With the establishment of the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in 1963 at Thumba, a location close to the magnetic equator, there was a quantum jump in the scope for aeronomy and atmospheric sciences in India.

WION at ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space centre

Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to discuss China’s initiative for ending the conflict in Ukraine, welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day visit that underlines Beijing’s support for Moscow.

Xi Jinping Visits Russia for Talks with Putin on Proposal to end war in Ukraine

With some odd trends like string eyebrows and low-rise jeans threatening to make a comeback, the low rise jeans trends also seems to make come back. Watch the video to know more.

It’s Happening Again: The Return of Low-Rise Jeans, Yea or Nay?  | WION

French President Emmanuel Macron's government faces several motions of no-confidence in the national assembly today after his government forced through a deeply unpopular pension reform bill. Scores of demonstrators have taken to the streets in various parts of the country with some union leaders even saying that they will continue to demonstrate even if the bill gets passed.

Has Macron gone too far pushing through pension reform?

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a three-day visit that shows off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and offers a welcome political lift for Russian President Vladimir Putin just days after an international arrest warrant was issued for him on war crimes charges related to the war in Ukraine.

Xi Jinping on 3-day state visit to Moscow

Franck Kessie scored a dramatic late winner as Barcelona beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 to move 12 points clear in La Liga. The win not only denied Los Blancos a league double over the Catalan giants but also practically ended their hopes of retaining La Liga title.

Have Barcelona sealed a 27th La Liga crown?

The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since the countries agreed to re-establish ties.

Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for ministerial talks

On The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: + Lebanese pound hits record low of 100,000 against dollar +Turkey to hold elections on May 14 + As Ramadan approaches, flare-up in violence grows in West Bank

Iran's top security official visits UAE | The West Asia Post

The Lebanese pound has hit a historic low, sinking to 100,000 pounds against the us dollar amid the ongoing political and economic turmoil that is gripping the country. The crisis has pushed three-quarters of Lebanon's population into poverty.

The West Asia Post: Lebanese pound hits record low of 100,000 against dollar

China’s president is to visit Russia next week in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin, the Chinese foreign ministry has said.The Kremlin also announced the visit, scheduled for 20-22 March, saying it would take place “at the invitation of Vladimir Putin”.

Xi Jinping to visit Russia in show of support for Vladimir Putin

Poland said it would send four MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine in coming days—making it the first Western nation to supply warplanes to Kyiv, which is preparing a counteroffensive against Russia’s invading forces.

Poland to Send Four MiG-29 Fighters to Ukraine

The Canadian Government on Wednesday appointed a former Governor General of the country as its Independent Special Rapporteur to examine alleged interference by Beijing in the Federal elections in 2019 and 2021.

Canada appoints investigator to probe alleged China election meddling

Train derailments continue to be reported from the US, with two BNSF trains being the latest to be involved in a similar incident. The two trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday. The Washington state train spilled diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No one was injured and the cause of the derailments is also not known yet.

U.S. : Two more train derailments reported, this time from Washington and Arizona

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids at several locations across Kashmir Valley in connection with a militant conspiracy registered last year. NIA teams, along with the police and paramilitary forces, carried out raids in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kulgam, Anantnag and Shopian districts.

NIA raids multiple locations in Kashmir

Tata Consumer Products Ltd on Friday said that it had ceased discussions with packaged water maker Bisleri International about a potential acquisition.

Tata Consumer Products not to acquire Bisleri, ceases talks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will fly to Moscow next week to meet with President Vladimir Putin in his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his devastating invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago.

A Chinese-made commercial drone that was retrofitted and weaponised has been shot down in Ukraine. The drone carried a bomb of about 20 kilograms, which the Ukrainian soldiers later detonated, reports said.

China-made commercial drone in Ukraine?

Cambodia -- Centuries-old cultural artifacts that had been illegally smuggled out from Cambodia were welcomed home Friday at a celebration led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, who offered thanks for their return and appealed for further efforts to retrieve such stolen treasures.

Cambodia celebrates return of 'priceless' stolen artifacts

India shined bright at the 95th Academy Awards, with RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' and 'The Elephant Whisperer' bringing home the Oscar. Vikram Chandra speaks to Smriti Mundhra, Director of The Romantics, and Tarun Katial, Founder & CEO of coto, on the arrival of Indian entertainment on the big stage.

The India Story | Historic night for Indian cinema at the Oscars

The Indian Consulate in Brisbane was forced to close down temporarily today after Khalistani supporters blocked the entry raising slogans against the Hindus, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's assurance to curb anti-India elements in the country, a media report said.

Khalistan supporters force closure of Honorary Consulate of India in Brisbane

France’s Senate passed the government’s plan to reform its pension system on Thursday, including raising the country’s retirement age by two years to 64. Watch the video to know more.

French Upper House Senate passes Pension Bill

India and the United States have signed an agreement to collaborate on boosting semiconductor manufacturing. Vikram Chandra speaks to Counterpoints, Research Director Tarun Pathak, on how India is planning to dominate the most important tech sector.

The India Story | Counterpoints, Research Director Tarun Pathak explains India's semiconductor push

Thousands of farmers and tribals are marching towards Mumbai from Nashik district in North Maharashtra with a list of demands, including an immediate financial relief of Rs 600 per quintal to onion growers, uninterrupted electricity supply for 12 hours and a waiver of agriculture loans.

Thousands Of Farmers march to Mumbai, seek relief for Onion growers

An MQ-9 Reaper drone belonging to the United States Air Force crashed into the Black Sea when it was intercepted by two Russian Su-27 fighter jets near the Crimean peninsula, leading to tensions between the two countries.

Should Russia be blamed for the Drowning?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed efforts to reach sustainable peace in Tigray on Wednesday, Blinken's spokesperson said, as both sides seek to mend diplomatic ties damaged by the war there.

Blinken visits Ethiopia, next stop is Niger

'India's unique public digital infrastructure allows everyone to plug in and removes entry barriers' India does more real-time online digital transactions than the US, China and Europe put together, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Anurag Jain has said.

India makes more digital transactions than U.S, China, Europe combined

Bank stocks were under pressure on Wednesday as the sharp drop of Credit Suisse rattled a segment of the market that was already reeling from two large bank failures in the past week.

Financial shares fall as Credit Suisse becomes latest crisis for the sector

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe.

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Meta Platforms Inc. is cutting off support for digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms less than a year after rolling it out, as the crypto market continues to spiral.

Meta to wind down NFTs on platforms amid crypto bust

Indian documentary The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Best Documentary Short Award on Monday morning at the ongoing 95th Academy Awards. This makes it the first Indian production to win under the category. WION visited the real 'Elephant Whisperers'. Watch this exclusive report.

WION speaks to the real 'Elephant Whisperers'

On Monday, Mozambique and Malawi were counting the cost of tropical storm Freddy which killed more than 100 people, injuring scores and leaving a trail of destruction as it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month. @ShivanChanana tells you more.

Cyclone Freddy batters Mozambique & Malawi; kills more than 100

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