A major mishap was averted at #Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. A Vistara aircraft was cleared for take-off while another was in the process of landing. The take-off was aborted after instructions from Air Traffic Control. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: India: Two Vistara Planes Cleared To Take-Off & Land At Same Time

Is China exploiting BRICS and turning it into a propaganda vehicle? President Xi Jinping has turned his visit to South Africa, for the BRICS summit, into a wider state visit. The agenda on the table are many. China has larger interests in Africa, plus it wants to expand BRICS - a grouping of 5 nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. By adding more members, Beijing wants to bolster its image as a global leader. Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Xi's Power Play; China Turns BRICS Into Propaganda Platform? Bigger Agenda to Woo Africa?

In Pakistan, six students and two adults were stranded in a dangling cable car after one of its wires snapped midway into the journey. The students had no food or drinking water. Numerous attempts made to rescue the students failed. This report tells you what happened next.

Gravitas | Pakistan Cable Car Rescue: Six students stranded for nine hours

After a series of racism scandals within the new Finnish government there are calls to ban the swastika and the hammer and sickle. Ben Zyskowicz, a Finnish MP has suggested ban the Nazi symbol as PM Petteri Orpo sets up a new working group to fight discrimination and racism. Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Finland mulls banning Nazi symbol of hate as racism scandal rocks new govt

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa has hinted that Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Their potential meeting would be the first formal meeting since the border clashes in May 2020. It also comes in the backdrop Chinese efforts to expand BRICS grouping. A move that has been resisted by members like India and Brazil. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas | BRICS Summit: PM Modi To Meet Xi Jinping? India, China Border Breakthrough Possible?

Reports say the Japanese military is hiding thousands of sexual harassment cases and victims are too afraid to report the incidents. Is the Japanese military's image stained? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sexual harassment cases mount on the Japanese military

Have you heard about the 'loch Ness Monster'? A hunt is being launched to find the 'water beast'. It is the biggest organized hunt for the 'water monster' in 50 years. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The mission to find a 'Water Beast'

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport Volker Wissin used India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make a payment. The German Embassy in India hailed India's success in digital infrastructure. Why is the West reluctant to take lessons from India? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: German minister buys groceries with UPI | Is US afraid to learn from India?

Studies show that fidgeting can help a person live a longer life. Experts say that fidgeting has its roots in the animal kingdom. What is the science behind the art of fidgeting? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Fidgeting can help you live a longer life

Chinese authorities are investigating a Chinese national based on accusations they’re spying for the U.S. CIA. This is the second time this month that China has launched such an investigation as the country cracks down on espionage amid tensions with the U.S. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: CIA Enlisting Chinese Officials? China Makes Another Arrest | All-Out Spy War

Sleep streaming is picking pace with more and more netizens allowing cameras into their bedrooms. Sleep streaming involves leaving your web camera switched on as you fall asleep. In many cases, sleep streamers allow viewers to pay to disturb their sleep by virtually triggering loud noises, alarm bells.

Gravitas: Sleep Streaming: Will you allow strangers to watch you sleep?

British nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the hospital. She has been labelled the country's worst baby serial killer in recent times. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | UK's killer nurse: Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison

Saudi crown prince MBS is expected to visit the UK later this year. The visit is reportedly part of a wider western push to re-establish ties with Riyadh. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Saudi Crown prince to visit the UK

Microplastics have been found in the hearts of human beings undergoing cardiac surgery. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: The menace of microplastics

China's former foreign minister Qin Gang has been missing for over 2 months. What happened to him? Is he dead or alive? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Mystery around Qin Gang's whereabouts deepens

The Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple has made new rules for devotees, so that they can protect themselves against wild animals. What are the new rules? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Leopard attacks young girl near temple, officials urge to carry sticks

X, formerly known as Twitter is slowing down access to certain websites. It is delaying the opening of various links by five seconds. Interestingly, the targeted links belong to websites such as Times, Reuters, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, etc., which are on Elon Musk's bad side. Molly gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Elon Musk's X is throttling traffic to websites

Baghdad zoo animals have been suffering as temperatures breached 50 degrees Celsius. Molly Gambhir tells you what the zoo authorities are doing about this.

Gravitas: Baghdad zoo animals suffer as mercury hits 50 degrees

Canada's corporate watchdog has launched an investigation into fashion giant Ralph Lauren's Canadian unit over allegations that the brand used forced labour from china's Uighur minority. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ralph Lauren under investigation in Canada

Donald Trump has been indicted for the 4th time. The case concerns Trump's alleged efforts to overturn his election defeat in Georgia. Is this the end of the road for Trump? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Donald Trump indicted in 4th case | Will this hamper Trump's Presidential bid?

Parts of India are witnessing polar opposite weather conditions. At least 60 people have been killed in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall. On the other hand, Bihar and Kerala are the worst hit by rainfall deficit. Why is India going through such extremes? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas:  India faces surplus and deficit in rainfall

China is watching closely as the US cobbles together a great metaphorical "seawall" against China. US President Joe Biden will host leaders from Japan and South Korea at Camp David this week with an aim to deepen technological as well as defence ties. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Biden seeks deeper ties with Asian allies amid China threat

The UK has arrested three alleged Russian spies impersonating Journalists. Reports say Moscow is now activating sleeper cells for espionage work. How does the great Russian spy ring work? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: UK arrests Russian spies impersonating journalists

Are Christians in Pakistan under attack? On Wednesday, 6 churches were attacked in Pakistan's Faisalabad. Why were the churches targeted? What are the authorities doing? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Are Christians in Pakistan under attack?

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