent of its total population by 2047, from 31 percent in 2020-21, as continuing political stability and economic reforms with a sustained annual growth rate of between 6 percent and 7 percent over the next two and half decades will make the country one of the largest markets in the world.

Indian middle class will nearly double to 61% by 2046-47: Report

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has cited 'human concerns' & offered to help India in Manipur. Should foreign diplomats speak on internal affairs? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: US Ambassador lectures India over Manipur

In some areas of India, the cost of tomatoes has increased by 445%. In a country where potatoes, tomatoes and onions are staples, when vegetable prices surpass the cost of gasoline, eyebrows are bound to be raised. Why have tomato prices sky-rocketed in India? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas:  Tomatoes more expensive than gasoline in India | What fuelled this surge?

A 269-member tri-services continent of the Indian armed forces will be marching at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at the parade this year. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Indian soldiers to march in Paris on Bastille Day

India has countered Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks on upholding 'freedom of speech' after recent anti-India protests in Brampton. India has reminded Canada about 'misuse of freedom of speech'. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: India counters Trudeau on 'freedom of speech' remarks

Vandalisation of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco by pro-Khalistani groups these include Congressmen and representatives like Shri Thanedar and Brian Fitzpatrick. The most common in all these tweets are 'condemned' and 'unacceptable'.

India in talks with US, UK & Canada over attacks on missions, seeks help to tackle Khalistani terror

India is set to go back to the moon as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is leaving no stone unturned to return to the Moon with Chandrayaan-3. The launch is scheduled for July 14th at 2:35 PM from SDSC. The payload fairing containing the lunar spacecraft has been installed on the LVM-3 and the satellite launch vehicle as well that will launch it to the moon's orbit.

ISRO: India to be the 4th nation to touch Lunar surface

Controversial Khalistan posters circulating online and, in the UK, and Canada are directly threatening Indian missions and diplomats, causing a significant uproar. The British government has condemned these threats, stating that attacks on Indian missions are completely unacceptable. The Indian government too has issued warnings to countries like Canada, saying that supporting anti-India sentiments could impact bilateral ties.

US: All efforts will be made to secure Indian mission

With Nifty, and Sensex hitting record highs, can this rally be sustained? Vikram Chandra finds out from market experts Samir Arora, Founder and Fund Manager, Helios Capital, and Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Pvt wealth management.

Indian markets hit record high

'Empty commitments by heads of state' says political commentator Brahma Chellaney

There's some good news for grounded Indian airline Go First. A Singapore arbitration court has ordered US engine maker Pratt & Whitney to deliver five engines per month between august and December 2023 to the budget airline.

Go First gets relief from Singapore arbitration court

India won the SAFF Cup beating Kuwait on penalties for the record ninth time this week. The Blue Tigers will face their next big challenge in the form of the Asia Cup in January next year led by their captain and the Indian football prodigy, Sunil Chhetri who as the third highest goal scorer in the world rivals Messi and Ronaldo on the international stage. Watch Vikram Chandra in conversation with Captain Fantastic, Sunil Chhetri, the man who has been leading Indian football to new heights for 18 glorious years.

The unstoppable Chhetri

Vegetable prices are skyrocketing in parts of India so much so that petrol is cheaper than tomatoes in some places. In certain cities a kilogram of tomatoes costs about Rs 150.

India: Vegetable prices skyrocketing, delayed monsoon hamper farmers' yield | World News | WION

Jamie McDonald or 'Adventureman' from Britain visited world's seven wonders in less than seven days, achieving a new Guinness World record. WION's Navya Beri caught up with him to share his experience and advice for travel enthusiasts.. Watch the video for the exclusive interaction.

WION EXCLUSIVE I 'Adventureman' Jamie McDonald on how he visited seven wonders in seven days

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