The West Bengal government has decided to suspend the historic tram services in Kolkata on all routes, except for one from Esplanade to Maidan. Watch in for more details!

India: Kolkata's Tram Service - Symbol of an Old World Charm - Wound Up

Nepal, India, and Bangladesh have signed a trilateral agreement to trade 40 megawatts of electricity. Under this agreement, Nepal will export 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through the Indian grid during the initial phase, from June 15 to November 15.

Nepal-India-Bangladesh Sign Landmark Power Trade Deal

India's Chief of Air staff has warned that China is rapidly building infrastructure at the line of actual control especially in Ladakh. His warning comes after the Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and the country's foreign minister S Jaishankar raised concerns on the LAC situation with China. Watch in for more details!

'China Building Infrastructure Rapidly Along LAC', Says IAF Chief AP Singh

A government school teacher in Agra died due to cardiac arrest after she allegedly got a call from cyber fraudsters that her daughter was caught in a sex scandal, her family claimed on Thursday.

Indian teacher gets hoax call about daughter's sex scandal, dies of cardiac arrest

The Israeli government on Thursday (Oct 3) took down a map of India, incorrectly depicting a part of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan on the country's official website following a massive criticism on social media.

Israel takes down Indian map from govt website for wrongly depicting J&K after facing online backlash

Cyber attacks are rising as digital crime becomes a new geopolitical background. With the world suffering from the war consequences in real time, this digital warfront is equally devastating. WION’s business editor Rahul Karunakar spoke to José Manuel Barroso, former president of the European Commission and former prime minister of Portugal, on what the nations can do to mitigate risks around cyber attacks. Listen in to what he had to say…

‘Cyber Attacks Compliment Other Forms Of War:’ Ex PM Of Portugal On Growing Threat Of Cyber Attacks

On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

Tirupati Laddu Row: India's Top Court Orders SIT Probe

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar is meeting with the new Sri Lankan leadership in Columbo. His visit marks the first by any foreign minister to the island nation after the new government was sworn in last week. Watch in for more details!

Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan Counterpart, Assures India's Support For Economic Rebuilding

For the first time, Hindu pilgrims on Thursday (October 3) witnessed the sacred Kailash peak, the abode of Lord Shiva, from Indian territory instead of Tibet. The viewpoint is located at the Old Lipulekh Pass in the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, which holds significant religious importance.

Mount Kailash Visible From India: First Hindu Pilgrims Share Emotional Experience

The Eighth edition of India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 is underway in Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 30 September to 13 October 2024.

Eighth Edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise in Uttarakhand

After Laddu row, Tirupati prepares for the 9-day Brahmotsavam festival. Tirupati has invited devotees from all around the world to offer prayers during the festival. Officials say around a million pilgrims are expected to arrive for Brahmotsavam. Tirupati’s sacred kitchen is gearing up to produce a minimum of 8 lakh laddus a day. Traditional temple cleansing ritual was performed before the festival scheduled from Oct. 4 to 12. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Prepares For Mega Brahmotsavam Festival As It Moves On From Laddu Row | WION Originals

Supreme Court comes down heavily on Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu amid Tirupati Laddu Row. Top Court says ‘show proof of contaminated laddus’. Bench of Justices BR Gavai, KV Viswanathan heard petitions regarding alleged adulteration. Bench posed several questions to AP Govt and Tirumala Tirupati temple management. SC slams Naidu government for going to the press without sufficient evidence. Top Court says constitutional offices are expected to keep religion separate from politics. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court Slams CM Naidu, ‘Show Proof Of Contamination’ | WION Originals

New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern".

‘Address issues in US,’ India roasts US agency alleging abuses against religious minorities

Nepal India and Bangladesh have signed a landmark trilateral agreement facilitating cross border electricity trade. It will be the first time ever that Nepal will sell electricity to a country other than India. Nepal Electricity Authority and the Bangladesh Power Development board are the main signatories to the bilateral agreement. Watch in for more details!

Nepal, India And Bangladesh Sign Landmark Power Trade Deal

The country has been exporting military hardware to roughly 85 countries, with local enterprises involved in the manufacturing of a wide array of equipment, including missiles, artillery guns, rockets, armoured vehicles, offshore patrol vessels, radars, surveillance systems, and personal protective gear.

India Aims At Exporting Armored Vehicles, Asian African Nations to Import Tanks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachhata campaign, hails it as most successful movement of the century

US embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms has highlighted growing Indo US ties, importance of Quad, strong people to people linkages in WION Podcast. This was the first edition of WION Podcast, which brings speakers from diverse domains to have free and frank conversation on several subjects. Speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal, Chris emphasised on growing practical cooperation when it comes to QUAD grouping. The US hosted the summit in Delaware in which Indian PM Modi participated. The leaders announced several initiatives, including the introduction of the Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI). The summit included what has been described as the "strongest-ever language" on China and North Korea. The US embassy spox detailed the people to people ties between the 2 countries. The US hosts a large number of members of the Indian diaspora. As of recent estimates, there are over 4 million people of Indian origin in the United States, making it one of the largest Indian diaspora communities outside of Asia. They are known for their high levels of education and professional success, with a significant presence in tech, academia, and healthcare.

WION Podcast: US Embassy Spox Christopher Elms Talks About Indo-US Ties |  Exclusive

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has warned that tensions along the line of actual control with China will continue as long as there is forward deployment of troops in the area. His comments come after Jaishankar met his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington for the first time after Modi government 3.0 took charge. Watch in for more details!

Jaishankar On Indo-China Tensions: Border Tensions Will Continue Until Forward Deployments Addressed

The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli.

Biggest drug bust in Delhi: Cocaine worth over $250 million seized, four arrested

Israeli soldiers have extended their attack against Hezbollah and deepened their confrontation with organizations associated with Iran by launching a military invasion into southern Lebanon. This momentous action comes after a slew of fierce Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, one of which is said to have killed the organization's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel Hezbollah War: IDF Launches Aerial Assaults On Hezbollah Targets in Southern Beirut

PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, are expected to meet next month during the Bimstec meeting. Although an official date has not yet been set, it is suggested that the summit take place in Bangkok the following month. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will hold its next summit in Thailand.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Is Likely To Meet Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

EAM S Jaishankar is on his first visit to the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed power for the third time at the Centre. During their meeting in Washington, DC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US and India are collaborating to address regional and global issues with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

India's EAM Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Of State Blinken | Speaks on Indo-China Conflict

S Jaishankar is on his first visit to the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed power for the third time at the Centre. During their meeting in Washington, DC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US and India are collaborating to address regional and global issues with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets US Secretary of State Blinken | Speaks on China Border Disputes

Three online sellers operating on Flipkart have initiated legal action against India's antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India, or CCI. The lawsuits come in response to an investigation that concluded in August, finding that Flipkart, Amazon, and select sellers violated local competition laws by giving undue preference to certain online sellers.

Online Sellers Sue India’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Flipkart & Amazon Investigation

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