India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar addressed the media. He also talks about the Coronavirus crisis. Get the full detail here.

Indian Government's briefing on Coronavirus

"Gul Makai" tells the story of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. The UN had organised a "Gul Makai" screening in London about a year ago and will be released in India on 31 January 2020. Popular television actress Reem Shaikh will be seen as Malala Yousafzai. It also stars Divya Dutta, Atul Kulkarni, Mukesh Rishi, and Pankaj Tripathi.

'Gul Makai' Indian biopic on Malala faces complete ban in Pakistan

Dr Rakesh Mishra is the Director of Centre for Cellular and Microbiology, Hyderabad. As a special guest to WION, he explains how India will handle this global crisis of Coronavirus.

How is India going to deal with Coronavirus? Dr Rakesh Mishra explains

US President Donald Trump is expected to be in India in the last week of February and travel destination is possibly Gujarat. The state government has begun preparations for his celebratory welcome. President Trump is also expected to visit the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue at a height of 182 metres, located on a river, located opposite the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada. India - US del is also expected during the visit.

US President Donald Trump to visit India, India -US deal on cards

The distancing of the EU Council and France from the European Parliament, sources said, came at a time when India has diplomatically engaged Brussels and European parliamentarians.

European Union distances itself from MEP’s Anti-CAA drafts

A group of 2,126 people came together in a display of culture, art, and valour of Hindu warrior group of Rajput by performing sword dance on Tuesday (January 28) in India's western Gujarat state to create a Guinness World Record.

Over 2,100 Indians wield swords in dance of valour to set Guinness World Record

Six resolutions on CAA were submitted to the parliament for discussion, but the 66-member Europeans Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group pulled out, bringing the total number of MEPs (Members of European Parliament) backing the resolution from 626 to 560.

WION Dispatch: European Parliament to vote over CAA Tomorrow

The Modi government has announced the date and timings for the upcoming India Budget 2020. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2020 speech in the Parliament on February 1.

India Budget 2020: WION Speaks to Dr WPS Sidhu, Professor, NYU

Another day, another new sports biopic. This time Taapsee Pannu is all set to play the captain of Indian women's national cricket team Mitahli Raj in a film titled 'Shabaash Mithu'.&nbsp; 
 
Mithali who retired from T20 form of cricket in September 2019 continues to be the captain of the ODI team and is likely to play for the national team till the World Cup in 2021.&nbsp;

On Thursday, Taapsee shared the first look of the film in which she can be seen dressed in an Indian jersey as she looks intently while hitting a shot.&nbsp; 
 
"“I have always been asked who’s your favourite male cricketer but you should ask them who their favourite female cricketer is.” The statement that made every cricket lover pause n introspect that do they love the game or the gender playing it.@M_Raj03 you are a ‘Game Changer’" Taapsee tweeted with the poster.&nbsp;

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The film will hit theatres in February 2021 and is being directed by Rahul Dholakia who has in the past made films like 'Raees' and 'Parzania'.&nbsp; 
 
Taapsee has already started prepping for her role in the sports biopic and has also shared glimpses of her preparation on her social media pages.&nbsp;

Another day, another new sports biopic. This time Taapsee Pannu is all set to play the captain of Indian women's national cricket team Mitahli Raj in a film titled 'Shabaash Mithu'.

Another day, another new sports biopic. This time Taapsee Pannu is all set to play the captain of Indian women's national cricket team Mitahli Raj in a film titled 'Shabaash Mithu'. Mithali who retired from T20 form of cricket in September 2019 continues to be the captain of the ODI team and is likely to play for the national team till the World Cup in 2021. On Thursday, Taapsee shared the first look of the film in which she can be seen dressed in an Indian jersey as she looks intently while hitting a shot. "“I have always been asked who’s your favourite male cricketer but you should ask them who their favourite female cricketer is.” The statement that made every cricket lover pause n introspect that do they love the game or the gender playing it.@M_Raj03 you are a ‘Game Changer’" Taapsee tweeted with the poster. “I have always been asked who’s your favourite male cricketer but you should ask them who their favourite female cricketer is.” The statement that made every cricket lover pause n introspect that do they love the game or the gender playing it.@M_Raj03 you are a ‘Game Changer’ pic.twitter.com/2VlxYpXmSM — taapsee pannu (@taapsee) January 29, 2020 × The film will hit theatres in February 2021 and is being directed by Rahul Dholakia who has in the past made films like 'Raees' and 'Parzania'. Taapsee has already started prepping for her role in the sports biopic and has also shared glimpses of her preparation on her social media pages.

'Shabaash Mithu' first poster: Presenting the first look of Taapsee Pannu as cricketer Mithali Raj

A delegation of 27 European lawmakers, met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi before heading to Jammu and Kashmir. They were the first to visit after India revoked the special status of J&K. So why were European leaders first to visit J&K under lockdown? Watch report:

Why were European leaders first to visit J&K under lockdown?

India Budget 2020: Andrew KP Leung, International Strategist Exclusively speaks To WION

Air India has kept one of its 423-seater jumbo plane ready in Mumbai for the evacuation of Indian citizens from Wuhan province in China in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the East Asian country

'We are in constant touch with Chinese govt' says EAM S Jaishankar

A delegation of European Lawmakers was the first to visit Jammu & Kashmir after the special status was revoked. Did India's strategy to seek international support fail?

Gravitas: EU MP's visit to J&K: Did India's move backfire?

A lawmaker of Pakistani origin is wanted European Lawmakers to take a stand against India's new citizenship law. Shaffaq Mohammed says he is the 'lead mover' of resolutions in the European Parliament. A report says Pakistan is driving this campaign.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan driving anti-India resolutions in Europe?

The Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Budget on 1st February 2020. The Indian, as well as the global market, have great expectations from this budget.

Daniele Lacalle, Chief Economist speaks to WION over India Budget 2020

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer played knocks of 57 and 44 respectively as India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday here at the Eden Park. 
 
With this win, India has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. 
 
Chasing 133, India got off to a bad start as the side lost its opener Rohit Sharma (8) in the first over of the innings.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-vs-india-1st-t20i-india-thrash-new-zealand-in-intense-run-chase-276357">T20I: India thrash New Zealand in thrilling run chase</a> 
 
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then put on a 31-run stand, but Tim Southee provided the key breakthrough of Kohli (11) in the sixth over, reducing India to 39/2. 
Rahul and Shreyas Iyer then retrieved the innings for the side as the duo put on a stand of 86 runs, but with just eight runs required, Ish Sodhi dismissed Iyer (44) in the 17th over. 
 
In the end, Rahul and Shivam Dube took the team over the line by seven wickets and with 15 balls to spare. 
 
Earlier, a spirited bowling performance helped India restrict New Zealand to 132/5 in the allotted twenty overs. 
 
Opting to bat first, Kiwis got off to a steady start as openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro were able to put on 48 runs for the first wicket, but India managed to get the breakthrough of Guptill (33) on the final ball of the sixth over.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-vs-india-1st-t20i-virat-kohli-eyes-another-record-williamson-will-look-forward-to-bouncing-back-after-aussie-debacle-276227">New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I: Virat Kohli eyes another record, Williamson looks forward to bounce back after Aussie debacle</a> 
 
Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam Dube were then able to maintain a tight hold over the Kiwi batsmen, and this leads to Munro (26) giving his wicket away in the ninth over. Big-hitter Colin de Grandhomme (3) failed to leave a mark, as Ravindra Jadeja sent him back to the pavilion, reducing Kiwis to 74/3 in the 11th over. 
 
In the 13th over, Jadeja got the key breakthrough of Kane Williamson (14) and Kiwis were staring down the barrel at 81/4. 
 
Towards the end, Tim Seifert (33*) ensured that the Kiwis go past the 130-run mark. 
 
Brief Scores: India 135/3 (KL Rahul 57*, Shreyas Iyer 44, Tim Southee 2-12) defeat New Zealand 132/5 (Tim Seifert 33, Colin Munro 26, Ravindra Jadeja 2-18) by seven wickets.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer played knocks of 57 and 44 respectively as India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday here at the Eden Park.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer played knocks of 57 and 44 respectively as India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday here at the Eden Park. With this win, India has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Chasing 133, India got off to a bad start as the side lost its opener Rohit Sharma (8) in the first over of the innings. Also read: T20I: India thrash New Zealand in thrilling run chase KL Rahul and Virat Kohli then put on a 31-run stand, but Tim Southee provided the key breakthrough of Kohli (11) in the sixth over, reducing India to 39/2. Rahul and Shreyas Iyer then retrieved the innings for the side as the duo put on a stand of 86 runs, but with just eight runs required, Ish Sodhi dismissed Iyer (44) in the 17th over. In the end, Rahul and Shivam Dube took the team over the line by seven wickets and with 15 balls to spare. Earlier, a spirited bowling performance helped India restrict New Zealand to 132/5 in the allotted twenty overs. Opting to bat first, Kiwis got off to a steady start as openers Martin Guptill and Colin Munro were able to put on 48 runs for the first wicket, but India managed to get the breakthrough of Guptill (33) on the final ball of the sixth over. Also read: New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I: Virat Kohli eyes another record, Williamson looks forward to bounce back after Aussie debacle Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam Dube were then able to maintain a tight hold over the Kiwi batsmen, and this leads to Munro (26) giving his wicket away in the ninth over. Big-hitter Colin de Grandhomme (3) failed to leave a mark, as Ravindra Jadeja sent him back to the pavilion, reducing Kiwis to 74/3 in the 11th over. In the 13th over, Jadeja got the key breakthrough of Kane Williamson (14) and Kiwis were staring down the barrel at 81/4. Towards the end, Tim Seifert (33*) ensured that the Kiwis go past the 130-run mark. Brief Scores: India 135/3 (KL Rahul 57*, Shreyas Iyer 44, Tim Southee 2-12) defeat New Zealand 132/5 (Tim Seifert 33, Colin Munro 26, Ravindra Jadeja 2-18) by seven wickets.

India defeat New Zealand in second T20I: Rahul, Iyer shine

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on January 25 reviewed India’s preparedness to deal with the outbreak of the new coronavirus (nCoV)

India steps up vigilance against nCoV

Over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra following screening for a possible exposure to novel coronavirus (nCoV)

Coronavirus Outbreak: 80 people in Kerala under observation

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Yet no confirmed case of Coronavirus has been noted so far but there are few people who are under scanner after returning from China. 7 people in Kerala being observed in the hospitals, 2 people in Mumbai, 1 in Bengaluru & 1 person in Hyderabad so far.

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