<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-rejects-janardhan-reddys-plea-to-campaign-in-bellary-for-brother-134635">Karnataka polls: Supreme Court rejects Janardhan Reddy's plea to campaign in Bellary for brother</a>

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gali Janardhan Reddy, for allowing him to go to Bellary to campaign for his brother, G Somashekar Reddy, contesting for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-manifesto-is-poorly-crafted-fantasy-rahul-gandhi-134632">BJP's manifesto is poorly crafted fantasy: Rahul Gandhi</a>

Hitting out at the BJP`s Karnataka manifesto, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that it had nothing unique to offer voters.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/flipkart-yet-to-finalise-stake-sale-deal-with-walmart-sources-134588">Flipkart yet to finalise stake sale deal with Walmart: Sources</a>

Flipkart's board is yet to finalise a deal to sell a stake to Walmart Inc, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, with one of them saying a deal could just be days away.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-us-reach-some-deals-in-trade-row-but-beijing-says-differences-still-relatively-big-134645">China, US reach some deals in trade row but Beijing says differences still relatively big</a>

Top officials from China and the United States reached a consensus on some aspects of the countries' trade row, but disagreements over other issues remain "relatively big", China said on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gst-council-defers-decision-on-sugar-cess-refers-digital-payments-incentive-issue-to-gom-134605">GST Council defers </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gst-council-defers-decision-on-sugar-cess-refers-digital-payments-incentive-issue-to-gom-134605">decision</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gst-council-defers-decision-on-sugar-cess-refers-digital-payments-incentive-issue-to-gom-134605"> on sugar cess, refers digital payments incentive issue to GoM</a>

The all-powerful GST Council today deferred a decision on levying a cess on sugar and referred the issue of incentivising digital payments to a group of state finance ministers.

Karnataka polls: Supreme Court rejects Janardhan Reddy's plea to campaign in Bellary for brother The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gali Janardhan Reddy, for allowing him to go to Bellary to campaign for his brother, G Somashekar Reddy, contesting for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka. BJP's manifesto is poorly crafted fantasy: Rahul Gandhi Hitting out at the BJP`s Karnataka manifesto, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that it had nothing unique to offer voters. Flipkart yet to finalise stake sale deal with Walmart: Sources Flipkart's board is yet to finalise a deal to sell a stake to Walmart Inc, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, with one of them saying a deal could just be days away. China, US reach some deals in trade row but Beijing says differences still relatively big Top officials from China and the United States reached a consensus on some aspects of the countries' trade row, but disagreements over other issues remain "relatively big", China said on Friday. GST Council defers decision on sugar cess, refers digital payments incentive issue to GoM The all-powerful GST Council today deferred a decision on levying a cess on sugar and referred the issue of incentivising digital payments to a group of state finance ministers.

News brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-talks-of-ease-of-doing-business-congress-believes-in-ease-of-doing-murder-modi-in-karnataka-134040">Govt talks of 'ease of doing business', Congress believes in 'ease of doing murder': Modi in Karnataka's Udupi</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his second rally of the day in Karnataka, once again went on the offensive against the Congress.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-revive-track-ii-diplomacy-delegation-visits-islamabad-for-talks-134019">India-Pakistan revive Track-II diplomacy, delegation visits Islamabad for talks</a>

India has restarted its Track-II diplomacy — the Neemrana Dialogue — with Pakistan. News reports said Tuesday than an Indian delegation visited Pakistan from April 28 to 30.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-syrian-man-stuck-at-malaysia-airport-for-54-days--134025">Video: Syrian man stuck at Kuala Lumpur airport for 54 days, dubs plight 'The Terminal Part 2'</a>

A Syrian man has been stranded inside Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia for over a month and has nowhere to go.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pok-activists-demand-abolition-of-1949-karachi-agreement-134012">Activists demand </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pok-activists-demand-abolition-of-1949-karachi-agreement-134012">abolition</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pok-activists-demand-abolition-of-1949-karachi-agreement-134012"> of 1949 Karachi Agreement which gives Pakistan control over PoK</a>

Political activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) carried out a protest rally in Rawalpindi city against the Karachi Agreement.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-netanyahu-an-infamous-liar-comments-aimed-to-influence-trump---134057">Iran: Netanyahu an 'infamous liar,' comments aimed to influence Trump</a>

Iran on Tuesday called Israel Prime Minister an "infamous liar" after his comments over Iran having secret nuclear weapons program that could increase pressure on the United States to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal.&nbsp;

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Govt talks of 'ease of doing business', Congress believes in 'ease of doing murder': Modi in Karnataka's Udupi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his second rally of the day in Karnataka, once again went on the offensive against the Congress. India-Pakistan revive Track-II diplomacy, delegation visits Islamabad for talks India has restarted its Track-II diplomacy — the Neemrana Dialogue — with Pakistan. News reports said Tuesday than an Indian delegation visited Pakistan from April 28 to 30. Video: Syrian man stuck at Kuala Lumpur airport for 54 days, dubs plight 'The Terminal Part 2' A Syrian man has been stranded inside Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia for over a month and has nowhere to go. Activists demand abolition of 1949 Karachi Agreement which gives Pakistan control over PoK Political activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) carried out a protest rally in Rawalpindi city against the Karachi Agreement. Iran: Netanyahu an 'infamous liar,' comments aimed to influence Trump Iran on Tuesday called Israel Prime Minister an "infamous liar" after his comments over Iran having secret nuclear weapons program that could increase pressure on the United States to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/will-be-happy-if-we-can-have-informal-summit-in-india-next-year-pm-modi-tell-president-xi-during-delegation-level-talks-133246">'Will be happy if we can have </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/will-be-happy-if-we-can-have-informal-summit-in-india-next-year-pm-modi-tell-president-xi-during-delegation-level-talks-133246">informal</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/will-be-happy-if-we-can-have-informal-summit-in-india-next-year-pm-modi-tell-president-xi-during-delegation-level-talks-133246"> summit in India,' Modi to President Xi during delegation-level talks</a>

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi held delegation-level talks at Wuhan on Friday as the two leaders engaged each other for the second time in less than a year after the BRICS summit.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/my-democratic-right-to-vote-in-karnataka-elections-says-vijay-mallya-133253">'My democratic right to vote in Karnataka elections,' says Vijay Mallya</a>

As the extradition battle continued in a UK court, ex-liquor baron Vijay Mallya said even though it is his "democratic right" to vote in the impending Karnataka Assembly elections but his bail conditions won't allow him to leave the UK.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-speed-with-which-you-constructed-it-and-the-scale-inspired-me-says-modi-to-president-xi-133224">Watch: PM Modi on museum tour with Xi at Wuhan</a>

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks during the two-day summit on Friday, the Indian PM said the speed and scale with which China constructed the three gorges dam 'inspired him'.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/key-takaways-from-korean-leaders-joint-statement-from-historic-summit-133240">Key </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/key-takaways-from-korean-leaders-joint-statement-from-historic-summit-133240">takaways</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/key-takaways-from-korean-leaders-joint-statement-from-historic-summit-133240"> from Korean leaders' joint statement from </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/key-takaways-from-korean-leaders-joint-statement-from-historic-summit-133240">historic</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/key-takaways-from-korean-leaders-joint-statement-from-historic-summit-133240"> summit</a>

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in signed a joint statement on Friday after meeting at the heavily fortified demilitarised zone between their countries.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-avengers-infinity-war-review-the-film-is-worth-all-the-hype-and-some-more-133230">'Avengers: Infinity War' is worth all the hype and some more</a>

It boils down to this. 10 years of marvellous films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminates into one epic finale called Avengers Infinity War - a film that will make you pant in excitement from the first shot and leave you dumbstruck by the ending.&nbsp;

'Will be happy if we can have informal summit in India,' Modi to President Xi during delegation-level talks Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi held delegation-level talks at Wuhan on Friday as the two leaders engaged each other for the second time in less than a year after the BRICS summit. 'My democratic right to vote in Karnataka elections,' says Vijay Mallya As the extradition battle continued in a UK court, ex-liquor baron Vijay Mallya said even though it is his "democratic right" to vote in the impending Karnataka Assembly elections but his bail conditions won't allow him to leave the UK. Watch: PM Modi on museum tour with Xi at Wuhan As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks during the two-day summit on Friday, the Indian PM said the speed and scale with which China constructed the three gorges dam 'inspired him'. Key takaways from Korean leaders' joint statement from historic summit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in signed a joint statement on Friday after meeting at the heavily fortified demilitarised zone between their countries. 'Avengers: Infinity War' is worth all the hype and some more It boils down to this. 10 years of marvellous films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminates into one epic finale called Avengers Infinity War - a film that will make you pant in excitement from the first shot and leave you dumbstruck by the ending.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">Kathua </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">gang rape</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">: Victim's father seeks transfer of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">case</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778"> from J&K</a>

The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) government on a petition filed by Kathua rape victim's father seeking transfer of the case to Chandigarh.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-first-swedish-pm-stefan-lofven--to-receive-modi-at-airport--130780">In a first, Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to receive Modi at airport</a>

As Narendra Modi lands in Sweden in a few hours, he will be received by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at the airport as an ''exceptional gesture'', said &nbspMonika Mohta Indian ambassador to Sweden and Latvia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/our-ties-with-russia-too-strong-to-be-broken-by-macron-turkey-130805">Our ties with Russia too strong to be broken by Macron: Turkey</a>

Turkey's ties with Russia are too strong to be broken by France's president, foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday, after Emmanuel Macron said Ankara's support of missile strikes on Syria showed it had "separated" from Russia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-new-york-indian-film-festival-to-pay-tribute-to-sridevi-shashi-kapoor--130788">New York Indian Film Festival to pay tribute to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor</a>

More than 70 films and documentaries focusing on diverse themes of women's issues, gay rights, terrorism and youth will be showcased at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) in the month of May.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-match-preview-of-delhi-vs-kolkata-130773">IPL 2018: Match preview of Delhi vs Kolkata</a>

The thirteenth clash of Indian Premier League 2018 will be between Kolkata and Delhi at the Eden Garden Stadium in a humid temperature (likely to rain) but still, it is expected that it is going to be a full house clash as the support for Kolkata team at their home ground has been immense.

Kathua gang rape: Victim's father seeks transfer of case from J&K The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) government on a petition filed by Kathua rape victim's father seeking transfer of the case to Chandigarh. In a first, Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to receive Modi at airport As Narendra Modi lands in Sweden in a few hours, he will be received by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at the airport as an ''exceptional gesture'', said &nbspMonika Mohta Indian ambassador to Sweden and Latvia. Our ties with Russia too strong to be broken by Macron: Turkey Turkey's ties with Russia are too strong to be broken by France's president, foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday, after Emmanuel Macron said Ankara's support of missile strikes on Syria showed it had "separated" from Russia. New York Indian Film Festival to pay tribute to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor More than 70 films and documentaries focusing on diverse themes of women's issues, gay rights, terrorism and youth will be showcased at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) in the month of May. IPL 2018: Match preview of Delhi vs Kolkata The thirteenth clash of Indian Premier League 2018 will be between Kolkata and Delhi at the Eden Garden Stadium in a humid temperature (likely to rain) but still, it is expected that it is going to be a full house clash as the support for Kolkata team at their home ground has been immense.

WION evening news brief, April 16, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676">H-1B application process to begin tomorrow </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676"> to reject multiple filings for similar visa-seeker</a>

The process of filing petitions for H-1B, considered as the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, begins tomorrow amidst unprecedented scrutiny by the Trump Administration.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/isro-says-it-has-lost-contact-with-its-communications-satellite-gsat-6a-127601">ISRO says it has lost contact with its communications satellite GSAT-6A</a>

ISRO has said that it has lost communictions links with its GSAT-6A satellite.&nbsp

The GSAT-6A had been launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on Thursday.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/israel-rejects-calls-for-independent-probe-of-gaza-violence-127662">Israel rejects calls for independent probe of Gaza violence</a>

Israel rejected calls for an independent probe on Sunday after its soldiers killed 16 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more when a major demonstration led to clashes along the border with the Gaza Strip.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/people-around-the-world-celebrate-holy-festival-of-easter-127653#photo-127631">People around the world celebrate holy festival of Easter</a>

Christians in different parts of the world gathered together on Sunday as they attended the holy mass on Easter, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter festival begins on Good Friday and culminates when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, three days after being crucified. During the holy week, devotees observe a 40-day fasting ritual where they avoid having meat and alcohol.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-arrests-five-police-officials-over-deadly-jail-disaster-127620">Venezuela arrests five police officials over deadly jail disaster</a>

Venezuela arrested five state police officials for their alleged role in a riot and fire that killed 68 people in an overcrowded police station cell, the country's public prosecutor said on Saturday.

H-1B application process to begin tomorrow US to reject multiple filings for similar visa-seeker The process of filing petitions for H-1B, considered as the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, begins tomorrow amidst unprecedented scrutiny by the Trump Administration. ISRO says it has lost contact with its communications satellite GSAT-6A ISRO has said that it has lost communictions links with its GSAT-6A satellite. The GSAT-6A had been launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on Thursday. Israel rejects calls for independent probe of Gaza violence Israel rejected calls for an independent probe on Sunday after its soldiers killed 16 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more when a major demonstration led to clashes along the border with the Gaza Strip. People around the world celebrate holy festival of Easter Christians in different parts of the world gathered together on Sunday as they attended the holy mass on Easter, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter festival begins on Good Friday and culminates when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, three days after being crucified. During the holy week, devotees observe a 40-day fasting ritual where they avoid having meat and alcohol. Venezuela arrests five police officials over deadly jail disaster Venezuela arrested five state police officials for their alleged role in a riot and fire that killed 68 people in an overcrowded police station cell, the country's public prosecutor said on Saturday.

WION evening news brief, April 1, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ive-never-been-so-happy-nobel-laureate-malala-yousafzai-on-visiting-hometown-in-pakistan--127459">'I've never been so happy': Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on visiting hometown in Pakistan</a>

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she has pined for her home in Pakistan's picturesque Swat Valley, even as she recalled two years living in fear under the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Islamic law.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/violence-subsides-on-israel-gaza-border-a-day-after-deadly-protest-127502">Violence subsides on Israel-Gaza border a day after deadly protest</a>

Dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, though the area remained mostly quiet, a day after deadly violence broke out in one of the biggest Palestinian demonstrations there in years.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-russia-standoff-deepens-as-moscow-cuts-uk-diplomats-127504">UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats</a>

Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-supporter-offers-poison-to-aiadmk-mp-after-his-suicide-threat-127486">Dhinakaran supporter offers poison to AIADMK MP after his suicide threat</a>

AIADMK MP Navaneethakrishnan who threatened to commit suicide over delay in formation Cauvery Management Board (CMB) became a subject of jeer for a supporter of sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who offered him poison and a noose, on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/skripal-row-niece-of-ex-russian-spys-daughter-to-visit-uk-127462">Skripal row: Niece of Ex-Russian spy's daughter to visit </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/skripal-row-niece-of-ex-russian-spys-daughter-to-visit-uk-127462">UK</a>

The niece of Yulia Skripal, who is the daughter of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal is planning to visit the United Kingdom soon, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on Friday.

'I've never been so happy': Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on visiting hometown in Pakistan Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she has pined for her home in Pakistan's picturesque Swat Valley, even as she recalled two years living in fear under the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Islamic law. Violence subsides on Israel-Gaza border a day after deadly protest Dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, though the area remained mostly quiet, a day after deadly violence broke out in one of the biggest Palestinian demonstrations there in years. UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Dhinakaran supporter offers poison to AIADMK MP after his suicide threat AIADMK MP Navaneethakrishnan who threatened to commit suicide over delay in formation Cauvery Management Board (CMB) became a subject of jeer for a supporter of sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who offered him poison and a noose, on Saturday. Skripal row: Niece of Ex-Russian spy's daughter to visit UK The niece of Yulia Skripal, who is the daughter of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal is planning to visit the United Kingdom soon, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on Friday.

WION evening news brief, March 31, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-class-xii-economics-re-exam-to-be-held-on-april-25-127342">CBSE Class XII economics re-exam to be held on April 25</a>

CBSE Class XII economics re-examination to be held on April 25 while the class X re-test is likely to be held in July, said HRD Ministry.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spy-poisoning-row-britain-has-one-month-to-reduce-diplomatic-presence-says-russia-127345">Spy poisoning row: Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence, says Russia</a>

Russia on Friday summoned ambassadors of nine nations while declaring that Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-to-review-supreme-courts-ruling-over-scst-act-127277">Government to review Supreme Court's ruling over SC/ST Act</a>

The government will be filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's ruling on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306">Watch: Russian rocket takes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306">military</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306"> satellite into orbit</a>

Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339">Irish pubs open on Good Friday for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339"> time in 91 years</a>

Pubs in Ireland were open on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century after the repeal of a law banning sales of alcohol on the Christian holiday. 
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CBSE Class XII economics re-exam to be held on April 25 CBSE Class XII economics re-examination to be held on April 25 while the class X re-test is likely to be held in July, said HRD Ministry. Spy poisoning row: Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence, says Russia Russia on Friday summoned ambassadors of nine nations while declaring that Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence. Government to review Supreme Court's ruling over SC/ST Act The government will be filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's ruling on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Watch: Russian rocket takes military satellite into orbit Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Irish pubs open on Good Friday for first time in 91 years Pubs in Ireland were open on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century after the repeal of a law banning sales of alcohol on the Christian holiday.

WION evening news brief, March 30, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ball-tampering-row-darren-lehmann-quits-as-australia-coach-127087">Ball-tampering row: Darren Lehmann quits as Australia coach</a>

Darren Lehmann has stepped down as Australian coach after the ball-tampering scandal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044">CBSE paper leak: I understand </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044">pain</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044"> of students, says Javadekar</a>

Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday termed the CBSE examination paper leak issue “unfortunate” and said culprits would not go scot-free, a day after the board announced re-examination in a Class 10 and a Class 12 subject.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-isro-launches-gslv-f08-carrying-gsat-6a-communication-satellite-127064">Watch: ISRO launches GSLV-F08 carrying GSAT-6A communication satellite</a>

The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) today launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT-6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/egypts-sisi-reelected-with-landslide-majority-reports-127019">Egypt's Sisi reelected with landslide majority: Reports</a>

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reportedly been reelected for a second term with over 90% of votes, Egypt media reported stating preliminary results.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-pakistan-pm-abbasi-was-frisked-at-the-us-airport--127070">Why Pakistan PM Abbasi was frisked at the US airport</a>

After Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was frisked at the United States airport during his recent visit to the country, a spokesperson from the US Embassy in New Delhi explained the reason behind the 'embarrassing' incident.

Ball-tampering row: Darren Lehmann quits as Australia coach Darren Lehmann has stepped down as Australian coach after the ball-tampering scandal. CBSE paper leak: I understand pain of students, says Javadekar Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday termed the CBSE examination paper leak issue “unfortunate” and said culprits would not go scot-free, a day after the board announced re-examination in a Class 10 and a Class 12 subject. Watch: ISRO launches GSLV-F08 carrying GSAT-6A communication satellite The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) today launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT-6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. Egypt's Sisi reelected with landslide majority: Reports Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reportedly been reelected for a second term with over 90% of votes, Egypt media reported stating preliminary results. Why Pakistan PM Abbasi was frisked at the US airport After Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was frisked at the United States airport during his recent visit to the country, a spokesperson from the US Embassy in New Delhi explained the reason behind the 'embarrassing' incident.

WION evening news brief, March 29, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-xi-kim-meeting-trump-says-north-korean-leader-will-do-what-is-right-for-his-people-and-for-humanity-126805">After Xi, Kim meeting, Trump says North Korean leader 'will do what is right for his people and for humanity'</a>

As Kim Jong Un met China's President Xi in Beijing in a secret, President Trump in a tweet said the North Korean leader will do "what is right and move toward peace".

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-exam-paper-leak-pm-modi-asks-hrd-minister-to-take-strict-action-126790">CBSE exam paper leak: PM Modi asks HRD minister to take 'strict action'</a>

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be reconducting the Economics exam for Class XII and Mathematics exam for Class X after reports of paper leak surfaced.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/king-of-good-times-vijay-mallya-to-get-married-to-girlfriend-pinky-lalwani-126809">'King of Good Times' Vijay Mallya to get married to girlfriend Pinky Lalwani</a>

Vijay Mallya, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Good Times’ who was believed to be going through a rough patch owing to his loan fraud with Indian banks and money laundering issues, is after all not having such a bad time in the UK.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/israels-el-al-appeals-against-air-india-flights-over-saudi-arabia-126815">Israel's El Al appeals against Air India flights over Saudi</a>

Israel's national airline El Al appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to cancel the authorisation of direct Air India flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv via Saudi airspace fearing financial damage to it and view it as aerial discrimination.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/now-bcci-snubs-smith-warner-over-ball-tampering-126786">Now, BCCI snubs Smith, Warner over ball-tampering</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed Steve Smith and David Warner from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League and said that the franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will get the replacements.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-introduce-new-privacy-controls-in-wake-of-data-scandal-126804">Facebook to introduce new privacy controls in wake of data scandal</a>

Facebook, embroiled in a huge data scandal which has wiped off over $100 billion in its market value, on Wednesday announced a series of privacy changes it was making to give users more control over their data.

After Xi, Kim meeting, Trump says North Korean leader 'will do what is right for his people and for humanity' As Kim Jong Un met China's President Xi in Beijing in a secret, President Trump in a tweet said the North Korean leader will do "what is right and move toward peace". CBSE exam paper leak: PM Modi asks HRD minister to take 'strict action' The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be reconducting the Economics exam for Class XII and Mathematics exam for Class X after reports of paper leak surfaced. 'King of Good Times' Vijay Mallya to get married to girlfriend Pinky Lalwani Vijay Mallya, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Good Times’ who was believed to be going through a rough patch owing to his loan fraud with Indian banks and money laundering issues, is after all not having such a bad time in the UK. Israel's El Al appeals against Air India flights over Saudi Israel's national airline El Al appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to cancel the authorisation of direct Air India flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv via Saudi airspace fearing financial damage to it and view it as aerial discrimination. Now, BCCI snubs Smith, Warner over ball-tampering The Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed Steve Smith and David Warner from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League and said that the franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will get the replacements. Facebook to introduce new privacy controls in wake of data scandal Facebook, embroiled in a huge data scandal which has wiped off over $100 billion in its market value, on Wednesday announced a series of privacy changes it was making to give users more control over their data.

WION evening news brief, March 28, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/after-ball-tampering-admission-smith-warner-step-down-as-captain-vice-captain-of-australian-cricket-team-37010">After ball-tampering admission, Smith, Warner step down as captain, vice-captain of Australian cricket team</a>

Steve Smith has stepped down as the captain of the Australian cricket team following the ball-tampering saga that took place during the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-win-in-up-rajya-sabha-polls-has-bolstered-sp-bsp-unity-akhilesh-yadav-37024">BJP&#39;s win in UP Rajya Sabha polls has bolstered SP-BSP unity: Akhilesh Yadav</a>

The BJP may have wrested an extra seat in the recent Rajya Sabha polls but the victory will backfire on the saffron party as its &quot;anti-Dalit face stood exposed&quot; while the SP-BSP unity got strengthened, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav claimed today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/up-10-persons-arrested-for-alleged-links-to-let-terror-funding-37016">UP: 10 persons arrested for alleged links to LeT, terror-funding</a>

The Uttar Pradesh Police&#39;s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested 10 persons for alleged links to the terrroist outfit the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities at the behest of Pakistan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-ram-navami-pandals-vandalised-bjp-accuses-tmc-37020">West Bengal: Ram Navami pandals vandalised, BJP accuses TMC</a>

A Ram Navami pandal was vandalised on Saturday evening by unidentified miscreants in Bardhman district of West Bengal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008">No problem getting naked before white man but revolution when </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008">government</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008"> asks for name, address: Union Minister&nbsp;</a>

Union Minister of State for Tourism and IT K J Alphons on Saturday said that Indians absolutely have no problem giving fingerprints and getting body naked before the white man at all.

After ball-tampering admission, Smith, Warner step down as captain, vice-captain of Australian cricket team Steve Smith has stepped down as the captain of the Australian cricket team following the ball-tampering saga that took place during the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday. BJP's win in UP Rajya Sabha polls has bolstered SP-BSP unity: Akhilesh Yadav The BJP may have wrested an extra seat in the recent Rajya Sabha polls but the victory will backfire on the saffron party as its "anti-Dalit face stood exposed" while the SP-BSP unity got strengthened, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav claimed today. UP: 10 persons arrested for alleged links to LeT, terror-funding The Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested 10 persons for alleged links to the terrroist outfit the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities at the behest of Pakistan. West Bengal: Ram Navami pandals vandalised, BJP accuses TMC A Ram Navami pandal was vandalised on Saturday evening by unidentified miscreants in Bardhman district of West Bengal. No problem getting naked before white man but revolution when government asks for name, address: Union Minister Union Minister of State for Tourism and IT K J Alphons on Saturday said that Indians absolutely have no problem giving fingerprints and getting body naked before the white man at all.

WION evening news brief, March 25, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-wont-succeed-in-breaking-ties-between-sp-bsp-mayawati-36942">BJP won&#39;t succeed in breaking ties between SP, BSP: Mayawati</a>

Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said that the BJP would not succeed in breaking the newly-minted alliance between her party and the Samajwadi Party (SP).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shahs-letter-full-of-false-information-chandrababu-naidu-36935">Amit Shah&#39;s letter full of &#39;false information&#39;: Chandrababu Naidu</a>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged on Saturday that BJP President Amit Shah&#39;s letter to him was &quot;full of false information&quot;.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-lalu-prasad-yadav-sentenced-to-7-years-imprisonment-in-dumka-treasury-case-36910">Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav sentenced to 7 years jail in Dumka treasury case</a>

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in Dumka treasury case.

The verdict of seven years imprisonment has been delivered under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act. The seven years of jail under the two verdict will run simultaneously.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-protest-row-journalists-agitate-outside-delhi-police-headquarters-36938">JNU protest row: Journalists agitate outside Delhi police headquarters</a>

Journalists have gathered outside Delhi Police headquarters to protest against the two separate incidents of molestation and manhandling alleged by woman journalists during the JNU protest.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonam-kapoor-and-anand-ahuja-to-have-a-may-wedding-in-geneva-36940">Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja to have a May wedding in Geneva?</a>

It has been three months since the news of Sonam Kapoor&rsquo;s tying the knot with her businessman- boyfriend of over two years, Anand Ahuja first floated on social media and the rumours refuse to die down. The&nbsp;latest news suggests that the two have zeroed in on Geneva as their preferred destination for the D Day.

BJP won't succeed in breaking ties between SP, BSP: Mayawati Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said that the BJP would not succeed in breaking the newly-minted alliance between her party and the Samajwadi Party (SP). Amit Shah's letter full of 'false information': Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged on Saturday that BJP President Amit Shah's letter to him was "full of false information". Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav sentenced to 7 years jail in Dumka treasury case RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in Dumka treasury case. The verdict of seven years imprisonment has been delivered under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act. The seven years of jail under the two verdict will run simultaneously. JNU protest row: Journalists agitate outside Delhi police headquarters Journalists have gathered outside Delhi Police headquarters to protest against the two separate incidents of molestation and manhandling alleged by woman journalists during the JNU protest. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja to have a May wedding in Geneva? It has been three months since the news of Sonam Kapoor’s tying the knot with her businessman- boyfriend of over two years, Anand Ahuja first floated on social media and the rumours refuse to die down. The latest news suggests that the two have zeroed in on Geneva as their preferred destination for the D Day.

WION evening news brief, March 24

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-as-suspected-is-gunman-takes-hostages-in-france-36862">Two dead as suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France</a>

At least two people were killed after a gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in southwest France on Friday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">Trade</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858"> deficit with China costs 2 million jobs to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">: White House</a>

America&#39;s massive trade deficit with China is estimated to have resulted in about two million job losses in the US, the White House has said, defending President Donald Trump&#39;s decision to initiate strong actions against China&#39;s &quot;unfair&quot; trade practices.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845">Victory</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845"> of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845">truth,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845"> tweets Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi High Court sets aside disqualification of AAP MLAs</a>

After the high court set aside the Election Commission order disqualifying 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) in an office of profit case, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called it a &quot;victory of truth.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karti-chidambaram-granted-bail-in-inx-media-case-36833">Karti Chidambaram granted bail in INX Media case</a>

Karti Chidambaram has been granted bail in INX Media case. The Delhi high court while granting the bail told him not to travel abroad.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-strikes-kill-37-civilians-in-eastern-ghouta-monitor-36842">Russian strikes kill 37 civilians in Eastern Ghouta: Monitor</a>

Thirty-seven civilians died in the the shrinking rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta&#39;s Arbin area near Damascus overnight, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.

Two dead as suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France At least two people were killed after a gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in southwest France on Friday. Trade deficit with China costs 2 million jobs to US: White House America's massive trade deficit with China is estimated to have resulted in about two million job losses in the US, the White House has said, defending President Donald Trump's decision to initiate strong actions against China's "unfair" trade practices. Victory of truth, tweets Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi High Court sets aside disqualification of AAP MLAs After the high court set aside the Election Commission order disqualifying 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) in an office of profit case, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called it a "victory of truth." Karti Chidambaram granted bail in INX Media case Karti Chidambaram has been granted bail in INX Media case. The Delhi high court while granting the bail told him not to travel abroad. Russian strikes kill 37 civilians in Eastern Ghouta: Monitor Thirty-seven civilians died in the the shrinking rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta's Arbin area near Damascus overnight, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.

Wion evening news brief, March 23, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/months-after-agni-v-launch-china-sells-missile-defence-tracking-system-to-pakistan-report-36746">Months after India&#39;s Agni V launch, China sells missile defence tracking system to Pakistan: Report</a>

Chinese authorities on Wednesday declassified information about selling advanced missile tracking system, according to news reports.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738">Facebook enhancing security features to ensure </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738">integrity</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738"> of upcoming elections in India: Zuckerberg</a>

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is enhancing its security features and working towards making the social media platform a secure place to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections in India.

Harassment row: Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to return to India

Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to India who was summoned by the government in the wake of &quot;harassment&quot; row will return to India on Friday, reports said.

Maldives President lifts state of emergency

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Thursday lifted the 45-day State of Emergency that he imposed on February 5.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731">Watch: Pakistan uses </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731">military</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731"> helicopter to dry wet pitch at Gaddafi Stadium</a>

Two army helicopters were employed on Wednesday to dry out the rain-hit wet pitch and outfield before the second eliminator to be played between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore&#39;s Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-reprised-version-of-ek-do-teen-is-crass-beyond-imagination-tezaab-director-saroj-khan-to-seek-legal-action-36747">&#39;Reprised version of Ek Do Teen is crass beyond imagination&#39;: Tezaab director, Saroj Khan to seek legal action</a>

Jacqueline Fernandez&#39; version of iconic song Ek Do Teen from the film Baaghi 2 has not only received criticism from fans but the reprised version has irked makers of the original song.&nbsp; 
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Months after India's Agni V launch, China sells missile defence tracking system to Pakistan: Report Chinese authorities on Wednesday declassified information about selling advanced missile tracking system, according to news reports. Facebook enhancing security features to ensure integrity of upcoming elections in India: Zuckerberg Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is enhancing its security features and working towards making the social media platform a secure place to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections in India. Harassment row: Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to return to India Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to India who was summoned by the government in the wake of "harassment" row will return to India on Friday, reports said. Maldives President lifts state of emergency Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Thursday lifted the 45-day State of Emergency that he imposed on February 5. Watch: Pakistan uses military helicopter to dry wet pitch at Gaddafi Stadium Two army helicopters were employed on Wednesday to dry out the rain-hit wet pitch and outfield before the second eliminator to be played between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore's Gaddafi Cricket Stadium. 'Reprised version of Ek Do Teen is crass beyond imagination': Tezaab director, Saroj Khan to seek legal action Jacqueline Fernandez' version of iconic song Ek Do Teen from the film Baaghi 2 has not only received criticism from fans but the reprised version has irked makers of the original song.

WION evening news brief, March 22, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-my-stern-warning-be-heard-across-the-atlantic-ravi-shankar-prasad-on-facebook-data-breach-36621">Let my stern warning be heard across the Atlantic: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Facebook data breach</a>

India today reacted on reports of social media giant Facebook&#39;s alleged involvement in the misuse of users&#39; private data. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad broke his silence on the issue stating that India will not permit or tolerate any attempt to misuse social media.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cambridge-analytica-facebook-row-indian-website-ovleno-currently-unavailable-36635">Cambridge Analytica-Facebook row: Indian website &#39;Ovleno&#39; currently unavailable&nbsp;</a>

An Indian business intelligence firm Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) has come under fire over alleged links with Facebook data breach issue. Its website is currently not available.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611">Sikh youths from Canada &amp; Europe being trained at ISI facilities in Pak: Home Ministry to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611">parliamentary</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611"> panel</a>

Top officials of the Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan&#39;s intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-kabul-attack-36628">Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack</a>

A suicide bomber on Wednesday killed at least 26 people, many of them teenagers, after detonating a device among a crowd of people in Kabul who were celebrating the Persian new year holiday, officials said.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/163-armymen-have-died-in-siachen-in-last-10-years-due-to-harsh-weather-government-36640">163 Armymen have died in Siachen in last 10 years due to harsh weather: Government</a>

The Siachen glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

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Let my stern warning be heard across the Atlantic: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Facebook data breach India today reacted on reports of social media giant Facebook's alleged involvement in the misuse of users' private data. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad broke his silence on the issue stating that India will not permit or tolerate any attempt to misuse social media. Cambridge Analytica-Facebook row: Indian website 'Ovleno' currently unavailable An Indian business intelligence firm Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) has come under fire over alleged links with Facebook data breach issue. Its website is currently not available. Sikh youths from Canada & Europe being trained at ISI facilities in Pak: Home Ministry to parliamentary panel Top officials of the Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan's intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada. Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack A suicide bomber on Wednesday killed at least 26 people, many of them teenagers, after detonating a device among a crowd of people in Kabul who were celebrating the Persian new year holiday, officials said. 163 Armymen have died in Siachen in last 10 years due to harsh weather: Government The Siachen glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

WION evening news brief, March 21, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chidambaram-helpedmehul-choksiin2014-ravi-shankar-prasad-34759">Chidambaram helped Mehul Choksi in 2014: Ravi Shankar Prasad</a>

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at the Congress saying that the entire banking system was out of control under the leadership of Economist Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743">China increases </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743">defence</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743"> budget to $175 billion, three times higher than India&#39;s</a>

China today announced a 8.1 per cent hike in its defence expenditure for this year to a whopping $175 billion, which is over three times higher than India&#39;s defence budget as it seeks to further advance an ambitious modernisation drive for its military.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-curfew-after-anti-muslim-riots-34765">Sri Lanka imposes curfew after anti-Muslim riots</a>

Sri Lanka imposed a curfew Monday in a central hill station town popular with tourists after days of communal unrest that saw a man killed and Muslim businesses set alight.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/italy-faces-political-gridlock-after-5-star-surges-34756">Italy faces political gridlock after 5-Star surges</a>

Italy faces a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, spurning traditional parties and flocking to anti-establishment and far-right groups in record numbers.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-to-contest-2018-general-elections-from-karachi-34763">Imran Khan to contest 2018 general elections from Karachi</a>

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on Monday announced he would contest the upcoming general election from Karachi.

Chidambaram helped Mehul Choksi in 2014: Ravi Shankar Prasad Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at the Congress saying that the entire banking system was out of control under the leadership of Economist Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. China increases defence budget to $175 billion, three times higher than India's China today announced a 8.1 per cent hike in its defence expenditure for this year to a whopping $175 billion, which is over three times higher than India's defence budget as it seeks to further advance an ambitious modernisation drive for its military. Sri Lanka imposes curfew after anti-Muslim riots Sri Lanka imposed a curfew Monday in a central hill station town popular with tourists after days of communal unrest that saw a man killed and Muslim businesses set alight. Italy faces political gridlock after 5-Star surges Italy faces a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, spurning traditional parties and flocking to anti-establishment and far-right groups in record numbers. Imran Khan to contest 2018 general elections from Karachi Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on Monday announced he would contest the upcoming general election from Karachi.

WION Evening News brief, March 8, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635">NPP&#39;s Conrad Sangma to be next chief minister of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635">Meghalaya,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635"> says BJP</a>

National People&#39;s Party&#39;s (NPP) Conrad Sangma Sunday met Meghalaya Governor to stake claim to form the next government in the Northeast state.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bsp-sp-alliance-rumours-for-2019-lok-sabha-elections-false-mayawati-34623">BSP-SP alliance rumours for 2019 Lok Sabha elections false: Mayawati</a>

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631">Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631">club</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631"> says</a>

Fiorentina captain and defender Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624">Removal of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624">two-term</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624"> limit for Xi Jinping important to uphold CPC unity: China&nbsp;</a>

China today defended its move to remove the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, saying it is important to uphold the authority of the ruling Communist Party and unity of the state leadership.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/once-a-bonded-labourer-krishna-kumari-kolhi-is-now-pakistans-first-dalit-hindu-woman-senator-34616">Once a bonded labourer, Krishna Kumari Kolhi is now Pakistan&#39;s first Dalit Hindu woman senator</a>

Krishna Kumari Kolhi from Pakistan&#39;s Sindh province has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in the Muslim-majority country, the Pakistan People&#39;s Party has said.

 
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NPP's Conrad Sangma to be next chief minister of Meghalaya, says BJP National People's Party's (NPP) Conrad Sangma Sunday met Meghalaya Governor to stake claim to form the next government in the Northeast state. BSP-SP alliance rumours for 2019 Lok Sabha elections false: Mayawati Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, club says Fiorentina captain and defender Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter. Removal of two-term limit for Xi Jinping important to uphold CPC unity: China China today defended its move to remove the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, saying it is important to uphold the authority of the ruling Communist Party and unity of the state leadership. Once a bonded labourer, Krishna Kumari Kolhi is now Pakistan's first Dalit Hindu woman senator Krishna Kumari Kolhi from Pakistan's Sindh province has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in the Muslim-majority country, the Pakistan People's Party has said.

WION Evening News Brief, March 4, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-40-dead-140-wounded-after-massive-suicide-bomb-explosion-rocks-kabul-30897">At least 63 dead, 151 wounded after massive suicide bomb explosion rocks Kabul</a>

An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and wounding 151 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kasganj-clash-49-people-arrested-section-144-to-continue-30912">Kasganj clash: 49 people arrested, section 144 to continue</a>

Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh&#39;s Kasganj district after the cremation of a youth, who lost his life in firing during a clash between two groups on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/caroline-wozniacki-beats-simona-halep-to-win-australian-open-30913">Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open</a>

Caroline Wozniacki claimed her maiden grand slam title with a 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 win over top seed Simona Halep in the Australian Open final on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/iplauction-2018-live-30884">IPL 2018 auction LIVE: Sunrisers Hyderabad retains Rashid Khan for 9 crores</a>

The IPL 2018 auction is taking place in Bengaluru today where a total of 578 players went under the hammer.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/eight-dead-as-us-strike-hits-iraq-forces-30899">Eight dead as US strike hits Iraq forces</a>

Eight Iraqis were killed on Saturday, most of them security personnel, in a US air strike that apparently targeted them by mistake, a provincial official said.&nbsp; 
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At least 63 dead, 151 wounded after massive suicide bomb explosion rocks Kabul An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and wounding 151 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years. Kasganj clash: 49 people arrested, section 144 to continue Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district after the cremation of a youth, who lost his life in firing during a clash between two groups on Friday. Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open Caroline Wozniacki claimed her maiden grand slam title with a 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 win over top seed Simona Halep in the Australian Open final on Saturday. IPL 2018 auction LIVE: Sunrisers Hyderabad retains Rashid Khan for 9 crores The IPL 2018 auction is taking place in Bengaluru today where a total of 578 players went under the hammer. Eight dead as US strike hits Iraq forces Eight Iraqis were killed on Saturday, most of them security personnel, in a US air strike that apparently targeted them by mistake, a provincial official said.

WION Evening News Brief, 27 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115">Modi continues attack on opposition, says Congress-</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115">mukt</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115"> Bharat was Gandhi&#39;s idea</a>

In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-warns-against-military-intervention-in-maldives-32108">China warns against military intervention in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-warns-against-military-intervention-in-maldives-32108">Maldives</a>

China today warned against any military intervention in the Maldives, saying such a move would further complicate the situation, amid repeated calls for India&#39;s military intervention by exiled former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed to resolve the political crisis.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sachin-tendulkar-at-auto-expo-2018-my-love-for-cars-began-at-three-32112">Sachin at Auto Expo 2018: My love for cars began at age three</a>

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar spoke about his another passion other than cricket, cars During an Auto Expo 2018 in Delhi on Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/germanys-top-parties-reach-deal-on-merkel-coalition-32099">Germany&#39;s top parties &#39;reach deal&#39; on Merkel coalition</a>

Chancellor Angela Merkel&#39;s conservatives and the Social Democrats sealed a deal Wednesday on a new coalition, officials close to the talks said, potentially ending four months of political standstill in Europe&#39;s top economy.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/auto-expo-2018-honda-india-unveils-x-blade-motorcycle-10-new-models-32102">Auto Expo 2018: Honda India unveils X-Blade motorcycle, 10 other new models&nbsp;</a>

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its most extensive product line-up with 11 new models at the ongoing 14th Auto Expo 2018. &nbsp;

Modi continues attack on opposition, says Congress-mukt Bharat was Gandhi's idea In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress. China warns against military intervention in Maldives China today warned against any military intervention in the Maldives, saying such a move would further complicate the situation, amid repeated calls for India's military intervention by exiled former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed to resolve the political crisis. Sachin at Auto Expo 2018: My love for cars began at age three Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar spoke about his another passion other than cricket, cars During an Auto Expo 2018 in Delhi on Wednesday. Germany's top parties 'reach deal' on Merkel coalition Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats sealed a deal Wednesday on a new coalition, officials close to the talks said, potentially ending four months of political standstill in Europe's top economy. Auto Expo 2018: Honda India unveils X-Blade motorcycle, 10 other new models Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its most extensive product line-up with 11 new models at the ongoing 14th Auto Expo 2018.

WION Evening News Brief, February 7, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-sensitive-to-special-status-demands-raised-by-andhra-mps-government-32001">We are sensitive to demands of special status raised by Andhra MPs: Government</a>

MPs of the Telegu Desam Party and YSR Congress protested in the Lok Sabha on Monday demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-policeman-killed-as-terrorists-fire-shots-inside-srinagar-hospital-pakistani-terrorist-flees-31962">Second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-policeman-killed-as-terrorists-fire-shots-inside-srinagar-hospital-pakistani-terrorist-flees-31962"> policeman injured in Srinagar hospital attack dies</a>

One policeman was killed and another got critically after an imprisoned Pakistani terrorist on Tuesday fired at them inside Srinagar&#39;s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital before fleeing from the spot.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/supreme-courts-order-is-unconstitutional-maldives-president-yameen-31993">Maldives: Top justices arrested, President Yameen accuses judges of plotting to overthrow him</a>

Maldives&#39; President Abdulla Yameen has called the Supreme Court&#39;s order unconstitutional. Yameen quashed the Supreme Court&#39;s directive to release nine prisoners noting that there were several obstacles to enforcing the apex court&#39;s ruling which the government was not able to communicate with the court.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-poised-to-launch-worlds-most-powerful-rocket-31995">SpaceX poised to launch &#39;world&#39;s most powerful rocket&#39;</a>

SpaceX is poised for the first test launch Tuesday of its Falcon Heavy, which aims to become the world&#39;s most powerful rocket, capable of ferrying people to the Moon or Mars some day.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-court-to-decide-today-on-lifting-of-julian-assange-arrest-warrant-32000">British court to decide today on lifting of Julian Assange arrest warrant</a>

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, following a British court&#39;s judgement on the final arrest warrant against him.

We are sensitive to demands of special status raised by Andhra MPs: Government MPs of the Telegu Desam Party and YSR Congress protested in the Lok Sabha on Monday demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. Second policeman injured in Srinagar hospital attack dies One policeman was killed and another got critically after an imprisoned Pakistani terrorist on Tuesday fired at them inside Srinagar's Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital before fleeing from the spot. Maldives: Top justices arrested, President Yameen accuses judges of plotting to overthrow him Maldives' President Abdulla Yameen has called the Supreme Court's order unconstitutional. Yameen quashed the Supreme Court's directive to release nine prisoners noting that there were several obstacles to enforcing the apex court's ruling which the government was not able to communicate with the court. SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket' SpaceX is poised for the first test launch Tuesday of its Falcon Heavy, which aims to become the world's most powerful rocket, capable of ferrying people to the Moon or Mars some day. British court to decide today on lifting of Julian Assange arrest warrant Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, following a British court's judgement on the final arrest warrant against him.

WION Evening News Brief, February 6, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">Better </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">that</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850"> someone sells </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">pakodas</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850"> than begs: Amit Shah in Parliament</a>

It took a lot of time for this government to fill the &quot;hole&quot; it inherited from its predecessor, BJP President Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha Monday. Shah was making his debut speech in Parliament.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gurgaon-school-murder-case-cbi-says-fingerprints-of-juvenile-accused-found-at-crime-scene-31867">Gurgaon school murder case: CBI says fingerprints of juvenile accused found at crime scene</a>

The CBI filed a 1,000-page charge sheet in the Gurgaon school murder case on Monday.&nbsp;

The charge sheet says the fingerprints of the juvenile accused were found at the crime scene. And that the source of the murder weapon -- a knife -- has been identified.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-20-years-in-power-tripura-cm-manik-sarkar-has-rs-2410-in-bank-31864">After 20 years in power, Tripura CM Manik Sarkar has Rs 2,410 in the bank</a>

Manik Sarkar, the chief minister of the poll-bound state Tripura has cash amounting to a little over Rs 3500.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854">Sensex falls for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854">fifth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854"> day in a row, closes at 34,757</a>

Indian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Monday, with the broader NSE index hitting its lowest in a month, as Asian shares slumped, while worries remained that the Reserve Bank of India would turn more hawkish at its policy meeting later this week.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869">Political crisis in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869">Maldives</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869"> continues, demand for President&#39;s resignation grows</a>

Maldives capital Male continues to remain tense, with the opposition and general public unrelentingly asking President Yameen to step down and allow a new leadership to take charge.

Better that someone sells pakodas than begs: Amit Shah in Parliament It took a lot of time for this government to fill the "hole" it inherited from its predecessor, BJP President Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha Monday. Shah was making his debut speech in Parliament. Gurgaon school murder case: CBI says fingerprints of juvenile accused found at crime scene The CBI filed a 1,000-page charge sheet in the Gurgaon school murder case on Monday. The charge sheet says the fingerprints of the juvenile accused were found at the crime scene. And that the source of the murder weapon -- a knife -- has been identified. After 20 years in power, Tripura CM Manik Sarkar has Rs 2,410 in the bank Manik Sarkar, the chief minister of the poll-bound state Tripura has cash amounting to a little over Rs 3500. Sensex falls for fifth day in a row, closes at 34,757 Indian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Monday, with the broader NSE index hitting its lowest in a month, as Asian shares slumped, while worries remained that the Reserve Bank of India would turn more hawkish at its policy meeting later this week. Political crisis in Maldives continues, demand for President's resignation grows Maldives capital Male continues to remain tense, with the opposition and general public unrelentingly asking President Yameen to step down and allow a new leadership to take charge.

WION Evening News Brief, February 5, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-odi-india-romp-home-in-centurion-odi-by-9-wickets-lead-series-2-0-31746">2nd ODI: India romp home in Centurion ODI by 9 wickets, lead series 2-0</a>

Opener Shikhar Dhawan and Skipper Virat Kohli&#39;s 91 partnership helped India defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2nd ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-is-standing-at-the-exit-gate-in-karnataka-modi-31748">Congress is standing at &#39;exit gate&#39; in Karnataka: Modi</a>

Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka. It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn&#39;t need a Congress culture, &nbsp;said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a major rally on Sunday in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-ksrtc-driver-goes-on-for-70-kilometres-with-body-stuck-to-bus-31742">Karnataka: Bus driven 70 kilometres with body stuck in undercarriage</a>

A driver with the &nbsp;Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) kept on driving for nearly 70 kilometres without realising that a dead body was stuck to the undercarriage of the bus.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indian-americans-hold-rally-to-support-merit-based-immigration-31737">Indian-Americans stage rare pro-Trump immigration rally to support merit-based system</a>

Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers, in long agonising green card, wait, from across the US along with their children and spouses held a rally in front of the White House here in support of President Donald Trump&#39;s plan for a merit-based immigration system that among other things ends chain migration and diversity lottery visa.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740">&#39;Will get </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740">best</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740"> lawyer to get Ankit justice,&#39; Arvind Kejriwal on Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder</a>

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder and met with his kin today.&nbsp;

2nd ODI: India romp home in Centurion ODI by 9 wickets, lead series 2-0 Opener Shikhar Dhawan and Skipper Virat Kohli's 91 partnership helped India defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2nd ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Congress is standing at 'exit gate' in Karnataka: Modi Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka. It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn't need a Congress culture, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a major rally on Sunday in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. Karnataka: Bus driven 70 kilometres with body stuck in undercarriage A driver with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) kept on driving for nearly 70 kilometres without realising that a dead body was stuck to the undercarriage of the bus. Indian-Americans stage rare pro-Trump immigration rally to support merit-based system Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers, in long agonising green card, wait, from across the US along with their children and spouses held a rally in front of the White House here in support of President Donald Trump's plan for a merit-based immigration system that among other things ends chain migration and diversity lottery visa. 'Will get best lawyer to get Ankit justice,' Arvind Kejriwal on Ankit Saxena's murder Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena's murder and met with his kin today.

WION Evening News Brief, February 4, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-years-budget-is-popular-and-not-populist-arun-jaitley-31679">This year&#39;s budget is &#39;popular, and not populist&#39;: Arun Jaitley</a>

In an exclusive interview to Zee Business, Jaitley said, &ldquo;This Budget was one of the most challenging ones for me. Among the big challenges I had were: How to maintain the fiscal deficit, GDP had slowed down in the past but has now picked up. So how to maintain that growth momentum? Which areas to prioritise etc.&rdquo;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/shootings-reported-in-italian-city-of-macerata-reports-31675">Suspect arrested after gun attack on foreigners in Italy: Police</a>

A man who opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata on Saturday has been arrested, according to police.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-final-manjot-kalras-ton-takes-india-to-historic-fourth-world-cup-title-31660">U-19 final: Manjot Kalra&#39;s ton takes India to historic fourth World Cup title</a>

Manjot Kalra announced his arrival in world cricket on Saturday with a high-quality hundred in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup against Australia.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/15-police-encounters-in-up-in-2-days-24-criminals-arrested-31657">UP: 15 encounters in 2 days, police arrest 24 criminals</a>

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/usair-force-chief-flies-made-in-india-aircrafttejas-in-jodhpur-31670">US Air Force chief flies India&#39;s Tejas</a>

The chief of US Air Force General David L. Goldfein flew the Indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.

This year's budget is 'popular, and not populist': Arun Jaitley In an exclusive interview to Zee Business, Jaitley said, “This Budget was one of the most challenging ones for me. Among the big challenges I had were: How to maintain the fiscal deficit, GDP had slowed down in the past but has now picked up. So how to maintain that growth momentum? Which areas to prioritise etc.” Suspect arrested after gun attack on foreigners in Italy: Police A man who opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata on Saturday has been arrested, according to police. U-19 final: Manjot Kalra's ton takes India to historic fourth World Cup title Manjot Kalra announced his arrival in world cricket on Saturday with a high-quality hundred in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup against Australia. UP: 15 encounters in 2 days, police arrest 24 criminals A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today. US Air Force chief flies India's Tejas The chief of US Air Force General David L. Goldfein flew the Indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.

WION Evening News Brief, February 3, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-government-to-move-supreme-court-seeking-temporary-ban-on-sealing-drive-31227">Delhi government to move Supreme court to seek &#39;temporary ban&#39; on sealing drive</a>

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today his government will move to the Supreme Court seeking a &quot;temporary ban&quot; on the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi, after his meeting with BJP leaders on the issue ended in hostility.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-oligarch-list-may-damage-image-of-russian-firms-kremlin-31224">US &#39;oligarch list&#39; may damage image of Russian firms: Kremlin</a>

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday (January 30) that a US report on people close to the Kremlin might damage the image of Russian firms, businessmen and officials and that everyone in it had been de facto labelled an enemy of the United States.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-u-19-world-cup-2018-india-trounces-pakistan-to-enter-finals-31174">ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: India trounces Pakistan to enter finals</a>

A massive victory for team India, as they trounced Pakistan by 203 runs in the semifinals. Now, India will face Australia in the finals of ICC U-19 World Cup.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/puerto-rice-to-allow-adoption-for-non-married-couples-31213">Puerto Rico to allow adoption for non-married couples</a>

Puerto Rico passed a law that will now allow non-married couples to adopt children in the socially conservative US territory.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-bigger-footprint-than-russia-for-covert-activities-cia-chief-pompeo-31207">China has bigger footprint than Russia for covert activities: CIA chief Pompeo</a>

In a freewheeling interview with the BBC, Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) director Mike Pompeo said China has much &quot;bigger footprint&quot; to carry out covert activities than Russia.

Delhi government to move Supreme court to seek 'temporary ban' on sealing drive Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today his government will move to the Supreme Court seeking a "temporary ban" on the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi, after his meeting with BJP leaders on the issue ended in hostility. US 'oligarch list' may damage image of Russian firms: Kremlin Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday (January 30) that a US report on people close to the Kremlin might damage the image of Russian firms, businessmen and officials and that everyone in it had been de facto labelled an enemy of the United States. ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: India trounces Pakistan to enter finals A massive victory for team India, as they trounced Pakistan by 203 runs in the semifinals. Now, India will face Australia in the finals of ICC U-19 World Cup. Puerto Rico to allow adoption for non-married couples Puerto Rico passed a law that will now allow non-married couples to adopt children in the socially conservative US territory. China has bigger footprint than Russia for covert activities: CIA chief Pompeo In a freewheeling interview with the BBC, Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) director Mike Pompeo said China has much "bigger footprint" to carry out covert activities than Russia.

WION Evening News Brief, January 30, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-cant-be-pushed-under-the-carpet-says-indian-ambassor-to-china-31102">Ready to work with India on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says China</a>

In an interview with China&#39;s state-run daily Global Times, India&#39;s newly-appointed ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said people in India do not have an anti-China mentality while asserting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) &quot;violates&quot; India&#39;s territorial integrity.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-at-srinagar-airport-air-traffic-suspended-briefly-31107">Fire at Srinagar airport, air traffic suspended briefly</a>

A fire broke out at the Srinagar International Airport today in the area under the control of the Indian Air Force, disrupting the air traffic for some time, officials said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-police-files-chargesheet-against-let-8-accused-in-amarnath-bus-attack-31094">J&amp;K police files charge sheet against LeT &amp; 8 accused in Amarnath bus attack</a>

The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a 1500 page charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba and eight accused in Amarnath Yatra bus attack that took place in July 2017.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/10-big-takeaways-from-economic-survey-31068">Big takeaways from economic survey</a>

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday tabled the economic survey in Parliament which noted that the reform measures undertaken in 2017-18 can be strengthened further in 2018-19. The survey points out that India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world as the average growth during last three years is around four percentage points higher than global growth and nearly three percentage points higher than that of emerging market and developing economies.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-closes-at-new-high-over-economic-survey-31105">Sensex closes at new high over Economic Survey</a>

Benchmark Sensex zoomed 233 points to end at yet another record high today after the Economic Survey said India will re-establish itself as the world&#39;s fastest-growing major economy with GDP expanding by 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19.

Ready to work with India on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says China In an interview with China's state-run daily Global Times, India's newly-appointed ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said people in India do not have an anti-China mentality while asserting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) "violates" India's territorial integrity. Fire at Srinagar airport, air traffic suspended briefly A fire broke out at the Srinagar International Airport today in the area under the control of the Indian Air Force, disrupting the air traffic for some time, officials said. J&K police files charge sheet against LeT & 8 accused in Amarnath bus attack The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a 1500 page charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba and eight accused in Amarnath Yatra bus attack that took place in July 2017. Big takeaways from economic survey Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday tabled the economic survey in Parliament which noted that the reform measures undertaken in 2017-18 can be strengthened further in 2018-19. The survey points out that India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world as the average growth during last three years is around four percentage points higher than global growth and nearly three percentage points higher than that of emerging market and developing economies. Sensex closes at new high over Economic Survey Benchmark Sensex zoomed 233 points to end at yet another record high today after the Economic Survey said India will re-establish itself as the world's fastest-growing major economy with GDP expanding by 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19.

WION Evening News Brief, January 29, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-rape-and-murder-class-12th-suspect-found-dead-in-kurukshetra-29852">Haryana rape and murder: Class 12 suspect found dead in Kurukshetra</a>

The Haryana Police found the dead body of the main suspect in the brutal rape and murder case of a 15-year-old Dalit girl.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">Sensex crosses 35,000 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">mark</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831"> for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831"> time, Nifty closes at all-time high Benchmark&nbsp;</a>

Sensex soared over 310 points today to close above the 35,000-mark for the first time ever, while the broader Nifty too ended at a fresh life-time high on unabated buying by participants.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/aadhaar-may-cause-death-of-citizens-civil-rights-lawyer-for-petitioners-29842">&#39;Aadhaar may cause death of citizens&#39; civil rights&#39;: Lawyer for petitioners tells Supreme Court</a>

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioners in the Aadhaar hearing, told a five-judge Constitution bench Wednesday that &quot;Aadhaar may cause death of citizens&#39; civil rights&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/seven-rakhine-killed-as-myanmar-police-fire-on-rioters-29846">Seven ethnic Rakhine killed as Myanmar Police fire on rioters</a>

Seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists died after Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd trying to seize a government office, officials said Wednesday, in fresh violence in a febrile state already scarred by ethnic and religious hatred.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/czech-government-agrees-to-resign-after-losing-confidence-vote-29845">Czech government agrees to resign after losing confidence vote</a>

The Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis agreed to resign on Wednesday after the minority cabinet lost a confidence vote a day earlier.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-africas-cape-town-may-run-out-of-water-in-90-days-29865">South Africa&#39;s Cape Town may run out of water in 90 days</a>

South Africa&#39;s Cape Town, one of the world&#39;s iconic tourist destinations, could run out of water by April as the city&#39;s worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for emergency rations.

Haryana rape and murder: Class 12 suspect found dead in Kurukshetra The Haryana Police found the dead body of the main suspect in the brutal rape and murder case of a 15-year-old Dalit girl. Sensex crosses 35,000 mark for first time, Nifty closes at all-time high Benchmark Sensex soared over 310 points today to close above the 35,000-mark for the first time ever, while the broader Nifty too ended at a fresh life-time high on unabated buying by participants. 'Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights': Lawyer for petitioners tells Supreme Court Senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioners in the Aadhaar hearing, told a five-judge Constitution bench Wednesday that "Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights". Seven ethnic Rakhine killed as Myanmar Police fire on rioters Seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists died after Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd trying to seize a government office, officials said Wednesday, in fresh violence in a febrile state already scarred by ethnic and religious hatred. Czech government agrees to resign after losing confidence vote The Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis agreed to resign on Wednesday after the minority cabinet lost a confidence vote a day earlier. South Africa's Cape Town may run out of water in 90 days South Africa's Cape Town, one of the world's iconic tourist destinations, could run out of water by April as the city's worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for emergency rations.

WION Evening News Brief, 17 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-loyas-death-post-mortem-report-indicates-no-foul-play-in-judges-death-say-sources-29722">Justice Loya&#39;s death: Post-mortem report indicates no foul play in judge&#39;s death, say sources</a>

The report into Justice BH Loya&#39;s death says there was no foul play in the judge&#39;s death, sources in the Maharashtra home ministry have told the Zee Group.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-ends-haj-subsidy-naqvi-says-decision-part-of-plan-to-empower-minorities-29708">Centre ends Haj subsidy, Naqvi says decision part of plan to &#39;empower&#39; minorities</a>

There will be no subsidy for Haj from this year, minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said today.

Naqvi told reporters that despite the subsidy withdrawal, a record number of 1.75 lakh Muslims will undertake the pilgrimage this year from India.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698">Haryana becomes&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698">fourth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698"> state to ban &#39;Padmavat&#39;</a>

Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed &quot;Padmavat&quot;. &nbsp;

Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-nine-years-baby-moshe-returns-to-mumbais-chabad-house-29709">After nine years, &#39;Baby&#39; Moshe returns to Mumbai&#39;s Chabad House</a>

Baby Moshe returned to Mumbai&#39;s Chabad House Tuesday nine years after the 26/11 attacks.&nbsp;

Moshe Holtzberg&#39;s -- he is now 11 -- were killed at Chabad House in the attacks.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/myanmar-bangladesh-reach-two-year-deal-to-repatriate-rohingya-refugees-29682">Myanmar, Bangladesh reach two-year deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees</a>

Myanmar and Bangladesh have reached a deal to repatriate Rohingya displaced by an army crackdown &quot;within two years&quot;, Dhaka said Tuesday.

Justice Loya's death: Post-mortem report indicates no foul play in judge's death, say sources The report into Justice BH Loya's death says there was no foul play in the judge's death, sources in the Maharashtra home ministry have told the Zee Group. Centre ends Haj subsidy, Naqvi says decision part of plan to 'empower' minorities There will be no subsidy for Haj from this year, minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said today. Naqvi told reporters that despite the subsidy withdrawal, a record number of 1.75 lakh Muslims will undertake the pilgrimage this year from India. Haryana becomes fourth state to ban 'Padmavat' Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed "Padmavat". Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet. After nine years, 'Baby' Moshe returns to Mumbai's Chabad House Baby Moshe returned to Mumbai's Chabad House Tuesday nine years after the 26/11 attacks. Moshe Holtzberg's -- he is now 11 -- were killed at Chabad House in the attacks. Myanmar, Bangladesh reach two-year deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees Myanmar and Bangladesh have reached a deal to repatriate Rohingya displaced by an army crackdown "within two years", Dhaka said Tuesday.

WION Evening News Brief, 16 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-israel-ink-9-pacts-modi-invites-israeli-defence-companies-for-co-production-29610">India, Israel ink 9 pacts, Modi invites Israeli defence companies for co-production</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Israeli defence companies to India for co-production, as he held comprehensive talks on strategic issues with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who called him a &quot;revolutionary leader&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-rawats-remarks-on-dokalam-unconstructive-china-29595">China says General Rawat&#39;s remarks on Dokalam &#39;unconstructive&#39;</a>

China today hit out at Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat for calling Dokalam a disputed territory and said that his &quot;unconstructive&quot; comments were not helpful for maintaining peace at the borders.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596">Supreme Court crisis: Row resolved, &#39;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596">kahani</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596"> khatam&#39;, says Bar Council</a>

The Bar Council of India (BCI) today said the crisis, which had erupted after four top Supreme Court judges came out openly against an allocation of cases by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, has been resolved internally and the &quot;story is over now&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/second-floor-of-indonesia-stock-exchange-collapses-around-a-dozen-people-injured-29560">Mezzanine floor of Indonesia Stock Exchange collapses, 75 injured</a>

At least 75 people were injured Monday when a mezzanine floor at Indonesia&#39;s stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said, with victims carried out of the debris-filled building on stretchers.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-to-be-split-into-4-entities-ahead-of-sale-reports-29606">Air India to be split into 4 entities ahead of sale: Reports</a>

Once a great airline and now decrepit, Air India would get split into four separate companies and the government is offering at least 51% in each of them as part of their disinvestment plan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-suicide-attack-26-killed-several-injured-29547">Baghdad suicide attack: 35 killed, several injured</a>

Thirty-five people were killed and at least 80 others wounded in two deadly suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning.

India, Israel ink 9 pacts, Modi invites Israeli defence companies for co-production Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Israeli defence companies to India for co-production, as he held comprehensive talks on strategic issues with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who called him a "revolutionary leader". China says General Rawat's remarks on Dokalam 'unconstructive' China today hit out at Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat for calling Dokalam a disputed territory and said that his "unconstructive" comments were not helpful for maintaining peace at the borders. Supreme Court crisis: Row resolved, 'kahani khatam', says Bar Council The Bar Council of India (BCI) today said the crisis, which had erupted after four top Supreme Court judges came out openly against an allocation of cases by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, has been resolved internally and the "story is over now". Mezzanine floor of Indonesia Stock Exchange collapses, 75 injured At least 75 people were injured Monday when a mezzanine floor at Indonesia's stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said, with victims carried out of the debris-filled building on stretchers. Air India to be split into 4 entities ahead of sale: Reports Once a great airline and now decrepit, Air India would get split into four separate companies and the government is offering at least 51% in each of them as part of their disinvestment plan. Baghdad suicide attack: 35 killed, several injured Thirty-five people were killed and at least 80 others wounded in two deadly suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning.

WION Evening News Brief, 15 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-has-made-biggest-sacrifices-in-war-on-terror-interior-minister-ahsan-iqbal-28452">Pakistan has made biggest sacrifices in war on terror: Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal</a>

Just hours after Pakistan&#39;s ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi slammed the US, interior minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan had made the biggest sacrifices in the war against terror.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bhima-koregaon-row-violence-in-mumbai-as-protesters-pelt-buses-target-cars-28435">Bhima-Koregaon row: Prakash Ambedkar calls for Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn</a>

Activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar called the Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn on Wednesday even as it turned ugly in several areas in the state.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/triple-talaq-bill-tabled-in-rajya-sabha-28436">NDA tables triple talaq bill, Opposition disrupts Rajya Sabha</a>

Disruptions followed as soon as the triple talaq Bill was tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Speaker adjourned the Upper House till 11 am Thursday within a few hours as the Opposition pressed to the government to send the bill to the Select Committee.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-beat-west-indies-by-119-runs-in-t20-clinch-series-28431">New Zealand beat West Indies by 119 runs in final T20, clinch series</a>

New Zealand beat the West Indies by 119 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to sweep the series.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-nolan-is-coming-to-india-next-month-to-launch-kodak-facility-reveals-amitbh-bachchan-28425">Christopher Nolan is coming to India next month to launch Kodak facility, reveals Amitabh Bachchan</a>

Fanboys rejoice! Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan will be coming to India in a month.&nbsp;

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Pakistan has made biggest sacrifices in war on terror: Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal Just hours after Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi slammed the US, interior minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan had made the biggest sacrifices in the war against terror. Bhima-Koregaon row: Prakash Ambedkar calls for Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn Activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar called the Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn on Wednesday even as it turned ugly in several areas in the state. NDA tables triple talaq bill, Opposition disrupts Rajya Sabha Disruptions followed as soon as the triple talaq Bill was tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Speaker adjourned the Upper House till 11 am Thursday within a few hours as the Opposition pressed to the government to send the bill to the Select Committee. New Zealand beat West Indies by 119 runs in final T20, clinch series New Zealand beat the West Indies by 119 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to sweep the series. Christopher Nolan is coming to India next month to launch Kodak facility, reveals Amitabh Bachchan Fanboys rejoice! Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan will be coming to India in a month.

WION Evening News Brief, January 3, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/medical-council-bill-sent-to-standing-committee-doctors-call-off-protest-28339">Medical Council Bill sent to Standing Committee, Doctors call off protest</a>

The Medical Council Bill which had led to protests by doctors was sent to the Standing Committee today.&nbsp;The move led the doctors to call off the 12-hour nationwide stir that was called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-protesters-in-chembur-disrupt-traffic-over-bhima-koregaon-clash-28335">Watch: Protesters in Chembur disrupt traffic over Bhima Koregaon clash</a>

A day after a youth died in Pune during the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle, protesters in Chembur and Mulund in Mumbai area disrupted traffic and virtually halted the eastern 
expressway.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-court-stays-jail-term-for-ex-jharkhand-cm-madhu-koda-in-coal-scam-case-28321">High Court stays jail term for ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda in coal scam case</a>

Delhi High Court today stayed the 3-year jail term to former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in the coal scam case. The court also stayed the 25 lakh fine imposed on the former chief minister of Jharkhand, till the next date of hearing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/finance-minister-jaitley-announces-guidelines-for-electoral-bonds-28329">Finance minister Jaitley announces guidelines for electoral bonds</a>

In a move aimed at electoral reforms, finance minister Arun Jaitley today announced guidelines for electoral bonds for funding of political parties.The finance minister said the electoral bonds would be available in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-rickshaw-pullers-son-to-train-at-usain-bolts-club-28296">Delhi rickshaw puller&#39;s son to train at same Jamaica academy as Usain Bolt</a>

16-year-old Nisar Ahmed will soon be heading to the Racers Track Club in Kingston, Jamaica, home of athletics superstar Usain Bolt.&nbsp;Nisar will train there for a month.&nbsp;At the recent Delhi State Athletics meet, the Government Boys Secondary School, Ashok Vihar student broke two national under-16 records.

Medical Council Bill sent to Standing Committee, Doctors call off protest The Medical Council Bill which had led to protests by doctors was sent to the Standing Committee today. The move led the doctors to call off the 12-hour nationwide stir that was called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Watch: Protesters in Chembur disrupt traffic over Bhima Koregaon clash A day after a youth died in Pune during the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle, protesters in Chembur and Mulund in Mumbai area disrupted traffic and virtually halted the eastern expressway. High Court stays jail term for ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda in coal scam case Delhi High Court today stayed the 3-year jail term to former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in the coal scam case. The court also stayed the 25 lakh fine imposed on the former chief minister of Jharkhand, till the next date of hearing. Finance minister Jaitley announces guidelines for electoral bonds In a move aimed at electoral reforms, finance minister Arun Jaitley today announced guidelines for electoral bonds for funding of political parties.The finance minister said the electoral bonds would be available in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore. Delhi rickshaw puller's son to train at same Jamaica academy as Usain Bolt 16-year-old Nisar Ahmed will soon be heading to the Racers Track Club in Kingston, Jamaica, home of athletics superstar Usain Bolt. Nisar will train there for a month. At the recent Delhi State Athletics meet, the Government Boys Secondary School, Ashok Vihar student broke two national under-16 records.

WION Evening News Brief, January 2, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/weve-been-fooled-for-15-years-no-more-donald-trumps-tweet-to-pakistan-28253">We&#39;ve been fooled for 15 years, no more: Donald Trump&#39;s tweet to Pakistan</a>

United States President Donald Trump accusing Pakistan of &nbsp;&#39;lies&#39; and &#39;deceit&#39;, threatened to cut $255 million in aid.&nbsp;

The United States has been fooled by Pakistan for 15 years, but no more, Trump tweeted on Monday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-urges-fans-to-come-together-and-register-on-his-new-website-28255">Rajinikanth urges people to come under one umbrella to change TN political landscape</a>

After announcing his political innings in his inimitable style on December 31, South Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans and those longing for a change in the Tamil Nadu political landscape to come under one umbrella in order to bring the change they have been craving for.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-plans-takeover-of-charities-run-by-islamist-figure-us-has-targeted-28237">Pakistan plans takeover of charities linked to Hafiz Saeed</a>

Pakistan&#39;s government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, who Washington has designated a terrorist, according to officials and documents.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ten-people-killed-in-iran-unrest-on-sunday-state-television-28251">Ten people killed in Iran unrest on Sunday: State television</a>

Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Sunday, state television said on Monday.

The nationwide protests have drawn in tens of thousands of people and represent the boldest challenge to Iran`s leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009. Calls for more demonstrations on Monday raised the possibility of prolonged instability.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuclear-installations-28249">India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations</a>

India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities under a three-decade-old bilateral pact.

We've been fooled for 15 years, no more: Donald Trump's tweet to Pakistan United States President Donald Trump accusing Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit', threatened to cut $255 million in aid. The United States has been fooled by Pakistan for 15 years, but no more, Trump tweeted on Monday. Rajinikanth urges people to come under one umbrella to change TN political landscape After announcing his political innings in his inimitable style on December 31, South Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans and those longing for a change in the Tamil Nadu political landscape to come under one umbrella in order to bring the change they have been craving for. Pakistan plans takeover of charities linked to Hafiz Saeed Pakistan's government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, who Washington has designated a terrorist, according to officials and documents. Ten people killed in Iran unrest on Sunday: State television Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Sunday, state television said on Monday. The nationwide protests have drawn in tens of thousands of people and represent the boldest challenge to Iran`s leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009. Calls for more demonstrations on Monday raised the possibility of prolonged instability. India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities under a three-decade-old bilateral pact.

WION Evening News Brief, January 1, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181">South Korea seizes&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181">second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181"> ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea</a>

South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167">Muslim women can travel </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167">for</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167"> Haj without male guardian: Prime Minister Modi</a>

Terming the policy of allowing Muslim women to perform Haj only in the company of a male guardian as &quot;injustice&quot;, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government has removed the restriction following which hundreds of women have applied to travel alone for the pilgrimage.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/have-been-assured-that-i-will-be-given-suitable-departments-nitin-patel-28155">Have been assured that I will be given suitable departments: Nitin Patel as he takes charge</a>

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel today said he had been assured by BJP chief Amit Shah that he would be given &quot;suitable departments&quot; in the newly-appointed government in the state.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/amitabh-bachchan-congratulates-rajinikanth-on-his-political-debut-28172">Amitabh Bachchan congratulates Rajinikanth on his political debut</a>

As Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth announced his much-anticipated entry into politics, wishes poured in from fans and eminent personalities from all across.

Bollywood&#39;s megastar Amitabh Bachchan also congratulated his long-time friend Rajinikanth and conveyed his wishes on the start of his political journey.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-interior-minister-warns-government-will-confront-disorder-28162">Iran interior minister warns government &#39;will confront&#39; disorder</a>

Iran&#39;s interior minister warned Sunday that &quot;violence, fear and terror&quot; will be confronted after a third night of protests against the regime.

&quot;Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their behaviour and pay the price,&quot; Abdolrahman Rahmani Fazli said on state television.

South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday. Muslim women can travel for Haj without male guardian: Prime Minister Modi Terming the policy of allowing Muslim women to perform Haj only in the company of a male guardian as "injustice", Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government has removed the restriction following which hundreds of women have applied to travel alone for the pilgrimage. Have been assured that I will be given suitable departments: Nitin Patel as he takes charge Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel today said he had been assured by BJP chief Amit Shah that he would be given "suitable departments" in the newly-appointed government in the state. Amitabh Bachchan congratulates Rajinikanth on his political debut As Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth announced his much-anticipated entry into politics, wishes poured in from fans and eminent personalities from all across. Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan also congratulated his long-time friend Rajinikanth and conveyed his wishes on the start of his political journey. Iran interior minister warns government 'will confront' disorder Iran's interior minister warned Sunday that "violence, fear and terror" will be confronted after a third night of protests against the regime. "Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their behaviour and pay the price," Abdolrahman Rahmani Fazli said on state television.

WION Evening News Brief, December 31, 2017

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