Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the ministry has identified and blocked over 500 apps which were being used for spoofing and committing fraud in India. Shah informed about the development while reviewing the working of the cybercrime centre at NDCC Bhawan in Delhi.

India blocks over 500 apps over spoofing and fraud fears

On the show tonight, is Khalistan violence only an international issue with no resonance in India? And what lies ahead for women’s boxing after India’s historic performance at the world women’s boxing championship? Find out with Vikram Chandra on The India Story this week.

The India Story| DECODING KHALISTAN 'RESURGENCE'

Boxers Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora recreated history this week as they brought home four gold medals at the IBA women’s world boxing championship. Watch Vikram Chandra in conversation with India’s golden girl of the moment, Nikhat Zareen

The India Story| IN CONVERSATION WITH NIKHAT ZAREEN

Reports of pro-Khalistan violence are being reported from parts of the world including the UK, Canada, and the US but does the Khalistan movement has any resonance in India at all?

The India Story| ANALYSING KHALISTANI ACTIVISM

When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION.

WION Exclusive: Atul Rane on Brahmos' Indigenous components

Watches and Wonders Geneva is the most prestigious event of the year for the horology industry and this year marks a historic change as it opens its doors to the public. From 27 to 31 March the show, whose exhibitors will include Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Tudor, will unveil the newest releases and innovations to press and buyers, followed by two days over the weekend that watch enthusiasts can buy tickets for.

Watches and Wonders 2023: Travel through time and watchkeeping

Pepsi is updating the soft drink's logo ahead of its 125th anniversary – while paying tribute to the pop in the brand's classic labeling. The new logo, which replaces one used since 2008, has a bold "PEPSI," centered in a black-bordered circle over red, white and blue stripes. The current logo displays the word "pepsi" in a leaner font, alongside a globe with more muted colors.

New Pepsi logo: Branding updated on cola cans before 125th anniversary

The Chinese government's Taiwan policy body warned Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, that her meeting with officials of the United States would be a provocation, causing instability in the Taiwan Strait, and vowed to retaliate strongly.

China warns Taiwan ahead of president Tsai Ing-Wen's us trip, threatens retaliation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals, with President Thomas Bach saying their participation "works" despite the war in Ukraine.

IOC issues recommendations for Russian athletes' return to competitions

With both teams eager to bounce back from their shock group stage World Cup exits in December, it was Belgium who were the better side, attacking at will and completely outclassing Germany in the first half.

Belgium beat Germany 3-2 to pile pressure on Euro 2024 hosts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden engaged in a war of words Wednesday over the former's controversial plan for judicial reform.

Biden and Netanyahu in a war of words over Judicial overhaul

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), which has been ordered to vacate the premises of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) by 29 March, will appeal its eviction. The lawsuit was filed on the morning of 29 March.

Russian-linked church appeals eviction from Kyiv Monastery of the Caves

There are up to 9,000 Afghan refugees staying in hotels in the United Kingdom after fleeing from Kabul following the Taliban takeover in 2021 and under the British government’s new plans, humanitarian groups have warned that they are at risk of becoming homeless.

UK: Thousands of Afghan refugees may become homeless under govt’s new plans

After India successfully translocated a batch of African cheetahs last September, a memorandum of understanding was also signed with Cambodia in November to assist with the reintroduction of tigers in the Southeast Asian nation. “The translocation of our tigers to Cambodia is under consideration.

India considering translocating few tigers to Cambodia

The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana.

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

The statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised at a university campus in Canada's British Columbia province, days after another statue of the global peace icon was targeted in this country by Khalistan supporters.

Second Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in Canada this month

Stress in the banking sector is being closely monitored for its potential to trigger a credit crunch, a U.S. Federal Reserve policymaker said recently, as a European Central Bank official also flagged a possible tightening in lending.

Banking stress puts U.S. and Europe on watch for credit crunch

Two women have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. The attack took place at the Ismaili Centre on Avenida Lusíada. The suspect, who was in possession of a large knife, was shot in the leg by police.

Lisbon stabbing: 2 women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre

AI-generated image of Pope Francis wearing a fashionable long, white puffer jacket is making the rounds on the internet. On Twitter, a user named Nikita S shared the now-viral image. Pope Francis was photographed wearing a posh puffer jacket and a zucchetto skull cap.

AI-generated pic of Pope Francis in bougie puffer jacket goes viral

Three adults and three nine-year-olds were shot and killed in an attack on a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday morning. The shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, who once attended the school, was killed after being confronted by officers.

6 killed, including 3 children, in Nashville school shooting

President Joe Biden plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington in the coming months, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.

Biden to host Israel’s Netanyahu in coming months

Twitter boss Elon Musk has announced a shake-up of the social media platform's paid Twitter Blue feature. From 15 April only verified subscribers will have posts recommended to other users and be allowed to vote in polls.

Elon Musk announces Twitter blue tick shake-up

Humza Yousaf on Monday won a closely fought and often bitter race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the Scottish National party, paving the way for him to become Scotland’s first minister.

Humza Yousaf wins leadership election of Scotland’s ruling party, set to lead the country

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars, and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky on Monday, with some visible to the naked eye. This is often called "a planetary parade" and was visible after sunset in the west.

Five planets line up with Moon in night sky | WION Dispatch

Most of the world wakes up in the morning with a cup of tea making it the most drinkable beverage after water globally. But did you know, the tea sector is shrinking?

Is future of tea in jeopardy?

The law makes production, supply and importation of nitrous oxide for human consumption illegal, but not possession. The change is part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce on Monday for England and Wales.

UK plans to make laughing gas illegal amid increased use of the drug

Sofia logs in to class on a laptop in Kabul for an online English course run by one of a growing number of educational institutes trying to reach Afghanistan's girls and women digitally in their homes. Watch the video to know more.

Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

Japan's government is promoting measures to reverse the low birth rate and population crisis, including increasing child support and encouraging more men to take paternity leave. However, despite the goal of raising the percentage of male workers taking paternity leave, many new fathers are sceptical. Know why in this video.

Japan legalises Paternity leaves but Japanese fathers 'afraid' to loose promotions

The damage to Ukraine’s metal industry has crippled a lucrative sector and key employer needed to support an economy cratered by war. Watch the video to know more.

Ukraine's economy cratered by war, metal industry a pillar to boost it |

The Lithuanian Embassy in India has recently undertaken a unique initiative to promote cultural exchange between the two countries. The embassy has painted the walls of a school in New Delhi with common words in Sanskrit and Lithuanian. This initiative has been widely appreciated on social media, with many people praising the embassy’s efforts to foster cultural understanding.

India: Sanskrit and Lithuanian words adorn the school wall in Delhi

Tottenham Hotspur and Anotnio Conte have parted ways. The Spurs board took the step after Conte called his players selfish and accused the club of lacking a winning mentality. Conte was one of Tottenham's 11 managers since 2001, a list that also includes Jose Mourinho, another proven winner.

WION Sports Xtra: Do Tottenham Hotspur lack the winning mentality?

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