India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has spoken to the Iranian Foreign Minister on Sunday. S Jaishankar said that he had taken up the matter of the release of the 17 Indian Crew members. Watch to know more.

Iran attacks Israel: Tehran agrees on meeting between Indian representatives & crew

A Gujarat businessman and his wife have gained attention by giving away their entire lifetime earnings (running in billions of dollars). Bhavesh Bhai Bhandari and his wife, living in Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha district of Gujarat state have decided to live as monks, leaving behind all material luxuries.

Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has spoken to the Iranian Foreign Minister on Sunday. S Jaishankar said that he had taken up the matter of the release of the 17 Indian Crew members.

India, Iran discuss situation in West Asia, S Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

The main accused in the murder of Indian prisoner in Pakistan - Sarabjit Singh, has been shot dead - Amir Sarfaraz Tamba. He was a close aide of the Lashkar-E-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed.

Sarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz Tamba killed in Lahore, was close aide of Hafiz Saeed

The Uttar Pradesh government has increased security measures in and around Ayodhya in anticipation of large crowds gathering for Ram Navami celebrations. This marks the first such event since the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple in January.

India: Ayodhya boosts security ahead of first Ram Navami post Ram Temple consecration

Despite the joint efforts of multiple agencies to rescue him, the six-year-old boy who fell into an open borewell in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh two days ago passed away on Sunday (April 14).

India: 6-year-old boy dies in Rewa, MP, after falling into 70-foot borewell while playing

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has included the Uniform Civil Code in its Manifesto for the upcoming general elections. The manifesto is named 'Modi ki Guarantee 2024' or the Sankalp Patra. It was unveiled by the BJP party at their party headquarters.

BJP releases Manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, released on BR Ambedkar birth anniversary

The Supreme Court of India has tightened the noose around Patanjali ayurved, rejecting a second apology from the company, its founder Baba Ramdev, and managing director Acharya Balkrishna. In this edition of WION Decodes we will explain the case details & the broader implications for the FMCG industry.

The case against Patanjali

Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplore and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release has been put on Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously".

Taiwan slams China Embassy's response, says 'it is a free country'

Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was injured in a stone pelting incident during his election campaign on Saturday. The state chief minister has suffered a small cut on his forehead.

India: Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident during roadshow

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party releases poll manifesto

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident in Vijayawada

Recently, a few of India's most notable gamers met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the most influential person in the world's most populous country. At the conclusion of the conference, which included roundtable conversations about the issues confronting the esports and gaming industries, 73-year-old Modi tried his hand at mobile games and virtual reality.

Breaking News: PM Modi meets India's top gamers

Oman is on top in mismanaged plastic waste, as per a new report that points out the projection of a staggering 111 kilograms of mismanaged plastic per person in 2024 in the country.

Oman leads in mismanaged plastic waste as projections reveal 111 kgs/person in 2024

Plans are to send the UK's high-readiness Littoral Response Group to the Indian Ocean region in 2024, as well as the Carrier Strike Group, for combined training in 2025. Both will visit and collaborate with the Indian military. The deployment of the UK's most modern naval capabilities is a significant step in strengthening UK-India security cooperation.

West's increased military exchange with India, India-UK to have joint military exercise next year

Hindu devotees across India flocked to temples to mark the first day of Navratri, the festival of nine nights dedicated to mother goddess Durga in which devotees worship all her manifestations. Marking the beginning of the traditional new year, in Maharashtra and Goa people celebrated Gudi Padwa.

Festival Highlights: Navratri, Gudi Padwa celebrations

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary God's corp has seized an Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged commercial vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The ship on route from the UAE to India was intercepted by IRGC forces.

17 Indian national on-board Israel-linked ship seized by Iran's IRGC

Plans are to send the UK's high-readiness Littoral Response Group to the Indian Ocean region in 2024, as well as the Carrier Strike Group, for combined training in 2025. Both will visit and collaborate with the Indian military. The deployment of the UK's most modern naval capabilities is a significant step in strengthening UK-India security cooperation. Watch Commander Dalgleish, Commander, UK Navy, Amphibious Task Force's special interaction with WION's Sidharth M.P

UK Royal Navy & Indian Navy to conduct exercise in Pacific Ocean in 2025

On Inside South Asia with @Bhairavi Singh #IndiaElections2024 - Rahul Gandhi's 'no-benefit' contest from Wayanad? Why is China blocking Dalai Lama's visit to Sri Lanka? Nepal's Right-Wing party demands Hindu kingdom A ray of hope for Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh's Bhasan Char Camp Eid celebrations across South Asia

I.N.D.I.A vs I.N.D.I.A battle in Wayanad | China blocks Dalai Lama

India-UK defence ties are set to reach new highs in the New Year the UK's Royal Navy carrier strike group and the Indian Navy will conduct exercises in the India Pacific. A first step towards this two Royal Navy ships are undergoing repairs at an Indian Shipyard.

India-UK joint military exercise brings defence ties, deeper than ever

Inflation data is out and there are mixed signals for India's economy. There is some good news on India's inflation. March saw inflation hitting a 5-month low of 4.85%, largely due to falling fuel prices. But economists warn this relief might be temporary. Food prices, a major concern for households, remain high, rising over 8% year on year.

India releases inflation data, inflation reaches 5-month low

In an attempt to bring Indian tourists back, the Maldives will hold road shows in key Indian cities, as reported by PTI. After the number of Indian tourists visiting Maldives decreased, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) met with India's High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar, to discuss ways of improving travel and tourism cooperation between the two nations.

Maldives plans road shows in India to attract tourists back

In India the Karnataka high court has squashed a notification by Center which effectively bans 23 dog breeds. The order bans the import breeding and selling of breeds that are deemed 'ferocious.' Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Centre's 'ferocious dogs' list thwarted by Karnataka High Court

Will India-China ties see a thaw soon? After PM Modi described ties with Beijing as "important" and "significant", China has reponded saying that stable ties serve both the neighbours. India maintains that there cannot be any restoration of normalcy as long as border tensions persist.

Gravitas: PM Modi calls India-China ties 'Important', Beijing says 'stable ties serve both'

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