India's decision to build a statue for Subhash Chandra Bose has triggered a debate on social media. The firebrand leader is being called a 'Nazi sympathiser'. Palki Sharma tells you why this debate is a disservice to his legacy.

Gravitas: Debate around Subhash Chandra Bose statue in India

The Taliban and Western diplomats are holding a meeting in Oslo. A member of the Taliban has claimed the meeting is a "step to legitimise" the Taliban's government. Will the West recognise and legitimise the Taliban? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is trying to win over his voters with the help of a superhero. His name is SuperMoustache. He looks similar to Maduro and he was last seen fighting Trump. Palki Sharma tells you which other leaders have had a stint as an animated character.

Gravitas: Venezuela's President gets his very own superhero, SuperMoustache

Taiwan is in talks to set up a representative office in Slovenia. China has slammed the move as 'dangerous' and 'shocking'. Why are more Central and East European states picking Taiwan over China? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Slovenia joins Lithuania in taking on China

Will artificial wombs replace Human Pregnancies? Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made a suggestion to Tesla CEO Elon Musk stating that 'synthetic wombs can end income disparities' & reduce the burden of pregnancies on women. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Artificial wombs are coming!

More than 100 US lawmakers transacted around $290 million in stock transactions last year. Are they using unpublished information to beat the market? Are there no laws to regulate trading by legislators? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Insider trading: US senators making millions

Hong Kong is culling 2000 hamsters after traces of the Wuhan Virus were found in 11 of them. Residents are being forced to surrender their pets; Pet shops are being raided. Hamsters testing negative are being put to sleep too. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hong Kong to cull 2000 hamsters

Is Downing Street intimidating rebel lawmakers? 2 MPs have claimed they were threatened by members of Boris Johnson's team. Palki Sharma tells you how Johnson's position as Prime Minister is becoming untenable.

Gravitas: Is Downing Street intimidating rebel lawmakers?

The merger of Amar Jawan Jyoti with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial has triggered a political storm. Critics say it's an insult to Indian traditions. Army veterans say it was long overdue. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Amar Jawan Jyoti merger row

Momentum is building for a conflict in Ukraine. A gaffe by Joe Biden has given Russia the upper hand. The US President suggested he would tolerate a "minor invasion" in Ukraine. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine crisis: Will Russia go to war?

Beijing is forcing citizens who fled overseas to return to China. A report published by a human rights NGO has detailed how China relied on coercion and kidnapping to force nearly 10,000 'fugitives' to return. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How Xi Jinping forced 10,000 'fugitives' to return to China

US doesn't allow gay men to donate blood. Exceptions are made for those who abstain from sexual activities for 3 months. Senators want this restriction lifted. Palki Sharma tells you which other countries have similar restrictions.

Gravitas: US senators want FDA to allow gay people to donate blood

Joe Biden marked one year in the White House amid rising Covid-19 deaths and a potential war with Russia. Despite big promises, Biden's presidency has been a story of missed opportunities. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: One year of Biden: No better than Trump

Weapons dumped by the US in Afghanistan are being used by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Kashmir. How is India planning to counter this new terror arsenal? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: American weapons with terrorists in Kashmir

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says children as young as 16 should be allowed to drive forklifts to counter-staffing shortage. Australians are calling Morrison's proposal 'madness', 'unpalatable'. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Morrison plans to reduce forklift drivers' age hits brake

On Thursday Afternoon, a blast in Lahore's Anarkali Market killed 3 people & injured 22 others. The cause of the blast was a time-controlled device attached to a motorbike. The Baloch Nationlist Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 3 killed & 22 injured in Lahore Blast

5G has led to a major disruption in aviation. Several flights to America were cancelled - after airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" due to the 5G rollout. Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why pilots flying to America are afraid of 5G?

Tapir Gao a BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh has claimed that China's PLA has abducted a 17-yr-old Indian boy. The Indian Army (PRO Defence Tezpur) says it has contacted the PLA to trace the missing teenager. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian lawmaker claims PLA kidnapped 17-yr-old boy

Russia is stepping up its deployments around Ukraine. Moscow has now moved troops to Belarus. The US says Russian troops could now be deployed permanently and with nuclear weapons. Will the West go to war with Russia over Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine on target of Russian Nukes?

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been caught on tape mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping. A Pakistani student confronted him over China's travel ban. Qureshi told him 'Even Xi Jinping doesn't go anywhere'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan's FM caught mocking Xi Jinping

Two leaders eager to impress their people back home. An alliance eager to become relevant again after years of inactivity. Will political games push Ukraine over the brink? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: America or Russia: Who wants war?

Tamil Lawmakers from Sri Lanka have written a letter to India's PM Narendra Modi asking for help. They're seeking his intervention to implement a 'contentious amendment' which ensures their rights. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's Tamil MPs seek PM Modi's help

Virtual classes and virtual extra-curricular activities have come back to bite us. Experts say children as young as 5 are getting addicted to the virtual world. Palki Sharma tells you why this trend is scary.

Gravitas: Children are getting addicted to the virtual world

The Winter Olympics begin in less than 3 weeks. A group of activists is giving the Olympians some advice. They say athletes should stay silent on the issue of human rights in Beijing. IOC might not be able to protect them. Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Winter Olympics: Athletes could pay a heavy price for speaking out