A cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir has triggered inclement weather, forcing authorities to shut schools across affected areas. Watch to know more updates on this!


Jammu & Kashmir cloudburst: inclement weather forces schools to shut

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute.


India, China Hold 24th Round Of Border Talks | Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval In Delhi 

China has agreed to lift restrictions on key exports to India, signaling a positive development in bilateral trade relations.


India-China Relations: China To Lift Curbs On Key Exports To India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 18) met Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who was the pilot of Axiom-4 Space Mission to the International Space Station (ISS), in Delhi. During the meeting, Shukla presented a Axiom-4 mission patch to PM Modi and shared pictures of the Earth taken from International Space Station.


Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi After Axiom-4 Mission

India and China discussed trade and economic issues on Monday, including restarting border trade and direct flights, with India raising worries about China’s limits on exporting rare earth minerals.


Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi, Presents Axiom-4 Mission Patch

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 

EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang Yi Hold Talks; Stresses Fight Against Terror 

S Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet: "Important That De-escalation On Border Continues"

India and China are giving their ties a major boost. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Delhi for talks with EAM Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and PM Modi.
The visit comes just ahead of Modi’s first trip to China in seven years for the SCO Summit, where he is set to meet Xi Jinping.
While border tensions linger, U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Delhi and Beijing to find common ground.

India–China Reset? Doval–Wang Border Talks, Modi–Xi Meet

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman reassured the Hindu community during Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, emphasizing equal rights and protection for all citizens.


Bangladesh Army Chief Reaffirms Nation’s Secular Democratic Foundations

A surge of Chinese-made weapons and encrypted hardware is powering a dangerous new phase of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. From satellite phones to grenades, see how Beijing’s tech, funneled through Pakistan, is reshaping the security battle and how India’s forces are fighting back.


Pakistani terrorists using Chinese weapons

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

A political row has erupted in India over allegations of "vote theft", with opposition parties accusing the country's election body of irregularities, which they say favoured the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 general elections.


India: Vote theft row escalates, leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi & Election Commission trade fire

The Palestine Ambassador Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh has said that India can use its 'leverage' of 'strong relationship' Israel to 'ease the situation in Gaza, West Bank'. His comments come even as the situation in Gaza remains dire as Israeli offensive continues that started after October 2023 Hamas terror attack. 


'India With Heavy Political Weight Can Do More World Wide'

Wang Yi in India: Chinese FM arrives in New Delhi to hold 24th round of LAC dialogue

Indian stock markets surged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, helping to offset fears stemming from ongoing trade tensions. Investors reacted positively, boosting market confidence and economic optimism.


PM Modi's tax cut plan offsets trade tension-led sell-off

WION Exclusive: Siddhant Sibal Speaks to Palestine Ambassador Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh | Israel-Gaza

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) (MTNL.NS), opens new tab has defaulted on loan repayments worth 86.59 billion rupees ($990.48 million) to a group of seven public sector banks, the state-run telecom company said on Monday.


MTNL Defaults on $952.49 Million to 7 PSU Banks 

Bangladesh Army Chief reaffirms nation’s secular democratic foundations 

Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to begin a 3-day visit to India, with a key meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The high-level talks are expected to focus on border tensions, trade and regional security.


China's FM Wang YI to begin 3-day India visit, all set meet PM Modi on Tuesday

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been officially declared the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled to be held on September 9, 2025. Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader and two-time MP from Tamil Nadu, currently serves as the Governor of Maharashtra.


NDA announces candidate for V-P polls, picks CP Radhakrishnan as nominee

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Sunday (Aug 17), repeated claims that the nation downed six Indian aircraft during the brief military confrontation between the two nations in May, claiming that Islamabad had “video proof”. However, he did not, once again, provide any details to back the assertion. While relations between neighbours India and Pakistan have been tense for years, the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which was linked to Islamabad, triggered India's Operation Sindoor and subsequently a military confrontation between the two nations.<h2>What did the Pakistani minister say?</h2>Addressing a seminar in Lahore on Sunday, Naqvi boasted about being privy to key pieces of information surrounding the recent India-Pakistan war. There, he insisted that Pakistani intelligence had knowledge about India's plans ahead of time and that the nation had footage of six Indian planes being downed by the Pak military. The claim is not new and has already been refuted by India. On May 31, India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, speaking in Singapore, had flatly rejected Pakistan's claims of downing Indian jets, including Rafael's, as "absolutely incorrect".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-travel-with-jo-youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-charge-sheeted-for-allegedly-spying-for-pakistan-1755406129532">‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra charge-sheeted for allegedly spying for Pakistan</a>Naqvi, on Sunday, praised the Pakistani intelligence agencies' "important work" and said, "We need to acknowledge them." Without backing his claims about Pakistan downing Indian planes, evasively, he said, "Although the radar data had confirmed the downing of the Indian aircraft, Pakistan chose not to make any announcement until concrete evidence is in hand. We have video footage of all six Indian planes, which were shot down."Despite claiming to have the purported video footage, Pakistan has yet to present any evidence publicly.Naqvi also asserted that Pakistan destroyed an Indian oil depot during the conflict and that none of Pakistan's critical assets were damaged by Indian missiles. He declared that Pakistan had prior knowledge of New Delhi's strategies: "We knew whatever they planned, what aircraft they would use."&nbsp;Watch | J&amp;K: Two LeT terror associates arrested | Joint op by J&amp;K police, army<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed</a>&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has once again claimed that the country’s military shot down six Indian aircraft during the brief May confrontation, insisting Islamabad has “video proof” of the strikes. However, once again, the nation failed to back its claims with evidence.

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Sunday (Aug 17), repeated claims that the nation downed six Indian aircraft during the brief military confrontation between the two nations in May, claiming that Islamabad had “video proof”. However, he did not, once again, provide any details to back the assertion. While relations between neighbours India and Pakistan have been tense for years, the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which was linked to Islamabad, triggered India's Operation Sindoor and subsequently a military confrontation between the two nations. What did the Pakistani minister say? Addressing a seminar in Lahore on Sunday, Naqvi boasted about being privy to key pieces of information surrounding the recent India-Pakistan war. There, he insisted that Pakistani intelligence had knowledge about India's plans ahead of time and that the nation had footage of six Indian planes being downed by the Pak military. The claim is not new and has already been refuted by India. On May 31, India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, speaking in Singapore, had flatly rejected Pakistan's claims of downing Indian jets, including Rafael's, as "absolutely incorrect". Also read | ‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra charge-sheeted for allegedly spying for Pakistan Naqvi, on Sunday, praised the Pakistani intelligence agencies' "important work" and said, "We need to acknowledge them." Without backing his claims about Pakistan downing Indian planes, evasively, he said, "Although the radar data had confirmed the downing of the Indian aircraft, Pakistan chose not to make any announcement until concrete evidence is in hand. We have video footage of all six Indian planes, which were shot down." Despite claiming to have the purported video footage, Pakistan has yet to present any evidence publicly. Naqvi also asserted that Pakistan destroyed an Indian oil depot during the conflict and that none of Pakistan's critical assets were damaged by Indian missiles. He declared that Pakistan had prior knowledge of New Delhi's strategies: "We knew whatever they planned, what aircraft they would use." Watch | J&K: Two LeT terror associates arrested | Joint op by J&K police, army https://www.wionews.com/videos/-j-k-two-let-terror-associates-arrested-joint-op-by-j-k-police-army-1755459827856/embed

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has once again claimed that the country’s military shot down six Indian aircraft during the brief May confrontation, insisting Islamabad has “video proof” of the strikes. However, once again, the nation failed to back its claims with evidence.

Pakistan minister claims 'video proof’ of downing 6 Indian jets during India-pak conflict in May—but offers no evidence again

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech about GST reforms, said, "This Diwali, I am going to make it a double Diwali for you... Over the past eight years, we have undertaken a major reform in GST... We are bringing next-generation GST reforms. This will reduce the tax burden across the country"


Is India's latest GST reform better than the older one? | What got cheaper? 

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held high-level talks in Nepal on August 17, 2025, during his official two-day visit aimed at deepening India–Nepal relations.

Misri met with Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and President Ramchandra Paudel to discuss mutual interests and regional cooperation. He also paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba.

Misri in Nepal: Indian foreign secretary kicks off 2-day visit to Nepal

Reports suggest that a scheduled visit on August 25th by U.S. Trade negotiators to New Delhi has been deferred. This halts the sixth round of talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement. This follows Trump’s remarks in Alaska, hinting at secondary tariff relief for India and China.

Trump: 'May not impose sanctions on India, China' 

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been officially declared the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled to be held on September 9, 2025.
The announcement was made by BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda, following a key meeting of the BJP Parliamentary Board chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader and two-time MP from Tamil Nadu, currently serves as the Governor of Maharashtra. His nomination underscores the NDA’s strategic positioning ahead of the upcoming election.

NDA picks Maharashtra governor: CP Radhakrishnan announced as V-P nominee

The Election Commission of India holds a live press conference on the Bihar voter list controversy amid heated debates over Aadhaar and citizenship

Voter fraud row: CEC Gyanesh Kumar addresses press conference 

India's ministry of external affairs on Saturday welcomed the summit between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska to end the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. In an official statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the "world wants to see an early end to the conflict."


Trump-Putin Summit | India: World Wants to See Early End to Russia-Ukraine War

Trump-Putin Summit: Ukrainian President Zelensky Lays Out Demands Post Trump-Putin Alaska Meet

On Gravitas Plus with @mollygambhir: decoding the stray dog debate and why the matter has been dominating headlines in India. How important is it to regulate the population of stray dogs? What are the initiatives taken for prevention and control of rabies in India? How important is dog population management for controlling dog bite cases?


Decoding the stray dog debate in India

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