A 56-year-old woman in Kerala has died from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), marking the state's fifth fatality from the "brain-eating amoeba" this month. All you need to know about the invisible killer in Kerala’s waters.

The invisible killer in Kerala’s waters: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ claims fifth life in less than a month

Over 110 arrested in Assam’s Sribhumi during protests against renaming of district

A snake bit a Bengaluru techie after hiding in his Crocs sandals. He did not realise that he had been bitten since an accident had left his leg numb. His family found him foaming at the mouth in his room.

Snake in Crocs bites Bengaluru techie's numb leg, he dies within an hour

American blogger Charles Haywood mocked India's modern achievements, sparking viral clap backs. Indians cited Chandrayaan-3, UPI, Nobel laureates, and business icons to school him. Venture capitalist Dilip Kumar’s fact-packed reply has won wide praise.

'Has India achieved anything?' US blogger mocked online for crass remark, Indians school him with facts

Celebrating India's journey from ancient astronomy to lunar triumph

When dreams touch the sky: National Space Day 2025 and India's unstoppable space spirit

Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce three crucial bills in Parliament to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s monorail faced a massive power snag during heavy rains, trapping passengers for hours and exposing gaps in urban transport preparedness.

New bills to remove PM, CMs & ministers to be introduced today

Two elderly Sikh men brutally attacked outside Wolverhampton Railway Station in the United Kingdom. The UK police have arrested three men following the incident.

Two elderly Sikh men brutally attacked in Wolverhampton; UK police arrests 3

Kandla port in Gujarat is set to become the first port to deploy anti-drone system with the ability to spot and neutralise enemy drones from a distance of about 15 kilometres. 

Gujarat’s Kandla set to become first Indian port to get anti-drone system

An alert was sounded after Kerala reported three cases of a rare brain-eating ameoba aka primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). It has already claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl in Kozhikode. What is it? How can you protect your family and yourself? Here's all you need to know.

Alert sounded after Kerala girl dies of 'brain-eating amoeba' — How safe are you?  | WION Explains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of the ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ project, aimed at significantly boosting India’s defence shield.


PM Modi Unveils ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Project to Strengthen India’s Defence Shield 

MLA Pooja Pal stood by her statement after her removal, lauding CM Yogi Adityanaths governance to improve the law and order in the state.

Samajwadi Party expels MLA Pooja Pal for praising CM Yogi Adityanath

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR has caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, urging residents to stay indoors and take precautions as the downpour continues.


Delhi On Red Alert, Over 180 Flight Impacted | WION India At This Hour 

Indias upping of engagement, in wider Indo pacific comes even as Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi travels to India next week for border talks (SR Level talks) on 18th August.

India ups engagement with Asia: South Korea, Fiji, Japan next up

Why was August 15 chosen as India's date of freedom? Lord Mountbatten came up with the date, changing 1948 as the proposed year to 1947. He didn't have a date in mind. But when a reporter asked him about it, he knew in that instance what it would be. 

Mountbatten had a hidden agenda behind choosing August 15 as India's Independence Day

With August 15 approaching, India is getting ready for its Independence Day Celebration, but there is confusion regarding the count of the Independence Day.  Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day? 

Independence Day 2025: Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day?

This bond could apply to both business and leisure visitors from certain countries. This comes amid heightened US-India tensions over President Donald Trump's tariffs. So, would Indians have to pay $15,000 to enter the US? All you need to know.

Indians to pay $15k to enter US? Trump's America will force foreigners to post hefty bond for visa

Ukrainian authorities have reportedly sent at least two diplomatic notes to India's external affairs ministry since last year, after Indian-origin parts were identified in Shahed-136 unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). 

Ukraine claims 'Made in India' components in Russia's Shahed drones, raises issue with New Delhi and EU: Report

Given the geopolitical significance of the Arabian Sea for US foreign policy, is that the White House and the State Department may be setting the stage for increased American military presence in the region

Reality check: American oil hunt in Pakistan may serve as cover for US military presence

At least four children are reported to have been killed and several are feared trapped in school building collapse.

At least 4 children dead, 40 trapped after school building collapses in Rajasthan

The police have dismissed any inappropriate behaviour on the Indian man's part, and the authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime, local media reported.

Indian man stripped, beaten in Dublin over false paedophilia rumour, 'mindless, racist' attack suspected

Abdul who is believed to be around 30-32 years of age entered India at the age of 10 and has been living in the country since then.

Bangladeshi man living as transgender in Bhopal arrested after 28 years. Know who is ‘Neha’ aka Abdul Kalam

Police have also announced rewards for any information about the accused, who carried out the murder in broad daylight.

Schoolgirl hacked to death in Meghalaya in public view, manhunt underway to nab accused

On Thursday, July 17, India's Ministry of Defence successfully fired the Prithvi-II and Agni-1 missiles from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. A day earlier on July 16, India used the Akash Prime missile to destroy two fast-moving drone targets flying at high altitude. 

Fire in the sky: India's Prithvi-II, Agni-1 and Akash Prime missiles blaze through perfect test runs

According to the medical staff of the hospital, the girl suffered a cardiac arrest as she had no pulse, her blood pressure had fallen, and she was breathless.

9-year-old girl suffers multiple heart attacks during lunch break, dies in hospital

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The invisible killer in Kerala’s waters: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ claims fifth life in less than a month

Over 110 held in Assam’s Sribhumi during protests against renaming of district

Snake in Crocs bites Bengaluru techie's numb leg, he dies within an hour

'Has India achieved anything?' US businessman mocked online for crass remark

When dreams touch the sky: National Space Day and India's unstoppable spirit

New bills to remove PM, CMs & ministers to be introduced today

Two elderly Sikh men brutally attacked in Wolverhampton; UK police arrests 3

Gujarat’s Kandla set to become first Indian port to get anti-drone system

‘Brain-eating amoeba’ kills 9-year-old in Kerala — How safe are you? Explained

PM Modi Unveils ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Project to Strengthen India’s Defence Shield

Samajwadi Party expels MLA Pooja Pal for praising CM Yogi Adityanath

Delhi On Red Alert, Over 180 Flight Impacted | WION India At This Hour

India ups engagement with Asia: South Korea, Fiji, Japan next up

Mountbatten had a hidden agenda behind choosing August 15 as India's Independence Day

Independence Day 2025: Is it India's 78th or 79th Independence Day?

Indians to pay $15k to enter US? America to force tourists to post bond for visa

Ukraine claims Indian-made components in Russia's Shahed drones: Report

American oil hunt in Pakistan may serve as cover for US military presence

Rajasthan: 4 children dead, 40 trapped in school building collapse

Indian man stripped, beaten in Dublin, 'mindless, racist' attack suspected

Bangladeshi man living as transgender in Bhopal arrested after 28 years

Schoolgirl hacked to death in Meghalaya, manhunt underway to nab accused

What makes India's Prithvi-II, Agni-1 and Akash Prime Missiles special

9-year-old girl suffers multiple heart attacks during lunch break, dies