UK lawmakers have reportedly grilled the country's Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge over the poor accommodations given to military personnel. The housing units given to British servicemen are reportedly rat-infested, and have mold and damp. The issue has been persistently neglected and as a result, soldiers have been forced to live in shipping containers repurposed into rudimentary hotels reportedly.

Gravitas:  Damp, Cold, and Rat-infested: UK Military Housing Condition Sparks Outcry

With OpenAI in turmoil, has Microsoft managed to pull off the greatest tech coup in recent times? This report unpacks the unfolding saga.

Gravitas: Microsoft Hires ChatGPT Boss Sam Altman & OpenAI President Greg Brockman Following Recent Departure

Founder-CEO of Binance, the world's largest Cryptocurrency exchange Changpeng zhao, steps down from his role after pleading guilty to breaking US anti-money laundering laws. Zhao agrees to pay $4.3 billion as a settlement deal in a Seattle court. Including a personal payout of $50 million, to resolve the matter.

Gravitas: How 2022 shocked, rocked and rolled global markets

Gravitas investigates the launch of North Korea's Malligyong-1 spy satellite, a major event sparking global security concerns. This report covers potential violations of U.N. resolutions, international reactions, and implications for the Korean Peninsula's space race. Stay informed on key global security issues with our in-depth analysis.

Gravitas: North Korea's military spy satellite launch raises global alarm | Gravitas Special Report

In this Gravitas episode, we explore innovative solutions from the US and Japan to combat loneliness. Featuring America's Groundfloor social club and Japan's unique 'Handsome Weeping Boys,' this report delves into cultural approaches to building connections and emotional support. Discover global initiatives addressing the loneliness epidemic.

Gravitas: Tackling the silent epidemic: US anti-loneliness clubs meet Japan's ‘handsome weeping boys’

Patanjali has been snubbed by the Supreme Court over false advertising. The top court has said it will charge Patanjali with a rupee one crore fine for every false advertisement.

Gravitas: Patanjali snubbed by Supreme Court for false advertising

According to Human Rights Watch, the Chinese government is closing and destroying a vast number of mosques in Ningxia and Gansu provinces. It is part of its “mosque consolidation” policy. But the rights watchdog calls the crackdown a “systematic effort” to curb the practice of Islam in China. Molly Gambhir brings you the report.

Gravitas: China trying to erase Islam? Mosques demolished, destroyed in Ningxia, Gansu

An unidentified flying object has been spotted near the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in India's northeastern state of Manipur. It forced commercial flight operations to be shut down for over three hours. What was this object? Was it a drone? Was it a Chinese spy balloon perhaps?

Gravitas: UFO Spotted in India near airport in Imphal

A plus-sized model participated at this year's Miss Universe pageant. While this is a huge step in the right direction, is it too little, too late? Molly Gambhir getting you the complete story

Gravitas: Plus-sized model wins hearts at Miss Universe Pageant

‘Argentina’s Trump’ elected president: Who is far-right leader javier milei? We take a look at the headline-grabbing, wild-haired 'outsider' in the political landscape of Argentina.

Gravitas: Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect?

60 women at the UK Defence Ministry have exposed a pervasive culture of sexual harassment in office. Testimonies reveal harassment, abuse and offensive comments made by male colleagues in the department. The women said that they had a toxic, hostile culture at the workplace.

Gravitas: 60 women expose sexual assault at UK defence ministry | How deep does the rot go?

Britain approves world's first gene therapy casgevy for sickle cell disease and Thalassemia. The UK drug regulator approves medicine for patients who are 12 years old and over.

Gravitas: Potential cure for blood disorders approved in UK

A deepfake video of Indian actor Kajol has gone viral on social media. Another one showing Prime Minister Modi doing an Indian folk dance was also circulated online. This has prompted the Indian premier to address the growing menace of deepfakes.

Gravitas: Indian PM Modi calls out deepfake videos

The Supreme Court of Yemen has dismissed the appeal of an Indian nurse's death sentence. Nimisha Priya has been in Yemeni prison since 2017 for the murder of Talal Abdo Mahdi, a local man. Originally sentenced to death by a trial court in 2018, Priya's family has been advocating for her release.

Gravitas: India nurse's appeal against death penalty dismissed by Yemen court

Justin Trudeau has landed himself in trouble once again. A new survey shows that majority of Canadians have lost faith in him as PM. This has led to calls asking Trudeau to resign. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Will Justin Trudeau resign? | Anti-Trudeau sentiments on the rise

A Sikh man from India has been facing racial abuse in Australia. Dog excrement was smeared on the door handles of his car for four to five days in a row. He also found racist graffiti in his driveway and received threatening letters. What is Australia doing to rein in its racism?

Gravitas: 'Go home Indian': Sikh man faces racism in Australia

Is anti-asian racism still a problem in Us? Poll reveals 2023 trends. One in three us asians and pacific islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI data poll shows.

Gravitas: Is anti-asian racism still a problem in US?

A former lawyer quit her job to become a pet psychic and is now making a fortune. She claims that she can communicate with animals, dead or alive.

Gravitas: Real life doctor Dolittle in the US

The World Health Organisation has declared loneliness a 'global public health concern'. How harmful is it? How can it affect your health?

Gravitas: Loneliness now a 'global public health concern'

'Barkitecture' is a growing business around the world but it is especially booming in the US What exactly is this trend? Is it even worth it?

Gravitas: 'Barkitecture' boom in the US

Iceland is bracing itself for a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Experts warn if an eruption does happen the Icelandic town of Grindavik will be completly destroyed and will lead to extensive ash clouds.

Gravitas: After 900 earthquakes in a single day, what's next for Iceland?

China claims to have launched the world's fastest internet network. The network allegedly functions at a speed of 1.2 Terabits/second. It is fast enough to transfer data from 150 movies in 1 second. Can China's claim be trusted? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: China launches 'World's fastest internet network'

In a curious case, terrorists in Pakistan are being gunned down mysteriously. On Monday, JeM Chief Masood Azhar's right-hand man, Maulana Raheem Ullah Tariq, was shot dead in Karachi's Orangi town. According to reports, this is the 19th incident this year in Pakistan. The series of killings is said to have spooked the Pakistani government and the spy agency, ISI. The question we are asking is: Who is hunting terrorists in Pakistan?

Gravitas: Pakistan: JeM Chief Masood Azhar's Close Aide Gunned Down | Who's Behind the Hit Job?

A massive rescue operation is underway in India's Uttarakhand, where 40 construction workers are trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan highway tunnel. The rescue operations have been ongoing for almost 60 hours. Efforts are underway to drill through the debris and fix a wide steel pipe, which they hope can be used to pull the trapped men out. Local officials said that the men are safe and healthy and are being supplied with food, water, and oxygen through a pipe.

Gravitas: Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Urgent Rescue Mission for Trapped Workers in Himalayan State

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Gravitas: Damp, Cold, and Rat-infested: UK Military Housing Condition Sparks Outcry