The 19th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon is on Sunday, October 20, 2024! This prestigious World Athletics Gold Label Road Race features top runners, including double Olympic gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei and 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Eilish McColgan. But it’s more than just a race! Supporting the #RunForZeroHunger movement, Vedanta, the title sponsor, will donate one meal for each kilometer run, helping to combat malnutrition in India. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Director of Vedanta Limited, joined WION's Shibasish Nandi to discuss this noble initiative.

Delhi to 'Run For Zero Hunger' On October 20

Many Indian airlines are receiving bomb threats. After allegedly receiving a bomb threat, a Vistara flight from Delhi headed for London was rerouted to Frankfurt, Germany, on Friday.

Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights

Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand. Neighbourliness cannot mean aggression. That's the message Indian External affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar gave to Pakistan and China at the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad. No names taken but the word was loud and clear. The first story on Inside South Asia focuses on this landmark summit, with an India-Pakistan interaction giving it an added dimension.

Jaishankar Visits Pak for SCO

On Wings, we cover the Kumbh Mela, as preparations in full swing for the largest gathering of humanity on the planet. We highlight the improving Australia-India relationship with a new Working Holiday Visa that has become available for Indians. And our country in focus for the week, is Albania in the Balkans. Only on WION, World is One.

Preparations for Kumbh Mela - Wings S3 Ep51

The festive season and onset of cooler weather in Northern India brings with it the pain of air pollution. The Air Quality Index has started to worsen and there's more bad news in store ahead. Smoke from crop residue burning, pollution from traffic and more turn into a nightmare for the capital. The first phase of a Graded Response Action Plan has kicked-in in Delhi to battle the problems that arise.

Delhi Enters Bad Air Days

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing.

Nijjar killing row: Is Canada afraid of Indian media?

On October 15, Canadian foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly raised eyebrows by stating that sanctions against India are "On the table," a move that has drawn significant attention from New Delhi. Canada, home to approximately 2 million Indians, is experiencing political pressure from sections of this diaspora, which has led to a toughening stance from prime minister Justin Trudeau's government.

Canada's Sanctions Threat: Implications for $19.4 BN Trade With India

Pakistan's former PM has hailed India's external affair minister's visit to Pakistan. He calls it a good opening to break the ice between the neighbouring countries. Watch to know more.

Sharif Batting For India-Pak Trade Ties

Samsung workers in Tamil Nadu call off an end to their month long strike. Samsung workers demanded better wages and better working condition, they also demanded recognition of their newly formed union.

Samsung Workers End Strike After Month-Long Protest

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up to conduct a space docking experiment (Spadex) next year. WION tells you more about the mission in this report.

Decoding: Indian Space Agency's Spadex Mission

The Indian veg thali, a traditional daily food platter, typically consists of a variety of dishes, including rice, lentils, vegetables, and flatbreads. This colorful assortment not only represents the rich culinary diversity of India but also highlights the country’s dietary habits—approximately 50% of Indians identify as vegetarians, making the veg platter meal a staple for millions.

Why Do Meals in India Cost More Now ?

Is Canada afraid of Indian media? Is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau feeling the heat? According to an official Canadian press release, stating that several Indian media narratives quote-unquote ‘targeted’ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Canada Scared of Indian Media?

Canadian opposition leader Maxime Bernier has said that the government has not presented solid evidence on allegations against Indian diplomats of criminal activities on Canadian soil that they are alleging. Watch in for more details!

India-Canada tensions: Canadian Leader Says Govt Didn't Provide Proof On Allegations

India's hypersonic missile program is poised to surpass global capabilities within five years. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing technology under the "Vishnu" initiative, aiming to develop two long-range hypersonic missile systems. One of the most

India's Hypersonic Missile Program to Outpace Global Capabilities

Former India No.1 Tennis player Gaurav Natekar has founded the World Pickleball League- India's first franchise-based league in the sport. Arjuna Awardee Natekar breaks down the rise of the sport in India and across the globe in a conversation with WION Sports Correspondent Vidur Kathuria.

Former Indian Tennis Star Gaurav Natekar On The Pickleball Revolution in India

The United States has charged a former Indian official for his role in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader. 39-year-old Vikash Yadav is charged with conspiracy to commit murder for hire and money laundering. He's the second Indian national after Nikhil Gupta to be charged in the alleged plot to kill Pannun.

FBI Releases Wanted Poster For Vikash Yadav

Indian Superstar Salman Khan receives fresh threats. According to Mumbai Police, its traffic team received a message from a alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Salman Khan Gets Death Threat; Sender Warns, 'Pay Amount Or Face Fate Worse Than Baba Siddique'

Canadian opposition leader has said that the Government of Canada has not provided any solid evidence on allegations against India diplomat on criminal activities. India has responded firmly to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent admission that his government had no hard proof, when it accused India of involvement in the killing of pro Khalistani leader, Watch to know more.

India-Canada Tensions: India Rejects 'False Implications'

DY Chandrachud officially named Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor on Thursday (Oct 18). Khanna is the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court of India. CJI Chandrachud nominated Khanna in a letter written to the Union Law Minister.

CJI Chandrachud Proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna As Successor

India has responded firmly to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent admission that his government had no hard proof, when it accused India of involvement in the killing of pro Khalistani leader, Watch to know more.

India-Canada Diplomatic Showdown

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has informed the Supreme Court that a Khalistani terrorist based in Canada masterminded the 2020 murder of Shaurya Chakra awardee comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu in the Indian state of Punjab.

Shaurya Chakra Awardee Murder Case

NIA Links Khalistani Separatists To Murder

India-Canada Row: Did Deposition Spur Trudeau's Attack On India ?

India-Canada Row: India Slams Canada's Allegations Against Indian High Commission

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