As the common man struggles, Indian courts are holding the political class to account. 11 High courts have pulled up respective state governments. The Supreme Court has said it won't be a 'silent spectator' in this 'calamity'.

Gravitas: 11 Indian Courts pull up governments

Sri Lanka's cabinet approved a controversial ban on the burqa, citing national security reasons. Muslims on the island have denounced the move as islamophobic. WION's Palki tells you whether Sri Lanka's war on terror is actually a war on religion.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's cabinet approves burqa ban

40 countries are stepping in to end India's oxygen crisis. Supplies are pouring in from around the world. But, wealthy Indians have given up. They are hiring expensive private jets and fleeing the country.

Gravitas: Rich Indians are spending thousands of dollars to escape India

India has suffered its worst day in this pandemic. With close to 380,000 new cases, India's total caseload has now crossed the 18 million mark. India also reported 3,645 new deaths on Thursday - a new record.

Gravitas: India suffers the worst day of this pandemic

It's a clash of the tech titans. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were competing for the same contract. NASA gave it to SpaceX. Now Bezos is challenging NASA's decision. WION's Palki tells you how two billionaires are battling to dictate humanity's future in space.

Gravitas: Two billionaires battle to dictate the future of Space

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has responded to Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's leaked audio recording calling it a 'conspiracy against Iran'. What impact will this controversy have on the upcoming Presidential polls?

Gravitas: Rouhani responds to Javad Zarif's leaked audio recording

Facebook is advertising alcohol and smoking to children who have listed them as interests on their profile. WION's Palki tells you why Facebook is harvesting teenagers' data and what you can do to protect them.

Gravitas: Facebook advertising alcohol, smoking to Aussie children

'India holds a deep place in my heart' says Australia's Pat Cummins in his first interview after donating $50,000 to India's Covid-19 fight. Here are excerpts of the all-rounder's exclusive conversation with WION's Palki.

Gravitas: Pat Cummins speaks to WION

In 5 years, India has transformed Agalela from a ghost island into a strategic military base. From tracking Chinese ships to coordinating with allies, Agalela could be a gamechanger in the Indian Ocean.

Gravitas: India's remote island base in the Indian Ocean

White House's Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says the world didn't provide India with adequate support to prevent the second wave. But, leading countries are now catching up.

Gravitas | Rich countries let India down: America's top infectious disease expert

Does India have enough vaccines to innoculate almost 600 million adults? What about oxygen supplies? Will India run out of doctors to treat patients, if the surge continues?

Gravitas: Will India run out of doctors to treat the Wuhan virus?

Reports in British media revealed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would 'let the bodies pile high in their thousands' than impose a third lockdown. While Johnson's remarks have garnered criticism, WION's Palki tells you how other world leaders have balanced the choice between life and livelihood.

Gravitas | Boris Johnson: Let the bodies pile high

Singapore has been ranked as the best place to be during the pandemic. With just 61,000 cases, 30 deaths & 20% of the population vaccinated, it has topped Covid-19 resilience ranking.

Gravitas: This is the safest place during the pandemic

Will Tokyo Olympics get cancelled again? With 87 days left, Japan is witnessing a spike in infections. 4 major prefectures are under emergency, host towns are pulling out, the government seems divided.

Gravitas: Will Tokyo Olympics be cancelled again?

2021's first supermoon dazzled the night skies. But there were no viewing parties or packed roofs as stay-at-home orders kept people indoors. WION's Palki gets you a round-up of supermoon sightings around the world.

Gravitas: No audience for 2021's first supermoon

Ethnic Karen rebels razed a Myanmar army base near the border with Thailand. The attack has raised the morale in Myanmar's anti-coup camp. WION's Palki tells you how the army is pushing Myanmar into a civil war.

Gravitas: Ethnic rebels raze Myanmar army base

25,000 barrels of toxic DDT waste has been discovered in the pacific. It was dumped for years by Californian industries, putting marine life at severe risk. Shouldn't U.S. 'clean up' before preaching Climate Action?

Gravitas: 25,000 barrels of DDT discovered in Pacific

Assistance from European Union, The UK and the US has begun to arrive in India. Medicines, ventilators & oxygen concentrators are being flown in from around the world. WION's Palki tells you how the world is repaying India for sending life-saving drugs and vaccines.

Gravitas: Leading countries step in to pull India out of the second wave

The Global Elites want to keep vaccine patents locked. The US remains non-committal on waivers. Now, Bill Gates has said no to lifting patents to share vaccine formulas with the developing world. WION's Palki tells you how patents on vaccines are the biggest roadblock towards recovery.

Gravitas: Bill Gates says no to sharing vaccine formulas to developing world

India's second wave is driving the global surge. Out of every three positive cases detected in the world, one is from India.

Gravitas: Over 300,000 new cases for sixth day in a row

Global military spending surged in 2020, despite the pressure to expand health infrastructure. WION's Palki tells you how the aggressive tactics of one country - China - are forcing others to arm themselves amid a pandemic

Gravitas: Military spending surges in pandemic year

The world is celebrating Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar win, China is not. Beijing has censored Zhao's victory due to 'anti-China' remarks, the film-maker made in 2013.

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

352,000+ cases & 2,812 deaths in 24 hours. A critical shortage of oxygen beds & a long waiting list for last rites. WION's Palki tells you the story of India's suffering

Gravitas: Covid-19 overwhelms India's Health Infrastructure

As India battles the second wave, a government official has now asked Indians to wear masks at home too. WION' Palki brings you the five key developments in the fight against the pandemic.

Gravitas: Indians asked to mask up at home

After mounting global pressure, U.S. President Joe Biden promised to release vaccine raw materials to boost production in India. WION's Palki tells you how the controversy has taught India a lesson in self-reliance

Gravitas: Biden relents, permits export of vaccine raw materials

Ramayan & Mahabharat will soon be taught in Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince MBS has directed schools to include the 2 Indian epics in their curriculum. It's a big message of co-existence.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to teach Indian epics in schools

A leaked interview of Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has set off a firestorm in Iran. In the tapes, Zarif reveals how the Revolutionary Guards overrule government decisions and call the shots.

Gravitas: Javad Zarif reveals Revolutionary Guards call the shots in leaked interview

Pharma companies have used patents to profiteer during public health crises. Today, they have locked up vaccine formulas - driving up prices. On World Intellectual Property day, WION's Palki talks about the need to rethink patents.

Gravitas: Patents hamper global pandemic response

India's health diplomacy is paying off. 13 countries have offered assistance to fight the deadly second wave. Supplies have begun arriving. But, Chinese manufacturers could be trying to profit from India's desperation.

Gravitas: India's health diplomacy pays off, 13 countries offer assistance

For five days now, India has been breaking the global record in daily infections. At least 20 countries and regions have now imposed travel restrictions on Indians.

Gravitas: India's daily cases set new global record for 5th straight day

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Gravitas: 11 Indian Courts pull up governments

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's cabinet approves burqa ban

Gravitas: Rich Indians are spending thousands of dollars to escape India

Gravitas: India suffers the worst day of this pandemic

Gravitas: Two billionaires battle to dictate the future of Space

Gravitas: Rouhani responds to Javad Zarif's leaked audio recording

Gravitas: Facebook advertising alcohol, smoking to Aussie children

Gravitas: Pat Cummins speaks to WION

Gravitas: India's remote island base in the Indian Ocean

Gravitas | Rich countries let India down: America's top infectious disease expert

Gravitas: Will India run out of doctors to treat the Wuhan virus?

Gravitas | Boris Johnson: Let the bodies pile high

Gravitas: This is the safest place during the pandemic

Gravitas: Will Tokyo Olympics be cancelled again?

Gravitas: No audience for 2021's first supermoon

Gravitas: Ethnic rebels raze Myanmar army base

Gravitas: 25,000 barrels of DDT discovered in Pacific

Gravitas: Leading countries step in to pull India out of the second wave

Gravitas: Bill Gates says no to sharing vaccine formulas to developing world

Gravitas: Over 300,000 new cases for sixth day in a row

Gravitas: Military spending surges in pandemic year

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

Gravitas: Covid-19 overwhelms India's Health Infrastructure

Gravitas: Indians asked to mask up at home

Gravitas: Biden relents, permits export of vaccine raw materials