Human-driven climate change has caused some of the fiercest weather extremes across South Asia over the past couple of weeks. From a brutal heatwave in New Delhi and northwest India hitting record peaks, to cyclonic rainfall over eastern India and Bangladesh. It's been quite a roller coaster ride. Bhairavi Singh brings you the details.

Extreme heatwave in India

The seventh and the final phase of voting is underway in Indian elections in 57 parliamnetary constituencies across seven states ahead of the results for the entire process on June 4th.

India General Elections Phase 7: Final phase of voting begins, 57 constituencies go to polls

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India General Elections Phase 7: What is up for grabs?

Watch top headlines of the hour: - India General Elections: 57 seats vote in Phase 7 - Biden unveils Gaza peace plan - Houthis hit back after US strikes - Fresh NATO bid to escalate tension: Moscow - South Africa: 85% votes counted, ANC losing hold

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Delhi recorded a temperature of 52.9°C on Wednesday afternoon it's the highest ever in India. But now the country's Met department is investigating the temperature sensor readings from Delhi. Watch this video for all the details.

Heatwave condition persists in North India, IMD says 'it will ease in 3-4 days'

Watch top headlines of the hour: - India General Elections: Exit polls result awaited - Teen's mother arrested in Pune Porsche case - Biden unveils Gaza peace plan - Ukraine use US' Himars in Belgorod - North India heatwave: 18 poll personnel dead - South Africa: ANC vote share dips

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India General Elections: PM Modi looking for a hat trick from Varanasi seat

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Agnikul Cosmos is an Indian space startup. It successfully launched its first sub-orbital test vehicle. Watch this video for all details.

Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches its first sub-orbital test vehicle

Exit Polls for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will be out after the last phase of polling on June 1. The predictions are based on voter feedback collected by survey agencies after the polling. WION tells you how stock market may react to exit polls.

Gravitas | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How Exit poll will impact the market?

China is at it again. Satellite images from this week, show that China has deployed its most advanced J-20 fighter jets, very close to the border with India in Sikkim. The image reveals several J20 jets at a dual-use airport serving Shigatse, in Tibet. What does this deployment indicate? What's India's answer to this?

Gravitas: China deploys most advanced J20 jets near India's border | Damning new satellite pics

A recent report by the reserve bank of India reveals an increase in digital payment fraud. In the year ended march 2024, these scams saw a more than fivefold jump, reaching 175 million dollars.

India's digital payments boom causes spike in online payment fraud

The Chinese military has released video footage of its rifle-equipped robotic dogs. The robots were showcased at a joint military drill held with Cambodia.

Gravitas: China's new weapon of war? PLA showcases rifle-equipped robotic dog

On today’s pollnomics, we focus on the changing economic landscape in India. Traditionally urban-driven manufacturing is decentralising, with rural areas now contributing over half the value addition in the sector. Take a look at this report for more.

Rural awakening key to achieving double-digit growth rates

Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks rose as US economic data boosted the case for the federal reserve to start cutting interest rates this year. However, that defies a general sell-off on wall street overnight. The world's biggest stock market was hit by a pricing glitch in a session that saw equities fall and bonds rise after economic data signaled a slowdown in momentum.

Pricing glitch in world's biggest stock market for an hour

India's housing market is experiencing a growth spurt, with average home prices expected to rise around 6 percent annually over the next few years. This surge is largely driven by a growing demand for luxury properties, which now account for nearly a third of total sales. Economic buoyancy, particularly among high-income earners, is fueling this trend.

India's home prices to climb 6% in 2024 and 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has moved over 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults. It marks the first time at least since early 1991 when the precious yellow metal at this scale has been added to the stock held locally, according to media report.

Why did RBI move 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to Indian Vaults?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu and offered prayers. It is built on a small island where Swami Vivekananda is believed to have meditated.

Prime Minister Modi prays at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari

Monsoon rains hit the coast of India's southernmost state of Kerala. The monsoon arrived two days sooner than expected, weather officials said.

Monsoon arrives in India's Kerala two days sooner than expected

India is grappling with one of its worst heatwaves on record, with temperatures touching 50°C in many regions of north India. A 'red' warning has been issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, indicating a "very high likelihood" of heat illness and heat stroke for all age groups.

India swelters under extreme heatwave; experts warn of 'heat risks'

Ahead of India's election result announcement, S&P has upgraded India's sovereign rating outlook to "positive," citing the country's robust economic expansion. Analysts forecast GDP growth to remain near 7 percent annually for the next three years. This positive outlook is driven by several factors.

S&P cites India's robust GDP growth in positive rating outlook

S&P global upgrades India's outlook to 'positive' amid 7% growth

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