The blistering heat across India, especially northern India, continues as the maximum temperature breached the 48 degrees Celsius mark in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which is the highest so far this season.

Heat alert in India: Intense heatwave sweeps across northern India

An 18-year-old rickshaw driver named Arti, from a village in Bahraich district of India's Uttar Pradesh, got the opportunity to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace after receiving a prestigious women's empowerment award in London this week.

18-year-old pink E-rickshaw driver from India wins prestigious UK Royal Award; meets King Charles

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- A helicopter carrying six pilgrims landed away from the helipad in Kedarnath due to a technical snag. All passengers, including the pilot, are safe. CCTV footage of the incident has now surfaced online.

Helicopter carrying pilgrims makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

Cannes Film Festival 2024 is proving to be a landmark year for Indian cinema. As many as 9 films from various parts of the country have been selected to be screened at the festival this year. Apart from red carpet-appearances, Indian artists have also made a mark and won laurels at the festival this year. Take a look.

Indian cinema's big moment at Cannes Film Festival 2024

North India sizzles in searing heat whereas storm brews in Bay of Bengal

Just ahead of the sixth phase of polling a woman was killed after bike borne men opened fire at her house in West Bengal. We asked our viewers by way of a poll should the Election Commission take stricter measures to ensure safety of voters and here are the results. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: Should EC take stricter measures amidst poll-related violence?

Outrage continues to grow over Saturday night's Pune Porsche crash incident which resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. In the latest, the Pune police has detained the driver who was present with the minor inside the car at the time of the incident. The accused has claimed that his family driver was behind the wheels when the accident happened. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Teen, father reportedly claim family driver was behind crash

Indian armed forces are coming up with another ambitious plan- 'Integrated Theatre Commands'. The final draft for the creation of integrated theatre commands is being prepared. The ambitious defence reform is aimed at integrating the three defence services.

What are the Indian armed forces' ambitious plans to shift to integrated theatre commands?

North India reels under heatwave. Blistering heat scorched large parts of the country. IMD has issued a red warning for several states. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave in India: IMD issues heatwave alert for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Delhi

Outrage continues to grow over Saturday night's Pune Porsche crash incident which resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. In the latest Pune Juvenile court has cancelled bail for 17-year-old accused who rammed his Porsche into a motorcycle which resulted in the deaths of two IT Engineers. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Police detain family driver

The mother of the 17-year-old boy, accused of crashing his Porsche into two tech workers in India's Pune, resulting in their deaths, has requested police protection for her son after a fake video surfaced, allegedly showing him bragging about escaping consequences.

Pune Porsche crash: Mother of teen urges police protection for son after fake rap video goes viral

Emphasising on deep India Sri Lanka Buddhism link, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on the Vesak day celebrations at the high commission in New Delhi pointed to how the message of Buddhism reached her country from India.

On Vesak Day, Sri Lankan envoy Senewiratne points to deep India-Sri Lanka connect

In India's state of Uttar Pradesh, an 18-year-old female rickshaw driver has won the pretigious women's empowerment award in the United Kingdom. Arti recieved the Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment Award. Arti belongs to Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh.

India: UP Rickshaw driver wins prestigious Amal Clooney Women's Empowerment award

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Andhra Pradesh, famous for its strong local sentiments and political landscape, has historically been a challenge for national parties during Lok Sabha elections.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates, all you need to know

Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule: Voting is being held in Telangana in third phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 13). Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date, Schedule Telangana, which separated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014 through the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, following the Telangana movement, quickly rose to national prominence.

Telangana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, schedule, phase, constituencies, candidates, other details

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: Polling is underway in all Lok Sabha constituencies of the south Indian state of Kerala on Friday (Apr 26) in the second phase of the mammoth exercise.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Date, Schedule, phase, seats, candidates you need to know

A five-year-old girl in Malappuram district of Kerala lost her life as she was afflicted by amoebic meningoencephalitis, which is a rare brain infection, official sources said on Tuesday (May 21).

What is Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba that killed five-year-old in India?

No one is above the law - be it the doctor, a politician or even a civilian, the law is same for everyone and we bring you a dramatic arrest operation from the Indian state of Dehradun.

India: Police barges jeep into emergency ward of AIIMS Rishikesh, dramatic arrest operation

India has had 15 prime ministers so far. Some of the people WION's Prapti Upadhyay and Mukul Sharma spoke to have seen all of them. They are like the fine wine of Indian democracy. Here they reveal India's 'finest' prime minister in their lifetime.

Lok Sabha Elections | India's 'finest' PM, senior voters share views | Narendra Modi | Indira Gandhi

Outrage continues to grow over Saturday night's Pune Porsche crash incident which resulted in the deaths of two IT engineers. In the latest Pune Juvenile court has cancelled bail for 17-year-old accused who rammed his Porsche into a motorcycle which resulted in the deaths of two it Engineers. Watch in for more details!

Pune Porsche crash: Accused claims driver was behind the wheel

In today's pollnomics, we look at the key to unlocking India's manufacturing ambitions. Achieving this crucial objective can be facilitated by a triangular leadership structure. Including the private sector, the state, and the central government. The report delves into the economic factors that will steer India's manufacturing goals.

What does India need to do to achieve manufacturing hub status?

According to a report, Turkish police have arrested 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian citizen. Another report says 2 Pakistani men who kidnapped 2 Indian nationals have been arrested in Cambodia. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: Turkish police arrest 3 Pakistanis on charges of kidnapping an Indian: Report

Recently Forbes came out with its 30 under 30 asia list for 2024. They have put a spotlight on 300 inspiring individuals under the age of 30 who are shaping the future. This list is from 10 key sectors. India have been a major part in this list..With a talented group of entrepreneuers making their mark in the consumer technology category.

Indians in Forbes 30 under 30 list

A wedding in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh descended into pandemonium after the groom kissed the bride on the wedding stage. The groom’s public display of affection for his bride following the 'varmala' or garland ceremony in Hapur on Monday (May 20) led to an aggressive brawl between their families.

India: UP wedding takes violent twist after kiss goes wrong; groom’s family beaten up on stage

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