<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-terrorists-approach-crpf-camp-in-srinagar-soldiers-open-fire-32538">2 terrorists approach CRPF camp in Srinagar, soldiers open fire</a>

After a terror strike in an Army camp in J&amp;K on Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lightning-confirmed-my-love-for-sara-tendulkar-says-saras-stalker-32535">&#39;Lightning&#39; confirmed my love for Sara Tendulkar, says stalker</a>

The 32-year old man who was arrested in West Bengal for stalking cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar&#39;s daughter Sara Tendulkar has given a bizarre reason for his inappropriate action.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-to-hold-meetings-with-key-leaders-of-oman-on-monday-32536">PM Modi to meet key leaders, visit Shiva temple in Oman today</a>

After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533">Doping row because </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533"> can&#39;t beat us &#39;fairly&#39;, says Russian foreign minister</a>

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday that accusations of a state-sponsored doping conspiracy which led to his country&#39;s Olympic banishment were orchestrated by the United States because they &quot;can&#39;t beat us fairly&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/71-feared-dead-as-russian-plane-crashes-near-moscow-32509">All 71 on board crashed Russian plane dead: Investigators</a>

All 71 people on board the Russian passenger plane that crashed outside Moscow Sunday evening are dead, investigators have said.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

2 terrorists approach CRPF camp in Srinagar, soldiers open fire After a terror strike in an Army camp in J&K on Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported. 'Lightning' confirmed my love for Sara Tendulkar, says stalker The 32-year old man who was arrested in West Bengal for stalking cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara Tendulkar has given a bizarre reason for his inappropriate action. PM Modi to meet key leaders, visit Shiva temple in Oman today After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time). Doping row because US can't beat us 'fairly', says Russian foreign minister Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday that accusations of a state-sponsored doping conspiracy which led to his country's Olympic banishment were orchestrated by the United States because they "can't beat us fairly". All 71 on board crashed Russian plane dead: Investigators All 71 people on board the Russian passenger plane that crashed outside Moscow Sunday evening are dead, investigators have said.

WION Morning News Brief, February 12, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modis-jordan-visit-first-in-three-decades-by-indian-prime-minister-vijay-gokhale-32441">Modi&#39;s Jordan visit, first in three decades by Indian PM: Vijay Gokhale</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Jordan is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-meets-crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi-india-uae-sign-5-agreements-32442">PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself-pentagon-32443">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself-pentagon-32443"> supports Israel&#39;s right to defend itself: Pentagon</a>

The United States fully supports Israel`s right to defend itself against threats, a Pentagon spokesman said after Israel said it struck 12 Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria, including Syrian air defense systems.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">India to build </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">speciality</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445"> hospital, women empowerment </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">centre</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445"> in Palestine, signs 6 MoUs</a>

India and Palestine signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth $40 million on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-in-mumbai-shop-12-fire-tenders-at-the-spot-32450">Fire breaks out in Mumbai shop; 12 fire tenders at the spot</a>

A fire broke out in a &nbsp;shop near Maya Hotel at Mankhurd in Mumbai.&nbsp;

As many as 20 fire tenders at the spot battling to put out the fire, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-4th-pink-odi-india-vs-south-africa-32417">4th ODI IND vs SA: South Africa beats India by 5 wickets</a>

South Africa defeated India in the 4th ODI match by 5 wickets at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat.

Modi's Jordan visit, first in three decades by Indian PM: Vijay Gokhale Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Jordan is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession. US supports Israel's right to defend itself: Pentagon The United States fully supports Israel`s right to defend itself against threats, a Pentagon spokesman said after Israel said it struck 12 Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria, including Syrian air defense systems. India to build speciality hospital, women empowerment centre in Palestine, signs 6 MoUs India and Palestine signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth $40 million on Saturday. Fire breaks out in Mumbai shop; 12 fire tenders at the spot A fire broke out in a shop near Maya Hotel at Mankhurd in Mumbai. As many as 20 fire tenders at the spot battling to put out the fire, according to news agency ANI. 4th ODI IND vs SA: South Africa beats India by 5 wickets South Africa defeated India in the 4th ODI match by 5 wickets at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat.

WION Morning News Brief, February 11, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-in-palestine-all-you-need-to-know-32379">Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: All you need to know</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s first engagement after arriving in Ramallah on Saturday morning will be to lay a wreath at the Mausoleum of Late President Yasser Arafat.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blocks-release-of-russia-memo-drafted-by-democrats-32375">Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats</a>

US President Donald Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified memo written by congressional Democrats to rebut a Republican document that he allowed to be made public last week that claimed FBI and Justice Department bias against him in the federal probe of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376">2 injured in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376">terrorist</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376"> attack at Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir</a>

Terrorist attacked Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp. Two people have sustained injuries in the ongoing operations, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/olympics-awkward-diplomacy-on-show-as-peace-games-begin-32370">Olympics: Awkward diplomacy on show as &#39;peace&#39; Games begin</a>

The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea on Friday, though the diplomacy was tougher to choreograph in the stadium where leaders from nations that are sworn enemies sat close together.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wishes-disgraced-aide-well-after-domestic-abuse-allegations-32378">Trump wishes disgraced aide well after domestic abuse allegations</a>

President Donald Trump on Friday praised White House aide Rob Porter, who resigned this week after allegations that he abused two former wives, and stressed that Porter has maintained his innocence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: All you need to know Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement after arriving in Ramallah on Saturday morning will be to lay a wreath at the Mausoleum of Late President Yasser Arafat. Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats US President Donald Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified memo written by congressional Democrats to rebut a Republican document that he allowed to be made public last week that claimed FBI and Justice Department bias against him in the federal probe of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election. 2 injured in terrorist attack at Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir Terrorist attacked Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp. Two people have sustained injuries in the ongoing operations, according to news agency ANI. Olympics: Awkward diplomacy on show as 'peace' Games begin The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea on Friday, though the diplomacy was tougher to choreograph in the stadium where leaders from nations that are sworn enemies sat close together. Trump wishes disgraced aide well after domestic abuse allegations President Donald Trump on Friday praised White House aide Rob Porter, who resigned this week after allegations that he abused two former wives, and stressed that Porter has maintained his innocence.

WION Morning News Brief, February 10, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-to-become-fastest-growing-major-economy-in-two-years-jaitley-32232" target="_blank">India to become fastest-growing major economy in two years: Jaitley</a>

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday that India would become the world&#39;s fastest-growing economy in two years.&nbsp;Jaitley, who was speaking in the Lok Sabha, was quoting from IMF data.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-ex-pm-khaleda-zia-jailed-for-graft-but-likely-to-be-freed-on-bail-pending-appeal-32223" target="_blank">Bangladesh: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia jailed for graft, but likely to be freed on bail pending appeal</a>

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ex-bangladesh-pm-khaleda-zia-sentenced-to-5-years-in-graft-case-32203" target="_blank">jailed for five years for corruption</a>&nbsp;on Thursday as thousands of supporters took to the streets of the capital to protest her innocence.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/spice-jet-flight-suffers-tyre-burst-during-take-off-no-injuries-reported-32234" target="_blank">Spice Jet plane suffers tyre burst during </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/spice-jet-flight-suffers-tyre-burst-during-take-off-no-injuries-reported-32234" target="_blank">take</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/spice-jet-flight-suffers-tyre-burst-during-take-off-no-injuries-reported-32234" target="_blank"> off</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/spice-jet-flight-suffers-tyre-burst-during-take-off-no-injuries-reported-32234" target="_blank">, main Chennai Airport runway closed</a>

The suspected tyre burst was reported during the take-off of the flight. After which the plane was turned back and landed safely at Chennai airport.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-are-set-to-have-a-beach-wedding-this-year-32214" target="_blank">Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to have a beach wedding this year?</a>

They may be tight lip about it, but reports suggest that Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are all set to walk down the aisle this year.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-postpones-ayodhya-dispute-hearing-to-march-14-32208" target="_blank">Supreme Court asks for English translations of documents, postpones Ayodhya dispute hearing to March 14</a>

The Supreme Court postponed Thursday the hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute to March 14.

India to become fastest-growing major economy in two years: Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday that India would become the world's fastest-growing economy in two years. Jaitley, who was speaking in the Lok Sabha, was quoting from IMF data. Bangladesh: Ex-PM Khaleda Zia jailed for graft, but likely to be freed on bail pending appeal Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia was jailed for five years for corruption on Thursday as thousands of supporters took to the streets of the capital to protest her innocence. Spice Jet plane suffers tyre burst during take off, main Chennai Airport runway closed The suspected tyre burst was reported during the take-off of the flight. After which the plane was turned back and landed safely at Chennai airport. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to have a beach wedding this year? They may be tight lip about it, but reports suggest that Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are all set to walk down the aisle this year. Supreme Court asks for English translations of documents, postpones Ayodhya dispute hearing to March 14 The Supreme Court postponed Thursday the hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute to March 14.

WION Evening News Brief, February 8, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115">Modi continues attack on opposition, says Congress-</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115">mukt</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-continues-attack-on-opposition-says-congress-mukt-bharat-was-gandhis-idea-32115"> Bharat was Gandhi&#39;s idea</a>

In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-warns-against-military-intervention-in-maldives-32108">China warns against military intervention in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-warns-against-military-intervention-in-maldives-32108">Maldives</a>

China today warned against any military intervention in the Maldives, saying such a move would further complicate the situation, amid repeated calls for India&#39;s military intervention by exiled former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed to resolve the political crisis.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sachin-tendulkar-at-auto-expo-2018-my-love-for-cars-began-at-three-32112">Sachin at Auto Expo 2018: My love for cars began at age three</a>

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar spoke about his another passion other than cricket, cars During an Auto Expo 2018 in Delhi on Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/germanys-top-parties-reach-deal-on-merkel-coalition-32099">Germany&#39;s top parties &#39;reach deal&#39; on Merkel coalition</a>

Chancellor Angela Merkel&#39;s conservatives and the Social Democrats sealed a deal Wednesday on a new coalition, officials close to the talks said, potentially ending four months of political standstill in Europe&#39;s top economy.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/auto-expo-2018-honda-india-unveils-x-blade-motorcycle-10-new-models-32102">Auto Expo 2018: Honda India unveils X-Blade motorcycle, 10 other new models&nbsp;</a>

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its most extensive product line-up with 11 new models at the ongoing 14th Auto Expo 2018. &nbsp;

Modi continues attack on opposition, says Congress-mukt Bharat was Gandhi's idea In a second mammoth talk in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi continued his attack on the Congress. China warns against military intervention in Maldives China today warned against any military intervention in the Maldives, saying such a move would further complicate the situation, amid repeated calls for India's military intervention by exiled former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed to resolve the political crisis. Sachin at Auto Expo 2018: My love for cars began at age three Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar spoke about his another passion other than cricket, cars During an Auto Expo 2018 in Delhi on Wednesday. Germany's top parties 'reach deal' on Merkel coalition Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the Social Democrats sealed a deal Wednesday on a new coalition, officials close to the talks said, potentially ending four months of political standstill in Europe's top economy. Auto Expo 2018: Honda India unveils X-Blade motorcycle, 10 other new models Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its most extensive product line-up with 11 new models at the ongoing 14th Auto Expo 2018.

WION Evening News Brief, February 7, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-sensitive-to-special-status-demands-raised-by-andhra-mps-government-32001">We are sensitive to demands of special status raised by Andhra MPs: Government</a>

MPs of the Telegu Desam Party and YSR Congress protested in the Lok Sabha on Monday demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-policeman-killed-as-terrorists-fire-shots-inside-srinagar-hospital-pakistani-terrorist-flees-31962">Second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-policeman-killed-as-terrorists-fire-shots-inside-srinagar-hospital-pakistani-terrorist-flees-31962"> policeman injured in Srinagar hospital attack dies</a>

One policeman was killed and another got critically after an imprisoned Pakistani terrorist on Tuesday fired at them inside Srinagar&#39;s Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital before fleeing from the spot.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/supreme-courts-order-is-unconstitutional-maldives-president-yameen-31993">Maldives: Top justices arrested, President Yameen accuses judges of plotting to overthrow him</a>

Maldives&#39; President Abdulla Yameen has called the Supreme Court&#39;s order unconstitutional. Yameen quashed the Supreme Court&#39;s directive to release nine prisoners noting that there were several obstacles to enforcing the apex court&#39;s ruling which the government was not able to communicate with the court.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-poised-to-launch-worlds-most-powerful-rocket-31995">SpaceX poised to launch &#39;world&#39;s most powerful rocket&#39;</a>

SpaceX is poised for the first test launch Tuesday of its Falcon Heavy, which aims to become the world&#39;s most powerful rocket, capable of ferrying people to the Moon or Mars some day.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-court-to-decide-today-on-lifting-of-julian-assange-arrest-warrant-32000">British court to decide today on lifting of Julian Assange arrest warrant</a>

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, following a British court&#39;s judgement on the final arrest warrant against him.

We are sensitive to demands of special status raised by Andhra MPs: Government MPs of the Telegu Desam Party and YSR Congress protested in the Lok Sabha on Monday demanding special status for Andhra Pradesh. Second policeman injured in Srinagar hospital attack dies One policeman was killed and another got critically after an imprisoned Pakistani terrorist on Tuesday fired at them inside Srinagar's Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital before fleeing from the spot. Maldives: Top justices arrested, President Yameen accuses judges of plotting to overthrow him Maldives' President Abdulla Yameen has called the Supreme Court's order unconstitutional. Yameen quashed the Supreme Court's directive to release nine prisoners noting that there were several obstacles to enforcing the apex court's ruling which the government was not able to communicate with the court. SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket' SpaceX is poised for the first test launch Tuesday of its Falcon Heavy, which aims to become the world's most powerful rocket, capable of ferrying people to the Moon or Mars some day. British court to decide today on lifting of Julian Assange arrest warrant Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London, following a British court's judgement on the final arrest warrant against him.

WION Evening News Brief, February 6, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">Better </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">that</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850"> someone sells </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850">pakodas</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/better-that-someone-sells-pakodas-than-begs-amit-shah-in-parliament-31850"> than begs: Amit Shah in Parliament</a>

It took a lot of time for this government to fill the &quot;hole&quot; it inherited from its predecessor, BJP President Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha Monday. Shah was making his debut speech in Parliament.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gurgaon-school-murder-case-cbi-says-fingerprints-of-juvenile-accused-found-at-crime-scene-31867">Gurgaon school murder case: CBI says fingerprints of juvenile accused found at crime scene</a>

The CBI filed a 1,000-page charge sheet in the Gurgaon school murder case on Monday.&nbsp;

The charge sheet says the fingerprints of the juvenile accused were found at the crime scene. And that the source of the murder weapon -- a knife -- has been identified.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-20-years-in-power-tripura-cm-manik-sarkar-has-rs-2410-in-bank-31864">After 20 years in power, Tripura CM Manik Sarkar has Rs 2,410 in the bank</a>

Manik Sarkar, the chief minister of the poll-bound state Tripura has cash amounting to a little over Rs 3500.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854">Sensex falls for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854">fifth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-extends-fall-bonds-slip-rupee-flat-31854"> day in a row, closes at 34,757</a>

Indian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Monday, with the broader NSE index hitting its lowest in a month, as Asian shares slumped, while worries remained that the Reserve Bank of India would turn more hawkish at its policy meeting later this week.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869">Political crisis in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869">Maldives</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/political-crisis-in-maldives-continues-demand-for-presidents-resignation-grows-31869"> continues, demand for President&#39;s resignation grows</a>

Maldives capital Male continues to remain tense, with the opposition and general public unrelentingly asking President Yameen to step down and allow a new leadership to take charge.

Better that someone sells pakodas than begs: Amit Shah in Parliament It took a lot of time for this government to fill the "hole" it inherited from its predecessor, BJP President Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha Monday. Shah was making his debut speech in Parliament. Gurgaon school murder case: CBI says fingerprints of juvenile accused found at crime scene The CBI filed a 1,000-page charge sheet in the Gurgaon school murder case on Monday. The charge sheet says the fingerprints of the juvenile accused were found at the crime scene. And that the source of the murder weapon -- a knife -- has been identified. After 20 years in power, Tripura CM Manik Sarkar has Rs 2,410 in the bank Manik Sarkar, the chief minister of the poll-bound state Tripura has cash amounting to a little over Rs 3500. Sensex falls for fifth day in a row, closes at 34,757 Indian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Monday, with the broader NSE index hitting its lowest in a month, as Asian shares slumped, while worries remained that the Reserve Bank of India would turn more hawkish at its policy meeting later this week. Political crisis in Maldives continues, demand for President's resignation grows Maldives capital Male continues to remain tense, with the opposition and general public unrelentingly asking President Yameen to step down and allow a new leadership to take charge.

WION Evening News Brief, February 5, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/2nd-odi-india-romp-home-in-centurion-odi-by-9-wickets-lead-series-2-0-31746">2nd ODI: India romp home in Centurion ODI by 9 wickets, lead series 2-0</a>

Opener Shikhar Dhawan and Skipper Virat Kohli&#39;s 91 partnership helped India defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2nd ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-is-standing-at-the-exit-gate-in-karnataka-modi-31748">Congress is standing at &#39;exit gate&#39; in Karnataka: Modi</a>

Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka. It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn&#39;t need a Congress culture, &nbsp;said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a major rally on Sunday in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-ksrtc-driver-goes-on-for-70-kilometres-with-body-stuck-to-bus-31742">Karnataka: Bus driven 70 kilometres with body stuck in undercarriage</a>

A driver with the &nbsp;Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) kept on driving for nearly 70 kilometres without realising that a dead body was stuck to the undercarriage of the bus.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indian-americans-hold-rally-to-support-merit-based-immigration-31737">Indian-Americans stage rare pro-Trump immigration rally to support merit-based system</a>

Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers, in long agonising green card, wait, from across the US along with their children and spouses held a rally in front of the White House here in support of President Donald Trump&#39;s plan for a merit-based immigration system that among other things ends chain migration and diversity lottery visa.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740">&#39;Will get </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740">best</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740"> lawyer to get Ankit justice,&#39; Arvind Kejriwal on Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder</a>

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder and met with his kin today.&nbsp;

2nd ODI: India romp home in Centurion ODI by 9 wickets, lead series 2-0 Opener Shikhar Dhawan and Skipper Virat Kohli's 91 partnership helped India defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2nd ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Congress is standing at 'exit gate' in Karnataka: Modi Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka. It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn't need a Congress culture, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a major rally on Sunday in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. Karnataka: Bus driven 70 kilometres with body stuck in undercarriage A driver with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) kept on driving for nearly 70 kilometres without realising that a dead body was stuck to the undercarriage of the bus. Indian-Americans stage rare pro-Trump immigration rally to support merit-based system Several hundred highly-skilled Indian workers, in long agonising green card, wait, from across the US along with their children and spouses held a rally in front of the White House here in support of President Donald Trump's plan for a merit-based immigration system that among other things ends chain migration and diversity lottery visa. 'Will get best lawyer to get Ankit justice,' Arvind Kejriwal on Ankit Saxena's murder Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena's murder and met with his kin today.

WION Evening News Brief, February 4, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/this-years-budget-is-popular-and-not-populist-arun-jaitley-31679">This year&#39;s budget is &#39;popular, and not populist&#39;: Arun Jaitley</a>

In an exclusive interview to Zee Business, Jaitley said, &ldquo;This Budget was one of the most challenging ones for me. Among the big challenges I had were: How to maintain the fiscal deficit, GDP had slowed down in the past but has now picked up. So how to maintain that growth momentum? Which areas to prioritise etc.&rdquo;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/shootings-reported-in-italian-city-of-macerata-reports-31675">Suspect arrested after gun attack on foreigners in Italy: Police</a>

A man who opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata on Saturday has been arrested, according to police.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-final-manjot-kalras-ton-takes-india-to-historic-fourth-world-cup-title-31660">U-19 final: Manjot Kalra&#39;s ton takes India to historic fourth World Cup title</a>

Manjot Kalra announced his arrival in world cricket on Saturday with a high-quality hundred in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup against Australia.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/15-police-encounters-in-up-in-2-days-24-criminals-arrested-31657">UP: 15 encounters in 2 days, police arrest 24 criminals</a>

A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/usair-force-chief-flies-made-in-india-aircrafttejas-in-jodhpur-31670">US Air Force chief flies India&#39;s Tejas</a>

The chief of US Air Force General David L. Goldfein flew the Indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.

This year's budget is 'popular, and not populist': Arun Jaitley In an exclusive interview to Zee Business, Jaitley said, “This Budget was one of the most challenging ones for me. Among the big challenges I had were: How to maintain the fiscal deficit, GDP had slowed down in the past but has now picked up. So how to maintain that growth momentum? Which areas to prioritise etc.” Suspect arrested after gun attack on foreigners in Italy: Police A man who opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata on Saturday has been arrested, according to police. U-19 final: Manjot Kalra's ton takes India to historic fourth World Cup title Manjot Kalra announced his arrival in world cricket on Saturday with a high-quality hundred in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup against Australia. UP: 15 encounters in 2 days, police arrest 24 criminals A gangster was killed and nearly two dozen criminals were arrested by police in 15 encounters in different districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past two days, a police spokesperson said here today. US Air Force chief flies India's Tejas The chief of US Air Force General David L. Goldfein flew the Indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.

WION Evening News Brief, February 3, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-india-unveils-budget-all-eyes-on-fiscal-deficit-target-31386">As India unveils budget today, all eyes on fiscal deficit target</a>

Facing discontent over falling farm incomes and a backlash following policy initiatives that have dented growth, Prime Minister Modi will be aiming to woo rural voters and small business owners.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/iaf-officer-detained-for-leaking-info-allegedly-to-pakistan-spy-31388">IAF officer detained for leaking information allegedly to Pakistani woman spy</a>

A team of the IAF&#39;s central security and investigation took the officer into custody, and currently, he is being interrogated.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-abolishes-grid-girls-31391">Formula One ends use of &#39;grid girls&#39;</a>

F1 said the practice of having the women milling about in the grid area before races was &#39;clearly at odds with modern-day societal norms&#39;.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-budget-less-transparent-bangladeshs-is-better-notes-anti-corruption-watchdog-31385">Indian budget &#39;incomprehensible&#39; to citizens: Transparency International</a>

The anti-corruption watchdog noted on Wednesday the fact that less transparency would trigger severe economic problems.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/letter-from-trump-prompts-african-leaders-to-refrain-from-criticising-him-31392">&#39;Shithole&#39; countries: Trump writes letter saying he respects Africa</a>

African leaders say they have decided, after the letter, to refrain from issuing a resolution criticising Trump.&nbsp;

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As India unveils budget today, all eyes on fiscal deficit target Facing discontent over falling farm incomes and a backlash following policy initiatives that have dented growth, Prime Minister Modi will be aiming to woo rural voters and small business owners. IAF officer detained for leaking information allegedly to Pakistani woman spy A team of the IAF's central security and investigation took the officer into custody, and currently, he is being interrogated. Formula One ends use of 'grid girls' F1 said the practice of having the women milling about in the grid area before races was 'clearly at odds with modern-day societal norms'. Indian budget 'incomprehensible' to citizens: Transparency International The anti-corruption watchdog noted on Wednesday the fact that less transparency would trigger severe economic problems. 'Shithole' countries: Trump writes letter saying he respects Africa African leaders say they have decided, after the letter, to refrain from issuing a resolution criticising Trump.

WION Morning News Brief, January 31, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-government-to-move-supreme-court-seeking-temporary-ban-on-sealing-drive-31227">Delhi government to move Supreme court to seek &#39;temporary ban&#39; on sealing drive</a>

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today his government will move to the Supreme Court seeking a &quot;temporary ban&quot; on the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi, after his meeting with BJP leaders on the issue ended in hostility.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-oligarch-list-may-damage-image-of-russian-firms-kremlin-31224">US &#39;oligarch list&#39; may damage image of Russian firms: Kremlin</a>

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday (January 30) that a US report on people close to the Kremlin might damage the image of Russian firms, businessmen and officials and that everyone in it had been de facto labelled an enemy of the United States.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-u-19-world-cup-2018-india-trounces-pakistan-to-enter-finals-31174">ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: India trounces Pakistan to enter finals</a>

A massive victory for team India, as they trounced Pakistan by 203 runs in the semifinals. Now, India will face Australia in the finals of ICC U-19 World Cup.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/puerto-rice-to-allow-adoption-for-non-married-couples-31213">Puerto Rico to allow adoption for non-married couples</a>

Puerto Rico passed a law that will now allow non-married couples to adopt children in the socially conservative US territory.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-bigger-footprint-than-russia-for-covert-activities-cia-chief-pompeo-31207">China has bigger footprint than Russia for covert activities: CIA chief Pompeo</a>

In a freewheeling interview with the BBC, Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) director Mike Pompeo said China has much &quot;bigger footprint&quot; to carry out covert activities than Russia.

Delhi government to move Supreme court to seek 'temporary ban' on sealing drive Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today his government will move to the Supreme Court seeking a "temporary ban" on the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi, after his meeting with BJP leaders on the issue ended in hostility. US 'oligarch list' may damage image of Russian firms: Kremlin Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday (January 30) that a US report on people close to the Kremlin might damage the image of Russian firms, businessmen and officials and that everyone in it had been de facto labelled an enemy of the United States. ICC U-19 World Cup 2018: India trounces Pakistan to enter finals A massive victory for team India, as they trounced Pakistan by 203 runs in the semifinals. Now, India will face Australia in the finals of ICC U-19 World Cup. Puerto Rico to allow adoption for non-married couples Puerto Rico passed a law that will now allow non-married couples to adopt children in the socially conservative US territory. China has bigger footprint than Russia for covert activities: CIA chief Pompeo In a freewheeling interview with the BBC, Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) director Mike Pompeo said China has much "bigger footprint" to carry out covert activities than Russia.

WION Evening News Brief, January 30, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-cant-be-pushed-under-the-carpet-says-indian-ambassor-to-china-31102">Ready to work with India on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says China</a>

In an interview with China&#39;s state-run daily Global Times, India&#39;s newly-appointed ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said people in India do not have an anti-China mentality while asserting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) &quot;violates&quot; India&#39;s territorial integrity.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-at-srinagar-airport-air-traffic-suspended-briefly-31107">Fire at Srinagar airport, air traffic suspended briefly</a>

A fire broke out at the Srinagar International Airport today in the area under the control of the Indian Air Force, disrupting the air traffic for some time, officials said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-police-files-chargesheet-against-let-8-accused-in-amarnath-bus-attack-31094">J&amp;K police files charge sheet against LeT &amp; 8 accused in Amarnath bus attack</a>

The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a 1500 page charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba and eight accused in Amarnath Yatra bus attack that took place in July 2017.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/10-big-takeaways-from-economic-survey-31068">Big takeaways from economic survey</a>

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday tabled the economic survey in Parliament which noted that the reform measures undertaken in 2017-18 can be strengthened further in 2018-19. The survey points out that India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world as the average growth during last three years is around four percentage points higher than global growth and nearly three percentage points higher than that of emerging market and developing economies.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-closes-at-new-high-over-economic-survey-31105">Sensex closes at new high over Economic Survey</a>

Benchmark Sensex zoomed 233 points to end at yet another record high today after the Economic Survey said India will re-establish itself as the world&#39;s fastest-growing major economy with GDP expanding by 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19.

Ready to work with India on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says China In an interview with China's state-run daily Global Times, India's newly-appointed ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said people in India do not have an anti-China mentality while asserting that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) "violates" India's territorial integrity. Fire at Srinagar airport, air traffic suspended briefly A fire broke out at the Srinagar International Airport today in the area under the control of the Indian Air Force, disrupting the air traffic for some time, officials said. J&K police files charge sheet against LeT & 8 accused in Amarnath bus attack The Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a 1500 page charge sheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba and eight accused in Amarnath Yatra bus attack that took place in July 2017. Big takeaways from economic survey Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday tabled the economic survey in Parliament which noted that the reform measures undertaken in 2017-18 can be strengthened further in 2018-19. The survey points out that India can be rated as among the best performing economies in the world as the average growth during last three years is around four percentage points higher than global growth and nearly three percentage points higher than that of emerging market and developing economies. Sensex closes at new high over Economic Survey Benchmark Sensex zoomed 233 points to end at yet another record high today after the Economic Survey said India will re-establish itself as the world's fastest-growing major economy with GDP expanding by 7-7.5 per cent in 2018-19.

WION Evening News Brief, January 29, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-rape-and-murder-class-12th-suspect-found-dead-in-kurukshetra-29852">Haryana rape and murder: Class 12 suspect found dead in Kurukshetra</a>

The Haryana Police found the dead body of the main suspect in the brutal rape and murder case of a 15-year-old Dalit girl.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">Sensex crosses 35,000 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">mark</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831"> for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-crosses-35000-mark-for-first-time-nifty-closes-at-all-time-high-29831"> time, Nifty closes at all-time high Benchmark&nbsp;</a>

Sensex soared over 310 points today to close above the 35,000-mark for the first time ever, while the broader Nifty too ended at a fresh life-time high on unabated buying by participants.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/aadhaar-may-cause-death-of-citizens-civil-rights-lawyer-for-petitioners-29842">&#39;Aadhaar may cause death of citizens&#39; civil rights&#39;: Lawyer for petitioners tells Supreme Court</a>

Senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioners in the Aadhaar hearing, told a five-judge Constitution bench Wednesday that &quot;Aadhaar may cause death of citizens&#39; civil rights&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/seven-rakhine-killed-as-myanmar-police-fire-on-rioters-29846">Seven ethnic Rakhine killed as Myanmar Police fire on rioters</a>

Seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists died after Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd trying to seize a government office, officials said Wednesday, in fresh violence in a febrile state already scarred by ethnic and religious hatred.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/czech-government-agrees-to-resign-after-losing-confidence-vote-29845">Czech government agrees to resign after losing confidence vote</a>

The Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis agreed to resign on Wednesday after the minority cabinet lost a confidence vote a day earlier.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-africas-cape-town-may-run-out-of-water-in-90-days-29865">South Africa&#39;s Cape Town may run out of water in 90 days</a>

South Africa&#39;s Cape Town, one of the world&#39;s iconic tourist destinations, could run out of water by April as the city&#39;s worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for emergency rations.

Haryana rape and murder: Class 12 suspect found dead in Kurukshetra The Haryana Police found the dead body of the main suspect in the brutal rape and murder case of a 15-year-old Dalit girl. Sensex crosses 35,000 mark for first time, Nifty closes at all-time high Benchmark Sensex soared over 310 points today to close above the 35,000-mark for the first time ever, while the broader Nifty too ended at a fresh life-time high on unabated buying by participants. 'Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights': Lawyer for petitioners tells Supreme Court Senior Supreme Court lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for the petitioners in the Aadhaar hearing, told a five-judge Constitution bench Wednesday that "Aadhaar may cause death of citizens' civil rights". Seven ethnic Rakhine killed as Myanmar Police fire on rioters Seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists died after Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd trying to seize a government office, officials said Wednesday, in fresh violence in a febrile state already scarred by ethnic and religious hatred. Czech government agrees to resign after losing confidence vote The Czech government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis agreed to resign on Wednesday after the minority cabinet lost a confidence vote a day earlier. South Africa's Cape Town may run out of water in 90 days South Africa's Cape Town, one of the world's iconic tourist destinations, could run out of water by April as the city's worst drought in a century risks forcing residents to join queues for emergency rations.

WION Evening News Brief, 17 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-loyas-death-post-mortem-report-indicates-no-foul-play-in-judges-death-say-sources-29722">Justice Loya&#39;s death: Post-mortem report indicates no foul play in judge&#39;s death, say sources</a>

The report into Justice BH Loya&#39;s death says there was no foul play in the judge&#39;s death, sources in the Maharashtra home ministry have told the Zee Group.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-ends-haj-subsidy-naqvi-says-decision-part-of-plan-to-empower-minorities-29708">Centre ends Haj subsidy, Naqvi says decision part of plan to &#39;empower&#39; minorities</a>

There will be no subsidy for Haj from this year, minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said today.

Naqvi told reporters that despite the subsidy withdrawal, a record number of 1.75 lakh Muslims will undertake the pilgrimage this year from India.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698">Haryana becomes&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698">fourth</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-becomes-fourth-state-to-ban-padmavat-29698"> state to ban &#39;Padmavat&#39;</a>

Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed &quot;Padmavat&quot;. &nbsp;

Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-nine-years-baby-moshe-returns-to-mumbais-chabad-house-29709">After nine years, &#39;Baby&#39; Moshe returns to Mumbai&#39;s Chabad House</a>

Baby Moshe returned to Mumbai&#39;s Chabad House Tuesday nine years after the 26/11 attacks.&nbsp;

Moshe Holtzberg&#39;s -- he is now 11 -- were killed at Chabad House in the attacks.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/myanmar-bangladesh-reach-two-year-deal-to-repatriate-rohingya-refugees-29682">Myanmar, Bangladesh reach two-year deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees</a>

Myanmar and Bangladesh have reached a deal to repatriate Rohingya displaced by an army crackdown &quot;within two years&quot;, Dhaka said Tuesday.

Justice Loya's death: Post-mortem report indicates no foul play in judge's death, say sources The report into Justice BH Loya's death says there was no foul play in the judge's death, sources in the Maharashtra home ministry have told the Zee Group. Centre ends Haj subsidy, Naqvi says decision part of plan to 'empower' minorities There will be no subsidy for Haj from this year, minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said today. Naqvi told reporters that despite the subsidy withdrawal, a record number of 1.75 lakh Muslims will undertake the pilgrimage this year from India. Haryana becomes fourth state to ban 'Padmavat' Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed "Padmavat". Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet. After nine years, 'Baby' Moshe returns to Mumbai's Chabad House Baby Moshe returned to Mumbai's Chabad House Tuesday nine years after the 26/11 attacks. Moshe Holtzberg's -- he is now 11 -- were killed at Chabad House in the attacks. Myanmar, Bangladesh reach two-year deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees Myanmar and Bangladesh have reached a deal to repatriate Rohingya displaced by an army crackdown "within two years", Dhaka said Tuesday.

WION Evening News Brief, 16 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-israel-ink-9-pacts-modi-invites-israeli-defence-companies-for-co-production-29610">India, Israel ink 9 pacts, Modi invites Israeli defence companies for co-production</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Israeli defence companies to India for co-production, as he held comprehensive talks on strategic issues with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who called him a &quot;revolutionary leader&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-rawats-remarks-on-dokalam-unconstructive-china-29595">China says General Rawat&#39;s remarks on Dokalam &#39;unconstructive&#39;</a>

China today hit out at Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat for calling Dokalam a disputed territory and said that his &quot;unconstructive&quot; comments were not helpful for maintaining peace at the borders.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596">Supreme Court crisis: Row resolved, &#39;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596">kahani</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-crisis-row-resolved-kahani-khatam-says-bar-council-29596"> khatam&#39;, says Bar Council</a>

The Bar Council of India (BCI) today said the crisis, which had erupted after four top Supreme Court judges came out openly against an allocation of cases by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, has been resolved internally and the &quot;story is over now&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/second-floor-of-indonesia-stock-exchange-collapses-around-a-dozen-people-injured-29560">Mezzanine floor of Indonesia Stock Exchange collapses, 75 injured</a>

At least 75 people were injured Monday when a mezzanine floor at Indonesia&#39;s stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said, with victims carried out of the debris-filled building on stretchers.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-to-be-split-into-4-entities-ahead-of-sale-reports-29606">Air India to be split into 4 entities ahead of sale: Reports</a>

Once a great airline and now decrepit, Air India would get split into four separate companies and the government is offering at least 51% in each of them as part of their disinvestment plan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-suicide-attack-26-killed-several-injured-29547">Baghdad suicide attack: 35 killed, several injured</a>

Thirty-five people were killed and at least 80 others wounded in two deadly suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning.

India, Israel ink 9 pacts, Modi invites Israeli defence companies for co-production Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Israeli defence companies to India for co-production, as he held comprehensive talks on strategic issues with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who called him a "revolutionary leader". China says General Rawat's remarks on Dokalam 'unconstructive' China today hit out at Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat for calling Dokalam a disputed territory and said that his "unconstructive" comments were not helpful for maintaining peace at the borders. Supreme Court crisis: Row resolved, 'kahani khatam', says Bar Council The Bar Council of India (BCI) today said the crisis, which had erupted after four top Supreme Court judges came out openly against an allocation of cases by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, has been resolved internally and the "story is over now". Mezzanine floor of Indonesia Stock Exchange collapses, 75 injured At least 75 people were injured Monday when a mezzanine floor at Indonesia's stock exchange building collapsed into the lobby, police said, with victims carried out of the debris-filled building on stretchers. Air India to be split into 4 entities ahead of sale: Reports Once a great airline and now decrepit, Air India would get split into four separate companies and the government is offering at least 51% in each of them as part of their disinvestment plan. Baghdad suicide attack: 35 killed, several injured Thirty-five people were killed and at least 80 others wounded in two deadly suicide bombings in Baghdad on Monday morning.

WION Evening News Brief, 15 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-and-south-korea-begin-talks-in-truce-village-28934">North and South Korea begin talks in truce village</a>

North and South Korea began talks in the border truce village of Panmunjom today as tensions between the two countries over Kim&#39;s repeated ballistic tests faded.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-would-welcome-challenge-from-oprah-winfrey-for-president-28935">Trump would welcome challenge from Oprah Winfrey for president</a>

US President Donald Trump would gladly face Oprah Winfrey as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race, a White House spokesman said on Monday after social media buzz from her speech at an award show thrust her name into the political arena.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-deport-2-lakh-salvadorans-28943">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-deport-2-lakh-salvadorans-28943"> to deport 2 lakh Salvadorans</a>

The United States has announced to terminate the provisional residency permits of about 2,00,000 Salvadorans living in the country since 2001.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/reports-says-china-shuts-128000-harmful-websites-in-2017-journalists-denied-access-to-files-related-to-tibet-and-taiwan-28936">China shut 128,000 &#39;harmful&#39; websites in 2017: Report</a>

In order to achieve the mission of &quot;tightening control&quot; over internet content, China banned 128,000 websites containing obscene information, a report said.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/todays-google-doodle-is-on-nobel-prize-winner-biochemist-har-gobind-khorana-28945">Google doodle on Indian-American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana</a>

Google doodle honoured Indian American biochemist, Har Gobind Khorana who shared 1968 Nobel Prize for physiology or medician with Marshall W Nirenberg and Robert W Holley on his 96th birthday.

North and South Korea begin talks in truce village North and South Korea began talks in the border truce village of Panmunjom today as tensions between the two countries over Kim's repeated ballistic tests faded. Trump would welcome challenge from Oprah Winfrey for president US President Donald Trump would gladly face Oprah Winfrey as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race, a White House spokesman said on Monday after social media buzz from her speech at an award show thrust her name into the political arena. US to deport 2 lakh Salvadorans The United States has announced to terminate the provisional residency permits of about 2,00,000 Salvadorans living in the country since 2001. China shut 128,000 'harmful' websites in 2017: Report In order to achieve the mission of "tightening control" over internet content, China banned 128,000 websites containing obscene information, a report said. Google doodle on Indian-American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana Google doodle honoured Indian American biochemist, Har Gobind Khorana who shared 1968 Nobel Prize for physiology or medician with Marshall W Nirenberg and Robert W Holley on his 96th birthday.

WION Morning News Brief, January 9, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/golden-globes-2018-live-james-franco-wins-best-actor-coco-best-animation-film-28819">Golden Globes 2018, Live: James Franco wins Best Actor, Coco Best Animation Film</a>

Everyone on the red carpet chose to wear black to launch the Times Up campaign that has Hollywood setting up legal aid for victims who have faced sexual harassment or violence at work place.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-bengaluru-restaurant-5-dead-28823">Fire breaks out in Bengaluru restaurant, 5 dead</a>

At least five people have died after a major fire broke early on Monday morning in a restaurant in Bengaluru, five employees sleeping inside died in the fire.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-invite-iran-foreign-minister-for-talks-over-protests-berlin-28814">European</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-invite-iran-foreign-minister-for-talks-over-protests-berlin-28814"> Union to invite Iran Foreign Minister for talks over protests</a>

The European Union will invite Iran&#39;s foreign minister for talks about the recent anti-government protests that have hit the country, Germany&#39;s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Sunday.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-spacex-launches-secret-us-spacecraft-zuma-28827">Watch: SpaceX launches &#39;secret&#39; US spacecraft Zuma</a>

Elon Musk-led SpaceX today launched the secret Zuma spacecraft for the US government which was scheduled to take place in November finally happened after nearly two-month delay on Sunday night.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-doodle-celebrates-110th-birthday-of-hunterwali-fearless-nadia-28829">Google Doodle celebrates 110th birthday of &#39;Hunterwali&#39; Fearless Nadia</a>

It&#39;s Mary Ann Evans&#39; 110th birth anniversary and Google has a Doodle in place to commemorate the event.&nbsp;Popularly known by her stage name &#39;Fearless Nadia&#39;, Evans was born on January 8, 1908, in Perh Australia.&nbsp;

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Golden Globes 2018, Live: James Franco wins Best Actor, Coco Best Animation Film Everyone on the red carpet chose to wear black to launch the Times Up campaign that has Hollywood setting up legal aid for victims who have faced sexual harassment or violence at work place. Fire breaks out in Bengaluru restaurant, 5 dead At least five people have died after a major fire broke early on Monday morning in a restaurant in Bengaluru, five employees sleeping inside died in the fire. European Union to invite Iran Foreign Minister for talks over protests The European Union will invite Iran's foreign minister for talks about the recent anti-government protests that have hit the country, Germany's Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Sunday. Watch: SpaceX launches 'secret' US spacecraft Zuma Elon Musk-led SpaceX today launched the secret Zuma spacecraft for the US government which was scheduled to take place in November finally happened after nearly two-month delay on Sunday night. Google Doodle celebrates 110th birthday of 'Hunterwali' Fearless Nadia It's Mary Ann Evans' 110th birth anniversary and Google has a Doodle in place to commemorate the event. Popularly known by her stage name 'Fearless Nadia', Evans was born on January 8, 1908, in Perh Australia.

WION Morning News Brief, January 8, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680">Fodder scam: Court to pronounce quantum </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680">of</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680"> sentence for Lalu today</a>

The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-weighs-pakistani-blowback-as-it-piles-pressure-on-islamabad-28674">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-weighs-pakistani-blowback-as-it-piles-pressure-on-islamabad-28674"> weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure on Islamabad</a>

The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/divided-un-security-council-meets-on-iran-unrest-28670">US, Russia clash over Iran at the UN Security Council meet</a>

The United States and Russia clashed over Iran at the UN Security Council on Friday as a third straight day of pro-regime rallies were held following a wave of deadly protests.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tillerson-says-will-stay-as-top-us-diplomat-through-2018-28679">Tillerson says will stay as top US diplomat through 2018</a>

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday he planned to stay in his post through 2018 despite speculation he might leave soon due to a fractious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he reportedly called a &quot;moron.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-hail-genius-of-de-villiers-28677">Cricket: South Africa hail &#39;genius&#39; of De Villiers</a>

The &quot;genius&quot; of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa&#39;s fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday.

Fodder scam: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence for Lalu today The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam. US weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure on Islamabad The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid. US, Russia clash over Iran at the UN Security Council meet The United States and Russia clashed over Iran at the UN Security Council on Friday as a third straight day of pro-regime rallies were held following a wave of deadly protests. Tillerson says will stay as top US diplomat through 2018 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday he planned to stay in his post through 2018 despite speculation he might leave soon due to a fractious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he reportedly called a "moron." Cricket: South Africa hail 'genius' of De Villiers The "genius" of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa's fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday.

WION Morning News Brief, January 6, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/4-dead-after-fire-breaks-out-at-maimoon-building-in-marol-mumbai-28478" target="_blank">Video: 4 dead after fire breaks out at Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai</a>

Four people are dead and five injured after a &nbsp;fire broke out at the Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai.&nbsp;

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-road-building-teams-entered-1-km-into-arunachal-forced-back-sources-28477" target="_blank">Chinese road-building teams entered 1 km into Arunachal, forced back: Sources</a>

Chinese road-building teams entered around 1 kilometre inside Indian territory in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh last week but returned after being confronted by Indian troops, government sources said on Wednesday.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-protests-16-year-old-dies-fleeing-police-in-nanded-28486" target="_blank">Maharashtra protests: 16-year-old dies fleeing police in Nanded</a>

A 16-year-old boy died in Nanded on Wednesday during the Dalit protests.&nbsp;

News reports said the boy was part of a mob blocking the road. The reports said the protesters had run when police chased them. &nbsp;

Police said the boy, identified as Yogesh Jadhav, had run along with the other demonstrators. But that he lost his balance and fell and was crushed by other protesters.&nbsp;

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-breaks-with-bannon-says-former-aide-lost-his-mind-28476" target="_blank">Trump says Bannon &#39;lost his mind&#39; after comments about Donald Jr</a>

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon as having &quot;lost his mind&quot; in the fallout over damaging comments Bannon made about Trump&#39;s son Donald Trump Jr. in excerpts from a new book.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-or-not-muslims-fret-amid-drive-against-illegal-immigrants-in-assam-28485" target="_blank">Indian or not? Fear in Assam over citizens&#39; register</a>

Marzina Bibi, a Muslim woman living in Assam, is petrified she will be declared stateless.

The 26-year-old&#39;s name was not on a preliminary list of citizens that was published at midnight on Sunday, although she holds a voter identity card and had voted in state elections in 2016.

&quot;Why are they doing this to me?&quot; Bibi asked, sitting beside a bamboo mat she was weaving outside her mud house in Assam&#39;s Fofonga village. &quot;They think I am a Bangladeshi. I was born here, my parents were born here, I am an Indian.&quot;

Video: 4 dead after fire breaks out at Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai Four people are dead and five injured after a fire broke out at the Maimoon building in Marol, Mumbai. Chinese road-building teams entered 1 km into Arunachal, forced back: Sources Chinese road-building teams entered around 1 kilometre inside Indian territory in Tuting area of Arunachal Pradesh last week but returned after being confronted by Indian troops, government sources said on Wednesday. Maharashtra protests: 16-year-old dies fleeing police in Nanded A 16-year-old boy died in Nanded on Wednesday during the Dalit protests. News reports said the boy was part of a mob blocking the road. The reports said the protesters had run when police chased them. Police said the boy, identified as Yogesh Jadhav, had run along with the other demonstrators. But that he lost his balance and fell and was crushed by other protesters. Trump says Bannon 'lost his mind' after comments about Donald Jr President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon as having "lost his mind" in the fallout over damaging comments Bannon made about Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. in excerpts from a new book. Indian or not? Fear in Assam over citizens' register Marzina Bibi, a Muslim woman living in Assam, is petrified she will be declared stateless. The 26-year-old's name was not on a preliminary list of citizens that was published at midnight on Sunday, although she holds a voter identity card and had voted in state elections in 2016. "Why are they doing this to me?" Bibi asked, sitting beside a bamboo mat she was weaving outside her mud house in Assam's Fofonga village. "They think I am a Bangladeshi. I was born here, my parents were born here, I am an Indian."

WION Morning News Brief, January 4, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-has-made-biggest-sacrifices-in-war-on-terror-interior-minister-ahsan-iqbal-28452">Pakistan has made biggest sacrifices in war on terror: Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal</a>

Just hours after Pakistan&#39;s ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi slammed the US, interior minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan had made the biggest sacrifices in the war against terror.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bhima-koregaon-row-violence-in-mumbai-as-protesters-pelt-buses-target-cars-28435">Bhima-Koregaon row: Prakash Ambedkar calls for Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn</a>

Activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar called the Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn on Wednesday even as it turned ugly in several areas in the state.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/triple-talaq-bill-tabled-in-rajya-sabha-28436">NDA tables triple talaq bill, Opposition disrupts Rajya Sabha</a>

Disruptions followed as soon as the triple talaq Bill was tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Speaker adjourned the Upper House till 11 am Thursday within a few hours as the Opposition pressed to the government to send the bill to the Select Committee.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-beat-west-indies-by-119-runs-in-t20-clinch-series-28431">New Zealand beat West Indies by 119 runs in final T20, clinch series</a>

New Zealand beat the West Indies by 119 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to sweep the series.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-nolan-is-coming-to-india-next-month-to-launch-kodak-facility-reveals-amitbh-bachchan-28425">Christopher Nolan is coming to India next month to launch Kodak facility, reveals Amitabh Bachchan</a>

Fanboys rejoice! Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan will be coming to India in a month.&nbsp;

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Pakistan has made biggest sacrifices in war on terror: Interior minister Ahsan Iqbal Just hours after Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi slammed the US, interior minister Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan had made the biggest sacrifices in the war against terror. Bhima-Koregaon row: Prakash Ambedkar calls for Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn Activist and grandson of BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar called the Maharashtra strike to be withdrawn on Wednesday even as it turned ugly in several areas in the state. NDA tables triple talaq bill, Opposition disrupts Rajya Sabha Disruptions followed as soon as the triple talaq Bill was tabled in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Speaker adjourned the Upper House till 11 am Thursday within a few hours as the Opposition pressed to the government to send the bill to the Select Committee. New Zealand beat West Indies by 119 runs in final T20, clinch series New Zealand beat the West Indies by 119 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to sweep the series. Christopher Nolan is coming to India next month to launch Kodak facility, reveals Amitabh Bachchan Fanboys rejoice! Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan will be coming to India in a month.

WION Evening News Brief, January 3, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/medical-council-bill-sent-to-standing-committee-doctors-call-off-protest-28339">Medical Council Bill sent to Standing Committee, Doctors call off protest</a>

The Medical Council Bill which had led to protests by doctors was sent to the Standing Committee today.&nbsp;The move led the doctors to call off the 12-hour nationwide stir that was called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-protesters-in-chembur-disrupt-traffic-over-bhima-koregaon-clash-28335">Watch: Protesters in Chembur disrupt traffic over Bhima Koregaon clash</a>

A day after a youth died in Pune during the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle, protesters in Chembur and Mulund in Mumbai area disrupted traffic and virtually halted the eastern 
expressway.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/high-court-stays-jail-term-for-ex-jharkhand-cm-madhu-koda-in-coal-scam-case-28321">High Court stays jail term for ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda in coal scam case</a>

Delhi High Court today stayed the 3-year jail term to former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in the coal scam case. The court also stayed the 25 lakh fine imposed on the former chief minister of Jharkhand, till the next date of hearing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/finance-minister-jaitley-announces-guidelines-for-electoral-bonds-28329">Finance minister Jaitley announces guidelines for electoral bonds</a>

In a move aimed at electoral reforms, finance minister Arun Jaitley today announced guidelines for electoral bonds for funding of political parties.The finance minister said the electoral bonds would be available in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-rickshaw-pullers-son-to-train-at-usain-bolts-club-28296">Delhi rickshaw puller&#39;s son to train at same Jamaica academy as Usain Bolt</a>

16-year-old Nisar Ahmed will soon be heading to the Racers Track Club in Kingston, Jamaica, home of athletics superstar Usain Bolt.&nbsp;Nisar will train there for a month.&nbsp;At the recent Delhi State Athletics meet, the Government Boys Secondary School, Ashok Vihar student broke two national under-16 records.

Medical Council Bill sent to Standing Committee, Doctors call off protest The Medical Council Bill which had led to protests by doctors was sent to the Standing Committee today. The move led the doctors to call off the 12-hour nationwide stir that was called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Watch: Protesters in Chembur disrupt traffic over Bhima Koregaon clash A day after a youth died in Pune during the 200th anniversary of Bhima Koregaon battle, protesters in Chembur and Mulund in Mumbai area disrupted traffic and virtually halted the eastern expressway. High Court stays jail term for ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda in coal scam case Delhi High Court today stayed the 3-year jail term to former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda in the coal scam case. The court also stayed the 25 lakh fine imposed on the former chief minister of Jharkhand, till the next date of hearing. Finance minister Jaitley announces guidelines for electoral bonds In a move aimed at electoral reforms, finance minister Arun Jaitley today announced guidelines for electoral bonds for funding of political parties.The finance minister said the electoral bonds would be available in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh and Rs 1 crore. Delhi rickshaw puller's son to train at same Jamaica academy as Usain Bolt 16-year-old Nisar Ahmed will soon be heading to the Racers Track Club in Kingston, Jamaica, home of athletics superstar Usain Bolt. Nisar will train there for a month. At the recent Delhi State Athletics meet, the Government Boys Secondary School, Ashok Vihar student broke two national under-16 records.

WION Evening News Brief, January 2, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/weve-been-fooled-for-15-years-no-more-donald-trumps-tweet-to-pakistan-28253">We&#39;ve been fooled for 15 years, no more: Donald Trump&#39;s tweet to Pakistan</a>

United States President Donald Trump accusing Pakistan of &nbsp;&#39;lies&#39; and &#39;deceit&#39;, threatened to cut $255 million in aid.&nbsp;

The United States has been fooled by Pakistan for 15 years, but no more, Trump tweeted on Monday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-urges-fans-to-come-together-and-register-on-his-new-website-28255">Rajinikanth urges people to come under one umbrella to change TN political landscape</a>

After announcing his political innings in his inimitable style on December 31, South Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans and those longing for a change in the Tamil Nadu political landscape to come under one umbrella in order to bring the change they have been craving for.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-plans-takeover-of-charities-run-by-islamist-figure-us-has-targeted-28237">Pakistan plans takeover of charities linked to Hafiz Saeed</a>

Pakistan&#39;s government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, who Washington has designated a terrorist, according to officials and documents.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ten-people-killed-in-iran-unrest-on-sunday-state-television-28251">Ten people killed in Iran unrest on Sunday: State television</a>

Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Sunday, state television said on Monday.

The nationwide protests have drawn in tens of thousands of people and represent the boldest challenge to Iran`s leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009. Calls for more demonstrations on Monday raised the possibility of prolonged instability.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuclear-installations-28249">India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations</a>

India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities under a three-decade-old bilateral pact.

We've been fooled for 15 years, no more: Donald Trump's tweet to Pakistan United States President Donald Trump accusing Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit', threatened to cut $255 million in aid. The United States has been fooled by Pakistan for 15 years, but no more, Trump tweeted on Monday. Rajinikanth urges people to come under one umbrella to change TN political landscape After announcing his political innings in his inimitable style on December 31, South Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans and those longing for a change in the Tamil Nadu political landscape to come under one umbrella in order to bring the change they have been craving for. Pakistan plans takeover of charities linked to Hafiz Saeed Pakistan's government plans to seize control of charities and financial assets linked to Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, who Washington has designated a terrorist, according to officials and documents. Ten people killed in Iran unrest on Sunday: State television Ten people were killed during street protests in Iran on Sunday, state television said on Monday. The nationwide protests have drawn in tens of thousands of people and represent the boldest challenge to Iran`s leadership since pro-reform unrest in 2009. Calls for more demonstrations on Monday raised the possibility of prolonged instability. India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities under a three-decade-old bilateral pact.

WION Evening News Brief, January 1, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181">South Korea seizes&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181">second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-seizes-second-ship-suspected-of-providing-oil-to-north-korea-28181"> ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea</a>

South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167">Muslim women can travel </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167">for</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-women-can-travel-for-haj-without-male-guardian-prime-minister-modi-28167"> Haj without male guardian: Prime Minister Modi</a>

Terming the policy of allowing Muslim women to perform Haj only in the company of a male guardian as &quot;injustice&quot;, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government has removed the restriction following which hundreds of women have applied to travel alone for the pilgrimage.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/have-been-assured-that-i-will-be-given-suitable-departments-nitin-patel-28155">Have been assured that I will be given suitable departments: Nitin Patel as he takes charge</a>

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel today said he had been assured by BJP chief Amit Shah that he would be given &quot;suitable departments&quot; in the newly-appointed government in the state.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/amitabh-bachchan-congratulates-rajinikanth-on-his-political-debut-28172">Amitabh Bachchan congratulates Rajinikanth on his political debut</a>

As Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth announced his much-anticipated entry into politics, wishes poured in from fans and eminent personalities from all across.

Bollywood&#39;s megastar Amitabh Bachchan also congratulated his long-time friend Rajinikanth and conveyed his wishes on the start of his political journey.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-interior-minister-warns-government-will-confront-disorder-28162">Iran interior minister warns government &#39;will confront&#39; disorder</a>

Iran&#39;s interior minister warned Sunday that &quot;violence, fear and terror&quot; will be confronted after a third night of protests against the regime.

&quot;Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their behaviour and pay the price,&quot; Abdolrahman Rahmani Fazli said on state television.

South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday. Muslim women can travel for Haj without male guardian: Prime Minister Modi Terming the policy of allowing Muslim women to perform Haj only in the company of a male guardian as "injustice", Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government has removed the restriction following which hundreds of women have applied to travel alone for the pilgrimage. Have been assured that I will be given suitable departments: Nitin Patel as he takes charge Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel today said he had been assured by BJP chief Amit Shah that he would be given "suitable departments" in the newly-appointed government in the state. Amitabh Bachchan congratulates Rajinikanth on his political debut As Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth announced his much-anticipated entry into politics, wishes poured in from fans and eminent personalities from all across. Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan also congratulated his long-time friend Rajinikanth and conveyed his wishes on the start of his political journey. Iran interior minister warns government 'will confront' disorder Iran's interior minister warned Sunday that "violence, fear and terror" will be confronted after a third night of protests against the regime. "Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their behaviour and pay the price," Abdolrahman Rahmani Fazli said on state television.

WION Evening News Brief, December 31, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/malegaon-blast-case-sadhvi-pragya-and-lt-col-purohit-will-be-tried-under-uaps-act-along-with-other-accused-27869">Malegaon blasts case: Partial relief for Sadhvi Pragya, Col Purohit</a>

In a partial relief to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and six others who face trial under an anti-terror law in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, the court dropped provisions under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all the accused.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-didnt-question-former-pm-manmohan-singhs-commitment-to-nation-arun-jaitley-clarifies-27866">&#39;PM Modi didn&#39;t question former PM Manmohan Singh&#39;s commitment to nation,&#39; Arun Jaitley clarifies</a>

Union Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley spoke on PM Modi&#39;s remarks on former prime minister Manmohan Singh today at Rajya Sabha.

Jaitley clarified, &quot;PM in his speeches didn&#39;t question, nor meant to question the commitment to this nation of either former PM Manmohan Singh or Former VP Hamid Ansari.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-sends-shoes-of-jadhavs-wife-for-forensic-testing-27860">Pakistan sends shoes of Jadhav&#39;s wife for forensic testing</a>

Pakistani authorities have sent the shoes worn by Kulbhushan Jadhav&#39;s wife for forensic examination to determine the nature of the suspected presence of a foreign object, a media report said today.

The authorities were ascertaining whether the &quot;metallic object&quot; in the shoes was a camera or a recording chip, Pakistan Today quoted Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal as saying.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-injures-14-afghanistan-soldiers-in-helmand-27872">Car bomb injures 14 Afghanistan soldiers in Helmand</a>

At least 14 Afghan soldiers were injured in a car bombing at 505 Boost Police Zone in Lashkargah city, capital of Helmand Province on Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/1-killed-3-injured-after-gunman-opens-fire-in-moscow-factory-hostages-held-ria-27849">1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA</a>

A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source.

Malegaon blasts case: Partial relief for Sadhvi Pragya, Col Purohit In a partial relief to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and six others who face trial under an anti-terror law in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, the court dropped provisions under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all the accused. 'PM Modi didn't question former PM Manmohan Singh's commitment to nation,' Arun Jaitley clarifies Union Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley spoke on PM Modi's remarks on former prime minister Manmohan Singh today at Rajya Sabha. Jaitley clarified, "PM in his speeches didn't question, nor meant to question the commitment to this nation of either former PM Manmohan Singh or Former VP Hamid Ansari." Pakistan sends shoes of Jadhav's wife for forensic testing Pakistani authorities have sent the shoes worn by Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife for forensic examination to determine the nature of the suspected presence of a foreign object, a media report said today. The authorities were ascertaining whether the "metallic object" in the shoes was a camera or a recording chip, Pakistan Today quoted Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal as saying. Car bomb injures 14 Afghanistan soldiers in Helmand At least 14 Afghan soldiers were injured in a car bombing at 505 Boost Police Zone in Lashkargah city, capital of Helmand Province on Wednesday. 1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source.

WION Evening New Brief, December 27, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-blistering-attack-mea-says-pakistan-heckled-kulbhushan-jadhavs-family-27755">In a blistering attack, MEA says Pakistan heckled Kulbhushan Jadhav&#39;s family</a>

The statement gave a detailed account of incidents that violated the terms mutually agreed upon by both the countries with respect to Jadhav&#39;s meeting with his family.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723">Vijay Rupani </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723">sworn</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723"> in as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah in attendance</a>

Vijay Rupani was sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat on Tuesday morning. A total of 20 ministers, including Rupani and Patel, took an oath of office today.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/newly-elected-gujarat-cabinet-to-hold-first-meeting-tomorrow-27747">Newly-elected Gujarat cabinet to hold first meeting tomorrow</a>

The meeting is scheduled for 10 am in Gandhinagar.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710">Sensex tops 34,000 for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710"> time, Nifty hits record high</a>

Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/suspected-us-drone-kills-militants-on-pakistan-afghan-border-27771">Suspected US drone kills militants on Pakistan-Afghan border</a>

It was not immediately clear whether the missile struck on the Afghan or Pakistani side or the border.

In a blistering attack, MEA says Pakistan heckled Kulbhushan Jadhav's family The statement gave a detailed account of incidents that violated the terms mutually agreed upon by both the countries with respect to Jadhav's meeting with his family. Vijay Rupani sworn in as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah in attendance Vijay Rupani was sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat on Tuesday morning. A total of 20 ministers, including Rupani and Patel, took an oath of office today. Newly-elected Gujarat cabinet to hold first meeting tomorrow The meeting is scheduled for 10 am in Gandhinagar. Sensex tops 34,000 for first time, Nifty hits record high Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning. Suspected US drone kills militants on Pakistan-Afghan border It was not immediately clear whether the missile struck on the Afghan or Pakistani side or the border.

WION Evening News Brief, December 26, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/first-pictures-from-virushkas-reception-620">In pictures: The Virushka reception</a>

The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi&#39;s Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/puigdemont-celebrates-as-catalan-separatists-win-election-27417">Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election</a>

Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-general-assembly-will-drive-us-out-of-jerusalem-israel-27421">No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/un-votes-128-9-to-reject-trump-decision-on-jerusalem-27409">As 128 nations defied the Trump</a>&nbsp;administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, Israel&#39;s envoy to the United Nations said no&nbsp;General Assembly resolution &quot;will ever drive us from Jerusalem&quot;.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-government-approves-1-per-cent-reservation-for-gujjars-27416">Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars</a>

The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for &#39;Gujjars&#39; and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-doval-to-hold-border-talks-with-china-counterpart-today-27411">NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today</a>

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

In pictures: The Virushka reception The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament. No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel As 128 nations defied the Trump administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Israel's envoy to the United Nations said no General Assembly resolution "will ever drive us from Jerusalem". Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for 'Gujjars' and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities. NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

WION Morning News Brief, December 22, 2017

Train testing&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-metros-magenta-line-to-be-inaugurated-by-modi-crashes-through-wall-on-test-run-27200">Delhi Metro&#39;s magenta line, to be inaugurated by Modi, crashes through wall</a>

The Delhi Metro&#39;s magenta line, which was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, has crashed through a wall on a test run.&nbsp;

The train broke through a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot, the matter is being probed.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-will-be-the-next-gujarat-chief-minister-here-are-the-top-contenders-27197">Who will be the next Gujarat Chief Minister? Here are the top contenders</a>

The BJP, which managed to retain Gujarat for a record sixth time after a keenly contested assembly elections, is reportedly mulling a course correction as it also lost several seats to its arch-rival Congress.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-intercepts-yemen-rebel-missile-over-riyadh-state-media-27194">Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media</a>

Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said,

The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/woman-killed-8-injured-as-shopian-encounter-sparks-clashes-between-locals-security-forces-27186">J&amp;K: Woman killed, 8 injured as Shopian encounter sparks clashes between locals, security forces</a>

Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183">Sensex, Nifty </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183">close</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-nifty-close-at-record-highs-after-bjps-gujarat-himachal-wins-27183"> at record highs after BJP&#39;s Gujarat, Himachal wins</a>

The Sensex and NIfty closed at record highs on Tuesday after the BJP&#39;s wins in Gujarat and Himachal.&nbsp;

The BSE Sensex rose 0.7 per cent to end at 33,836.74, while the NSE Nifty ended 0.72 per cent higher at 10,463.20.&nbsp;

Both indexes rose for a fourth straight session.&nbsp;

Train testing Delhi Metro's magenta line, to be inaugurated by Modi, crashes through wall The Delhi Metro's magenta line, which was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, has crashed through a wall on a test run. The train broke through a boundary wall at the Kalindi Kunj depot, the matter is being probed. Who will be the next Gujarat Chief Minister? Here are the top contenders The BJP, which managed to retain Gujarat for a record sixth time after a keenly contested assembly elections, is reportedly mulling a course correction as it also lost several seats to its arch-rival Congress. Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh: State media Saudi Arabia intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, state media said, The rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman. J&K: Woman killed, 8 injured as Shopian encounter sparks clashes between locals, security forces Sparked by the killing of two terrorists in the Shopian encounter, clashes erupted between locals and the security forces in the Jammu and Kashmir district on Tuesday. Sensex, Nifty close at record highs after BJP's Gujarat, Himachal wins The Sensex and NIfty closed at record highs on Tuesday after the BJP's wins in Gujarat and Himachal. The BSE Sensex rose 0.7 per cent to end at 33,836.74, while the NSE Nifty ended 0.72 per cent higher at 10,463.20. Both indexes rose for a fourth straight session.

WION Evening News Brief, December 19, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/election-results-bjp-wins-gujarat-27098">Election results prove country ready for reform: Modi after Gujarat win</a>

The BJP has won the Gujarat election, reaching the victory mark of&nbsp;92.

Ninety-two is the victory mark in the 182-seat state.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-bow-to-people-of-gujarat-and-himachal-modi-27072">I bow to people of Gujarat and Himachal: Modi</a>

&quot;I bow to the people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh for their affection and trust in BJP,&quot; Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Monday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070">EVMs tampered </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070">in</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070"> Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, says </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070">Hardik</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070"> Patel</a>

Patidar leader Hardik Patel has claimed that there has been tampering in EVMs in Surat, Rajkot <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070">and</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardik-patel-claims-tampering-of-evms-in-surat-rajkot-ahmedabad-27070"> Ahmedabad.</a>

He said that the gap between the rival candidates was very less in places wherever tempering happened. &nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-lay-out-america-first-security-strategy-27092">President Trump to lay out &#39;America First&#39; security strategy</a>

President Donald Trump is set to lay out Monday a new National Security Strategy built upon his trademark &quot;America First&quot; slogan, which is expected to have economic security at its core.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-k-pop-band-shinees-lead-singer-kim-jonghyun-reportedly-commits-suicide-27096">K-pop band SHINee&#39;s lead singer Kim Jonghyun reportedly commits suicide</a>

The lead singer of South Korean boy band SHINee, Kim Jong-hyun, died Monday.

He was found unconscious at his home in Seoul, South Korea before being taken to hospital where he was declared dead.

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Election results prove country ready for reform: Modi after Gujarat win The BJP has won the Gujarat election, reaching the victory mark of 92. Ninety-two is the victory mark in the 182-seat state. I bow to people of Gujarat and Himachal: Modi "I bow to the people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh for their affection and trust in BJP," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Monday. EVMs tampered in Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, says Hardik Patel Patidar leader Hardik Patel has claimed that there has been tampering in EVMs in Surat, Rajkot and Ahmedabad. He said that the gap between the rival candidates was very less in places wherever tempering happened. President Trump to lay out 'America First' security strategy President Donald Trump is set to lay out Monday a new National Security Strategy built upon his trademark "America First" slogan, which is expected to have economic security at its core. K-pop band SHINee's lead singer Kim Jonghyun reportedly commits suicide The lead singer of South Korean boy band SHINee, Kim Jong-hyun, died Monday. He was found unconscious at his home in Seoul, South Korea before being taken to hospital where he was declared dead.

WION Evening News Brief, December 18, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-took-india-to-21st-century-but-the-pm-today-is-taking-us-back-to-medieval-times-rahul-gandhi-26892">PM Modi taking India back to medieval times: Rahul Gandhi</a>

In his inagurual speech after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s policies and alleged &#39;&#39;Modi is taking us back to the medieval times&#39;&#39;.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-takes-charge-as-congress-president-26891">&#39;&#39;Congress took India to&nbsp;</a>21st century, but the PM, today, is taking us back to the medieval times,&#39;&#39; Congress president Rahul Gandhi said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-may-revoke-rule-allowing-spouses-of-h-1b-visa-holders-to-work-in-the-united-states-26905">Trump administration may revoke rule allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-may-revoke-rule-allowing-spouses-of-h-1b-visa-holders-to-work-in-the-united-states-26905">United</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-may-revoke-rule-allowing-spouses-of-h-1b-visa-holders-to-work-in-the-united-states-26905"> States</a>

Trump administration had decided to revoke the rule that allows spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, likely causing a muddle in technology jobs, reports said on Saturday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-26898">Only PM after Morarji Desai to take part in meeting of North-East Council: PM Modi in Shillong</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Saturday.

The prime minister said the road will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonia-gandhi-will-fight-from-rae-bareli-priyanka-gandhi-26907">Sonia Gandhi will fight from Rae Bareli: Priyanka Gandhi</a>

Congress party leader Priyanka Gandhi has denied the rumours of her mother, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi retiring from politics.

Priyanka Gandhi said that Sonia Gandhi will be fighting in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from her constituency, Raebareli, in Uttar Pradesh.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/coal-scam-madhu-koda-gets-3-year-imprisonment-26890">Coal Scam: Madhu Koda gets 3-year imprisonment, 2 months interim bail granted</a>

A special CBI court in Delhi has sentenced former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda and his former coal secretary H C Gupta to 3-year imprisonment.

Koda has also been slapped with a fine of Rs 25 lakh while a Gupta has been fined Rs.1 lakh; three others to appeal in the high court reports ANI.&nbsp;

PM Modi taking India back to medieval times: Rahul Gandhi In his inagurual speech after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and alleged ''Modi is taking us back to the medieval times''. ''Congress took India to 21st century, but the PM, today, is taking us back to the medieval times,'' Congress president Rahul Gandhi said. Trump administration may revoke rule allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in United States Trump administration had decided to revoke the rule that allows spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States, likely causing a muddle in technology jobs, reports said on Saturday. Only PM after Morarji Desai to take part in meeting of North-East Council: PM Modi in Shillong Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Saturday. The prime minister said the road will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state. Sonia Gandhi will fight from Rae Bareli: Priyanka Gandhi Congress party leader Priyanka Gandhi has denied the rumours of her mother, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi retiring from politics. Priyanka Gandhi said that Sonia Gandhi will be fighting in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from her constituency, Raebareli, in Uttar Pradesh. Coal Scam: Madhu Koda gets 3-year imprisonment, 2 months interim bail granted A special CBI court in Delhi has sentenced former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda and his former coal secretary H C Gupta to 3-year imprisonment. Koda has also been slapped with a fine of Rs 25 lakh while a Gupta has been fined Rs.1 lakh; three others to appeal in the high court reports ANI.

Evening News Brief, December 16, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cabinet-clears-triple-talaq-bill-3-years-jail-for-guilty-husbands-in-proposed-law-26824">Cabinet clears triple talaq bill, 3 years jail for guilty husbands in proposed law</a>

The Union cabinet on Friday cleared the triple talaq bill.

Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the Cabinet had approved a proposal to introduce the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, to make instant triple talaq void and illegal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-agrees-with-government-aadhaar-to-be-linked-with-all-schemes-till-march-31st-next-year-26795">Supreme Court agrees with government: Aadhaar to be linked with all schemes till March 31st next year</a>

Supreme Court has agreed with government&#39;s decision to link Aadhaar with all schemes till March 31st next year.

The five-judge Constitution bench also passed an interim order to extend the linking of Aadhaar with mobile phones in the country.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonia-gandhi-has-not-retired-from-politics-congress-26819">Sonia Gandhi has not retired from politics: Congress</a>

The Congress party dismissed rumours that its chief Sonia Gandhi was retiring from politics.&nbsp;

The clarification came after there were media reports quoting Sonia Gandhi as saying that she will retire from politics once her son Rahul Gandhi takes over the leadership of the party.

MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Randeep Surjewala clarified on Twitter that Sonia Gandhi had retired as president of the Congress and not from politics.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ngt-bans-plastic-items-in-towns-located-along-ganga-banks-26834">NGT bans plastic items in towns located along banks of Ganga</a>

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today imposed a complete ban on the sale, manufacture and storage of plastic items in towns located on the banks of the River Ganga in view of the pollution of the river caused by these items.

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar banned items such as carry bags, plates and cutlery till Uttarkashi.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-approaches-sc-seeking-cross-verification-of-at-least-25-vvpat-slips-plea-dismissed-26829">Congress approaches SC seeking cross verification of at least 25% VVPAT slips, plea dismissed</a>

In a major set back to the Congress party, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed their plea seeking directions to the Election Commission to count and cross verify at least 25 per cent of paper trails generated by the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines with the actual vote tally in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).&nbsp; 
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Cabinet clears triple talaq bill, 3 years jail for guilty husbands in proposed law The Union cabinet on Friday cleared the triple talaq bill. Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the Cabinet had approved a proposal to introduce the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017, to make instant triple talaq void and illegal. Supreme Court agrees with government: Aadhaar to be linked with all schemes till March 31st next year Supreme Court has agreed with government's decision to link Aadhaar with all schemes till March 31st next year. The five-judge Constitution bench also passed an interim order to extend the linking of Aadhaar with mobile phones in the country. Sonia Gandhi has not retired from politics: Congress The Congress party dismissed rumours that its chief Sonia Gandhi was retiring from politics. The clarification came after there were media reports quoting Sonia Gandhi as saying that she will retire from politics once her son Rahul Gandhi takes over the leadership of the party. MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Randeep Surjewala clarified on Twitter that Sonia Gandhi had retired as president of the Congress and not from politics. NGT bans plastic items in towns located along banks of Ganga The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today imposed a complete ban on the sale, manufacture and storage of plastic items in towns located on the banks of the River Ganga in view of the pollution of the river caused by these items. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar banned items such as carry bags, plates and cutlery till Uttarkashi. Congress approaches SC seeking cross verification of at least 25% VVPAT slips, plea dismissed In a major set back to the Congress party, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed their plea seeking directions to the Election Commission to count and cross verify at least 25 per cent of paper trails generated by the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines with the actual vote tally in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

WION Evening News Brief, December 15, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-modi-questions-aiyars-meeting-with-pak-high-commissioner-26372">Why did Congress leaders meet in secret with Pakistanis? PM Modi in Gujarat</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his tirade against suspended Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar while questioning his meeting with the Pakistan High Commissioner.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/1st-odi-sri-lanka-beat-india-by-7-wickets-26373">1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat India by 7 wickets</a>

Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in the first ODI.&nbsp;

The Sri Lankans took just 20.4 overs to get to 114, trotting past the Indian total of 112.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hyderabad-student-shot-in-chicago-26371">Indian student from Hyderabad shot in Chicago</a>

An Indian student from Hyderabad was shot in Chicago in the United States on Saturday.

The student, who is being treated in hospital, is gravely injured.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/actress-alleges-molestation-attempt-on-delhi-mumbai-flight-26352">Actress alleges molestation on Delhi-Mumbai flight</a>

An actress has alleged molestation by a man sitting behind her on a Delhi-Mumbai flight. The man allegedly touched her neck and her back repeatedly with his feet.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/football/before-manchester-derby-guardiola-says-he-once-doubted-his-philosophy-26376">Before Manchester derby, Guardiola says he once doubted his philosophy</a>

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola&#39;s commitment to possession football is well established but ahead of Sunday&#39;s derby clash with Manchester United, the former Barcelona coach revealed he had once doubted his philosophy - but only for 48 hours.

Why did Congress leaders meet in secret with Pakistanis? PM Modi in Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his tirade against suspended Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar while questioning his meeting with the Pakistan High Commissioner. 1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat India by 7 wickets Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets in the first ODI. The Sri Lankans took just 20.4 overs to get to 114, trotting past the Indian total of 112. Indian student from Hyderabad shot in Chicago An Indian student from Hyderabad was shot in Chicago in the United States on Saturday. The student, who is being treated in hospital, is gravely injured. Actress alleges molestation on Delhi-Mumbai flight An actress has alleged molestation by a man sitting behind her on a Delhi-Mumbai flight. The man allegedly touched her neck and her back repeatedly with his feet. Before Manchester derby, Guardiola says he once doubted his philosophy Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's commitment to possession football is well established but ahead of Sunday's derby clash with Manchester United, the former Barcelona coach revealed he had once doubted his philosophy - but only for 48 hours.

WION evening news brief, December 10, 2017

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