Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed New Delhi for an official visit to Russia. PM Modi's trip to Russia is at the invitation of Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.

PM Modi's Russia visit: Indian PM departs to Moscow for bilateral talks with Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-nation tour to Russia and Austria. He will first meet and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, before heading to Austria for his bilateral engagements.

Indian PM Modi leaves for Russia, to meet President Putin in Moscow

From searing heat to fierce rains - weather extremes in India swing the other way. Heavy rains have exposed infrastructural flaws across the country, from Lonavla to Haridwar to New Delhi to Gujarat to the northeast states of Assam and Manipur. The India Met Department has issued more alerts for several states in the coming days. Can India ever be monsoon-ready?

Monsoon mayhem in India | Inside South Asia

Dozens crushed to death in a stampede at a religious congregation in India's Hathras town. No lessons have been learnt from the past stampedes in India. Who is Godman Bhole Baba? WION's correspondent Dharamjot Kaur tells exactly what happened on the ground. Here is a special inside South Asia report

Hathras deadly stampede: No lessons learnt | Inside South Asia

In India the Delhi police has registered case against trial Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra for alleged derogatory remarks against National Commission of Women Chief Rekha Sharma. Watch in for more details!

India: TMC MP booked by Delhi police over alleged 'derogatory' remark on NCW chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day Russia visit from 8th to 9th July 2024 that will see Russian President Putin hosting a private dinner for the Indian leader. The PM will also visit Rosatom Pavilion at the exhibition venue in Moscow. WION's Principal Diplomatic correspondent speaks to India's envoy Vinay Kumar talks about PM's visit to Moscow. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's Russia visit: India's envoy Vinay Kumar talks about PM's visit to Moscow | WION Exclusive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day Russia visit from 8th to 9th July 2024 that will see Russian President Putin hosting a private dinner for the Indian leader. The PM will also visit Rosatom Pavilion at the exhibition venue in Moscow. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's Russia visit: Moscow prepares for PM Modi's 'full-fledged' visit

Satellite images revealed how China is fortifying its presence around North Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh. Satellite images have revealed how China's PLA is constructing underground bunkers at a key base in the region. Watch in for more details!

India-China border tensions: Satellite images reveal underground Chinese bunker near Pangong Lake

The death toll from the six-storey building that collapsed in India's Surat has risen to seven as of Sunday (Jul 7) morning, according to police reports. Teams of national and state Disaster Response Force carried out rescue operations for over 15 hours to pull out bodies trapped in the debris. A case has been registered and a rent collector has been arrested. Watch in for more details!

Gujarat building collapse: Death toll rises to seven; FIR registered against owners, one person held

The Zorawar is an Indian light tank design. It is designed to have a high power-to-weight ratio along with substantial firepower, protection, surveillance and communication capabilities.

Zorawar Tank: Indian counter to Chinese light battle tanks

Headlines of the hour: - France: Voting underway in round 2 of SNAP polls - Biden to campaign in Pennslyvania on Sunday - Kulgam encounter: 6 terrorists killed - Anti-Netanyahu protests- 'unseat the tyrant' - Security alert at Army camp in J&K - Hindenburg shared Adani report with client: SEBI - Uttarakhand: Red alert for heavy rains

WION Headlines: Biden to campaign in Pennsylvania on Sunday | Uttarakhand: Red alert for heavy rains

China's central bank did not buy any gold in the month of June, thereby marking the second straight month of no addition to reserves. This was a pause while gold prices eased from their record highs.

According to official data published Sunday, the People's Bank of China held 72.8 million troy ounces of gold at the end of June, while in May, it ended an 18-month buying spree during which gold prices surged to unprecedented levels.

However, despite this pause, some analysts believe that the PBOC could resume buying due to China's desire to diversify its reserves and hedge against the depreciation of currencies. In a report, the World Gold Council indicated that about 20 central banks intend to increase their gold holdings in the coming year due to geopolitical and financial risks.

The high gold price could have kept many people at bay, having hit an all-time high above $2,400 an ounce in May. Since then, prices have partially fallen as investors pulled back on expectations of a US interest rate cut this year. The announcement by the PBOC of a buying pause in May was followed by the biggest intraday fall of gold in nearly three years.

Meanwhile, central banks across the world are on a record gold-buying spree. The total central bank consumption was 1,037 tonnes in 2023, the second-highest annual purchase in history after 1,082 tonnes in 2022. While China is holding its gold purchase programme for later, India boosted its gold reserves by most in two years in June, according to the World Gold Council.&nbsp;

China's central bank did not buy any gold in the month of June, thereby marking the second straight month of no addition to reserves. This was a pause while gold prices eased from their record highs.

China's central bank did not buy any gold in the month of June, thereby marking the second straight month of no addition to reserves. This was a pause while gold prices eased from their record highs. According to official data published Sunday, the People's Bank of China held 72.8 million troy ounces of gold at the end of June, while in May, it ended an 18-month buying spree during which gold prices surged to unprecedented levels. However, despite this pause, some analysts believe that the PBOC could resume buying due to China's desire to diversify its reserves and hedge against the depreciation of currencies. In a report, the World Gold Council indicated that about 20 central banks intend to increase their gold holdings in the coming year due to geopolitical and financial risks. The high gold price could have kept many people at bay, having hit an all-time high above $2,400 an ounce in May. Since then, prices have partially fallen as investors pulled back on expectations of a US interest rate cut this year. The announcement by the PBOC of a buying pause in May was followed by the biggest intraday fall of gold in nearly three years. Meanwhile, central banks across the world are on a record gold-buying spree. The total central bank consumption was 1,037 tonnes in 2023, the second-highest annual purchase in history after 1,082 tonnes in 2022. While China is holding its gold purchase programme for later, India boosted its gold reserves by most in two years in June, according to the World Gold Council.

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for second month

Russia has announced new defence deals with India ahead of PM Narendra Modi's 2-day visit to Moscow. Watch to know more.

Russian agency announces production of 'mango' missiles for Indian army's tanks

India-Russia ties: Russian agency announces production of 'mango' missiles for India

Armstrong, the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Tamil Nadu, was allegedly hacked to death on Friday by six unknown individuals close to his home in Chennai's Perambur area, according to officials.

India | BSP leader hacked to death: 10 special teams formed to probe the murder of K Armstrong

Heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts are being sounded for the Northwest and East India regions over the next few days. In Jammu and Kashmir the Amaranth yatra was temporarily halted on the two routes to the cave Shrine as a precautionary measure due to heavy rainfall. Watch in for more details!

India: Rains disrupt lives in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand

+ Homecoming for India's #T20WorldCup champions + Stampede horror in Hathras: Who is Bhole Baba? + Nepal Government's Game of Thrones + Rains, floods, infrastructure collapse & a string of tragedies

Stampede horror in Hathras: Who is Bhole Baba? | Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 | Inside South Asia

Headlines of the hour: - India: 4th case of brain-eating Amoeba in Kerala - Xi congratulates Pezeshkian on win - Hathras stampede: Main accused held - Calls for exit grow, Biden won't budge - India's PM Modi invites Starmer to visit India - PM Modi Russia visit: Focus of defence ties - India: Union Budget on July 23 - Gold regains its shine this week

WION Headlines | India: 4th case of brain-eating Amoeba in Kerala | Xi congratulates Pezeshkian on win

India-Russia ties: Russia to produce 'Mango' missiles for T-72 & T-90 tanks in India

India: Tamil Nadu BSP chief hacked to death in Chennai, manhunt launched to nab killers

Headlines of the hour: - India's PM Modi Starmer to visit India - Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect - Calls for exit grow, Biden won't budge - Only god almighty can oust me from race: Biden - PM Modi Russia visit: Focus of defence ties - Sahel alliance summit: Leaders reach Niger - 4th case of brain eating Amoeba in Kerala - Gold regains its shine this week

WION Headlines | PM Modi invites Starmer to visit India | 4th case of brain-eating Amoeba in Kerala

Headlines of the hour: - Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect - Calls for exit grow, Biden won't budge - Only god almighty can oust me from race: Biden - PM Modi Russia visit: Focus of defence ties - Sahel alliance summit: Leaders reach Niger - 4th case of brain eating Amoeba in Kerala - Gold regains its shine this week

WION Headlines | Gold regains its shine this week | Reformist Pezeshkian is Iran's president-elect

The Indian startup ecosystem is showing signs of recovery after a challenging period. Data from TheKredible reveals total funding reached nearly $7 billion in the first half of 2024, exceeding the $5.92 billion raised in h1 2023.this represents a 12% year-over-year increase. However, it's important to note that funding remains below the record-breaking $20 billion secured in h1 2022.

Indian startups secure $7 bn in first half of 2024

Now, we look at what analysts expect from the new coalition government's full budget. India's upcoming budget is expected to continue prioritising capital expenditure, given the government's emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects. Take a look at this next report for more.

India Budget: Capital expenditure in focus

India Budget: Analysts expect India's capital expenditure to rise further

In a significant diplomatic engagement, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) met with Wang Yi, Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Political Bureau and Foreign Minister, on July 4, 2024. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan.

SCO Summit 2024: India & China agree to work on border issues

In the South Indian state of Kerala a rare deadly amoeba has claimed the lives of three children and the deadly medical condition has no recognised treatment more concerning is the fact that it is not even possible to easily diagnose. Watch in for more details!

India: Brain-eating amoeba kills 3 in Kerala

Shares of Indian defense companies were buzzing in trade, surging up to 13% on July 5 after Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the country's defense production recorded its highest-ever growth in 2023-24. Watch in for more details!

Indian defence stocks surge 13% following record defence production growth

12 bridges have collapsed within 17 days in Bihar during this monsoon season. Were these lapses by engineers? We tell you how much these bridges cost and who is responsible behind these incidents. Why these bridges couldn't stand in this rainy season?

Bihar: 12 bridges collapse in 17 days, who is accountable?

India: Brain-eating Amoeba kills 3 in Kerala, found in waters in warm climates

Heatwave conditions persisted in Kashmir on Thursday with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal and the highest in July in 25 years, officials said. The city had recorded a high of 37 degrees Celsius in July 1999.

India: No respite from heat even in Kashmir

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