India's Republic Day is meant to display the country's cultural diversity & military might, but this year's celebration was hijacked by a protest that turned into a riot. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Farmers run riot on India's Republic Day

Italy's consumer association has launched a class-action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly shortening the life of iPhones. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Apple sued in Italy for slowing down iPhones

Donald Trump was the first U.S. President in 156 years to not have a pet in the White House. The long-standing tradition is now back with Joe Biden's dogs- Champ and Major. WION's Molly Gambhir introduces you to America's first pets.

Gravitas: Meet America's first pets

The United Nations has called Sri Lanka's enforced cremations a violation of Human Rights. Since March 2020, Colombo has forced Muslims to cremate their loved ones lost to the Wuhan Virus. WION's Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka accused of Human Rights violation

China is spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories to challenge the real story of the origins of the Wuhan Virus. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you how Beijing has ramped up its disinformation efforts.

Gravitas: Inside China's campaign to change the origins of the Wuhan virus

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out. He termed Saturday's protests illegal and denied Navalny's allegation that he owns a $1.3 billion palace. But, the protesters are planning another march on Sunday. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Navalny Arrest: Putin calls protest illegal, new marches planned for Sunday

Alexei Navalny is posing the biggest challenge to Putin's Presidency. He has survived an attempted poisoning, exposed corruption and is now steering the biggest movement in Russia's recent history. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you how Navalny outmaneuvered Putin.

Gravitas: How Navalny became the face of Russian opposition

The protests in Russia over the detention of Alexei Navalny could turn into a bigger movement. Tens of thousands had turned out in support of Navalny last weekend. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more about Navalny's rise as the face of the opposition in Russia.

Gravitas | Alexei Navalny: Putin's loudest Critic

In Australia, citizens are gearing up for a life without Google. While in India, Whatsapp's changes to its privacy policy are facing legal scrutiny. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India and Australia are standing up to the bullying of Big Tech.

Gravitas: Will India and Australia dictate the global rules for big tech?

Air Pollution is killing babies even before they're born. A new study has revealed that 1 in 15 failed pregnancies in South Asia is due to pollution, out of this 67% are in rural areas. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why we cannot view air pollution through a city-centric lens.

Gravitas: Air Pollution is causing miscarriages

Former British PM Gordon Brown has warned that 'UK risks becoming a failed state'. How true is this warning? Has the Great Britain really lost itself? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Big warning by former British PM

Pakistan is going to mortgage a park to secure loans. The Fatima Jinnah Park in Islamabad is going to be mortgaged to get a loan of $3 Billion. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the 'sad' state of affairs.

Gravitas: Pakistan to mortgage a park to secure loans

After the Chinese military provoked India in Sikkim, the Chinese press had called the latest border clash 'fake news'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's latest provocations.

Sikkim border clash: Chinese Media says India's claims are 'fake news', mentions WION | Gravitas

7 months after the clashes at Galwan, Indian and Chinese troops have clashed again. Both sides have held 9 rounds of talks. But China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal of troops. WION's Palki Sharma tells you where the relationship stands today.

Gravitas: After 7 months and 9 rounds of talks, China yet to commit to a full withdrawal

It's not just Donald Trump who is facing impeachment. In Brazil, the clamour for the impeachment of Jair Bolsonaro is getting louder by the day. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Trump and Bolsonaro face calls for impeachment

What awaits the Global economy in 2021? How are countries looking to rebuild themselves? Will companies move out of China? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: 2021 and Economy

Anti-Putin protests have hit all major Russian cities. Protesters are calling for 'Russia without Putin' while demanding the release of Alexei Navalny. WION's Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Protests in Russia

Did China provoke India at Naku La to distract the world from India's vaccine diplomacy or is China is trying to hide something? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why explains Chinese provocation at Sikkim

India is the world's second-biggest online market. But is the Indian Govt doing enough to regulate the big players? Why India does not have laws to regulate the big tech?

Gravitas: No rules to regulate big tech?

Australia wants tech giants to pay for news. In response, Google has threatened to disable search in Australia. While Facebook says it will not allow users to share news items. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Big Tech's bullying in Australia.

Gravitas: Australia wants Google to pay for news; Google threatens to turn off search

The delivery of the Pfizer vaccine has fallen by 15% this week. It is expected to drop by 30% in February. Countries are now bracing for a shortage. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why the deliveries of the shots are delayed.

Gravitas: Pfizer vaccine: Governments feel the pinch of shortages

Big tech is now on target of lawmakers around the world. Tech giants have immense power over what you get to read or watch. Moreover, they have been accused of avoiding billions in taxes and killing competition. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Big tech is 'avoiding $2.8 billion in tax' in countries like India

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak is spreading +Shanghai has now reported fresh cases +Hong Kong has placed thousands of residents under a lockdown +In Hebei's Shijiazhuang, over 30,000 people are in quarantine. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's latest outbreak: Over 30,000 moved to quarantine in Hebei

Japan has said that reports of Tokyo Olympics being cancelled is untrue. But experts say the games can only be conducted safely if Japan vaccinates its entire population. Japan is home to 127 people, and the country is yet to start its vaccination program. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details

Gravitas: Will Tokyo Olympics be cancelled?

#BoycottCannoli is trending in Pakistan after two cafe owners shamed their manager for his English-speaking skills. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about the colonial hangover of Pakistan's elite.

Gravitas: Pak cafe owners laugh at manager's English

In France, Google has agreed to pay French publishers for news. Australia wants to force tech giants to pay publishers. Multiple countries are now mulling laws to level the playing field for publishers. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why India must make tech giants pay for news.

Gravitas: Google will now pay for news in France

With a fresh outbreak of the #WuhanVirus & #LunarNewYear migration, things could get wild in China once again. A majority of 280 million migrant workers are expected to travel back home. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China's lunar new year challenge

Canberra celebrates the day marking British invasion of the continent as Australia day. PM Scott Morrison believes in celebrating the 26th of January, many disagree. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Scott Morrison draws fire

Alibaba's founder Jack Ma has reappeared nearly 3 months after he went missing from the public eye. Where was Ma? Does his reappearance necessarily mean good news for Alibaba? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Jack Ma reappears

Minutes after Joe Biden took oath, China announced sanctions against former members of the Trump administration - including Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why Biden needs allies like India to counter China.

Gravitas: China welcomes Joe Biden with sanctions against Trump officials

China's latest outbreak has spread to Beijing. A partial lockdown has been imposed. Over 1 million residents can't leave Beijing. Meanwhile in Hebei, a Communist Party official 'threatened to kill' a local for violating lockdown rules. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China latest outbreak spreads to Beijing

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