<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">Kathua </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">gang rape</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">: Victim's father seeks transfer of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778">case</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kathua-gang-rape-victims-father-seeks-transfer-of-case-from-jk-130778"> from J&K</a>

The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) government on a petition filed by Kathua rape victim's father seeking transfer of the case to Chandigarh.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-first-swedish-pm-stefan-lofven--to-receive-modi-at-airport--130780">In a first, Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to receive Modi at airport</a>

As Narendra Modi lands in Sweden in a few hours, he will be received by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at the airport as an ''exceptional gesture'', said &nbspMonika Mohta Indian ambassador to Sweden and Latvia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/our-ties-with-russia-too-strong-to-be-broken-by-macron-turkey-130805">Our ties with Russia too strong to be broken by Macron: Turkey</a>

Turkey's ties with Russia are too strong to be broken by France's president, foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday, after Emmanuel Macron said Ankara's support of missile strikes on Syria showed it had "separated" from Russia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-new-york-indian-film-festival-to-pay-tribute-to-sridevi-shashi-kapoor--130788">New York Indian Film Festival to pay tribute to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor</a>

More than 70 films and documentaries focusing on diverse themes of women's issues, gay rights, terrorism and youth will be showcased at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) in the month of May.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-match-preview-of-delhi-vs-kolkata-130773">IPL 2018: Match preview of Delhi vs Kolkata</a>

The thirteenth clash of Indian Premier League 2018 will be between Kolkata and Delhi at the Eden Garden Stadium in a humid temperature (likely to rain) but still, it is expected that it is going to be a full house clash as the support for Kolkata team at their home ground has been immense.

Kathua gang rape: Victim's father seeks transfer of case from J&K The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) government on a petition filed by Kathua rape victim's father seeking transfer of the case to Chandigarh. In a first, Swedish PM Stefan Lofven to receive Modi at airport As Narendra Modi lands in Sweden in a few hours, he will be received by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven at the airport as an ''exceptional gesture'', said &nbspMonika Mohta Indian ambassador to Sweden and Latvia. Our ties with Russia too strong to be broken by Macron: Turkey Turkey's ties with Russia are too strong to be broken by France's president, foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday, after Emmanuel Macron said Ankara's support of missile strikes on Syria showed it had "separated" from Russia. New York Indian Film Festival to pay tribute to Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor More than 70 films and documentaries focusing on diverse themes of women's issues, gay rights, terrorism and youth will be showcased at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) in the month of May. IPL 2018: Match preview of Delhi vs Kolkata The thirteenth clash of Indian Premier League 2018 will be between Kolkata and Delhi at the Eden Garden Stadium in a humid temperature (likely to rain) but still, it is expected that it is going to be a full house clash as the support for Kolkata team at their home ground has been immense.

WION evening news brief, April 16, 2018

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2018-one-more-gold-for-india-saina-nehwal-wins-womens-singles-title-130484">CWG 2018: Saina Nehwal beats PV Sindhu to win Women's Singles title</a>

Saina Nehwal's aggression and intensity quite literally wilted P V Sindhu as she picked up the women's singles Commonwealth Games gold medal with exhilarating triumph in the final here today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russia-fails-in-un-bid-to-condemn-us-led-strikes-on-syria-130482">Russia fails in UNSC bid to condemn US-led strikes on Syria</a>

A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn US, British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday (April 14). Only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-williamson-led-hyderabad-beat-kolkata-to-mark-third-consecutive-win-130475">IPL 2018: Williamson-led Hyderabad beat Kolkata to mark 3rd consecutive win</a>

Hyderabad won its third consecutive match on Saturday at Eden Garden Stadium against Kolkata by five wickets.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russias-lavrov-says-skripals-may-have-been-poisoned-by-substance-russia-never-made-130478">Russia's Lavrov says Skripals may have been poisoned by substance Russia never made</a>

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday the nerve agent used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Britain could have been the BZ substance - which was never produced in the Soviet Union or Russia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/syrian-army-declares-eastern-ghouta-free-of-rebel-fighters-130485">Syrian army declares eastern Ghouta free of rebel fighters</a>

After the departure of the last rebel fighters from the city of Douma towards the north of the country, Syria's army command on Saturday (April 14) announced that the eastern Ghouta region was free of militants, state media reported, citing a statement by the Syrian army general command.

CWG 2018: Saina Nehwal beats PV Sindhu to win Women's Singles title Saina Nehwal's aggression and intensity quite literally wilted P V Sindhu as she picked up the women's singles Commonwealth Games gold medal with exhilarating triumph in the final here today. Russia fails in UNSC bid to condemn US-led strikes on Syria A Russian bid for the United Nations Security Council to condemn US, British and French air strikes on Syria over a suspected chemical weapons attack failed on Saturday (April 14). Only China and Bolivia joined Russia to vote in favor of a draft resolution. IPL 2018: Williamson-led Hyderabad beat Kolkata to mark 3rd consecutive win Hyderabad won its third consecutive match on Saturday at Eden Garden Stadium against Kolkata by five wickets. Russia's Lavrov says Skripals may have been poisoned by substance Russia never made Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday the nerve agent used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Britain could have been the BZ substance - which was never produced in the Soviet Union or Russia. Syrian army declares eastern Ghouta free of rebel fighters After the departure of the last rebel fighters from the city of Douma towards the north of the country, Syria's army command on Saturday (April 14) announced that the eastern Ghouta region was free of militants, state media reported, citing a statement by the Syrian army general command.

News brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/as-facebook-ceo-you-dont-know-some-key-facts-us-lawmaker-to-mark-zuckerberg-129951">As Facebook CEO, you don't know some key facts: US lawmaker to Mark Zuckerberg</a>

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat through the second day of hearing with US senators answering questions on data leaks but most of the answers and questions fielded by lawmakers ended inconclusively with both sides unable to set a timeline and failing to reach a consensus over privacy legislation.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-takes-charge-of-unnao-rape-case-129947">UP government orders FIR against BJP MLA Unnao rape case handed over to CBI</a>

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-ronaldos-penalty-ensures-juventus-exit-real-madrid-enter-semi-final-129946">Champions League: Ronaldo's penalty ensures Juventus exit, Real Madrid enter semi-final</a>

Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against &nbsp;Juventus scoring an injury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him</a>

Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-rajasthan-make-winning-return-to-fortress-beat-delhi-by-10-runs-129941">IPL 2018: Rajasthan make winning return to 'fortress', beat Delhi by 10 runs</a>

Rajasthan celebrated their return to the 'fortress' with a 10-run win over Delhi in the rain-hit Indian Premier League contest here tonight.

 
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As Facebook CEO, you don't know some key facts: US lawmaker to Mark Zuckerberg Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sat through the second day of hearing with US senators answering questions on data leaks but most of the answers and questions fielded by lawmakers ended inconclusively with both sides unable to set a timeline and failing to reach a consensus over privacy legislation. UP government orders FIR against BJP MLA Unnao rape case handed over to CBI The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman in Unnao district. Champions League: Ronaldo's penalty ensures Juventus exit, Real Madrid enter semi-final Real Madrid's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo had the final say in the crucial Champions League quarter-finals against Juventus scoring an injury-time penalty to send his team into the semi-finals of the premier club championship on Wednesday. Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in exchange for casting her in films. IPL 2018: Rajasthan make winning return to 'fortress', beat Delhi by 10 runs Rajasthan celebrated their return to the 'fortress' with a 10-run win over Delhi in the rain-hit Indian Premier League contest here tonight.

WION morning news brief, April 12, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/indian-economy-to-grow-at-73-per-cent-this-fiscal-76-per-cent-in-2019-20-asian-development-bank-129728'">Indian economy to grow at 7.3 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/indian-economy-to-grow-at-73-per-cent-this-fiscal-76-per-cent-in-2019-20-asian-development-bank-129728'">per cent</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/indian-economy-to-grow-at-73-per-cent-this-fiscal-76-per-cent-in-2019-20-asian-development-bank-129728'"> this fiscal, 7.6 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/indian-economy-to-grow-at-73-per-cent-this-fiscal-76-per-cent-in-2019-20-asian-development-bank-129728'">per cent</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/indian-economy-to-grow-at-73-per-cent-this-fiscal-76-per-cent-in-2019-20-asian-development-bank-129728'"> in 2019-20: Asian Development Bank</a>

Manila-based Asian Development Bank(ADB) today projected India's economic growth to pick up to 7.3 per cent this fiscal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/facebook-needs-to-do-more-to-stop-hate-speech-in-myanmar-says-zuckerberg-to-us-lawmakers-129710">Facebook needs to do more to stop hate speech in Myanmar,' says Zuckerberg to US lawmakers</a>

Embattled Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg faced a US congressional committee over data leak to Cambridge Analytica on Tuesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-bjp-lawmakers-to-fast-tomorrow-over-parliament-washout-129708">PM Modi, BJP lawmakers to fast tomorrow over Parliament 'washout'</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with BJP lawmakers will be observing a day-long fast on Thursday in Delhi against the recent Parliment washout by the opposition parties.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2018-jadeja-hits-second-last-ball-six-to-give-chennai-its-2nd-win-129701">IPL 2018: Jadeja hits second last ball six to give Chennai its 2nd win</a>

Ravindra Jadeja hit a six at the second last ball of the match to give Chennai its second win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-roma-crush-barcelona-enter-semi-final-129717">Champions League: Roma crush Barcelona, enter </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-roma-crush-barcelona-enter-semi-final-129717">semi-final</a>

AS Roma made a historic comeback in the Champions League encounter against Barcelona dumping the former champions with an impressive 3-0 scoreline.

Indian economy to grow at 7.3 per cent this fiscal, 7.6 per cent in 2019-20: Asian Development Bank Manila-based Asian Development Bank(ADB) today projected India's economic growth to pick up to 7.3 per cent this fiscal. Facebook needs to do more to stop hate speech in Myanmar,' says Zuckerberg to US lawmakers Embattled Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg faced a US congressional committee over data leak to Cambridge Analytica on Tuesday. PM Modi, BJP lawmakers to fast tomorrow over Parliament 'washout' Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with BJP lawmakers will be observing a day-long fast on Thursday in Delhi against the recent Parliment washout by the opposition parties. IPL 2018: Jadeja hits second last ball six to give Chennai its 2nd win Ravindra Jadeja hit a six at the second last ball of the match to give Chennai its second win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Champions League: Roma crush Barcelona, enter semi-final AS Roma made a historic comeback in the Champions League encounter against Barcelona dumping the former champions with an impressive 3-0 scoreline.

WION Morning News Brief,  April 11, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-protest-ipl-matches-shifted-out-of-chennai-sources--129847">After Cauvery protests, all IPL matches shifted out of Chennai: Sources</a>

After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest. People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/over-hundred-killed-in-a-military-plane-crash-in-algeria-129830">257 dead in Algeria military plane crash, says official</a>

An Algerian military plane crashed on Wednesday with around &nbsp;257 people, mostly military personnel, on board. A military source told media that there were no survivors.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-us-senator-has-zuckerberg-have-a-taste-of-his-own-medicine-asks-for-personal-details--129860">US senator asks for personal details, Facebook's Zuckerberg won't give them</a>

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's five-hour-long testimony before US lawmakers had him grilled to his core, but one question that had the Facebook chief foxed out of his wits was when Senator Richard J. Durbin asked him to share the details of his hotel stay from the previous night.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/aap-to-contest-rajasthan-assembly-polls-removes-kumar-vishwas-as-state-unit-incharge-129837">AAP removes Kumar Vishwas as Rajasthan in-charge, says will contest assembly polls</a>

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has removed Kumar Vishwas as party's Rajasthan unit in-charge. Deepak Bajpai will now take over Vishwas's office. Kumar Vishwas was appointed as Rajasthan unit's in-charge last year in May.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">Telugu actress Sri Reddy </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867">strips,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-south-indian-film-casting-couch-telugu-actress-sri-reddy-says-producers-son-forced-her-to-have-sex-129867"> alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him</a>

Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in lieu of casting her in films.&nbsp;

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After Cauvery protests, all IPL matches shifted out of Chennai: Sources After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest. People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB). 257 dead in Algeria military plane crash, says official An Algerian military plane crashed on Wednesday with around 257 people, mostly military personnel, on board. A military source told media that there were no survivors. US senator asks for personal details, Facebook's Zuckerberg won't give them Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's five-hour-long testimony before US lawmakers had him grilled to his core, but one question that had the Facebook chief foxed out of his wits was when Senator Richard J. Durbin asked him to share the details of his hotel stay from the previous night. AAP removes Kumar Vishwas as Rajasthan in-charge, says will contest assembly polls Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has removed Kumar Vishwas as party's Rajasthan unit in-charge. Deepak Bajpai will now take over Vishwas's office. Kumar Vishwas was appointed as Rajasthan unit's in-charge last year in May. Telugu actress Sri Reddy strips, alleges Rana Daggubati's brother forced her to have sex with him Telugu actress Sri Reddy revealed last night, what could be the biggest casting couch scandal of South Indian cinema. Leaking intimate pictures of herself engaged with top South Indian film producer Abhiram Daggubati -- she claims that the latter forced her to perform sex with him in lieu of casting her in films.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-trumps-warning-missiles-hit-syrian-military-airport-report-129244">After Trump's warning, missiles hit Syrian military airport: Report</a>

After Trump said Assad's regime will have a "big price to pay" over the alleged use of chemical weapons in rebel-held town in Syria, the state media said missiles struck the military airport just hours the US president's warning.

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<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/north-korea-confirms-talks-of-denuclearisation-with-us-official--129228">North Korea ready to talk on </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/north-korea-confirms-talks-of-denuclearisation-with-us-official--129228">denuclearisation</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/north-korea-confirms-talks-of-denuclearisation-with-us-official--129228"> with Trump during talks: US government</a>

North Korea has confirmed that they will hold talks on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula when Kim Jong-un meets President Trump, US officials said on Saturday.

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<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/women-bikers-complete-17000km-journey-promoting-telangana-culture-in-south-asia--129234">Women bikers complete 17,000km journey promoting Telangana culture in South Asia</a>

Telangana Tourism Department welcomed four women bikers who successfully completed 'Road to Mekong', a 16,992-km long road trip covering six Southeast Asian countries starting from Hyderabad.

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<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2018-indian-womens-tt-team-grabs-gold-after-historic-victory-against-singapore-129166">CWG 2018: Indian women's TT team grabs gold after historic victory against Singapore</a>

Indian women's table tennis team outplayed four-time defending champions Singapore 3-1 to clinch the gold medal at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

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<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/narine-karthik-guide-kolkata-to-its-first-ipl-2018-victory-against-bangalore--129227">Narine, Karthik guide Kolkata to its first IPL 2018 victory against Bangalore</a>

Dinesh Karthik played an inning of a skipper to lead his side to victory against Bangalore at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

After Trump's warning, missiles hit Syrian military airport: Report After Trump said Assad's regime will have a "big price to pay" over the alleged use of chemical weapons in rebel-held town in Syria, the state media said missiles struck the military airport just hours the US president's warning. North Korea ready to talk on denuclearisation with Trump during talks: US government North Korea has confirmed that they will hold talks on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula when Kim Jong-un meets President Trump, US officials said on Saturday. Women bikers complete 17,000km journey promoting Telangana culture in South Asia Telangana Tourism Department welcomed four women bikers who successfully completed 'Road to Mekong', a 16,992-km long road trip covering six Southeast Asian countries starting from Hyderabad. CWG 2018: Indian women's TT team grabs gold after historic victory against Singapore Indian women's table tennis team outplayed four-time defending champions Singapore 3-1 to clinch the gold medal at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Sunday. Narine, Karthik guide Kolkata to its first IPL 2018 victory against Bangalore Dinesh Karthik played an inning of a skipper to lead his side to victory against Bangalore at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

WION news brief: Top 5 news stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/manu-bhaker-all-of-16-runs-away-with-10m-pistol-gold-at-cwg-129058">CWG 2018: Manu </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/manu-bhaker-all-of-16-runs-away-with-10m-pistol-gold-at-cwg-129058">Bhaker</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/manu-bhaker-all-of-16-runs-away-with-10m-pistol-gold-at-cwg-129058">, all of 16, runs away with 10m pistol gold</a>

India's 16-year-old Manu Bhaker comfortably won the gold in women's 10 air pistol while Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable recovery to secure silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games here today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ramming-attack-in-germany-what-we-know-129043">Ramming attack in Germany: what we know</a>

German authorities have for now ruled out a connection to Islamist terrorism after a man rammed customers on a restaurant terrace, killing two people, but much remains unclear about the incident.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/baghdads-infrastructure-in-ruins-15-years-after-saddam-fell-129057">Baghdad's infrastructure in ruins 15 years after Saddam fell</a>

After the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, there were hopes its millennium-old capital Baghdad could rise again from the ashes, but construction sites have remained idle as if time stood still.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-rises-to-15-in-canada-bus-crash--129046">Death toll rises to 15 in Canada bus crash</a>

The death toll for the Canadian bus crash, carrying 28 people, rose to 15 on Sunday. The bus was also carrying players of a junior league hockey team have died too.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-dead-in-deadly-gas-attack-reported-on-syrian-rebel-enclave-damascus-denies-129040">Dozens dead in deadly gas attack reported on Syrian rebel enclave, Damascus denies</a>

Video posted to a social media website shows people, including several children, being treated with medicine via inhaler in an emergency clinic, in what is said to be Douma, Syria. Many were being hosed down with water.

CWG 2018: Manu Bhaker, all of 16, runs away with 10m pistol gold India's 16-year-old Manu Bhaker comfortably won the gold in women's 10 air pistol while Heena Sidhu staged a remarkable recovery to secure silver at the 21st Commonwealth Games here today. Ramming attack in Germany: what we know German authorities have for now ruled out a connection to Islamist terrorism after a man rammed customers on a restaurant terrace, killing two people, but much remains unclear about the incident. Baghdad's infrastructure in ruins 15 years after Saddam fell After the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, there were hopes its millennium-old capital Baghdad could rise again from the ashes, but construction sites have remained idle as if time stood still. Death toll rises to 15 in Canada bus crash The death toll for the Canadian bus crash, carrying 28 people, rose to 15 on Sunday. The bus was also carrying players of a junior league hockey team have died too. Dozens dead in deadly gas attack reported on Syrian rebel enclave, Damascus denies Video posted to a social media website shows people, including several children, being treated with medicine via inhaler in an emergency clinic, in what is said to be Douma, Syria. Many were being hosed down with water.

News brief: Top stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-lula-defies-prison-order-creating-standoff-128823">Brazil's Lula defies prison order, creating standoff</a>

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defied a judge's order to turn himself into police on Friday and start serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery that would likely end his hopes of regaining the presidency.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/blackbuck-poaching-case-salmans-bail-likely-to-get-delayed--128821">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman's bail hearing likely to get delayed</a>

Bollywood actor Salman Khan may have to spend a few more nights in jail as the District and Sessions Judge, who was scheduled to hear the actor's bail plea in blackbuck poaching case has been transferred by the Rajasthan High Court.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/weightlifter-sathish-claims-second-successive-cwg-gold-128840">Weightlifter Sathish claims second successive CWG gold</a>

Defending champion weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, coming out tops comfortably on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/schwarzenegger-back-home-after-heart-surgery-spokesman-128824">Schwarzenegger back home after heart surgery: Spokesman</a>

Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back home in Los Angeles and in good spirits after undergoing open heart surgery following complications with a routine operation, his spokesman said on Friday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830">Wall Street ends down 2 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830">per cent</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830"> as US-China trade fears intensify</a>

US stocks dropped about 2 per cent on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 570 points, as US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Chinese imports fuelled increasing concern over a US trade war with China. 
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Brazil's Lula defies prison order, creating standoff Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defied a judge's order to turn himself into police on Friday and start serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery that would likely end his hopes of regaining the presidency. Blackbuck poaching case: Salman's bail hearing likely to get delayed Bollywood actor Salman Khan may have to spend a few more nights in jail as the District and Sessions Judge, who was scheduled to hear the actor's bail plea in blackbuck poaching case has been transferred by the Rajasthan High Court. Weightlifter Sathish claims second successive CWG gold Defending champion weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, coming out tops comfortably on Saturday. Schwarzenegger back home after heart surgery: Spokesman Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back home in Los Angeles and in good spirits after undergoing open heart surgery following complications with a routine operation, his spokesman said on Friday. Wall Street ends down 2 per cent as US-China trade fears intensify US stocks dropped about 2 per cent on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 570 points, as US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Chinese imports fuelled increasing concern over a US trade war with China.

News brief: Big five stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/salman-khan-gets-bail-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-128918">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan released from jail after getting bail flies to Mumbai</a>

Actor Salman Khan was today granted bail by the Jodhpur Sessions Court in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case against him.

The actor, 52, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000. He walked free today evening after spending two consecutive nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail. The actor looked relieved as he was whisked away in a car from the jail to the Jodhpur Airport.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-rahul-ragala-claims-indias-fourth-gold-medal-128947">Commonwealth Games: Rahul Ragala claims India's fourth gold medal</a>

Weightlifter Venkat Rahul Ragala claimed India's fourth gold medal at 21st Commonwealth Games in the 85 kg category.

With four gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal India stands at the fourth position of the medal table tally.

Rahul lifted a total of 338 kg weight, 151 kg in snatch and 187 kg in clean and jerk.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2018-gets-star-studded-opening-ceremony-varun-dhawan-prabhu-deva-raise-temperature-at-wankhade-128974">IPL 2018 gets star-studded opening ceremony, Varun Dhawan, Prabhu Deva raise </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2018-gets-star-studded-opening-ceremony-varun-dhawan-prabhu-deva-raise-temperature-at-wankhade-128974">temperature</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2018-gets-star-studded-opening-ceremony-varun-dhawan-prabhu-deva-raise-temperature-at-wankhade-128974"> at Wankhede</a>

The eleventh edition of the IPL 2018 is set to start with a blockbuster encounter between Mumbai and Chennai.

Before the match, the fans witnessed the star-studded opening ceremony of the tournament at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan became the first performer at the grand opening ceremony.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The actor danced to the tunes of some of his most famous numbers.

After Varun, legend Prabhu Deva rocked the stage with his dance.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/emergency-declared-at-igi-airport-in-delhi-128969">Emergency declared at IGI Airport in Delhi</a>

An emergency was declared at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday. It was announced after an Iranian plane made an emergency landing.

As per media reports, the landing was made due to engine failure.&nbsp;

Eight fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/diamond-power-infrastructure-directors-arrested-for-not-paying-bank-loan-128964">Diamond Power Infrastructure directors arrested for defrauding 11 banks of Rs 2,654 crore</a>

The directors of Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) have been arrested for not repaying a bank loan.

The directors of the Vadodara-based cable and electrical equipment maker who have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation include Managing Director Amit Bhatnagar, and Joint Managing Director Sumit Bhatnagar.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had on Thursday registered a fraud case for Rs 2,654 crores against DPIL promoter SN Bhatnagar and his sons, Amit Bhatnagar and Sumit Bhatnagar.

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan released from jail after getting bail flies to Mumbai Actor Salman Khan was today granted bail by the Jodhpur Sessions Court in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case against him. The actor, 52, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000. He walked free today evening after spending two consecutive nights in the Jodhpur Central Jail. The actor looked relieved as he was whisked away in a car from the jail to the Jodhpur Airport. Commonwealth Games: Rahul Ragala claims India's fourth gold medal Weightlifter Venkat Rahul Ragala claimed India's fourth gold medal at 21st Commonwealth Games in the 85 kg category. With four gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal India stands at the fourth position of the medal table tally. Rahul lifted a total of 338 kg weight, 151 kg in snatch and 187 kg in clean and jerk. IPL 2018 gets star-studded opening ceremony, Varun Dhawan, Prabhu Deva raise temperature at Wankhede The eleventh edition of the IPL 2018 is set to start with a blockbuster encounter between Mumbai and Chennai. Before the match, the fans witnessed the star-studded opening ceremony of the tournament at the Wankhede Stadium. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan became the first performer at the grand opening ceremony. The actor danced to the tunes of some of his most famous numbers. After Varun, legend Prabhu Deva rocked the stage with his dance. Emergency declared at IGI Airport in Delhi An emergency was declared at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday. It was announced after an Iranian plane made an emergency landing. As per media reports, the landing was made due to engine failure. Eight fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Diamond Power Infrastructure directors arrested for defrauding 11 banks of Rs 2,654 crore The directors of Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) have been arrested for not repaying a bank loan. The directors of the Vadodara-based cable and electrical equipment maker who have been booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation include Managing Director Amit Bhatnagar, and Joint Managing Director Sumit Bhatnagar. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had on Thursday registered a fraud case for Rs 2,654 crores against DPIL promoter SN Bhatnagar and his sons, Amit Bhatnagar and Sumit Bhatnagar.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-mirabai-chanu-clinches-indias-second-gold-128649">Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu clinches India's second gold</a>

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won another gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games(CWG) being held at Gold Coast in Australia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-violates-indias-territorial-sovereignty-and-integrity-external-affairs-ministry-128644">China-Pakistan Economic Corridor violates India's territorial sovereignty: External affairs ministry</a>

The 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' (CPEC) violates India's territorial sovereignty and integrity, the Ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-blackbuck-poaching-case-salman-khans-bail-plea-to-be-heard-today-128639">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today</a>

Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/as-trade-war-looms-trump-threatens-to-impose-tariffs-worth-100-billion-on-chinese-goods-128635">Trump threatens to impose tariffs worth $100 billion on China</a>

After China said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, President Trump hit back at Xi's regime warning another round of tough tariffs of upto $100 billion on Beijing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nepal-prime-minister-k-p-sharma-oli-to-arrive-on-a-3-day-india-visit-128575">Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to visit India on Friday</a>

Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli is arriving New Delhi on Friday on a 3-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.

Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu clinches India's second gold Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won another gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games(CWG) being held at Gold Coast in Australia. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor violates India's territorial sovereignty: External affairs ministry The 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' (CPEC) violates India's territorial sovereignty and integrity, the Ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison. Trump threatens to impose tariffs worth $100 billion on China After China said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, President Trump hit back at Xi's regime warning another round of tough tariffs of upto $100 billion on Beijing. Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to visit India on Friday Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli is arriving New Delhi on Friday on a 3-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.

News brief: 5 big stories of the day

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/defence-ministry-website-hacked-chinese-characters-seen-on-homepage-128745">Defence ministry website hacked, Chinese characters seen on </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/defence-ministry-website-hacked-chinese-characters-seen-on-homepage-128745">homepage</a>

The website of the Defence Ministry was hacked on Friday.

Chinese characters appeared on the website homepage.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote on Twitter that action had been initiated after the hacking and that the website would be restored shortly.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-wont-abolish-reservations-wont-allow-anyone-to-do-so-amit-shah-128737">BJP won't abolish reservations, won't allow anyone to do so: Amit Shah</a>

BJP President Amit Shah said on Friday that the party won't abolish reservations and won't allow anyone to do so.

Amit Shah made the statement at the BJP's 38th Foundation Day rally in Mumbai.&nbsp;

The BJP chief's remarks assume significance amid the recent protests by Dalits over a Supreme Court verdict putting in place safeguards to prevent misuse of a law to prevent atrocities against SCs and STs.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/snakes-mongooses-cats-dogs-all-have-united-against-us-amit-shah-128739">Snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs, all have united against us: Amit Shah</a>

While addressing in Mumbai at a rally on BJP's Foundation Day, party President Amit Shah took a jibe at the Congress and other opposition parties for uniting against the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2019.

Referring to the opposition parties, he said, all the snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs, cheetahs, lions etc climb up a huge tree when they fear rising water levels.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/features/high-court-seeks-response-from-pranab-mukherjee-over-his-book-for-allegedly-hurting-hindu-sentiments-128731">High Court seeks </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/features/high-court-seeks-response-from-pranab-mukherjee-over-his-book-for-allegedly-hurting-hindu-sentiments-128731">response</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/features/high-court-seeks-response-from-pranab-mukherjee-over-his-book-for-allegedly-hurting-hindu-sentiments-128731"> from Pranab Mukherjee over his book for allegedly 'hurting Hindu sentiments'</a>

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a reply from former President Pranab Mukherjee on a suit filed against him in connection with his book 'Turbulent Years 1980- 1996'.

The case filed against him seeks deletion of some portions of his book which talks about the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

The suit was filed for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-tmc-workers-clash-in-parts-of-west-bengal-ahead-of-panchayat-polls-128774">BJP, TMC workers clash in parts of West Bengal ahead of panchayat polls</a>

Clashes erupted in different parts of West Bengal ahead of upcoming Panchayat elections in the state.

The clashes broke out between the party members of the Bhartiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress when some candidates were filing nomination papers for the upcoming elections.

Defence ministry website hacked, Chinese characters seen on homepage The website of the Defence Ministry was hacked on Friday. Chinese characters appeared on the website homepage. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote on Twitter that action had been initiated after the hacking and that the website would be restored shortly. BJP won't abolish reservations, won't allow anyone to do so: Amit Shah BJP President Amit Shah said on Friday that the party won't abolish reservations and won't allow anyone to do so. Amit Shah made the statement at the BJP's 38th Foundation Day rally in Mumbai. The BJP chief's remarks assume significance amid the recent protests by Dalits over a Supreme Court verdict putting in place safeguards to prevent misuse of a law to prevent atrocities against SCs and STs. Snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs, all have united against us: Amit Shah While addressing in Mumbai at a rally on BJP's Foundation Day, party President Amit Shah took a jibe at the Congress and other opposition parties for uniting against the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2019. Referring to the opposition parties, he said, all the snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs, cheetahs, lions etc climb up a huge tree when they fear rising water levels. High Court seeks response from Pranab Mukherjee over his book for allegedly 'hurting Hindu sentiments' The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a reply from former President Pranab Mukherjee on a suit filed against him in connection with his book 'Turbulent Years 1980- 1996'. The case filed against him seeks deletion of some portions of his book which talks about the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The suit was filed for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments. BJP, TMC workers clash in parts of West Bengal ahead of panchayat polls Clashes erupted in different parts of West Bengal ahead of upcoming Panchayat elections in the state. The clashes broke out between the party members of the Bhartiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress when some candidates were filing nomination papers for the upcoming elections.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-jodhpur-court-convicts-salman-khan-he-gets-a-5-year-jail-term-128523">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan sentenced to five years in jail, bail application tomorrow</a>

A Jodhpur court sentenced Salman Khan Thursday to five years in jail for killing two blackbucks in 1998. The actor was also fined Rs 10,000.All the others charged in the case - actors Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali Bendre, and Dushyant Singh, a local - were acquitted.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-6-per-cent-stance-stays-at-neutral-128528">RBI keeps </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-6-per-cent-stance-stays-at-neutral-128528">repo</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-&-economy/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-6-per-cent-stance-stays-at-neutral-128528"> rate unchanged at 6%, cuts inflation forecast</a>

The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rates on hold for the fourth straight meeting on Thursday and retained its "neutral" stance even as inflationary pressures have eased more than expected.The RBI kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 6.00 per cent, its lowest since November 2010.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-women-hockey-team-loses-to-lower-ranked-wales-at-commonwealth-games-128554">Indian women's hockey team stunned 2-3 by Wales at Commonwealth Games</a>

The World No. 6 Indian hockey team started the campaign with disappointment at Commonwealth Games as they were stunned by 2-3 by a lower-ranked Wales in a Group A clash.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-much-money-is-at-stake-as-salman-khan-goes-to-jail-128518">How much money is at stake as Salman Khan goes to jail</a>

The superstar will have to spend a few nights in the Jodhpur jail before he can appeal for bail. A lot of money is riding on the actor and the projects he is currently working on and trade pundits state that nearly Rs 500 crores are at stake.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-data-leak-details-of-over-56-lakh-indian-users-may-have-been-shared-with-cambridge-analytica-128439">Facebook leak: Over 5.6 lakh Indian users' details may have been shared with Cambridge Analytica</a>

In a blog post, &nbsp;Facebook said that information about 562,455 subscribers in India — 0.6% of the complete count — may have been shared with the data firm that has worked with several Indian political parties for a long time. However, Facebook did not specify whether the company used that information for its clients.

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Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan sentenced to five years in jail, bail application tomorrow A Jodhpur court sentenced Salman Khan Thursday to five years in jail for killing two blackbucks in 1998. The actor was also fined Rs 10,000.All the others charged in the case - actors Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali Bendre, and Dushyant Singh, a local - were acquitted. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6%, cuts inflation forecast The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rates on hold for the fourth straight meeting on Thursday and retained its "neutral" stance even as inflationary pressures have eased more than expected.The RBI kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 6.00 per cent, its lowest since November 2010. Indian women's hockey team stunned 2-3 by Wales at Commonwealth Games The World No. 6 Indian hockey team started the campaign with disappointment at Commonwealth Games as they were stunned by 2-3 by a lower-ranked Wales in a Group A clash. How much money is at stake as Salman Khan goes to jail The superstar will have to spend a few nights in the Jodhpur jail before he can appeal for bail. A lot of money is riding on the actor and the projects he is currently working on and trade pundits state that nearly Rs 500 crores are at stake. Facebook leak: Over 5.6 lakh Indian users' details may have been shared with Cambridge Analytica In a blog post, Facebook said that information about 562,455 subscribers in India — 0.6% of the complete count — may have been shared with the data firm that has worked with several Indian political parties for a long time. However, Facebook did not specify whether the company used that information for its clients.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/youtube-headquarters-shooting-woman-attacker-wounds-3-then-kills-self-128180">YouTube headquarters shooting: Woman attacker wounds 3, then kills self</a>

A woman opened fire at YouTube's headquarters near San Francisco on Tuesday. Three people were reported wounded after which the woman shot herself.&nbsp

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/ready-to-retaliate-against-us-tariff-plan-china-128188">Ready to retaliate against US tariff plan: China</a>

In a move which could trigger an all-out trade war, China today said it will retaliate against US move to impose tariffs while condemning President Trump's measure to impose tariffs on worth $50 billion on Chinese goods.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-papers-leak-school-principal-questioned-again-may-get-a-clean-chit-128185">CBSE papers leak: School principal questioned again, may get a clean chit</a>

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch questioned the principal of a school, whose two teachers were arrested for their alleged role in the leak of Class 12 economics paper, again today, after which officials said they had not found anything yet to indicate his involvement in the leak.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/no-plans-to-extend-european-privacy-law-globally-mark-zuckerberg-128202">No plans to extend European privacy law globally: Mark Zuckerberg</a>

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday the social network had no immediate plans to apply a strict new European Union law on data privacy in its entirety to the rest of the world, as the company reels from a scandal over its handling of personal information of millions of its users.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-ronaldo-stuns-buffon-as-real-madrid-outplay-juventus-128178">Champions League: Ronaldo stuns Buffon as Real Madrid outplay Juventus</a>

Defending champions Real Madrid thrashed Juventus by 3-0 in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 8 at Juventus Stadium, Italy. Gianluigi Buffon was astounded by the visitors as Juve does not have the tendency to let in many goals but suffered a tragic defeat it the first leg.&nbsp

YouTube headquarters shooting: Woman attacker wounds 3, then kills self A woman opened fire at YouTube's headquarters near San Francisco on Tuesday. Three people were reported wounded after which the woman shot herself. Ready to retaliate against US tariff plan: China In a move which could trigger an all-out trade war, China today said it will retaliate against US move to impose tariffs while condemning President Trump's measure to impose tariffs on worth $50 billion on Chinese goods. CBSE papers leak: School principal questioned again, may get a clean chit The Delhi Police's Crime Branch questioned the principal of a school, whose two teachers were arrested for their alleged role in the leak of Class 12 economics paper, again today, after which officials said they had not found anything yet to indicate his involvement in the leak. No plans to extend European privacy law globally: Mark Zuckerberg Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday the social network had no immediate plans to apply a strict new European Union law on data privacy in its entirety to the rest of the world, as the company reels from a scandal over its handling of personal information of millions of its users. Champions League: Ronaldo stuns Buffon as Real Madrid outplay Juventus Defending champions Real Madrid thrashed Juventus by 3-0 in the first leg of UEFA Champions League round of 8 at Juventus Stadium, Italy. Gianluigi Buffon was astounded by the visitors as Juve does not have the tendency to let in many goals but suffered a tragic defeat it the first leg.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/south-asia/us-designates-hafiz-saeeds-milli-muslim-league-as-terrorist-outfit-127961">US</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/south-asia/us-designates-hafiz-saeeds-milli-muslim-league-as-terrorist-outfit-127961"> designates Hafiz Saeed's Milli Muslim League as </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/south-asia/us-designates-hafiz-saeeds-milli-muslim-league-as-terrorist-outfit-127961">terrorist</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/south-asia/us-designates-hafiz-saeeds-milli-muslim-league-as-terrorist-outfit-127961"> outfit</a>

In a major move ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, the US today designated Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud Dawa, as a foreign terrorist organization.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/bharat-bandh-violence-special-forces-to-be-deployed-in-madhya-pradesh-127962">Bharat Bandh violence: Special forces to be deployed in Madhya Pradesh</a>

The Bharat Bandh called by Dalit outfits turned violent in many states on Monday including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/india-under-scanner-over-doping-fears-at-commonwealth-games-127968">India under scanner over doping fears at Commonwealth Games</a>

The organizers of Commonwealth Games said they have summoned "undisclosed competing nation" after discarded needles were found at the Games village in Australia's Gold Coast.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/14-civilians-killed-in-clash-between-nigerian-army-boko-haram-militants-127951">14 civilians killed in </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/14-civilians-killed-in-clash-between-nigerian-army-boko-haram-militants-127951">clash</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/14-civilians-killed-in-clash-between-nigerian-army-boko-haram-militants-127951"> between Nigerian Army, Boko Haram militants</a>

Reportedly around 18 militants including suicide bombers, mortars and gunmen targeted two villages namely Bale Shuwa and Alkaranti and a military base near the city of Maiduguri, in Borno State.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spacexs-dragon-launched-in-resupply-mission-to-iss-127966">SpaceX's 'Dragon' launched in </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spacexs-dragon-launched-in-resupply-mission-to-iss-127966">resupply</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/spacexs-dragon-launched-in-resupply-mission-to-iss-127966"> mission to ISS</a>

The spacecraft was launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday. Within 10 minutes of its launch, the spacecraft was confirmed of having reached a "good orbit".

US designates Hafiz Saeed's Milli Muslim League as terrorist outfit In a major move ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, the US today designated Milli Muslim League (MML), the political front of Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud Dawa, as a foreign terrorist organization. Bharat Bandh violence: Special forces to be deployed in Madhya Pradesh The Bharat Bandh called by Dalit outfits turned violent in many states on Monday including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. India under scanner over doping fears at Commonwealth Games The organizers of Commonwealth Games said they have summoned "undisclosed competing nation" after discarded needles were found at the Games village in Australia's Gold Coast. 14 civilians killed in clash between Nigerian Army, Boko Haram militants Reportedly around 18 militants including suicide bombers, mortars and gunmen targeted two villages namely Bale Shuwa and Alkaranti and a military base near the city of Maiduguri, in Borno State. SpaceX's 'Dragon' launched in resupply mission to ISS The spacecraft was launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Monday. Within 10 minutes of its launch, the spacecraft was confirmed of having reached a "good orbit".

News brief: Five big stories of the day

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/government-to-file-scst-review-petition-today-127736">Government to file SC/ST review petition today</a>

Union Minister of Law Ravi Shankar Prasad took to his Twitter account on Sunday to inform that the Union Government on Monday will file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment regarding the legal clause of immediate arrest and registration of alleged cases under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/tiangong-1-space-lab-broke-up-over-south-pacific-china-127731">Tiangong-1 space lab broke up over South Pacific: China</a>

China said today its space lab named Tiangong-1 broke up into pieces as it headed towards Earth in the South Pacific. The eight-tonne Tiangong-1 "mostly" burnt up above the vast ocean's central region at 8:15 am (0015 GMT), China's Manned Space Engineering Office said.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/india-replaces-vietnam-to-become-second-largest-mobile-phone-producer-after-china--127743">India replaces Vietnam to become second largest mobile phone producer after China</a>

India's mobile phone users have been increasing by the day, various reports suggest the same and now, another study points at the fact that Indian mobile manufacturing industry is leaving no stone unturned to meet the ever-expanding demand.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/bodies-of-38-indians-killed-in-iraq-to-be-brought-back-to-india-today-127739">Bodies of 38 Indians killed in Iraq to be brought back to India today</a>

The mortal remains of 38 out of 39 Indians, who were killed by the Islamic State in Iraq, are due to reach India late today. Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, who is overseeing the entire process of bringing back the bodies, left for Mosul on Sunday. He said that one man's remains would not be brought as his case was still pending.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/cameron-diaz-calls-it-quits-confirms-retirement-127727">Cameron Diaz calls it quits, confirms retirement</a>

Prominent Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz has made an announcement lately that she has retired from acting, thus putting an end to her cinematic career. Diaz last appeared in the 2014 remake of musical 'Annie,' in which she starred alongside Jamie Foxx

Government to file SC/ST review petition today Union Minister of Law Ravi Shankar Prasad took to his Twitter account on Sunday to inform that the Union Government on Monday will file a review petition against the Supreme Court judgment regarding the legal clause of immediate arrest and registration of alleged cases under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. Tiangong-1 space lab broke up over South Pacific: China China said today its space lab named Tiangong-1 broke up into pieces as it headed towards Earth in the South Pacific. The eight-tonne Tiangong-1 "mostly" burnt up above the vast ocean's central region at 8:15 am (0015 GMT), China's Manned Space Engineering Office said. India replaces Vietnam to become second largest mobile phone producer after China India's mobile phone users have been increasing by the day, various reports suggest the same and now, another study points at the fact that Indian mobile manufacturing industry is leaving no stone unturned to meet the ever-expanding demand. Bodies of 38 Indians killed in Iraq to be brought back to India today The mortal remains of 38 out of 39 Indians, who were killed by the Islamic State in Iraq, are due to reach India late today. Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh, who is overseeing the entire process of bringing back the bodies, left for Mosul on Sunday. He said that one man's remains would not be brought as his case was still pending. Cameron Diaz calls it quits, confirms retirement Prominent Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz has made an announcement lately that she has retired from acting, thus putting an end to her cinematic career. Diaz last appeared in the 2014 remake of musical 'Annie,' in which she starred alongside Jamie Foxx

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/indore-building-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-10-127558">Indore building collapse: Death toll rises to 10</a>

At least 10 were killed in a building collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Indore last night. According to reports, a four storeyed-building in Sarwate area collapsed around 9:20 pm last night.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/gaza-sees-bloodiest-day-in-years-127556">Gaza sees </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/gaza-sees-bloodiest-day-in-years-127556">bloodiest</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/gaza-sees-bloodiest-day-in-years-127556"> day in years</a>

Gazans buried their dead on Saturday with calls for "revenge" a day after a mass protest led to clashes that saw Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in the bloodiest day since a 2014 war.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/two-encounters-in-kashmir-1-terrorist-killed-one-held-127564">Two encounters in Kashmir 1 terrorist killed, one held</a> 
 
An encounter between security forces and terrorists in Dialgam area of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir got one terrorist killed while another has been held. The operation has finally come to an end.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/epl-manchester-city-one-win-away-from-title-127565">EPL: Manchester City one win away from </a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/sports/epl-manchester-city-one-win-away-from-title-127565">title</a> 
 
Pep Guardiola's side, who will be champions if they win next Saturday's Manchester derby, grabbed the lead in the fourth minute through Leroy Sane's sizzling volley from a tight angle at the back post after a pinpoint cross from David Silva.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/the-indian-beauty-queen-that-no-one-has-heard-of-127568">The Indian beauty queen that no one has heard of</a> 
 
Varsha Rajkhowa, 26, won the Miss Scuba International beauty pageant in Malaysia in November 2016. Miss Scuba International is a beauty pageant with a slight twist – the contestants all have to be scuba divers.&nbsp;

Indore building collapse: Death toll rises to 10 At least 10 were killed in a building collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Indore last night. According to reports, a four storeyed-building in Sarwate area collapsed around 9:20 pm last night. Gaza sees bloodiest day in years Gazans buried their dead on Saturday with calls for "revenge" a day after a mass protest led to clashes that saw Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in the bloodiest day since a 2014 war. Two encounters in Kashmir 1 terrorist killed, one held An encounter between security forces and terrorists in Dialgam area of Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir got one terrorist killed while another has been held. The operation has finally come to an end. EPL: Manchester City one win away from title Pep Guardiola's side, who will be champions if they win next Saturday's Manchester derby, grabbed the lead in the fourth minute through Leroy Sane's sizzling volley from a tight angle at the back post after a pinpoint cross from David Silva. The Indian beauty queen that no one has heard of Varsha Rajkhowa, 26, won the Miss Scuba International beauty pageant in Malaysia in November 2016. Miss Scuba International is a beauty pageant with a slight twist – the contestants all have to be scuba divers.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676">H-1B application process to begin tomorrow </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/h-1b-application-process-to-begin-tomorrow-us-to-reject-multiple-filings-for-similar-visa-seeker-127676"> to reject multiple filings for similar visa-seeker</a>

The process of filing petitions for H-1B, considered as the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, begins tomorrow amidst unprecedented scrutiny by the Trump Administration.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/isro-says-it-has-lost-contact-with-its-communications-satellite-gsat-6a-127601">ISRO says it has lost contact with its communications satellite GSAT-6A</a>

ISRO has said that it has lost communictions links with its GSAT-6A satellite.&nbsp

The GSAT-6A had been launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on Thursday.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/israel-rejects-calls-for-independent-probe-of-gaza-violence-127662">Israel rejects calls for independent probe of Gaza violence</a>

Israel rejected calls for an independent probe on Sunday after its soldiers killed 16 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more when a major demonstration led to clashes along the border with the Gaza Strip.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/people-around-the-world-celebrate-holy-festival-of-easter-127653#photo-127631">People around the world celebrate holy festival of Easter</a>

Christians in different parts of the world gathered together on Sunday as they attended the holy mass on Easter, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter festival begins on Good Friday and culminates when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, three days after being crucified. During the holy week, devotees observe a 40-day fasting ritual where they avoid having meat and alcohol.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-arrests-five-police-officials-over-deadly-jail-disaster-127620">Venezuela arrests five police officials over deadly jail disaster</a>

Venezuela arrested five state police officials for their alleged role in a riot and fire that killed 68 people in an overcrowded police station cell, the country's public prosecutor said on Saturday.

H-1B application process to begin tomorrow US to reject multiple filings for similar visa-seeker The process of filing petitions for H-1B, considered as the most sought-after work visa among highly skilled Indian professionals, begins tomorrow amidst unprecedented scrutiny by the Trump Administration. ISRO says it has lost contact with its communications satellite GSAT-6A ISRO has said that it has lost communictions links with its GSAT-6A satellite. The GSAT-6A had been launched on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on Thursday. Israel rejects calls for independent probe of Gaza violence Israel rejected calls for an independent probe on Sunday after its soldiers killed 16 Palestinians and wounded hundreds more when a major demonstration led to clashes along the border with the Gaza Strip. People around the world celebrate holy festival of Easter Christians in different parts of the world gathered together on Sunday as they attended the holy mass on Easter, the day of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter festival begins on Good Friday and culminates when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, three days after being crucified. During the holy week, devotees observe a 40-day fasting ritual where they avoid having meat and alcohol. Venezuela arrests five police officials over deadly jail disaster Venezuela arrested five state police officials for their alleged role in a riot and fire that killed 68 people in an overcrowded police station cell, the country's public prosecutor said on Saturday.

WION evening news brief, April 1, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ive-never-been-so-happy-nobel-laureate-malala-yousafzai-on-visiting-hometown-in-pakistan--127459">'I've never been so happy': Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on visiting hometown in Pakistan</a>

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she has pined for her home in Pakistan's picturesque Swat Valley, even as she recalled two years living in fear under the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Islamic law.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/violence-subsides-on-israel-gaza-border-a-day-after-deadly-protest-127502">Violence subsides on Israel-Gaza border a day after deadly protest</a>

Dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, though the area remained mostly quiet, a day after deadly violence broke out in one of the biggest Palestinian demonstrations there in years.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-russia-standoff-deepens-as-moscow-cuts-uk-diplomats-127504">UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats</a>

Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhinakaran-supporter-offers-poison-to-aiadmk-mp-after-his-suicide-threat-127486">Dhinakaran supporter offers poison to AIADMK MP after his suicide threat</a>

AIADMK MP Navaneethakrishnan who threatened to commit suicide over delay in formation Cauvery Management Board (CMB) became a subject of jeer for a supporter of sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who offered him poison and a noose, on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/skripal-row-niece-of-ex-russian-spys-daughter-to-visit-uk-127462">Skripal row: Niece of Ex-Russian spy's daughter to visit </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/skripal-row-niece-of-ex-russian-spys-daughter-to-visit-uk-127462">UK</a>

The niece of Yulia Skripal, who is the daughter of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal is planning to visit the United Kingdom soon, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on Friday.

'I've never been so happy': Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on visiting hometown in Pakistan Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says she has pined for her home in Pakistan's picturesque Swat Valley, even as she recalled two years living in fear under the Taliban's harsh interpretation of Islamic law. Violence subsides on Israel-Gaza border a day after deadly protest Dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, though the area remained mostly quiet, a day after deadly violence broke out in one of the biggest Palestinian demonstrations there in years. UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Dhinakaran supporter offers poison to AIADMK MP after his suicide threat AIADMK MP Navaneethakrishnan who threatened to commit suicide over delay in formation Cauvery Management Board (CMB) became a subject of jeer for a supporter of sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran, who offered him poison and a noose, on Saturday. Skripal row: Niece of Ex-Russian spy's daughter to visit UK The niece of Yulia Skripal, who is the daughter of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal is planning to visit the United Kingdom soon, the Russian embassy in London said in a statement on Friday.

WION evening news brief, March 31, 2018

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/russian-action-to-expel-60-us-diplomats-marks-further-deterioration-in-bilateral-ties-white-house-127156">Russian action to expel 60 US diplomats marks further deterioration in bilateral ties: White House</a>

Russia's decision to&nbsp;expel 60 American diplomats and order closer to the US Consulate&nbsp;in St Petersburg marks a further deterioration in bilateral ties, the White House said today.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/magnitude-69-quake-off-papua-new-guinea-tsunami-danger-passes-127158">Magnitude 6.9 quake off Papua New Guinea, tsunami danger passes</a>

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Papua New Guinea`s New Britain island on Friday, initially triggering a tsunami warning for surrounding coastlines, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/us-withdrawing-from-syria-very-soon-donald-trump-127159">US</a><a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/us-withdrawing-from-syria-very-soon-donald-trump-127159"> withdrawing from Syria 'very soon': Donald Trump</a>

US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that US forces would pull out of Syria "very soon" and lamented what he said was Washington`s waste of $7 trillion in Middle East wars.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/world/8-killed-in-suicide-attack-in-eastern-libya-security-officer-127168">8 killed in suicide attack in eastern Libya: Security officer</a>

At least eight people, including civilians, were killed late Thursday in a suicide car bombing of a security barricade in the east of Libya, the second such attack in less than a month, local security and hospital sources said.

<a href="http://cmsuat.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-tv-actor-siddharth-sagar-missing-for-four-months-parents-untraceable-too-127167">TV actor Siddharth Sagar missing for the past four months, parents untraceable too</a>

Comedian Siddharth Sagar has been missing for the past four months. The actor,&nbsp;who has appeared in several comedy shows on TV including The Kapil Sharma show,&nbsp;has been untraceable since November 2017, a friend has alleged.&nbsp;

Russian action to expel 60 US diplomats marks further deterioration in bilateral ties: White House Russia's decision to expel 60 American diplomats and order closer to the US Consulate in St Petersburg marks a further deterioration in bilateral ties, the White House said today. Magnitude 6.9 quake off Papua New Guinea, tsunami danger passes A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Papua New Guinea`s New Britain island on Friday, initially triggering a tsunami warning for surrounding coastlines, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. US withdrawing from Syria 'very soon': Donald Trump US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that US forces would pull out of Syria "very soon" and lamented what he said was Washington`s waste of $7 trillion in Middle East wars. 8 killed in suicide attack in eastern Libya: Security officer At least eight people, including civilians, were killed late Thursday in a suicide car bombing of a security barricade in the east of Libya, the second such attack in less than a month, local security and hospital sources said. TV actor Siddharth Sagar missing for the past four months, parents untraceable too Comedian Siddharth Sagar has been missing for the past four months. The actor, who has appeared in several comedy shows on TV including The Kapil Sharma show, has been untraceable since November 2017, a friend has alleged.

News Brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-class-xii-economics-re-exam-to-be-held-on-april-25-127342">CBSE Class XII economics re-exam to be held on April 25</a>

CBSE Class XII economics re-examination to be held on April 25 while the class X re-test is likely to be held in July, said HRD Ministry.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spy-poisoning-row-britain-has-one-month-to-reduce-diplomatic-presence-says-russia-127345">Spy poisoning row: Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence, says Russia</a>

Russia on Friday summoned ambassadors of nine nations while declaring that Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-to-review-supreme-courts-ruling-over-scst-act-127277">Government to review Supreme Court's ruling over SC/ST Act</a>

The government will be filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's ruling on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306">Watch: Russian rocket takes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306">military</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-russian-rocket-takes-military-satellite-into-orbit-127306"> satellite into orbit</a>

Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339">Irish pubs open on Good Friday for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/irish-pubs-open-on-good-friday-for-first-time-in-91-years-127339"> time in 91 years</a>

Pubs in Ireland were open on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century after the repeal of a law banning sales of alcohol on the Christian holiday. 
&nbsp

CBSE Class XII economics re-exam to be held on April 25 CBSE Class XII economics re-examination to be held on April 25 while the class X re-test is likely to be held in July, said HRD Ministry. Spy poisoning row: Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence, says Russia Russia on Friday summoned ambassadors of nine nations while declaring that Britain has one month to reduce diplomatic presence. Government to review Supreme Court's ruling over SC/ST Act The government will be filing a review petition against the Supreme Court's ruling on the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Watch: Russian rocket takes military satellite into orbit Russian Defence Ministry released a video showing a Soyuz rocket launch from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Irish pubs open on Good Friday for first time in 91 years Pubs in Ireland were open on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century after the repeal of a law banning sales of alcohol on the Christian holiday.

WION evening news brief, March 30, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ball-tampering-row-darren-lehmann-quits-as-australia-coach-127087">Ball-tampering row: Darren Lehmann quits as Australia coach</a>

Darren Lehmann has stepped down as Australian coach after the ball-tampering scandal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044">CBSE paper leak: I understand </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044">pain</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-paper-leak-i-understand-pain-of-students-says-javadekar-127044"> of students, says Javadekar</a>

Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday termed the CBSE examination paper leak issue “unfortunate” and said culprits would not go scot-free, a day after the board announced re-examination in a Class 10 and a Class 12 subject.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-isro-launches-gslv-f08-carrying-gsat-6a-communication-satellite-127064">Watch: ISRO launches GSLV-F08 carrying GSAT-6A communication satellite</a>

The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) today launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT-6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/egypts-sisi-reelected-with-landslide-majority-reports-127019">Egypt's Sisi reelected with landslide majority: Reports</a>

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reportedly been reelected for a second term with over 90% of votes, Egypt media reported stating preliminary results.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-pakistan-pm-abbasi-was-frisked-at-the-us-airport--127070">Why Pakistan PM Abbasi was frisked at the US airport</a>

After Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was frisked at the United States airport during his recent visit to the country, a spokesperson from the US Embassy in New Delhi explained the reason behind the 'embarrassing' incident.

Ball-tampering row: Darren Lehmann quits as Australia coach Darren Lehmann has stepped down as Australian coach after the ball-tampering scandal. CBSE paper leak: I understand pain of students, says Javadekar Union HRD minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday termed the CBSE examination paper leak issue “unfortunate” and said culprits would not go scot-free, a day after the board announced re-examination in a Class 10 and a Class 12 subject. Watch: ISRO launches GSLV-F08 carrying GSAT-6A communication satellite The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) today launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT-6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. Egypt's Sisi reelected with landslide majority: Reports Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has reportedly been reelected for a second term with over 90% of votes, Egypt media reported stating preliminary results. Why Pakistan PM Abbasi was frisked at the US airport After Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was frisked at the United States airport during his recent visit to the country, a spokesperson from the US Embassy in New Delhi explained the reason behind the 'embarrassing' incident.

WION evening news brief, March 29, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-xi-kim-meeting-trump-says-north-korean-leader-will-do-what-is-right-for-his-people-and-for-humanity-126805">After Xi, Kim meeting, Trump says North Korean leader 'will do what is right for his people and for humanity'</a>

As Kim Jong Un met China's President Xi in Beijing in a secret, President Trump in a tweet said the North Korean leader will do "what is right and move toward peace".

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-exam-paper-leak-pm-modi-asks-hrd-minister-to-take-strict-action-126790">CBSE exam paper leak: PM Modi asks HRD minister to take 'strict action'</a>

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be reconducting the Economics exam for Class XII and Mathematics exam for Class X after reports of paper leak surfaced.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/king-of-good-times-vijay-mallya-to-get-married-to-girlfriend-pinky-lalwani-126809">'King of Good Times' Vijay Mallya to get married to girlfriend Pinky Lalwani</a>

Vijay Mallya, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Good Times’ who was believed to be going through a rough patch owing to his loan fraud with Indian banks and money laundering issues, is after all not having such a bad time in the UK.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/israels-el-al-appeals-against-air-india-flights-over-saudi-arabia-126815">Israel's El Al appeals against Air India flights over Saudi</a>

Israel's national airline El Al appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to cancel the authorisation of direct Air India flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv via Saudi airspace fearing financial damage to it and view it as aerial discrimination.&nbsp

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/now-bcci-snubs-smith-warner-over-ball-tampering-126786">Now, BCCI snubs Smith, Warner over ball-tampering</a>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed Steve Smith and David Warner from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League and said that the franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will get the replacements.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-introduce-new-privacy-controls-in-wake-of-data-scandal-126804">Facebook to introduce new privacy controls in wake of data scandal</a>

Facebook, embroiled in a huge data scandal which has wiped off over $100 billion in its market value, on Wednesday announced a series of privacy changes it was making to give users more control over their data.

After Xi, Kim meeting, Trump says North Korean leader 'will do what is right for his people and for humanity' As Kim Jong Un met China's President Xi in Beijing in a secret, President Trump in a tweet said the North Korean leader will do "what is right and move toward peace". CBSE exam paper leak: PM Modi asks HRD minister to take 'strict action' The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be reconducting the Economics exam for Class XII and Mathematics exam for Class X after reports of paper leak surfaced. 'King of Good Times' Vijay Mallya to get married to girlfriend Pinky Lalwani Vijay Mallya, popularly referred to as the ‘King of Good Times’ who was believed to be going through a rough patch owing to his loan fraud with Indian banks and money laundering issues, is after all not having such a bad time in the UK. Israel's El Al appeals against Air India flights over Saudi Israel's national airline El Al appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to cancel the authorisation of direct Air India flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv via Saudi airspace fearing financial damage to it and view it as aerial discrimination. Now, BCCI snubs Smith, Warner over ball-tampering The Board of Control for Cricket in India has removed Steve Smith and David Warner from the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League and said that the franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, will get the replacements. Facebook to introduce new privacy controls in wake of data scandal Facebook, embroiled in a huge data scandal which has wiped off over $100 billion in its market value, on Wednesday announced a series of privacy changes it was making to give users more control over their data.

WION evening news brief, March 28, 2018

Fire kills 37 at Siberian shopping mall, scores still missing At least 37 people were killed when a fire ripped through a busy shopping centre in an industrial city in western Siberia, with scores more reported missing, including children. Porn actress talks of Trump affair in interview, says was threatened to keep quiet about it Porn actress Stormy Daniels said she was threatened in a bid to keep her silent about her alleged fling with Donald Trump, which she detailed in a highly-anticipated primetime TV interview today. Shatrughan Sinha meets Lalu Yadav, family calls court verdict against him 'heartbreaking and non-expected' Senior BJP MP from Patna Sahib, Bihar, Shatrughan Sinha who frequently draws controversies over his repeated attacks on his own political party has yet again invited attention after his meet with BJP arch-rival RJD chief Lalu Yadav and his family. PM's flight records cannot be disclosed under RTI due to security reasons: Air India Records pertaining to the Prime Minister's chartered flights for visits abroad cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act due to security concerns as per instructions from the PMO, the national carrier has said in response to an application filed by an activist under the transparency law. Clashes in Catalonia after Puigdemont arrested in Germany Thousands of Catalan separatists faced off with police in Catalonia on Sunday following the arrest in Germany of the region`s former president Carles Puigdemont five months after he fled Spain.

Fire kills 37 at Siberian shopping mall, scores still missing At least 37 people were killed when a fire ripped through a busy shopping centre in an industrial city in western Siberia, with scores more reported missing, including children. Porn actress talks of Trump affair in interview, says was threatened to keep quiet about it Porn actress Stormy Daniels said she was threatened in a bid to keep her silent about her alleged fling with Donald Trump, which she detailed in a highly-anticipated primetime TV interview today. Shatrughan Sinha meets Lalu Yadav, family calls court verdict against him 'heartbreaking and non-expected' Senior BJP MP from Patna Sahib, Bihar, Shatrughan Sinha who frequently draws controversies over his repeated attacks on his own political party has yet again invited attention after his meet with BJP arch-rival RJD chief Lalu Yadav and his family. PM's flight records cannot be disclosed under RTI due to security reasons: Air India Records pertaining to the Prime Minister's chartered flights for visits abroad cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act due to security concerns as per instructions from the PMO, the national carrier has said in response to an application filed by an activist under the transparency law. Clashes in Catalonia after Puigdemont arrested in Germany Thousands of Catalan separatists faced off with police in Catalonia on Sunday following the arrest in Germany of the region`s former president Carles Puigdemont five months after he fled Spain.

WION Morning News Brief, March 26, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/gun-violence-in-united-states-student-led-protests-draw-huge-crowds-36966" target="_blank">Over 1 million Americans pour out onto streets, demand tighter gun control</a>

More than a million Americans flooded the streets of cities nationwide for emotional protests demanding tighter gun control on Saturday, protests spearheaded by teenagers from a Florida high school where 17 people were shot dead last month.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/90-rajya-sabha-mps-are-crorepatis-adr-report-36972" target="_blank">90% Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis: Report</a>

Nearly 90 per cent of the Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis while the average of total assets Upper House parliamentarians is Rs 55 crore, says a report.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/granddaughter-of-martin-luther-king-jr-energizes-march-for-our-lives-crowd-36969" target="_blank">US protests: Martin Luther King&#39;s granddaughter leads crowd calling for gun reform</a>

The granddaughter of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. energised the crowd in Washington on Saturday (March 24) during the March For Our Lives Rally demanding tighter gun laws, led by survivors of last month&#39;s Florida school massacre which reignited public anger over mass shootings.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-takes-full-control-of-syrias-afrin-military-source-36971" target="_blank">Turkey takes full control of Syria&#39;s Afrin: Military source</a>

Turkey&rsquo;s military and its Syrian rebel allies have taken full control of northwest Syria&rsquo;s Afrin region, a Turkish army source said on Saturday, as aid workers distributed food to people in the area.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-captain-smith-fights-for-job-as-ca-announce-ball-tamper-probe-36980" target="_blank">Australia captain Steve Smith fights for job</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-captain-smith-fights-for-job-as-ca-announce-ball-tamper-probe-36980" target="_blank"> as CA announce </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-captain-smith-fights-for-job-as-ca-announce-ball-tamper-probe-36980" target="_blank">ball-tampering</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-captain-smith-fights-for-job-as-ca-announce-ball-tamper-probe-36980" target="_blank"> probe</a>

Australia captain Steve Smith was fighting to save his job and reputation on Sunday after admitting he was the chief plotter in the ball-tampering scandal which has plunged the game into crisis and sparked a Cricket Australia probe.

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Over 1 million Americans pour out onto streets, demand tighter gun control More than a million Americans flooded the streets of cities nationwide for emotional protests demanding tighter gun control on Saturday, protests spearheaded by teenagers from a Florida high school where 17 people were shot dead last month. 90% Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis: Report Nearly 90 per cent of the Rajya Sabha MPs are crorepatis while the average of total assets Upper House parliamentarians is Rs 55 crore, says a report. US protests: Martin Luther King's granddaughter leads crowd calling for gun reform The granddaughter of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. energised the crowd in Washington on Saturday (March 24) during the March For Our Lives Rally demanding tighter gun laws, led by survivors of last month's Florida school massacre which reignited public anger over mass shootings. Turkey takes full control of Syria's Afrin: Military source Turkey’s military and its Syrian rebel allies have taken full control of northwest Syria’s Afrin region, a Turkish army source said on Saturday, as aid workers distributed food to people in the area. Australia captain Steve Smith fights for job as CA announce ball-tampering probe Australia captain Steve Smith was fighting to save his job and reputation on Sunday after admitting he was the chief plotter in the ball-tampering scandal which has plunged the game into crisis and sparked a Cricket Australia probe.

WION Morning News Brief, March 25, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/after-ball-tampering-admission-smith-warner-step-down-as-captain-vice-captain-of-australian-cricket-team-37010">After ball-tampering admission, Smith, Warner step down as captain, vice-captain of Australian cricket team</a>

Steve Smith has stepped down as the captain of the Australian cricket team following the ball-tampering saga that took place during the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-win-in-up-rajya-sabha-polls-has-bolstered-sp-bsp-unity-akhilesh-yadav-37024">BJP&#39;s win in UP Rajya Sabha polls has bolstered SP-BSP unity: Akhilesh Yadav</a>

The BJP may have wrested an extra seat in the recent Rajya Sabha polls but the victory will backfire on the saffron party as its &quot;anti-Dalit face stood exposed&quot; while the SP-BSP unity got strengthened, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav claimed today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/up-10-persons-arrested-for-alleged-links-to-let-terror-funding-37016">UP: 10 persons arrested for alleged links to LeT, terror-funding</a>

The Uttar Pradesh Police&#39;s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested 10 persons for alleged links to the terrroist outfit the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities at the behest of Pakistan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/west-bengal-ram-navami-pandals-vandalised-bjp-accuses-tmc-37020">West Bengal: Ram Navami pandals vandalised, BJP accuses TMC</a>

A Ram Navami pandal was vandalised on Saturday evening by unidentified miscreants in Bardhman district of West Bengal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008">No problem getting naked before white man but revolution when </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008">government</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-problem-getting-naked-before-the-white-man-but-there-is-revolution-when-govt-asks-for-address-minister-37008"> asks for name, address: Union Minister&nbsp;</a>

Union Minister of State for Tourism and IT K J Alphons on Saturday said that Indians absolutely have no problem giving fingerprints and getting body naked before the white man at all.

After ball-tampering admission, Smith, Warner step down as captain, vice-captain of Australian cricket team Steve Smith has stepped down as the captain of the Australian cricket team following the ball-tampering saga that took place during the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday. BJP's win in UP Rajya Sabha polls has bolstered SP-BSP unity: Akhilesh Yadav The BJP may have wrested an extra seat in the recent Rajya Sabha polls but the victory will backfire on the saffron party as its "anti-Dalit face stood exposed" while the SP-BSP unity got strengthened, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav claimed today. UP: 10 persons arrested for alleged links to LeT, terror-funding The Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested 10 persons for alleged links to the terrroist outfit the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and allegedly involved in terror-funding activities at the behest of Pakistan. West Bengal: Ram Navami pandals vandalised, BJP accuses TMC A Ram Navami pandal was vandalised on Saturday evening by unidentified miscreants in Bardhman district of West Bengal. No problem getting naked before white man but revolution when government asks for name, address: Union Minister Union Minister of State for Tourism and IT K J Alphons on Saturday said that Indians absolutely have no problem giving fingerprints and getting body naked before the white man at all.

WION evening news brief, March 25, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-wont-succeed-in-breaking-ties-between-sp-bsp-mayawati-36942">BJP won&#39;t succeed in breaking ties between SP, BSP: Mayawati</a>

Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said that the BJP would not succeed in breaking the newly-minted alliance between her party and the Samajwadi Party (SP).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shahs-letter-full-of-false-information-chandrababu-naidu-36935">Amit Shah&#39;s letter full of &#39;false information&#39;: Chandrababu Naidu</a>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged on Saturday that BJP President Amit Shah&#39;s letter to him was &quot;full of false information&quot;.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-lalu-prasad-yadav-sentenced-to-7-years-imprisonment-in-dumka-treasury-case-36910">Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav sentenced to 7 years jail in Dumka treasury case</a>

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in Dumka treasury case.

The verdict of seven years imprisonment has been delivered under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act. The seven years of jail under the two verdict will run simultaneously.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-protest-row-journalists-agitate-outside-delhi-police-headquarters-36938">JNU protest row: Journalists agitate outside Delhi police headquarters</a>

Journalists have gathered outside Delhi Police headquarters to protest against the two separate incidents of molestation and manhandling alleged by woman journalists during the JNU protest.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonam-kapoor-and-anand-ahuja-to-have-a-may-wedding-in-geneva-36940">Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja to have a May wedding in Geneva?</a>

It has been three months since the news of Sonam Kapoor&rsquo;s tying the knot with her businessman- boyfriend of over two years, Anand Ahuja first floated on social media and the rumours refuse to die down. The&nbsp;latest news suggests that the two have zeroed in on Geneva as their preferred destination for the D Day.

BJP won't succeed in breaking ties between SP, BSP: Mayawati Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said that the BJP would not succeed in breaking the newly-minted alliance between her party and the Samajwadi Party (SP). Amit Shah's letter full of 'false information': Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged on Saturday that BJP President Amit Shah's letter to him was "full of false information". Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad Yadav sentenced to 7 years jail in Dumka treasury case RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in Dumka treasury case. The verdict of seven years imprisonment has been delivered under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act. The seven years of jail under the two verdict will run simultaneously. JNU protest row: Journalists agitate outside Delhi police headquarters Journalists have gathered outside Delhi Police headquarters to protest against the two separate incidents of molestation and manhandling alleged by woman journalists during the JNU protest. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja to have a May wedding in Geneva? It has been three months since the news of Sonam Kapoor’s tying the knot with her businessman- boyfriend of over two years, Anand Ahuja first floated on social media and the rumours refuse to die down. The latest news suggests that the two have zeroed in on Geneva as their preferred destination for the D Day.

WION evening news brief, March 24

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-as-suspected-is-gunman-takes-hostages-in-france-36862">Two dead as suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France</a>

At least two people were killed after a gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in southwest France on Friday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">Trade</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858"> deficit with China costs 2 million jobs to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trade-deficit-with-china-costs-2-million-jobs-to-us-white-house-36858">: White House</a>

America&#39;s massive trade deficit with China is estimated to have resulted in about two million job losses in the US, the White House has said, defending President Donald Trump&#39;s decision to initiate strong actions against China&#39;s &quot;unfair&quot; trade practices.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845">Victory</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845"> of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845">truth,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/victory-of-truth-says-arvind-kejriwal-after-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-disqualification-of-aap-mlas-36845"> tweets Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi High Court sets aside disqualification of AAP MLAs</a>

After the high court set aside the Election Commission order disqualifying 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) in an office of profit case, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called it a &quot;victory of truth.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karti-chidambaram-granted-bail-in-inx-media-case-36833">Karti Chidambaram granted bail in INX Media case</a>

Karti Chidambaram has been granted bail in INX Media case. The Delhi high court while granting the bail told him not to travel abroad.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-strikes-kill-37-civilians-in-eastern-ghouta-monitor-36842">Russian strikes kill 37 civilians in Eastern Ghouta: Monitor</a>

Thirty-seven civilians died in the the shrinking rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta&#39;s Arbin area near Damascus overnight, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.

Two dead as suspected IS gunman takes hostages in France At least two people were killed after a gunman claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in southwest France on Friday. Trade deficit with China costs 2 million jobs to US: White House America's massive trade deficit with China is estimated to have resulted in about two million job losses in the US, the White House has said, defending President Donald Trump's decision to initiate strong actions against China's "unfair" trade practices. Victory of truth, tweets Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi High Court sets aside disqualification of AAP MLAs After the high court set aside the Election Commission order disqualifying 20 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) in an office of profit case, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal called it a "victory of truth." Karti Chidambaram granted bail in INX Media case Karti Chidambaram has been granted bail in INX Media case. The Delhi high court while granting the bail told him not to travel abroad. Russian strikes kill 37 civilians in Eastern Ghouta: Monitor Thirty-seven civilians died in the the shrinking rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta's Arbin area near Damascus overnight, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.

Wion evening news brief, March 23, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/months-after-agni-v-launch-china-sells-missile-defence-tracking-system-to-pakistan-report-36746">Months after India&#39;s Agni V launch, China sells missile defence tracking system to Pakistan: Report</a>

Chinese authorities on Wednesday declassified information about selling advanced missile tracking system, according to news reports.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738">Facebook enhancing security features to ensure </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738">integrity</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/facebook-enhancing-security-features-to-ensureintegrity-of-upcoming-elections-in-india-zuckerberg-36738"> of upcoming elections in India: Zuckerberg</a>

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is enhancing its security features and working towards making the social media platform a secure place to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections in India.

Harassment row: Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to return to India

Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to India who was summoned by the government in the wake of &quot;harassment&quot; row will return to India on Friday, reports said.

Maldives President lifts state of emergency

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Thursday lifted the 45-day State of Emergency that he imposed on February 5.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731">Watch: Pakistan uses </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731">military</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-pakistan-uses-military-helicopter-to-dry-wet-pitch-at-gaddafi-stadium-36731"> helicopter to dry wet pitch at Gaddafi Stadium</a>

Two army helicopters were employed on Wednesday to dry out the rain-hit wet pitch and outfield before the second eliminator to be played between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore&#39;s Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-reprised-version-of-ek-do-teen-is-crass-beyond-imagination-tezaab-director-saroj-khan-to-seek-legal-action-36747">&#39;Reprised version of Ek Do Teen is crass beyond imagination&#39;: Tezaab director, Saroj Khan to seek legal action</a>

Jacqueline Fernandez&#39; version of iconic song Ek Do Teen from the film Baaghi 2 has not only received criticism from fans but the reprised version has irked makers of the original song.&nbsp; 
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Months after India's Agni V launch, China sells missile defence tracking system to Pakistan: Report Chinese authorities on Wednesday declassified information about selling advanced missile tracking system, according to news reports. Facebook enhancing security features to ensure integrity of upcoming elections in India: Zuckerberg Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that Facebook is enhancing its security features and working towards making the social media platform a secure place to ensure the integrity of upcoming elections in India. Harassment row: Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to return to India Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mehmood to India who was summoned by the government in the wake of "harassment" row will return to India on Friday, reports said. Maldives President lifts state of emergency Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Thursday lifted the 45-day State of Emergency that he imposed on February 5. Watch: Pakistan uses military helicopter to dry wet pitch at Gaddafi Stadium Two army helicopters were employed on Wednesday to dry out the rain-hit wet pitch and outfield before the second eliminator to be played between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi at Lahore's Gaddafi Cricket Stadium. 'Reprised version of Ek Do Teen is crass beyond imagination': Tezaab director, Saroj Khan to seek legal action Jacqueline Fernandez' version of iconic song Ek Do Teen from the film Baaghi 2 has not only received criticism from fans but the reprised version has irked makers of the original song.

WION evening news brief, March 22, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/cambridge-analytica-ceo-claims-influence-on-us-election-facebook-questioned-36557" target="_blank">Suspended Cambridge Analytica CEO claims influence on US election, Facebook questioned</a>

The suspended chief executive of Cambridge Analytica said in a secretly recorded video broadcast on Tuesday that his UK-based political consultancy&rsquo;s online campaign played a decisive role in US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2016 election victory.&nbsp;

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/team-rahul-gandhi-set-to-take-charge-of-congress-top-leaders-resign-36565" target="_blank">Top leaders resign as Team Rahul gets set to take charge of Congress</a>

Resignations in the Congress have begun ahead of party President Rahul Gandhi&#39;s announcement of his new team.&nbsp;

Actor-politician Raj Babbar has quit as chief of the party&#39;s UP unit.&nbsp;

News reports added that Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki is also believed to have tendered his resignation to the party&#39;s central leadership. The reports added that a number of further resignations are expected.&nbsp;

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/former-playboy-model-karen-mcdougal-sues-to-break-silence-on-alleged-trump-affair-36563" target="_blank">Now, ex-Playboy model wants to talk about </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/former-playboy-model-karen-mcdougal-sues-to-break-silence-on-alleged-trump-affair-36563" target="_blank">affair</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/former-playboy-model-karen-mcdougal-sues-to-break-silence-on-alleged-trump-affair-36563" target="_blank"> with Trump</a>

A former Playboy model who said she had an affair with President Donald Trump filed suit in California on Tuesday to release her from a legal agreement requiring her to stay silent, becoming the second woman this month to contest an arrangement to keep quiet about an alleged extramarital relationship with Trump.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-renews-pervez-musharrafs-passport-fearing-he-may-not-return-36558" target="_blank">Pakistan renews Pervez Musharraf&#39;s passport fearing he may not return</a>

Pakistan&#39;s former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf&#39;s diplomatic passport was renewed two months before its expiry as the government feared that he might not return to face the high treason case, the country&#39;s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nobody-is-better-than-me-on-pitch-cristiano-ronaldo-36564" target="_blank">Nobody better than me on the pitch: Cristiano Ronaldo</a>

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the secret of his success ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

In a recent media interaction, he said, &quot;We should always believe we are the best.&quot;

&quot;You need to think big. I always believe that nobody is better than me, out on the pitch at least,&quot; he said.

Suspended Cambridge Analytica CEO claims influence on US election, Facebook questioned The suspended chief executive of Cambridge Analytica said in a secretly recorded video broadcast on Tuesday that his UK-based political consultancy’s online campaign played a decisive role in US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory. Top leaders resign as Team Rahul gets set to take charge of Congress Resignations in the Congress have begun ahead of party President Rahul Gandhi's announcement of his new team. Actor-politician Raj Babbar has quit as chief of the party's UP unit. News reports added that Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki is also believed to have tendered his resignation to the party's central leadership. The reports added that a number of further resignations are expected. Now, ex-Playboy model wants to talk about affair with Trump A former Playboy model who said she had an affair with President Donald Trump filed suit in California on Tuesday to release her from a legal agreement requiring her to stay silent, becoming the second woman this month to contest an arrangement to keep quiet about an alleged extramarital relationship with Trump. Pakistan renews Pervez Musharraf's passport fearing he may not return Pakistan's former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf's diplomatic passport was renewed two months before its expiry as the government feared that he might not return to face the high treason case, the country's Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said. Nobody better than me on the pitch: Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the secret of his success ahead of the FIFA World Cup. In a recent media interaction, he said, "We should always believe we are the best." "You need to think big. I always believe that nobody is better than me, out on the pitch at least," he said.

WION Morning News Brief, March 21, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-my-stern-warning-be-heard-across-the-atlantic-ravi-shankar-prasad-on-facebook-data-breach-36621">Let my stern warning be heard across the Atlantic: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Facebook data breach</a>

India today reacted on reports of social media giant Facebook&#39;s alleged involvement in the misuse of users&#39; private data. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad broke his silence on the issue stating that India will not permit or tolerate any attempt to misuse social media.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cambridge-analytica-facebook-row-indian-website-ovleno-currently-unavailable-36635">Cambridge Analytica-Facebook row: Indian website &#39;Ovleno&#39; currently unavailable&nbsp;</a>

An Indian business intelligence firm Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) has come under fire over alleged links with Facebook data breach issue. Its website is currently not available.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611">Sikh youths from Canada &amp; Europe being trained at ISI facilities in Pak: Home Ministry to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611">parliamentary</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-youths-from-canada-europe-beingtrained-at-isi-facilities-in-pakhome-ministry-to-parliamentarypanel-36611"> panel</a>

Top officials of the Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan&#39;s intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/islamic-state-claims-responsibility-for-kabul-attack-36628">Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack</a>

A suicide bomber on Wednesday killed at least 26 people, many of them teenagers, after detonating a device among a crowd of people in Kabul who were celebrating the Persian new year holiday, officials said.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/163-armymen-have-died-in-siachen-in-last-10-years-due-to-harsh-weather-government-36640">163 Armymen have died in Siachen in last 10 years due to harsh weather: Government</a>

The Siachen glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

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Let my stern warning be heard across the Atlantic: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Facebook data breach India today reacted on reports of social media giant Facebook's alleged involvement in the misuse of users' private data. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad broke his silence on the issue stating that India will not permit or tolerate any attempt to misuse social media. Cambridge Analytica-Facebook row: Indian website 'Ovleno' currently unavailable An Indian business intelligence firm Ovleno Business Intelligence (OBI) has come under fire over alleged links with Facebook data breach issue. Its website is currently not available. Sikh youths from Canada & Europe being trained at ISI facilities in Pak: Home Ministry to parliamentary panel Top officials of the Home Ministry headed by BJP leader Murli Manohar have reportedly told a parliamentary panel that Sikh youths are being trained by Pakistan's intelligence agency - ISI- and are targeting several members of the community settled in Canada. Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack A suicide bomber on Wednesday killed at least 26 people, many of them teenagers, after detonating a device among a crowd of people in Kabul who were celebrating the Persian new year holiday, officials said. 163 Armymen have died in Siachen in last 10 years due to harsh weather: Government The Siachen glacier in the Karakorum range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.

WION evening news brief, March 21, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-presidential-election-2018-voting-underway-as-vladimir-putin-set-to-win-fourth-term-36193" target="_blank">Russian presidential election 2018: Voting underway as Vladimir Putin set to win </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-presidential-election-2018-voting-underway-as-vladimir-putin-set-to-win-fourth-term-36193" target="_blank">fourth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/russian-presidential-election-2018-voting-underway-as-vladimir-putin-set-to-win-fourth-term-36193" target="_blank"> term</a>

Russians began voting Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to cement President Vladimir Putin&#39;s power for another six years.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-vice-president-mike-pence-urges-pakistan-to-do-more-against-taliban-36190" target="_blank">US Vice President Mike Pence urges Pakistan to &#39;do more&#39; against Taliban</a>

US Vice President Mike Pence told Pakistan&#39;s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi that his country &quot;must do more&quot; against the Taliban and other militants, the White House said on Saturday.

<a href="http://India makes written complaint to Pakistan on harassment of its diplomatic staff" target="_blank">India makes written </a><a href="http://India makes written complaint to Pakistan on harassment of its diplomatic staff" target="_blank">complaint</a><a href="http://India makes written complaint to Pakistan on harassment of its diplomatic staff" target="_blank"> to Pakistan on harassment of its diplomatic staff</a>

Officials of the Indian high commission in Pakistan, who had gone for shopping in Islamabad&#39;s Blue Area, were on Saturday harassed with two persons aggressively following them and hurling abuses.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/drone-strike-kills-6-is-terrorists-in-afghanistan-36200" target="_blank">Drone strike kills 6 IS terrorists in Afghanistan</a>

At least six terrorists belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group have been killed in the latest drone strike in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mauritius-president-resigns-over-credit-card-scandal-36173" target="_blank">Mauritius president resigns over credit card scandal</a>

Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned on Saturday after being embroiled in a scandal over her use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items, in an abrupt change of heart after vowing she would not stand down.

Russian presidential election 2018: Voting underway as Vladimir Putin set to win fourth term Russians began voting Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to cement President Vladimir Putin's power for another six years. US Vice President Mike Pence urges Pakistan to 'do more' against Taliban US Vice President Mike Pence told Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi that his country "must do more" against the Taliban and other militants, the White House said on Saturday. India makes written complaint to Pakistan on harassment of its diplomatic staff Officials of the Indian high commission in Pakistan, who had gone for shopping in Islamabad's Blue Area, were on Saturday harassed with two persons aggressively following them and hurling abuses. Drone strike kills 6 IS terrorists in Afghanistan At least six terrorists belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group have been killed in the latest drone strike in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. Mauritius president resigns over credit card scandal Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned on Saturday after being embroiled in a scandal over her use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items, in an abrupt change of heart after vowing she would not stand down.

WION Morning News brief, March 18, 2018

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