Xi Jinping has become China's mega dictator. His total dictatorship is being accompanied by total corruption in China. From the banking sector to the football fields, corruption is omnipresent in Xi's China. Here are the details.

Gravitas: The total dictatorship of Xi Jinping | What it means for China

Nearly 4,000-year-old lipstick has been discovered by researchers in Iran's Jiroft region, providing a glimpse into the sophisticated beauty practices of the Bronze Age in the region. Researchers found that the chemical composition of the lipstick bears a resemblance to modern-day store-bought lipsticks.

Gravitas: 4,000-year-old lipstick vial found in Iran's Jiroft region

When it comes to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, there is no end to bad press. In the latest, British media and the public are fuming at the thought of Sunak's wife Akshata Murty being exempt from Inheritance tax. Turns out, Murty won't just be exempt from paying Inheritance tax in the UK, but also India. What gives?

Gravitas: Why Akshata Murty is exempt from paying inheritance tax

An analysis has revealed that from 2018 to 2022, top U.S. companies paid their executives more than the amount they paid in taxes. Why are these firms overpaying their executives and managers?

Revealed: This is how much top American executives are earning

India's Election Commission has made public the data of electoral bonds which reveals purchases made by companies as well as individuals to political parties. The data includes purchases of bonds of three denominations - ₹ 1 lakh, ₹ 10 lakh and ₹ 1 crore, dating back to April 12, 2019. The government-run SBI bank submitted the data on Tuesday and submitted the affidavit to the Supreme Court of India the day after that. The affidavit says that 22,217 electoral bonds were issued between April 2019 and February 15, 2024, before the Supreme Court struck down the scheme after declaring it unconstitutional.

Gravitas: India's Election Commission makes electoral bonds data from SBI public

From March 15, Paytm users will not be able to use their Paytm Payment Bank accounts, wallet and Fastags. Paytm Fastag holders have been advised to switch to another bank account.

Gravitas | Alert for Paytm users: it's time to change your Fastag

The mastermind of 2002 Akshardham attack Farhatullah Ghori has released a video calling on India's Muslim youth to take up arms and declare a war against India. Ghori, a designated terrorist in India, operates out of Pakistan. He runs online terror recruitment camps and finances anti-India terror activities. More details in this report.

Gravitas: ISI-backed Farhatullah Ghori calls for 'war against India'

American law enforcement officials told a group of Indian-Americans in the Silicon Valley that they are not aware of Khalistani movement in the U.S. This was during a meeting where members of Indian-Americans raised the issue of constant attacks on Hindu temples. Community members also said it was disappointing to see the police not taking any action against Khalistanis using American soil for Anti-India plots.

Gravitas: US authorities say they are not aware of Khalistani movement in America

The Sela Tunnel, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 9, is a key border infrastructure project of India as it connects Guwahati to the strategic Tawang sector round-the-year. The road tunnel will greatly boost Indian Army by aiding faster military movement to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Watch this video to find out more.

Gravitas: India's strategic new road tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang rattles China

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to witness another political storm over his family's wealth. This comes as Sunak's wife Akshata Murty continues to benefit from an inheritance tax lopphole las week.

UK: Rishi Sunak's family to avoid inheritance tax, Akshata Murty to save millions of dollars

A New Mexico man has died after contracting the Bubonic plague. This is the first death from the plague in new Mexico since 2020. Officials say this is a clear reminder of the threat posed by this ancient diseases. The US Department of health is contacting residents in the area and assessing to determine whether there is any ongoing risk to the public.

Gravitas: Man dies from Bubonic plague in New Mexico

Chinese Navy is creeping closer to the Indian shores. On Monday, when India test-fired the Agni-5 missile, A Chinese spy ship was less than 480 kilometers from the coast of Visakhapatnam. It wasn't the only one watching India's missile test. Another Chinese spy ship was in the Indian Ocean Region, close to the coast of Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: Chinese Navy creeps closer to Indian shores

An explosive report in the American media has revealed that in 2022, the U.S. had taken the help of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avert a possible Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine. The report says that U.S. had already begun preparing for a possible nuclear catastrophe. Here are the details.

Gravitas: India's PM Modi helps avert a nuclear catastrophe

Millennials or the avocado generation called by their elders are making headlines once again the generation that is portrayed as a generation without hope their future looks brighter than you. Reports predict Millennials will become the wealthiest generation ever. Molly Gambhir tells us more.

Gravitas | Are Millenials really the richest generation ever?

Indian scientists have tested HAPS, an unmanned aerial vehicle, called High Altitude Pseudo Satellite that can fly in the stratosphere. It can be powered by solar cells to and can hover for days on end. When developed, it will greatly boost India's surveillance and communication capabilities, especially at the border. Find out how, here.

Gravitas: India tests high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicle HAPS | Boost to border surveillance

India is reportedly building a Naval base at Minicoy, just over 450 kms from the Maldives's capital city Male. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to travel to Minicoy in March to inaugurate INS Jatayu. What does the new base mean for India? What about the Maldives and China?

Gravitas: India builds a Naval base close to the Maldives

What was once considered impossible, has become a reality. A grand Hindu temple now stands tall in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi has inaugurated the BAPS Hindu Mandir, built on a sprawling 27-acre site in the Abu Dhabi desert. It is the first Hindu stone temple, made in the traditional temple style. Hindu temples have existed in many Muslim countries. On this episode, we take a look at some of them.

Gravitas: India's PM Modi inaugurates first Hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi | Temples in Muslim countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Qatar visit after holding a bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. PM Modi’s visit marks a big step toward reconciliation after diplomatic efforts ensured the release of Navy veterans who had been detained in Qatar for almost 18 months.

Gravitas: PM Modi visits Doha | Big boost to India-Qatar ties after release of Navy veterans

Just after a Chinese vessel meant for "scientific research" started sailing to the Maldives, India sent its INS Karanj submarine to Sri Lanka. India is snubbing China's attempt to snoop in the Indian Ocean region.

Gravitas: How India is countering Chinese spy ships in the Indian Ocean region

Lab-grown 'non-vegetarian' rice is being called the food of the future. Researchers say the rice could one day even serve as food relief for famine and could make food production more sustainable. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Lab-grown 'meaty' rice soon on the menu?

Penn Engineering has introduced the first Ivy League graduate course in Artificial Intelligence. This comes as the industry looks to hire employees who are skilled in AI. Should you enroll into an AI course to future-proof your career?

Gravitas: Is a course in AI the best way to future-proof your career?

Wolves living near the Chernobyl plant might have developed Cancer-resistant genes. What does this mean for the fight against cancer? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas | Findings from Chernobyl: A milestone in Cancer research

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is expected to end a week earlier than planned. Congress has decided to exclude most parts of Western Uttar Pradesh, where the Rashtirya Lok Dal has a strong presence, from the campaign. Is this because of the latest snub from the RLD?

Gravitas | Another snub to I.N.D.I.A bloc: Why Congress cut short Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra?

India has saved its Navy veterans from death penalty in Qatar. Seven of the eight veterans have returned home to India, the eighth is expected to be back soon. This was made possible by the personal intervention of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gravitas: How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar

In 2023, at least 11 listed Chinese companies were reportedly disclosed that their chairman had disappeared without notice. A number of Chinese business leaders have gone missing in recent years, including Alibaba boss Jack Ma.

Gravitas: China's business tycoons keep vanishing | Bao Fan, Jack Ma, and others who disappeared

Gravitas | Has the ISIS been resurrected? The terror group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a church in Istanbul. U.S. officials say the Israel-Hamas war may have given ISIS a chance to regroup.

Gravitas: Has ISIS become a threat again?

Gravitas | The U.S. continues to dominate the global arms trade. According to figures made public by the U.S. State Department, sales of American-made military equipment to foreign governments in 2023, rose 16% to a record $238 billion. This is as countries around the world replenished their stocks, to prepare for major conflicts. Watch to know more!

U.S. Arms Export Surged as Countries Replenished Their Stock in 2023

An Australian channel has apologized to a woman MP after a 'digitally altered' image of the lawmaker was used on air. What really happened? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story

Australian Lawmaker's 'digitally altered' image used on air

Indian Navy has rescued an Iranian vessel from Somalian pirates in the high seas. Over the weekend, Indian Navy helped a British tanker that caught fire after being attacked by the Houthis. In the past too, India helped MV Lila Norfolk and MV Chem Pluto. Indian has become the saviour from terrorism and piracy on high seas.

Gravitas: Indian Navy rescues Iranian ship from Somalian pirates

A Hong Kong court has ordered China's debt-laden property giant Evergrande to liquidate. How did Evergrande become the face of China's real estate crisis? Will its downfall impact China's economy? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Will Evergrande's fall impact China's economy?

Three American soldiers have been killed in a drone strike in Jordan. At least 34 other soldiers have been injured. U.S. President Joe Biden has said that America will respond in a time of its choosing. The question is: Where will America strike next?

Where will America take revenge for the death of its commandos in Jordan?

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