Pointing out that India China ties being at a "crossroad", India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that "choices that are made will have profound repercussion" not just for 2 countries, but also the entire world.

Indian External Affairs Minister: Ladakh incident 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

The Indian embassy in Italy was vandalised ahead of Republic Day Celebrations. 'Khalistan Zindabad' scribbled on walls. Who was behind it? WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian Embassy in Italy vandalised

India and Japan on Thursday reviewed progress of various ongoing projects in the Northeastern region in areas of connectivity, hydropower, sustainable development and harnessing of water resources, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The review was carried out at the fifth joint meeting of the India-Japan Act East Forum.

The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Japanese Ambassador Suzuki Satoshi, the MEA said.

"The AEF reviewed progress of ongoing projects in the North Eastern Region of India in various areas including connectivity, hydropower, sustainable development, harnessing of water resources, and skill development," it said in a statement.

It said the two sides discussed several new projects being undertaken under India-Japan bilateral cooperation and also exchanged views on cooperation in new areas such as healthcare, agro-industries bamboo value chain development, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

The AEF provides a platform for India-Japan collaboration in the North Eastern Region under India's 'Act East Policy' and Japan's vision for a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific'.

"The Foreign Secretary and the Japanese Ambassador appreciated the role played by the AEF since its establishment in 2017 in streamlining India-Japan bilateral cooperation for the modernisation of the North Eastern region," the MEA said.

India and Japan on Thursday reviewed progress of various ongoing projects in the Northeastern region in areas of connectivity, hydropower, sustainable development and harnessing of water resources, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

India and Japan on Thursday reviewed progress of various ongoing projects in the Northeastern region in areas of connectivity, hydropower, sustainable development and harnessing of water resources, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The review was carried out at the fifth joint meeting of the India-Japan Act East Forum. The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Japanese Ambassador Suzuki Satoshi, the MEA said. "The AEF reviewed progress of ongoing projects in the North Eastern Region of India in various areas including connectivity, hydropower, sustainable development, harnessing of water resources, and skill development," it said in a statement. It said the two sides discussed several new projects being undertaken under India-Japan bilateral cooperation and also exchanged views on cooperation in new areas such as healthcare, agro-industries bamboo value chain development, tourism and people-to-people exchanges. The AEF provides a platform for India-Japan collaboration in the North Eastern Region under India's 'Act East Policy' and Japan's vision for a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific'. "The Foreign Secretary and the Japanese Ambassador appreciated the role played by the AEF since its establishment in 2017 in streamlining India-Japan bilateral cooperation for the modernisation of the North Eastern region," the MEA said.

India, Japan review implementation of projects in northeastern region

New Zealand, Vietnam and Taiwan appear as the top three countries with the best worldwide handling of the crisis.

Global ranks of the countries that handled COVID pandemic; Where India ranks?

According to the latest sero-survey, the Indian capital New Delhi is now moving towards herd immunity from #COVID19, with about 50-60% of the people in one district having developed antibodies.

India: Delhi heading towards herd immunity against coronavirus

According to a new study, India's homegrown jab Covaxin is likely to be effective against the UK variant of the Coronavirus. Covaxin is developed by Bharat Biotech, it has been approved for emergency use by India's drug regulators.

Study: Covaxin developed by Indian Pharma firm Bharat Biotech neutralizes UK variant

The Indian Embassy building in Italy's Rome was reportedly vandalised by Khalistan elements just ahead of India's Republic Day. India has strongly raised the issue with Italian authorities, even as it complimented the UK on handling the situation expertly.

WION Dispatch: India expresses concern over vandalism on Rome embassy with Italy

India's Republic Day is meant to display the country's cultural diversity & military might, but this year's celebration was hijacked by a protest that turned into a riot. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Farmers run riot on India's Republic Day

India has reiterated its position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and pointed out its consistent support to "Palestinian nation-building efforts" during a discussion on the issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Speaking at the meet, India's envoy to UN &nbsp;T.S. Tirumurti highlighted New Delhi's "human resource development and institutional building" for Palestine and has "currently undertaking several projects in many sectors, including health, education and, the technology of around USD 72 million."

India has also provided over 250 scholarships for Palestinian youth and officials on an annual basis. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Tirumurti said, "India has supplied critical life-saving drugs and medical equipment to Palestine as assistance."

On the peace process, the Indian envoy reaffirmed its India's policy for "just and comprehensive solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict", welcoming "all peaceful efforts to achieve the two-State solution, through direct negotiations between the two parties."

New Delhi's policy on the issue has been supporting for a sovereign and independent Palestine living side by side in peace and security with Israel.

India has reiterated its position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and pointed out its consistent support to "Palestinian nation-building efforts" during a discussion on the issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

India has reiterated its position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and pointed out its consistent support to "Palestinian nation-building efforts" during a discussion on the issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the meet, India's envoy to UN T.S. Tirumurti highlighted New Delhi's "human resource development and institutional building" for Palestine and has "currently undertaking several projects in many sectors, including health, education and, the technology of around USD 72 million." India has also provided over 250 scholarships for Palestinian youth and officials on an annual basis. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Tirumurti said, "India has supplied critical life-saving drugs and medical equipment to Palestine as assistance." On the peace process, the Indian envoy reaffirmed its India's policy for "just and comprehensive solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict", welcoming "all peaceful efforts to achieve the two-State solution, through direct negotiations between the two parties." New Delhi's policy on the issue has been supporting for a sovereign and independent Palestine living side by side in peace and security with Israel.

Consistently supported Palestinian nation-building efforts, says India's Tirumurti

Ronaldo, who used to entertain tourists and wildlife enthusiasts from many decades at a sanctuary in Indian state of Tamil Nadu died in a dastardly attack which later became a fatal injury. WION brings you a report.

Elephant dies after dastardly attack in Tamil Nadu, two arrested

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the Republic Day celebrations will be a quieter affair as there will be a shorter parade, no chief guest to grace the occasion and much less public participation in the event.

India: First Republic Day parade without chief guest in 55 years

India has honoured Indian American Narinder Singh Kapany with Padma Vibhushan, the 2nd highest award of the country. Known as the ''father of fibre optics'', he coined the term fibre optics. Calling him a "pioneering Indian-American Scientist popularly known as the Father of Fibre Optics", official Indian govt release announcing the honour said he "laid the foundation for today's high-speed internet technology"

He is being honoured posthumously. Kapany, born in India's Moga in 1926, died last year. Meanwhile speaking to WION, his daughter Kiran said the family is "truly humbled" &amp; "overwhelmed".

Kiran said, "On behalf of my children, Ari and Misha, and my brother Raj Kapany and his children, Tara and Nikki and myself, &nbsp;I would like to thank the Govt of India for bestowing the Padma Vibhushan award on our dear father."

Adding, "We are truly humbled and grateful by all the warm wishes and condolences we are receiving from all over the world honouring and remembering our dear father. We have been overwhelmed by this tremendous outpouring of emotion."

On his work on Fibre Optics, she said, "We realize how deeply he touched so many lives and how he laid the groundwork for so many to know that they could also reach for the stars. We&nbsp;thank you with all our hearts."

Narinder Singh Kapany has also been honoured in the past with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman by the Indian government.

India has honoured Indian American Narinder Singh Kapany with Padma Vibhushan, the 2nd highest award of the country. Known as the ''father of fibre optics'', he coined the term fibre optics.

India has honoured Indian American Narinder Singh Kapany with Padma Vibhushan, the 2nd highest award of the country. Known as the ''father of fibre optics'', he coined the term fibre optics. Calling him a "pioneering Indian-American Scientist popularly known as the Father of Fibre Optics", official Indian govt release announcing the honour said he "laid the foundation for today's high-speed internet technology" He is being honoured posthumously. Kapany, born in India's Moga in 1926, died last year. Meanwhile speaking to WION, his daughter Kiran said the family is "truly humbled" & "overwhelmed". Kiran said, "On behalf of my children, Ari and Misha, and my brother Raj Kapany and his children, Tara and Nikki and myself, I would like to thank the Govt of India for bestowing the Padma Vibhushan award on our dear father." Adding, "We are truly humbled and grateful by all the warm wishes and condolences we are receiving from all over the world honouring and remembering our dear father. We have been overwhelmed by this tremendous outpouring of emotion." On his work on Fibre Optics, she said, "We realize how deeply he touched so many lives and how he laid the groundwork for so many to know that they could also reach for the stars. We thank you with all our hearts." Narinder Singh Kapany has also been honoured in the past with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman by the Indian government.

India honours 'Father of Fibre Optics' with Padma Vibhushan; daughter says overwhelmed

In Australia, citizens are gearing up for a life without Google. While in India, Whatsapp's changes to its privacy policy are facing legal scrutiny. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how India and Australia are standing up to the bullying of Big Tech.

Gravitas: Will India and Australia dictate the global rules for big tech?

After the Chinese military provoked India in Sikkim, the Chinese press had called the latest border clash 'fake news'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's latest provocations.

Sikkim border clash: Chinese Media says India's claims are 'fake news', mentions WION | Gravitas

7 months after the clashes at Galwan, Indian and Chinese troops have clashed again. Both sides have held 9 rounds of talks. But China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal of troops. WION's Palki Sharma tells you where the relationship stands today.

Gravitas: After 7 months and 9 rounds of talks, China yet to commit to a full withdrawal

What awaits the Global economy in 2021? How are countries looking to rebuild themselves? Will companies move out of China? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: 2021 and Economy

Did China provoke India at Naku La to distract the world from India's vaccine diplomacy or is China is trying to hide something? WION's Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why explains Chinese provocation at Sikkim

The Indian capital is heading towards herd immunity against COVID-19. According to a report, the latest Sero Survey has found that 50 to 60 percent of people in one district have developed antibodies to the virus.

Delhi Sero Survey indicates herd immunity against COVID-19

India's 72nd Republic Day celebration has been hijacked by protests that has turned into a riot. Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day.

Farmer protest turns violent in India | Farmers break barricades, attack cops on duty

As India celebrated its 72nd Republic Day, the Beating Retreat ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Wagah-Attari Border. During the event, India and Pakistan troops performs a joint parade.

Beating retreat ceremony at Wagah-Attari Border on India's 72nd Republic Day

Colonel B Santosh Babu, the Commanding Officer of the Indian Army regiment and among the 20 soldiers killed in the line of duty during the clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, has been honoured with India's second-highest wartime gallantry honour, the Maha Vir Chakra.

India honours Galwan brave with the Maha Vir Chakra

Highlighting its vaccine diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council, India has pointed out how it is assisting the world community amid the COVID-19 pandemic that wrecked the world.

India's Deputy Permanent representative, Nagraj Naidu said, "As the largest vaccine-producing country of the world, we are&nbsp;fulfilling our commitment to make our vaccine production and delivery&nbsp;capacity available for the benefit of the entire humanity."

India has gifted India-Made vaccines to 7 countries and sent contractual supplies to 3 countries so far, with many being planned. New Delhi began supplying vaccines days after it began its mega countrywide vaccination drive. The country also trained medical representatives of 13 countries when it comes to the administration of vaccines and is supplying vaccines to WHO's COVAX facility.

During the intervention, India pointed out how amid the pandemic it&nbsp;upgraded the medical facilities of UN&nbsp;peacekeeping missions in Goma in DRC and Juba in South Sudan.&nbsp;

In a message to Islamabad, the Indian diplomat without taking name said, ''While countries like India have launched vaccination drives...there are countries which continue to foment terror and indulge in hate speech and widespread&nbsp;disinformation campaigns". He explained, "While we are working with the scientific community, medical fraternity, industry and academia to find solutions to COVID19, these globally recognized state sponsors of terrorism have used the pandemic to ramp up recruitment and infiltration activity to spread the venom of terror".

Important to remember,&nbsp;India assisted more than 150 countries with&nbsp;medical supplies during the pandemic. New Delhi has pledged US$15 million for GAVI or&nbsp;Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization.

Nagraj Naidu was speaking on the follow-up on the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020). The resolution calls for a cessation of hostilities to combat the covid pandemic.

Calling UN Secretary-General’s "noble" call for a global ceasefire "well-intentioned", the&nbsp;Deputy Permanent representative&nbsp;reiterated India's "call for a&nbsp; comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan."

Highlighting its vaccine diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council, India has pointed out how it is assisting the world community amid the COVID-19 pandemic that wrecked the world.

Highlighting its vaccine diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council, India has pointed out how it is assisting the world community amid the COVID-19 pandemic that wrecked the world. India's Deputy Permanent representative, Nagraj Naidu said, "As the largest vaccine-producing country of the world, we are fulfilling our commitment to make our vaccine production and delivery capacity available for the benefit of the entire humanity." India has gifted India-Made vaccines to 7 countries and sent contractual supplies to 3 countries so far, with many being planned. New Delhi began supplying vaccines days after it began its mega countrywide vaccination drive. The country also trained medical representatives of 13 countries when it comes to the administration of vaccines and is supplying vaccines to WHO's COVAX facility. During the intervention, India pointed out how amid the pandemic it upgraded the medical facilities of UN peacekeeping missions in Goma in DRC and Juba in South Sudan. In a message to Islamabad, the Indian diplomat without taking name said, ''While countries like India have launched vaccination drives...there are countries which continue to foment terror and indulge in hate speech and widespread disinformation campaigns". He explained, "While we are working with the scientific community, medical fraternity, industry and academia to find solutions to COVID19, these globally recognized state sponsors of terrorism have used the pandemic to ramp up recruitment and infiltration activity to spread the venom of terror". Important to remember, India assisted more than 150 countries with medical supplies during the pandemic. New Delhi has pledged US$15 million for GAVI or Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization. Nagraj Naidu was speaking on the follow-up on the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020). The resolution calls for a cessation of hostilities to combat the covid pandemic. Calling UN Secretary-General’s "noble" call for a global ceasefire "well-intentioned", the Deputy Permanent representative reiterated India's "call for a comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan."

At UNSC, India highlights its vaccine diplomacy

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day on Tuesday (January 26, 2021), which will be the first to be organized amid the COVID-19 pandemic. PM Narendra Modi pays homage to martyrs at National War Memorial on 72nd Republic Day.

India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day, Indian PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs

India has extended its vaccination drive to foreign missions based in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs sent the offer to the mission, requesting them to respond to the offer by the 29th of January. India began its mega vaccination drive on the 16th of this month and&nbsp;so far over 16 lakh healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID.

December saw India taking over 50 foreign envoys based in Delhi to the southern city of Hyderabad to showcase the country's vaccine production centre at 2&nbsp;biotechnology companies - Bharat Biotech and Biological E. During the one-day visit, the foreign envoys were briefed on India’s indigenous efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines and the clinical trials.

A release by MEA said, "India’s R&amp;D facilities, manufacturing capacity, foreign collaborations, etc. in the fields of pharmaceuticals, including vaccine production, were highlighted....India is committed to partnering with all interested countries in vaccine-related efforts, in the service of humanity."

India has been briefing the foreign envoys all through 2020 on its action plans to deal with the covid pandemic. The most important of such meetings was in November when Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla met the envoys in Delhi and gave a detailed presentation on India's response to the crisis. Around&nbsp;190 heads of diplomatic missions were present in the briefing that took place in Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, India's vaccine diplomacy continues with Bangladesh getting the first contracted commercial supplies later today.&nbsp;Go ahead to commercial supplies was given on Friday with covid vaccine supplies reaching Brazil and Morrocco.&nbsp;Last week New Delhi sent COVID vaccine gift to 7 countries in the region--Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh,&nbsp;Myanmar, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Sri Lanka will get India's covid vaccine gift later this week.&nbsp;

India has extended its vaccination drive to foreign missions based in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs sent the offer to the mission, requesting them to respond to the offer by the 29th of January.

India has extended its vaccination drive to foreign missions based in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs sent the offer to the mission, requesting them to respond to the offer by the 29th of January. India began its mega vaccination drive on the 16th of this month and so far over 16 lakh healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID. December saw India taking over 50 foreign envoys based in Delhi to the southern city of Hyderabad to showcase the country's vaccine production centre at 2 biotechnology companies - Bharat Biotech and Biological E. During the one-day visit, the foreign envoys were briefed on India’s indigenous efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines and the clinical trials. A release by MEA said, "India’s R&D facilities, manufacturing capacity, foreign collaborations, etc. in the fields of pharmaceuticals, including vaccine production, were highlighted....India is committed to partnering with all interested countries in vaccine-related efforts, in the service of humanity." India has been briefing the foreign envoys all through 2020 on its action plans to deal with the covid pandemic. The most important of such meetings was in November when Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla met the envoys in Delhi and gave a detailed presentation on India's response to the crisis. Around 190 heads of diplomatic missions were present in the briefing that took place in Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan. Meanwhile, India's vaccine diplomacy continues with Bangladesh getting the first contracted commercial supplies later today. Go ahead to commercial supplies was given on Friday with covid vaccine supplies reaching Brazil and Morrocco. Last week New Delhi sent COVID vaccine gift to 7 countries in the region--Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Sri Lanka will get India's covid vaccine gift later this week.

India extends vaccination drive to foreign missions

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