India's election dates are expected to be announced shortly, some say as early as next week. All parties are gearing up for the big contest while the ruling party - Bhartiya Jan Party - is confident of securing a third straight term.

India Elections: Rahul Gandhi, Annie Rajato file nominations

The Indian government has taken steps to address concerns over information security. An internal advisory has been issued by officials on the threat of information leakage through CCTV cameras. Watch in for more details!

India: Government issues internal advisory on CCTV security to Ministries

India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for March witnessed a strong boom of 11.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹1.78 trillion ($21.35 billion), in line with a government declaration released on Monday.

India's GST collection surges 11.5 pc YoY to $21.35 bn in March

In a first, India has exported defence products worth over Rupees 21,000 crore. India has successfully delivered BrahMos missile to the Philippines, India has also delivered two Dornier 228 jets to Guyana. Is this the start of India's defence boom?

Gravitas | BrahMos & Dorniers: India's record defence export

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of the Indian Air Force, talks to WION about the Indo-Pacific region, the situation at the northern and western borders, ties with Russia, Make in India, humanitarian challenges, and more.

Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari speaks to WION on Indo Pacific, Make in India & ties with Russia

India's top court has issued a notice to the election commission regarding a petition that advocates for the counting of all voter verified paper audit trail also known as VV Pat as opposed to the current practice of verification of only five randomly selected EVMS through VVPat. Watch in for more details!

India's top court seeks response from EC and Centre on plea for complete count of VVPAT slips

Are you eating poisonous Chinese garlic? India is on alert after authorities have found shipments of banned Chinese garlic on land ports. What is it that makes garlic from China so dangerous?

Gravitas | Is China smuggling poisonous garlic into India?

One of the pillars of India's ascent on the global economic stage is its demographic dividend. With youth holding the key to continued future growth, what do they expect from India's political system in the run-up to the general elections?

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why youngsters are important for India's rise

Reserve Bank of India - the nation's central bank - has turned 90. At an event to mark the anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Reserve Bank of India has a key role to play in prioritising the country's economic growth and making sure that the rupee is made more accessible and acceptable globally.

PM Modi urges that RBI prioritize growth & globalize the rupee

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari speaks to WION on Indo Pacific, situation in Northern border, Western border, ties with Russia, Make in India & Humanitarian issues. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal held one-on-one talks with Chief of the Air Staff Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Watch in for more details!

'Indian Air Force has been first respondent to any crisis', says IAF Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari

First-time voters reveal what their expectations are from the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Watch to know more.

Indian elections 2024: India's first-time voters speak about their expectations

In the I.N.D.I.A bloc where a key member Pinarayi Vijayan stepped up his criticism of the Congress. Well, the Marxist leader and Kerala chief minister lashed out the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for contesting the Parliamentary election from Wayanad.

India elections 2024: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Rahul Gandhi

India has rejected an outright attempt by China to rename around 30 locations in its Northeastern State of Arunachal Pradesh. Over the years China has made several claims on Arunachal Pradesh calling it Zangnan and a part of South Tibet. India has always dismissed these claims by China.

India-China naming row | India's FM: Assigning invented names will not alter reality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attack on Congress party over former prime minister Indira Gandhi's decision to "callously give away" the island of Katchatheevu has revived the discourse over the way the 285-acre uninhabited island's ownership changed hands.

Explained: How the row over Katchatheevu island between India and Sri Lanka was diffused and revived

India General Elections 2024: Indian youth find themselves under-represented in governance

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: Venezuela is battling a record number of wildfires as a climate change driven drought plagues the Amazon rainforest region. Watch in for more details!

India: Elections could heighten public vulnerability to heatwaves: IMD

India to face extreme heat during polls | Record wildfires hit Venezuela

India is likely to experience more heat-wave days than normal between April and June, the weather office said on Monday (April 01), potentially hitting agricultural production and hampering government efforts to bring down food inflation.

Will India witness record-breaking heatwaves this summer?

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission & the Indian govt. The move comes as a plea seeks counting of all VVPAT slips in the upcoming general elections. Watch this video for all details.

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission & Indian govt over VVPAT slips

India’s defence exports grew 32.5% in the last fiscal. It crossed the ₹21,000-crore mark for the first time. The development comes as India seeks to boost its indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. Watch this video for all details.

India's defence exports soar to an all-time high of ₹21,000 crore

Supreme Court refused interim relief to the Indian state of Kerala. Kerala wanted to raise additional borrowing of Rs 10,722 crores for the financial year 2023-24. Watch this video for all details.

India's Supreme Court snubs Kerala over financial trouble, refuses interim relief

The crew of the cargo ship that hit Baltimore Bridge will stay on board. The crew of 20 Indians and a Sri Lankan will remain there until the probe is over. They are also assisting the National Transportation Safety Board and Coast Guard investigators.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Indian crew to stay onboard till probe is over

India is the fastest growing major economy in the world but government policies and spending have failed to kick start rural demand post the pandemic. With India's elections just round the corner and campaigning in full swing the question being can rural demand get a much needed boost? Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will polls spur India's rural economy?

The Katchtheevu issue: In the latest Prime Minister Modi has slammed MK Stalin led DMK over the issue. The Prime Minister said that the party has done nothing to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. Watch to know more!

Katchatheevu Island Row: PM Modi slams DMK says 'did nothing to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interest'

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