Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Vande Mataram is a unifying force that brought India together from North to South and East to West during the freedom struggle. Speaking at a national event, he emphasized that the song should continue to inspire Indians as the country works toward becoming self-reliant and fully developed by 2047.

PM Modi Calls Vande Mataram India’s Unifying Force

Press freedom is crucial for democracy, enabling journalists to investigate and report without fear. It ensures that the public is well-informed about governmental actions.

Top 10 best countries for press freedom in 2025: India's rank revealed

Countries with the poorest press freedom often face severe censorship, government control, and repression, with journalists frequently facing harassment, threats, or imprisonment.

Top 10 worst countries for press freedom in 2025: India’s rank revealed

A court in Japan acquitted Iwao Hakamada, the world's longest-serving death row inmate, half a century after he was arrested and sentenced to death on the basis of some 'blood-stained cloths' found near the site of the quadruple murders. Watch to know more.

Japan: World's Longest Serving Prisoner Iwao Hakamada Acquitted

South Africa this week celebrates 30 years of freedom after a historic 1994 election that saw the end of white minority rule and racial segregation. Watch in for more details!

South Africa marks 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty

Muslims from anywhere in the world can seek Indian citizenship: Govt

Hong Kong brings new national security bill which speaks of wiping dissent

France Senate votes 267-50 to add abortion 'freedom' in constitution

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted release from Jail, set to walk free on Sunday

Can non-West countries excel or even be at par with the West when it comes to knowledge and progress?

Seoul claims North Korea executes people for sharing South Korean videos: Report

Bangkok's 'mall gorilla' not likely to get freedom in near future

Separatists in Indonesia's Papua region released hostage pilot images. New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens was taken hostage last week.

Indonesia's rebels release images of hostage pilot

Late last year, a clip filmed during a public event in South Sudan showing a stain spreading on the President Salvakia's pants went viral. The journalists who were covering the event were detained and accused of embarrassing the head of state and the country.

World of Africa: Concerns Grow Over Freedom of Press

One of Nelson Mandela’s grandsons slammed Meghan Markle for comparing her royal wedding to his grandfather being freed from prison. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Nelson Mandela's grandson slams Meghan Markle for comparing wedding to freedom

WION Fineprint: Nelson Mandela's grandson slams Meghan Markle for comparing wedding to freedom

In pics | Indonesia celebrates its 77th Independence Day in its future capital

For 200 years, India struggled to free itself from the shackles of the British Raj, making the fight to freedom a long-drawn one. Here are the events in freedom struggle.

India@75: Key events in freedom struggle

US President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential medal of freedom to civilians. 17 people have received the highest civilian honour. An advocate for gun violence prevention has also received a medal.

Biden awards Presidential medal of freedom

Taliban ban foreign TV shows in Afghanistan, arrest 3 journalists for reporting about it

'We have nothing to lose but our own freedom': Zelensky

Justin Trudeau's lack of resolve has allowed the anti-vax Freedom Convoy to grow. Convoys are popping up in Israel, Australia, France, Belgium, Israel and New Zealand. Instead of lectures on morality, western governments are urging crackdowns. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Trudeau's failure turns anti-vaxxers into heroes

Inspired by Canada's freedom convoy, protests against COVID mandates rage across several European countries. Protestors say that they will drive to Brussels, Paris.

Canada's freedom convoy sparks inspiration in Europe: Protestors will drive to Brussels, Paris

Under Xi Jinping regime, over 1% of Hong Kong’s population sought asylum: Report

freedom

Freedom, News on Freedom, stories on Freedom, articles on Freedom, Freedom stories at Wion, Freedom news, Freedom latest news