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Despite pressure from both Russia and the West, India abstained from the high-stakes UNGA vote on Thursday. Palki Sharma decodes India's decision to reaffirm its neutrality on Ukraine.

Gravitas: Why did India abstain from UNGA vote?

The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka today denied reports that Indian troops are in the country to help maintain law and order. This comes after the opposition threatened to move a no-confidence motion against the Rajapaksas. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India won't deploy army to Sri Lanka

India abstained from a UNGA vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. The move came despite Russia's explicit warning against abstentions. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India abstains despite Russia's warning

Sri Lanka's debt bomb is ticking. A payment of $1 billion is due in July. Lawmakers are demanding a bailout in parliament. Reports claim China is advising Sri Lanka against taking an IMF bailout. Will Colombo take a bailout from Beijing? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: A Chinese bailout for Sri Lanka?

There is a new twist in Pakistan's game of thrones. Pakistan supreme court overrules the DY speaker's decision. No way out for Imran Khan? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Imran Khan to face no trust vote on Saturday

Reports say South Koreans are struggling to sleep. Some have resorted to alcohol, some are addicted to pills, many are buying sleep products. But what's behind South Korea's sleeplessness? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a fascinating story.

Gravitas: Why are South Koreans sleep deprived?

India condemned the mass killings in Bucha and called for an independent investigation into the incident. Does this signal a strategic rethink by India? How will the US perceive India's evolving position? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: India condemns mass killings in Bucha

In France, the death of a Jewish man Jeremy Cohen has turned into a political battle. Macron's rivals Eric Zemmour & Marine Le Pen are accusing him of not doing enough on Anti Semitism. What's the reality? Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: France Election: Anti-semitism takes centrestage

Last week's summit between China and Europe was derailed by differences over the war in Ukraine. EU's top diplomat called it the "dialogue of the deaf". Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why this summit's failure was a foregone conclusion.

Gravitas: "Dialogue of the deaf": Europe on summit with China

Petrol, Diesel prices have gone up in India for the 14th time in 16 days. Petrol is now 10 Rupees dearer than it was on March 21. Authorities say the war in Ukraine is to be blamed. But is there more to the story? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Petrol, Diesel prices soar in India

The global race for hypersonic weapons is heating up. Russia has claimed it used hypersonic weapons in Ukraine. In response, AUKUS - the alliance of Australia, the US & the UK - has announced it will develop hypersonic weapons. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: World powers compete for weapons that travel faster than sound

The political turmoil in Pakistan is making Imran Khan's associates flee. Farah Khan, a close friend of Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has allegedly fled to Dubai. Pak's opposition says she left with billions of Pakistani rupees. Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's 'family friends' are fleeing Pakistan

Sri Lanka's economic crisis is worsening. The Sri Lankan rupee is now the world's worst-performing currency. Now even the powerful monks of Sri Lanka are turning against the Rajapaksas. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Will the monks end the reign of Rajapaksas?

China has refused to bail out its crisis-hit allies Imran Khan and the Rajapaksas. What explains this betrayal by Beijing? What message does it send to other Chinese partners? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: China dumps Imran Khan & the Rajapaksas

Why does the Army dictate Islamabad's foreign policy? The answer lies in Pakistan's history. After 1947, the Pak Army became a close-knit institute which believed in a 'martial race'. Western support further helped the Army become influential. Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains.

Gravitas: The power & influence of Pakistan Army

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak has led to chaos. In Shanghai, residents are being beaten up and forced into centralised quarantines. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you 5 videos that expose the truth about China's Zero Covid strategy.

Gravitas: Shanghai: Residents beaten up by healthcare workers

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa suffered a series of setbacks today. First, the newly appointed Finance Minister quit within 24 hours. Then, 41 lawmakers walked out of the ruling alliance. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Rajapaksas lose majority in parliament

Joe Biden's scandal-plagued son Hunter Biden has rented a $20,000 mansion in Malibu. The U.S Secret Service has rented a $30,000 mansion right next to it to protect him. U.S. taxpayers are outraged. They're accusing POTUS of wasting public money. Palki Sharma Upadhyay reports.

Gravitas: Secret service spends $30,000 to protect Hunter Biden

The IMF says it is closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka. Is an IMF bail-out the only option for Colombo? Why are the Rajapaksas wary about reaching out to the IMF? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: How can Sri Lanka escape this mess?

After picking up 9.2% stake in Twitter, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board. Musk has asked his followers whether they want an edit button on Twitter. The platform's CEO Parag Agrawal has issued a warning. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Elon Musk joins Twitter's board

French stock markets tanked after new opinion polls showed far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closing the gap with Emmanuel Macron. What explains the rise of this far-right demagogue? Can she spring an upset? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: French markets spooked by Le Pen's surge

Reports say Joe Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki is leaving the White House for a job at MSNBC. Does this count as a conflict of interest? Why do American journalists consistently dabble in politics? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Jen Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC gig

From the U.S. to India, countries are slowly dropping mask mandates. Mumbai and Delhi won't fine you for not wearing a mask. British Airways will let you board a flight without a mask. Does this mean you can stop wearing a mask now? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Is it time to go mask-less?

China has found a patient with a new subtype of the Wuhan virus. Reports say the subtype "doesn't match other coronavirus". Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Covid pandemic: A new scare from China

Have you ever thought of taking a career break? Earlier, taking time off from work was frowned upon, even considered unprofessional. The pandemic has made career breaks mainstream. Companies are now warming up to the idea. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells more.

Gravitas: New job trend: Normalising career breaks

Abandoned by the army and coalition partners, Imran Khan is hoping that voters will bail him out. Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes Imran Khan's three strategies to retain power.

Gravitas: What next for Imran Khan?

China has sent military into Shanghai to battle the Wuhan Virus mayhem. Beijing is also orchestrating a change of guard in Hong Kong. Carrie Lam is reportedly being replaced by a rather infamous man. Palki Sharma Upadhyay introduces you to him.

Gravitas: China sends military to Shanghai

6 days are left for the French Election to begin & the tide is turning. Emmanuel Macron is no longer the favourite to win, his challengers are gaining ground. The French President has even warned of a Brexit-style upset. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: France Elections: The tide is turning

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has secured another term in office with a landslide victory. Orban says his victory can be seen 'even from the moon'. What does the win mean for Europe? Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hungary's PM Viktor Orban secures another term

Pakistan's political drama has turned into a constitutional crisis. The country is set to come under a care-taker PM. Amid the chaos, the Pakistan Army has sprung a surprise. It has praised the West & condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pak Army Chief slams Russia, praises West

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