A breathtaking water laser show was launched in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, blending spirituality and technology for an unforgettable experience.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Water laser show narrating 'Kumbh Katha' inaugurated in Prayagraj

Bangladesh's foreign ministry held talks with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions on Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

Indian envoy holds talks with Bangladesh foreign secretary in Dhaka

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will begin on January 14, with Shahi Snan for 13 akharas. Over 45 crore devotees are expected at the fete until its conclusion on February 26. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Devotees prepare for the 'Shahi Snan' on January 14

Indian high commissioner meets Bangladesh foreign secretary in Dhaka

Exploring the spiritual legacy of Naga Sadhus. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Exploring the spiritual legacy of Naga Sadhus

Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions on Sunday. In recent months, the relations between both neighbours have not been through the best of their times.

Bangladesh summons Indian high commissioner amid escalating border tensions

Akharas of different sects come together to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela and are a significant part of the occasion. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Juna Akhara prepares for grand opening

Global Kite celebration fest kicks off in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival is organised by Gujarat Tourism Department. Watch this report for more details!

Gujarat's Global Kite celebration fest begins

The death toll from the Assam coal mine disaster has increased to four as rescue efforts enter their sixth day. The tragedy happened in the Dima Hassao area of Assam. Watch this report for more details!

Assam coal mine tragedy: Death toll rises to four, rescue underway for missing miners

The Maha Kumbh Mela Authority and the police department have established a high-tech computerized lost-and-found registration centre. This centre will help lost pilgrims reconnect with their families and friends. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Lost-and-found registration centre established in Prayagraj

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has decided not to travel to Pakistan after attending the Republic Day parade in India on 26 January 2025 as the chief guest. Watch this report for more details!

Breaking: Indonesian president Subianto to leave for Malaysia after India visit

Indonesian President Subianto not to travel to Pak after India visit

A Class 3 girl from Zebra School in Ahmedabad, collapsed while sitting on a bench in the school's lobby. Preliminary investigations suggest she died of a cardiac arrest. Watch this report for more details!

India: Class 3 girl dies of suspected cardiac arrest in Gujarat school

India: Gujarat school girl dies of 'cardiac arrest' after collapsing

A journey from the spiritual heart of India to the snowy landscapes of Kashmir and beyond. In Prayagraj, preparations for the world's largest religious gathering- Maha Kumbh Mela are complete. Get an inside look at how Prayagraj has transformed and geared up to accommodate millions of devotees

And we take you to snowy Kashmir. How winter tourism is booming in the region as it transforms into a winter wonderland.

And if you’re craving more winter adventures, we explore the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China. Discover the incredible ice sculptures and thrilling snow activities that have drawn thousands of visitors.

All this and much more on Wings

Inside Maha Kumbh Mela prep & global winter wonders

With the Maha Kumbh Mela just days away, Prayagraj has ramped up security measures to ensure the safety of millions of devotees. Uttar Pradesh Police has deployed 2,700 CCTV cameras across the venue, many equipped with artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring. WION's Johan Castell brings you this exclusive ground report.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj ready to welcome millions to Kumbh mela

India has raised with Jakarta the issue of the upcoming visit of the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Islamabad from Delhi. The Indonesian President has been invited as a chief guest at India's Republic Day Parade on 26 January. Watch this report for more details!

Indonesian president to visit Islamabad after India's R-day parade

Indian Navy's newest stealth destroyer- INS Surat, to be commissioned on January 15

INS Surat to be commissioned on January 15

Maha Kumbh 2025: Role of Akharas in shaping the Kumbh Mela experience

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj boosts security with 2,700 CCTV cameras and AI surveillance

Indonesian President Subianto to visit Islamabad after India's R-day parade

Weather patterns across India are expected to experience significant shifts over the next two weeks due to active weather systems influencing different regions.

India Weather Forecast: Capital Delhi experiences sharp drop in temperature

The 18th edition of the Indo-Nepal joint military exercise, Surya Kiran, is underway in Nepal. The exercise provides an opportunity for both armies to exchange best practices and sharpen skills in counterterrorism operations in mountainous terrains. Here's the report.

Surya Kiran: India, Nepal foster military cooperation and mutual preparedness

India weather forecast: Rainy week ahead for North and South India

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<div dir="auto" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">According to Pakistani media reports, the Indonesian President will travel to Pakistan on 26th itself, essentially the day when he will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade at Kartavya path in New Delhi. India extends invites for Republic Day only to countries with which it has strong diplomatic relations, and Indonesia is seen as a close maritime neighbour.</div>
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<div dir="auto" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">But the optics of his combined trips to India and Pakistan is something that the Indian government will not be keen on, as it is known that Delhi has been pushing for dehyphenation for decades now. Ties between the two neighbours are not in a positive trajectory due to Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism.</div>
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<div dir="auto">The policy of dehyphenation began gaining prominence during the second term of the George W Bush administration in the US. It was aimed at separating US foreign policy towards India from its policy towards Pakistan, recognising India's rising power status and its potential as a strategic partner. In February 2019, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) travelled to India and Pakistan seperately in the same month.</div>
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India, world : India points to Jakarta dehyphenation over Indonesian president's Islamabad visit after Delhi trip 

New Delhi: India has raised with Jakarta the issue of the upcoming visit of the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Islamabad from Delhi. The Indonesian President has been invited as a chief guest at India's Republic Day Parade on 26 January. According to Pakistani media reports, the Indonesian President will travel to Pakistan on 26th itself, essentially the day when he will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade at Kartavya path in New Delhi. India extends invites for Republic Day only to countries with which it has strong diplomatic relations, and Indonesia is seen as a close maritime neighbour. But the optics of his combined trips to India and Pakistan is something that the Indian government will not be keen on, as it is known that Delhi has been pushing for dehyphenation for decades now. Ties between the two neighbours are not in a positive trajectory due to Pakistan's support to cross-border terrorism. As per unwritten protocol, India has told foreign delegations not to travel to India from Pakistan, or from India to Pakistan. The policy of dehyphenation began gaining prominence during the second term of the George W Bush administration in the US. It was aimed at separating US foreign policy towards India from its policy towards Pakistan, recognising India's rising power status and its potential as a strategic partner. In February 2019, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) travelled to India and Pakistan seperately in the same month. The Indian side has invited the Indonesian president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. This is for the third time that an Indonesian leader has been invited after 2018 and 1950, and the visit is part of India's broader outreach to the ASEAN countries. India, of course, shares a close relationship with Indonesia in the maritime and political domains as well as culturally and historically. The president's visit comes even as India is celebrating 10 years of the Act East Policy. Under it, leaders from ASEAN countries, including Vietnam and Malaysia, have travelled to India last year. Also, Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to South East Asian countries as part of this broader outreach.

India points to Jakarta dehyphenation over Indonesian president's Islamabad visit after Delhi trip

India has made an unprecedented revision to its november gold import estimates, slashing the figure by $5 billion. Initially reported at a record $14.8 billion, the revised data from the directorate general of commercial intelligence and statistics shows imports were actually $9.84 billion.

India revises november gold imports, cuts estimates by $5Bn

Tech giant Apple has reportedly terminated several employees of Indian origin in the United States over allegations of misusing its matching grants program. The scheme, designed to match employee donations to eligible charitable organizations, was allegedly exploited by some employees who fabricated donation records and redirected the matched funds back to themselves.

Apple fires Indian-origin employees over charity grant fraud

India has extended its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, offering support in the form of food, medical supplies, and essential aid to help address the ongoing crisis in the country.

India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

India’s growth story faces a reality check. After leading global economic growth in recent years, Asia's third-largest economy has downgraded its forecast to 6.4 percent for the fiscal year ending March 2025, its slowest pace in four years.

India cuts growth forecast to 6.4%, slowest in 4 years

In a historic step, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has enrolled and distributed voter ID cards to 19 members of the Jarawa community. Watch this report for more details!

India's vulnerable tribal community Jarawa to exercise vote soon

New Delhi woke up to dense fog today as the cold wave intensified across Northern India. Temperatures have dropped sharply, accompanied by reduced visibility across the national capital. Watch in for more details!

Cold wave intensifies across northern India

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