A pregnant elephant died in the Indian state of Kerala after eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers. The incident has raised several uncomfortable questions across the country. WION's Palki Sharma has some food for thought.

Gravitas: Food for thought | Pregnant elephant's death shakes India

First a deadly virus and now a deadly storm. It has been a double whammy for the city of Mumbai ever since Cyclone Nisarga made landfall. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Double whammy for India's maximum city Mumbai

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 64,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,08,000 confirmed cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 64,00,000 cases worldwide

Is Chinese President Xi Jinping consolidating power in the name of fighting corruption? Is he targeting his critics and rivals? Reports suggest he openly criticised the second-most powerful person in the country - Premier Li Keqiang. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xi vs Li: China's power grab begins?

China's propaganda mouthpiece Global Times has singled out Wion for uncovering the truth about the Wuhan virus. In a write-up, the state-owned media network has preached 'certain Indian observers' to 'think independently'.

Gravitas: China's Global Times targets WION

Google has taken down 'Remove China Apps' from its Play store. The top-trending app was being used by Indians to remove Chinese applications from their cell phone. Is Google dancing to China's tunes? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Does China control Google and Apple?

Global Times is said to overemphasise every little perceived success of Beijing & justify all crimes committed by the Chinese regime. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a crash-course on this Chinese mouthpiece.

Gravitas: Global Times | The story of China's propaganda mouthpiece

The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. American tennis player and 2020 Australian open champion Rajeev Ram admits that racism is a huge issue in American society and that the violence and rioting on the streets is something he has never seen before. Ram was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram

For the 8th consecutive day, protests over the death of George Floyd have raged unabated in America. WION's Palki Sharma gets you 5 videos of upheaval from the United States.

Gravitas: 5 videos of upheaval in America

The politics over G7 expansion is heating up. Russia is insisting on the inclusion of China in the revived bloc. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why Moscow is unrelenting.

Gravitas: Politics over G7 expansion heats up

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria is being turned into a police station. The renovation is expected to cost €5 million. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why is Austria revamping Hitler's birthplace?

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 63,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 1,90,000 confirmed cases.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 63,00,000 cases worldwide

Unexpanded G7 has long been in demand for the emerging world. All the member nations agree in principle that in this expansion they are divided over the decision to get the seat at the G7 table.

Putin wants China at G7 table: Trump's G7 expansion plan

An android application that deletes all Chinese apps from a smartphone has been downloaded over 50 lakh times. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how netizens have kicked off the #BoycottChina campaign.

Gravitas: #BoycottChina trend gains traction

A new report has now unveiled how China withheld data on Coronavirus pandemic - leaving officers of the World Health Organisation 'frustrated'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the WHO was given little data or access during the crucial weeks at the beginning of the outbreak.

Gravitas: WHO's internal documents reveal China's 'cover-up'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump over the phone on Tuesday evening.

Gravitas: PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump

China's wolf-warriors seem to be delighted in watching the unrest unfold in U.S. WION's palki Sharma gets you a report on China's double standards.

Gravitas: Chinese diplomats try to exploit the US riots

The United States seems to be witnessing its worst civil unrest in decades. From protesters looting shops to cops running over demonstrators, anarchy has gripped the entire country. WION's Palki Sharma decodes 5 videos that tell the story of the upheaval in America.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | 5 videos of anarchy in America

The city of Wuhan was known as China's 'punk capital'. But after the outbreak, musicians in the city are struggling.

Gravitas: Coronavirus impact | Musicians in Wuhan are struggling

Speaking exclusively to WION, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared what India is doing to end the border standoff in Ladakh.

Gravitas Exclusive: Indian Defence Minister on India-China border standoff  | Rajnath Singh

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to create a new bloc to counter China. What's at stake for India? Why is there stiff opposition to inviting Russia?

Gravitas: Trump delays 'outdated' G7 Summit

Is Nepal deliberately trying to create a dispute with India? Is China pushing Nepal to severe ties with India? WION's Palki Sharma posed these questions Dr. Minendra Rijal, a former minister and a sitting member of the Nepalese Parliament.

Gravitas Exclusive: Nepal's opposition on KP Oli's 'mapgate'

SpaceX has made history with a manned mission to the International Space station. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the many firsts this American aerospace giant has achieved through its latest mission.

Gravitas: SpaceX Space Station mission | New era in space exploration

The death of George Floyd in the US has triggered mass protests. Floyd was suffocated to death under police custody. WION'S Palki Sharma brings you a video timeline of what happened on the 25th of May.

Gravitas: How George Floyd's death unfolded in Minneapolis? | US Riots

Various agencies of the United States often issue resolutions on human rights violations across the world. But, does the US practice what it preaches? WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America has failed to ensure equal rights to the African American community.

Gravitas: The United States | The biggest violator of human rights?

The death of an African American in Minnesota has triggered violent mass protests. The clashes between the cops and the protesters even led to riots and mass looting. WION's Palki Sharma sums up how America's moral authority and credibility is fast eroding.

Gravitas: Superpower unravels | Riots in the United States

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 60,00,000 people worldwide. India has now reached the 7th spot in the global tally - with more than 1,90,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1,90,000 cases in India | Coronavirus | COVID-19 Pandemic

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared pictures of 'Samosas' or 'Scomasas' made from scratch ahead of the India-Australia virtual summit. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how food has often been used to flavour up relations between countries.

Gravitas: What do 'Scomosas' tell us about food diplomacy?

India has been locked in a border standoff with China for more than 25 days. There are no signs of de-escalation and a new report now says that both sides are further stepping up their guard. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Tensions prevail at India-China border | India-China border standoff

Politics is intensifying after the death of an African American in the United States triggered violent protests. WION'a Palki Sharma tells you how the opposition is blaming US President Donald Trump for the escalating tensions.

Gravitas: United States | Politics erupts over the death of an African American

The US leaves no opportunity in commenting on the affairs of other countries. What does the world make of violence in America? WION's Palki Sharma brings you global reactions.

Gravitas: Riots in the United States | How is the world reacting?