In a huge achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully launched the first of the second-generation satellites for its navigation constellation. Molly Gambhir tells you why this is significant.

Gravitas: India launches next-gen navigational satellite

India is pushing back against 'agenda-driven' country rankings released by think tanks. Often global indices are based on opinions of handful of experts. Should global institutions like World Bank and World Economic Forum exercise more scrutiny? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's pushback on 'agenda-driven' global ranking indices

A Chinese woman quit her job to become a "full-time" daughter for her parents. She gets a salary of $565 per month. What is this new job? Why are Chinese people turning to such alternatives? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Tired of your job? Become your parents' caretaker

Will India buy F-16 fighter jets from the U.S? Is that what the NATO Plus signaling is all about? Will the F-16 announcement be made during PM Modi's state visit to the U.S? Molly Gambhir tells us.

Gravitas: Will India buy F-16 jets from U.S? | What is the real story behind NATO Plus?

A Christian worker has sued his employer in the U.S. supreme court for being asked to work on Sunday. He accuses the postal service company of religious discrimination. Do your religious beliefs make you more deserving of leaves at work? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Christian worker refuses to work on Sunday | Religion makes you entitled of leaves?

In India, gangster-turn-politician Atiq Ahmed was killing on live TV while he was being taken for a medical check-up by the police. The killers had posed as journalists. They killed Ahmed whilst he was in police custody. Is the incident a commentary on rule of law in India?

Gravitas | Atiq Ahmed killing: A shot in the arm for rule of law? | Extrajudicial killings in India

Scientists have discovered a hole in the Pacific Ocean which spews hot liquid from inside. What is this doom hole capable of? Is climate change puncturing the ocean floors? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Will the Pacific Ocean witness a mega quake?

Sudan is on the boil. 100 people have lost their lives as deadly clashes continue between the army and paramiliary forces. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sudan's deadly clashes continue for third day

The Indian top court is set to hear appeals for legalising same-sex marriage, but the centre has urged the court to dismiss them. It says that according to Indian traditions, marriage is a strictly heterogenous institution. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian Government opposes same-sex marriage

A Chinese engineer has been arrested in Pakistan over blasphemy. Who is this engineer? What's his crime? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese engineer arrested in Pakistan over blasphemy

Could a Saudi premier league outbid the IPL? Could it steal IPL's limelight and its stars. Reports say Saudi Arabia is already in talks with the BCCI. What for? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas | IPL: Could the Indian Premier League become the Saudi Premier League?

Four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a 'sweet 16' birthday party in Alabama. This is the third high-profile mass shooting in U.S. in less than a month. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Four killed in 'Sweet 16' birthday party in Alabama

The U.S. leaked files have now targeted Taiwan and criticised its defence against Chinese attacks. Will Taiwan lash back at the U.S.? Will China see this as U.S. having a soft corner for the nation? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: US' leaked files judge Taiwan's defence

The Pakistan government has targeted the Chief Justice for his 'extraordinary' powers and plans to curtail his powers. Will the Pak Chief Justice get to keep his special powers? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pakistan in judicial turmoil

World tech leaders have signed an open letter to pause artificial intelligence development for six months. Is AI posing a threat to humanity? What do tech experts see that we don't? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Tech leaders V/S AI development

In an interview, Jennifer Aniston said that an entire generation finds the popular 90s sitcom "Friends" offensive. Why do viewers find "Friends" problematic? What do you think? Is it fair to judge an old show like that or should creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman take accountability? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Jennifer Aniston says new generation finds 'Friends' problematic

Colombia is relocating 70 hippos. 60 of them would be heading to India. What is the story of Pablo Escobar's hippos? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Colombia's mission to relocate 70 hippos

It has been 50 years since cell phones were invented. Today's smartphones pack more tech than initial NASA's Voyager I, Apollo 11 computers, Orion spaceship, etc. Are cell phones the greatest invention since the wheel? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Cellphone creator Martin Cooper regrets invention?

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: Turkish parliament ratifies Finland's NATO membership

UAE'S President has named his son Sheikh Khaled as the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

UAE President names son as new Crown Prince

Pakistan is witnessing several stampedes take place outside ration shops. What can be a better measure of desperation than stampedes caused by poverty? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Starving Pakistanis trampled over in stampede

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has released a list of 117 apps that it seeks to get banned in the country. The list includes dating, gaming and illegal loan-providing apps linked to China, the Philippines and Nigeria. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India wants 117 apps banned | Apps linked to China, Philippines & Nigeria

There has been a mysterious blast near the India-Pakistan border in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua district. Who was behind this blast? Are Pakistani terror groups trying to stir up trouble? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Mysterious blast rocks Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua district

India is continuously facing a surge in Covid cases. The government has advised citizens to wear masks, but has not made masks mandatory as of yet. Will the infection become a new normal for India? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India witnesses sudden surge in Covid cases

Xi Jinping has reportedly presented a plan to Vladimir Putin to block YouTube in Russia. Chinese experts are going to help Russia achieve this feat. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: China & Russia v/s western tech | Jinping's proposal to Putin to block YouTube in Russia

Why has Qatar detained 8 Indian Navy Veterans? They have been in kept in detention since 7 months. The charges against them are yet to be framed. What is India doing to #BringOurVeteransHome? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Why has Qatar detained 8 Indian Navy Veterans?

Ukrainian President Zelensky has shown his concerns over Russia dominating parts of Bakhmut. Zelensky says that Russia's capture of Bakhmut will open roads for Putin to dominate rest of East Ukraine. Will Zelenskyy lose Bakhmut to Putin? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Is it almost the end of Bakhmut?

The W.H.O. is considering including obesity medicines on its essential drugs list. This would make these medicines more accessible in low to middle-income countries that house 70% of the World's obese people. But is the W.H.O.'s move enough? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: W.H.O considers obesity medicines for essential drug list | Obesity in America on a rise

Five planets came together to deliver a stellar performance. This cosmic show is often called a planetary parade. Molly Gambhir tells you more. Did you witness the spectacle and capture it? Tag us on Instagram and/or twitter, share the pictures with us and we will feature them!

Gravitas: A spectacular planetary performance

Did China successfully pressure Bhutan into ceding land to Beijing? In a recent interview, Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said there has been no Chinese intrusion into Bhutan- which is far from the truth. Molly Gambhir tells you how this affects India.

Gravitas: Did China's Xi Jinping pressure Bhutan into ceding land to Beijing?

US President Joe Biden has criticised the Israel Judicial Reforms and said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is not welcome in the White House. Netanyahu has now snapped back at Biden. Will this lead to severed ties between the two allies? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Netanyahu snaps back at Joe Biden criticism