Higher inflation, rising debt and falling foreign exchange reserves are threatening economies around the world. Could more countries go the Sri Lanka way? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Which countries are going the Sri Lanka way?

India has dispatched economic assistance worth $3.5 billion to Sri Lanka. While China distances itself from the crisis, India has stepped up to help the Sri Lankan people. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India emerges as Sri Lanka's most reliable partner

Sri Lanka has a history of crises. It began with the civil war, then came the Easter Bombings, and now the Economic crisis. Everything Colombo tried to revive its economy, it was consumed by a fresh crisis. Palki Sharma takes you through some pages of Lankan history.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: a country consumed by crises

Sri Lanka will need at least $5 Billion in 6 months to maintain basic standard of living. How is the Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe planning to secure this fund? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What the Lankan government is doing to tide over the crisis

Sri Lanka's economy has been crippled by fuel and food shortages. The country has settled into a routine of protests, crackdowns and shortages. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Shortages cripple Sri Lankan economy

Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. But in Colombo, the construction of "Colombo Port City" continues uninterrupted. The project is being built by a Chinese company. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Ground report: Chinese port city unaffected amid Lankan economic crisis

The Rajapaksas today are political kryptonite in Sri Lanka. Despite the mass public opposition, is Rajapaksa family trying to wield its power behind the scenes? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Rajapaksas wielding the power behind the scenes?

In an interview to Palki Sharma, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that China has not ditched Sri Lanka, but Beijing has been "silent" in the last few months. Here is an excerpt from that exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Lankan Crisis: Wickremesinghe says China has been silent

A failed chilli harvest has triggered a Sriracha shortage in America. Sauce fanatics are hoarding bottles in anticipation of a supply crisis. What led to this ‘saucageddon’? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hot sauce shortage triggers hoarding in America

NASA is is embarking on a #UFO hunt. This fall, it will launch a probe into unexplained UFO sightings. The study will span 9 months & cost the space agency $100,000. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings

Belgian king refused to apologise for his country's colonial atrocities in Congo. During the 1880s, Belgium had turned Congo into a labour camp where people's hands and feet were chopped and women were raped. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Belgium refuses to apologise for colonial atrocities in Congo

Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened himself to Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Putin says that the Tsar did not seize territory from Sweden, he took back what was Russia's. Putin claims to be doing the same in Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great

A team of scientists convened by the WHO is investigating the origins of the Wuhan Virus. In a report, the WHO-backed team has claimed the lab leak theory needs further investigation. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO wants to probe the lab leak theory

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: China warns United States over Taiwan; Russia-Ukraine war

Cash-strapped Pakistan has unveiled its annual budget. Instead of offering incentives to the common man, Islamabad has hiked its defence budget by 6%. It has also set aside funds to fast-track CPEC projects. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan unveils annual budget for 2022

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan kicked off his re-election bid with a plan to invade Syria. Is Erdogan flexing his military muscles to hide his failing economic policies? What are his chances in 2023? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Erdogan announces 2023 re-election bid

The United States and its allies are planning a "buyers' cartel". The Western powers want to reduce Russia's oil revenues with price caps. Does the West want to dictate prices of Russia oil? Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Western powers want to fix Russian oil price?

Acknowledging the ground-breaking work done in the television news ecosystem, WION was awarded the prestigious News Television Awards 2022.

WION took home the top honours for Best Live News Reporting on Ground, as well as the award for Strongest Digital Footprint of a News Network.

In total, WION has won 13 awards

WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay won the best TV News Presenter (female) award.

Gravitas won the country’s ‘Best Prime Time News Show’ award.

Digvijay Singh Deo won the best Sports News Presenter award, while WION sports bagged the country's best Sports News Show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WION Wideangle Summer of Floods, which documents the devastating floods faced by countries across the globe, was awarded the best news documentary show.

A complete list of the winners is below.

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This award is a recognition of WION’s unbiased and non-cluttered approach towards news. As always, we will continue to bring forward many such ground-breaking work.

Acknowledging the ground-breaking work done in the television news ecosystem, WION was awarded the prestigious News Television Awards 2022. WION took home the top honours for Best Live News Reporting on Ground, as well as the award for Strongest Digital Footprint of a News Network.

Acknowledging the ground-breaking work done in the television news ecosystem, WION was awarded the prestigious News Television Awards 2022. WION took home the top honours for Best Live News Reporting on Ground, as well as the award for Strongest Digital Footprint of a News Network. In total, WION has won 13 awards WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay won the best TV News Presenter (female) award. Gravitas won the country’s ‘Best Prime Time News Show’ award. Digvijay Singh Deo won the best Sports News Presenter award, while WION sports bagged the country's best Sports News Show. WION Wideangle Summer of Floods, which documents the devastating floods faced by countries across the globe, was awarded the best news documentary show. A complete list of the winners is below. This award is a recognition of WION’s unbiased and non-cluttered approach towards news. As always, we will continue to bring forward many such ground-breaking work.

WION bags the prestigious News Television Awards

Gravitas Global Headlines: Chinese military jet crash; Shanghai covid19 curbs

New Zealand is planning to cut down on methane emission by taxing farmers for cow burps. Did you know a cow can emit up to 130 gallons of methane daily by burping? New Zealand has 10 million cows, twice the number of its citizens. But will taxing burps help? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle

On Wednesday, A Hindu Temple was vandalised in Pakistan, idols of Hindu deities were desecrated, the temple's priest was attacked. No arrests have been made, no official statements have been issued. Palki Sharma asks: Why is there no global condemnation?

Gravitas: Hindu Temple attacked in Karachi

India is hosting Iran’s foreign minister for a three-day visit. During delegation-level talks, India & Iran agreed to discuss port operations at Chabahar and continue cooperation on Afghanistan. Palki Sharma decodes the trajectory of India-Iran ties.

Gravitas: Iran’s foreign minister meets PM Modi

For almost two months, thousands of desperate depositors in China have been struggling to recover their savings. 4 banks suddenly suspended cash withdrawals. Palki Sharma tells you about the latest bank runs in China.

Gravitas: Angry depositors in China protest for their money

An 11-year-old girl narrated the horror of Texas shooting. She says the terrorist said goodnight to her teacher before shooting her in the head. The child smeared blood all over herself and played dead to escape the terrorist. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Texas Shooting: 11-year-old recalls horror

Western sanctions have crippled the Russian economy but failed to stop the war in Ukraine. Instead, sanctions have globalised inflation and shortages. Palki Sharma tells you why sanctions have historically failed.

Gravitas: Sanctions cripple Russia, but fail to end war

Russia has suspended a 'fishing pact' with Japan near the Kuril Islands. The Islands have been disputed for 7 decades. They're administered by Russia, but Japan stakes claim on them. What is Moscow's latest move aimed at? Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia scraps 'fishing pact' with Japan

Ukraine admitted that Russia now controls most of their last eastern stronghold – Severodonetsk. Why is this city important for Russia? How does it affect the battle for the Donbas? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia takes Ukraine’s last eastern stronghold

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over 12 guard boats to Vietnam. Both countries will finalise a $500 million line of credit. Hanoi has expressed interest in the Brahmos missile. Can Indian weapons shift the balance of power in South China Sea? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: South China Sea dispute: India arms China's rivals

Gravitas Global Headlines: 1000 Ukrainian soldiers sent to Russia; US on North Korea nuclear test

A top US general has said that China's military infrastructure build-up near Ladakh is "alarming". India and the US are now planning high altitude drills to keep China in check. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India, US plan high altitude drills to counter China

South Asian nations are facing three big challenges - debt, inflation and shrinking forex. Will more countries go the Sri Lanka way? What must India do? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Economic crisis brewing in India's backyard

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