The world is witnessing protests of all descriptions. But, are we protesting to bring change or to become part of a trending story? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how protests today are becoming an exercise in collective meltdown.

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WION Global Summit on "Decoding China" today dissected China's new helmsman Xi Jinping with thought leaders across the world.

It's more than a coincidence that China has resorted to military action in the Galwan Valley even as the coronavirus which originated in Wuhan has ravaged&nbsp;the planet.

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During the summit, Derek Grossman, senior defence analyst, Rand Corporation, said: "The common narrative is that the timing of the Galwan incident is mostly related to China trying to exploit the coronavirus pandemic for its own geopolitical gain but the problem is that there is simply no evidence."

China has refuted all allegations, saying all it wants is to "maintain peace" and help other nations in trying times.

Gautam Bambawale, India's former ambassador to China, explained: "As a reaction to the COVID-19 situation across the world, the Chinese have come out diplomatically swinging in all directions, what they describe as the wolf warrior diplomacy. I don't think this is doing them any good."

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According to Bruno Macaes, former Europe minister of Portugal, China is interested to some extent "in intimidating India. It views&nbsp;India as an obstacle and as a problem."

Intimidating India or exercising its unjust power has become China's primary objective these days, the experts felt at&nbsp;WION's Global Summit.

WION Global Summit on "Decoding China" today dissected China's new helmsman Xi Jinping with thought leaders across the world. It's more than a coincidence that China has resorted to military action in the Galwan Valley even as the coronavirus which originated in Wuhan has ravaged the planet.

WION Global Summit on "Decoding China" today dissected China's new helmsman Xi Jinping with thought leaders across the world. It's more than a coincidence that China has resorted to military action in the Galwan Valley even as the coronavirus which originated in Wuhan has ravaged the planet. Also Read: China's army is modernising but it is untested, says John Blaxland at WION Global Summit During the summit, Derek Grossman, senior defence analyst, Rand Corporation, said: "The common narrative is that the timing of the Galwan incident is mostly related to China trying to exploit the coronavirus pandemic for its own geopolitical gain but the problem is that there is simply no evidence." China has refuted all allegations, saying all it wants is to "maintain peace" and help other nations in trying times. Gautam Bambawale, India's former ambassador to China, explained: "As a reaction to the COVID-19 situation across the world, the Chinese have come out diplomatically swinging in all directions, what they describe as the wolf warrior diplomacy. I don't think this is doing them any good." Also Read: China's reform plans have stalled, says Dexter Roberts at WION Global Summit According to Bruno Macaes, former Europe minister of Portugal, China is interested to some extent "in intimidating India. It views India as an obstacle and as a problem." Intimidating India or exercising its unjust power has become China's primary objective these days, the experts felt at WION's Global Summit.

China views India as an obstacle, says Bruno Macaes at WION Global Summit

WION's Global Summit on "Decoding China" today&nbsp;explored the prospect of China's&nbsp;superpower dreams powered by technology with thought leaders.

During the summit, experts observed that 5G technology has resulted in a race between China and the US. The nation that leads in 5G deployment could gain an edge in rolling out future technologies.

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Dr Robert Spalding, former senior Director, Strategy, US National Security Council said that the Chinese Communist Party allows tech companies to harvest data and build their algorithms in anticipation of dominating the 5G market.

China's campaign to control the core technology market especially 5G has been slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the world but the Dragon is moving full steam ahead. 
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On the other hand, the US has been dominated the 4G technology expansion and expects to do the same with 5G.

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"There is concern within the US business community that the United States is lagging behind in 5G, and China by rolling out the technology can take a lead in innovation," said Paul Triolo, Geo-Technology practice head at the Eurasia Group.

5G is the next generation of wireless technology rolling out across the world promising to deliver much faster wireless service and a more responsive network.

"US should welcome the rise of China because America had always achieved its greatest accomplishments when it had a great power rival. Think of the space race that was kicked off by the Sputnik," said Simon Lacey, former vice president Huawei technologies.

WION's Global Summit on "Decoding China" today explored the prospect of China's superpower dreams powered by technology with thought leaders. During the summit, experts observed that 5G technology has resulted in a race between China and the US.

WION's Global Summit on "Decoding China" today explored the prospect of China's superpower dreams powered by technology with thought leaders. During the summit, experts observed that 5G technology has resulted in a race between China and the US. The nation that leads in 5G deployment could gain an edge in rolling out future technologies. Also Read: China's army is modernising but it is untested, says John Blaxland at WION Global Summit Dr Robert Spalding, former senior Director, Strategy, US National Security Council said that the Chinese Communist Party allows tech companies to harvest data and build their algorithms in anticipation of dominating the 5G market. China's campaign to control the core technology market especially 5G has been slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the world but the Dragon is moving full steam ahead. ' On the other hand, the US has been dominated the 4G technology expansion and expects to do the same with 5G. Also Read: Chinese Communist Party allows tech companies to harvest data, says Robert Spalding at WION Global Summit "There is concern within the US business community that the United States is lagging behind in 5G, and China by rolling out the technology can take a lead in innovation," said Paul Triolo, Geo-Technology practice head at the Eurasia Group. 5G is the next generation of wireless technology rolling out across the world promising to deliver much faster wireless service and a more responsive network. "US should welcome the rise of China because America had always achieved its greatest accomplishments when it had a great power rival. Think of the space race that was kicked off by the Sputnik," said Simon Lacey, former vice president Huawei technologies.

Chinese Communist Party allows tech companies to harvest data, says Robert Spalding at WION Global Summit

WION Global Summit today decoded China's military and the power of its propaganda machinery. The country has the world’s largest army in active duty. After China comes India, United States, North Korea, and Russia.

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John Blaxland, professor at the Australian National University, speaking the WION Global Summit said: “It (Chinese) is an untested army. It is modernising and employing some of the latest technologies. But, it is an untested one. The last time it was involved in a conflict, it got a very bloody nose”.

China has stepped up its military activity across multiple fronts recently amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country was involved in a border skirmish along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) with India&nbsp;which led to casualties on both sides. China, however, did not reveal the numbers.

There were also tensions in the South China Sea as the United States and India recently undertook joint naval exercises off Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Lawrence Korb, the former Assistant of Secretary Defense, US, stressed the importance of unity against China at WION's Global Summit.&nbsp;

“Under a more traditional US president, unlike President Trump, we would be working with all our allies to present a united front," Korb said.&nbsp;

Korb claimed the US president has been too fixated on economic relations which has pushed China's military excesses aside.&nbsp;

“Trump has mainly been focused on economics with China, ignoring their military push”, Korb claimed.

China’s excesses along the Tibet border and it's heavy policing of the region has also made headlines lately.&nbsp;

Currently, Tibet’s government-in-exile is based in India’s Himachal Pradesh, and still pushes for the region’s freedom.&nbsp;

Lt. General (retd) SL Narasimhan, member of the National Security Advisory board of India, said: “The Tibet stand is something that is very sensitive and that is one of the red lines of China. So we need to be extremely careful in dealing with this particular situation.”

With more countries joining hands against China’s military excesses, the global sentiment has become largely anti-China.&nbsp;

Recently, India banned multiple Chinese apps to protect its national sovereignty, the US, too, is planning to follow suit. The UK recently stripped China’s Huawei of rights&nbsp;to deploy 5G technology in the country and is now considering more local alternatives.

WION Global Summit today decoded China's military and the power of its propaganda machinery. The country has the world’s largest army in active duty. After China comes India, United States, North Korea, and Russia.

WION Global Summit today decoded China's military and the power of its propaganda machinery. The country has the world’s largest army in active duty. After China comes India, United States, North Korea, and Russia. Also Read: China's reform plans have stalled, says Dexter Roberts at WION Global Summit John Blaxland, professor at the Australian National University, speaking the WION Global Summit said: “It (Chinese) is an untested army. It is modernising and employing some of the latest technologies. But, it is an untested one. The last time it was involved in a conflict, it got a very bloody nose”. China has stepped up its military activity across multiple fronts recently amid the coronavirus pandemic. The country was involved in a border skirmish along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) with India which led to casualties on both sides. China, however, did not reveal the numbers. There were also tensions in the South China Sea as the United States and India recently undertook joint naval exercises off Andaman and Nicobar islands. Lawrence Korb, the former Assistant of Secretary Defense, US, stressed the importance of unity against China at WION's Global Summit. “Under a more traditional US president, unlike President Trump, we would be working with all our allies to present a united front," Korb said. Korb claimed the US president has been too fixated on economic relations which has pushed China's military excesses aside. “Trump has mainly been focused on economics with China, ignoring their military push”, Korb claimed. China’s excesses along the Tibet border and it's heavy policing of the region has also made headlines lately. Currently, Tibet’s government-in-exile is based in India’s Himachal Pradesh, and still pushes for the region’s freedom. Lt. General (retd) SL Narasimhan, member of the National Security Advisory board of India, said: “The Tibet stand is something that is very sensitive and that is one of the red lines of China. So we need to be extremely careful in dealing with this particular situation.” With more countries joining hands against China’s military excesses, the global sentiment has become largely anti-China. Recently, India banned multiple Chinese apps to protect its national sovereignty, the US, too, is planning to follow suit. The UK recently stripped China’s Huawei of rights to deploy 5G technology in the country and is now considering more local alternatives.

China's army is modernising but it is untested, says John Blaxland at WION Global Summit

WION India’s first International news channel hosted a first of its kind ‘Global Editors Summit’ with editors from top news agencies across the globe. This summit helps you understand the impact of the pandemic on the media, changing technologies, business models, and best practices by news agencies globally. WION's Palki Sharma spoke to Elizabeth Kennedy, Deputy International Editor AP, Washington DC.

WION Global Editors Summit: "We have provided journalists with protective gears" | Elizabeth Kennedy

WION Global Editors Summit: "AP's 'One Good Thing' section motivates people" | Elizabeth Kennedy

WION India’s first International news channel hosted a first of its kind ‘Global Editors Summit’ with editors from top news agencies across the globe. This summit helps you understand the impact of the pandemic on the media, changing technologies, business models, and best practices by news agencies globally. WION's Palki Sharma spoke to Deputy International Editor of AP Elizabeth Kennedy, President FSN Simon Marks, News Editor Jerusalem Post Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, and Deputy Head Sputnik News Websites, and Radio Tatiana Kukhareva.

WION Global Editors Summit: Newsroom in the time of COVID-19 pandemic | Behind-The-Camera Stories

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking exclusively to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said that the coronavirus pandemic has triggered multiple challenges in India.

"Our first priority was to save&nbsp;lives, the only approach available was the lockdown," Sitharaman said adding, "the government is very clear - we will stand by our industry, entrepreneurs, and farmers."

"We need our economy to be supported and we will support it," India's finance minister asserted.

On the next course of action over the lockdown, Sitharaman stated that there are signs people want&nbsp;to return to work while acknowledging that the government faces difficulty in attending to the need of every citizen.

However, the finance minister said that "reopening is a clear risk", though she added that "we have to go along and take a risk as we can't hold back people from functioning normally for too long."

The finance minister said that the impact of the lockdown on employment was difficult to assess at this stage, although she added that some employers were getting back workers at 20-30 per cent strength.

The finance minister added that it was impossible to say anything on India's growth right now as an analysis can be made only when the lockdown is lifted.

"Impossible for me to make any guesses," the finance minister told WION's&nbsp;Palki Sharma.

Sitharaman had recently unveiled&nbsp;Rs 20 lakh crore economic relief package aimed at MSMEs, migrants and farmers. India's finance minister explained that "we need to make sure that the money goes to the right places".

"What we are spending right now, we need to see where it goes," the finance minister said. "Our macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, were are able to face the lockdown due to strong fundamentals," she said.

"Indian entrepreneurs will be able to come out to restart the economy."

"Even after the pandemic, the two countries that will&nbsp;be growth engines are India and China," the finance minister said.

"PM Modi is very clear - we stand with the industry," Sitharaman added.

On the government's aim to become a $5 trillion economy, the finance minister said, "our Budget estimates will have to be relooked, none of my assumptions will hold good."

"The extent the impact of this pandemic is still not clear, things have changed from the last Budget."

"We started seeing green shoots in Q4, the numbers from the last quarter gave&nbsp;a feeling that revival was happening," she said.

"We won't do an estimate now, it is my duty to prepare, we have to be ready to help and support."

"We are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support."

Expanding on the steps taken towards fighting the virus and the rise of India's PPE and pharma industry, the finance minister said research labs of at least eight big vaccine producers are now engaged in the race to develop the vaccine.

"India will set the pace on vaccine development,"&nbsp;the minister said.

"India will be the food basket of the world, we can be the supplier to the globe, Indian farmers need all the strength."

"We expect our agriculture sector to contribute to the world, we are giving a good hearing to the affected industries."

Delivering a message to global investors, the finance minister said India believes in the&nbsp;rule of law. PM Modi has laid emphasis on corruption free, policy-driven approach, she said.

"Policy is what we are working on - more friendly policy, earlier, Indians went out of the country for opportunities, if we create the right environment in India our youth can find interesting, challenging opportunities in the country."

"This should be a big draw for our investors, we have improved a lot in terms of keeping the youth in India with good challenging positions but we have a lot to do."

On the question of hostile takeovers, the minister told WION, "We will certainly do something to make sure that Indian industries don't get picked up at a throwaway price."

With the pandemic putting pressure on health care, the minister said, "We shall give more money for the health infrastructure, not just putting money in public health infrastructure, we are also giving our viability gap funding to private players."

"We want to strengthen health infrastructure, expanding capacities to train more doctors &amp; nurses."

The minister said her own family has been very supportive throughout the difficult period.

"My family has been absolutely supportive, I was a bit worried about the elders in my house," she informed.

"I had to take a lot more precautions, my family has got adjusted as these are very difficult times."

"The entire country has braved this pandemic," the minister said.

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking exclusively to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said that the coronavirus pandemic has triggered multiple challenges in India.

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking exclusively to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said that the coronavirus pandemic has triggered multiple challenges in India. "Our first priority was to save lives, the only approach available was the lockdown," Sitharaman said adding, "the government is very clear - we will stand by our industry, entrepreneurs, and farmers." "We need our economy to be supported and we will support it," India's finance minister asserted. On the next course of action over the lockdown, Sitharaman stated that there are signs people want to return to work while acknowledging that the government faces difficulty in attending to the need of every citizen. However, the finance minister said that "reopening is a clear risk", though she added that "we have to go along and take a risk as we can't hold back people from functioning normally for too long." The finance minister said that the impact of the lockdown on employment was difficult to assess at this stage, although she added that some employers were getting back workers at 20-30 per cent strength. The finance minister added that it was impossible to say anything on India's growth right now as an analysis can be made only when the lockdown is lifted. "Impossible for me to make any guesses," the finance minister told WION's Palki Sharma. Sitharaman had recently unveiled Rs 20 lakh crore economic relief package aimed at MSMEs, migrants and farmers. India's finance minister explained that "we need to make sure that the money goes to the right places". "What we are spending right now, we need to see where it goes," the finance minister said. "Our macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, were are able to face the lockdown due to strong fundamentals," she said. "Indian entrepreneurs will be able to come out to restart the economy." "Even after the pandemic, the two countries that will be growth engines are India and China," the finance minister said. "PM Modi is very clear - we stand with the industry," Sitharaman added. On the government's aim to become a $5 trillion economy, the finance minister said, "our Budget estimates will have to be relooked, none of my assumptions will hold good." "The extent the impact of this pandemic is still not clear, things have changed from the last Budget." "We started seeing green shoots in Q4, the numbers from the last quarter gave a feeling that revival was happening," she said. "We won't do an estimate now, it is my duty to prepare, we have to be ready to help and support." "We are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support." Expanding on the steps taken towards fighting the virus and the rise of India's PPE and pharma industry, the finance minister said research labs of at least eight big vaccine producers are now engaged in the race to develop the vaccine. "India will set the pace on vaccine development," the minister said. "India will be the food basket of the world, we can be the supplier to the globe, Indian farmers need all the strength." "We expect our agriculture sector to contribute to the world, we are giving a good hearing to the affected industries." Delivering a message to global investors, the finance minister said India believes in the rule of law. PM Modi has laid emphasis on corruption free, policy-driven approach, she said. "Policy is what we are working on - more friendly policy, earlier, Indians went out of the country for opportunities, if we create the right environment in India our youth can find interesting, challenging opportunities in the country." "This should be a big draw for our investors, we have improved a lot in terms of keeping the youth in India with good challenging positions but we have a lot to do." On the question of hostile takeovers, the minister told WION, "We will certainly do something to make sure that Indian industries don't get picked up at a throwaway price." With the pandemic putting pressure on health care, the minister said, "We shall give more money for the health infrastructure, not just putting money in public health infrastructure, we are also giving our viability gap funding to private players." "We want to strengthen health infrastructure, expanding capacities to train more doctors & nurses." The minister said her own family has been very supportive throughout the difficult period. "My family has been absolutely supportive, I was a bit worried about the elders in my house," she informed. "I had to take a lot more precautions, my family has got adjusted as these are very difficult times." "The entire country has braved this pandemic," the minister said.

Our first priority was to save lives, only approach available was the lockdown: Nirmala Sitharaman to WION

India's finance minister Nirmala <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-first-priority-was-to-save-lives-only-approach-available-was-the-lockdown-nirmala-sitharaman-to-wion-301916">Sitharaman</a> while speaking to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said "Our macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, we were are able to face the lockdown due to strong fundamentals."

The minister told WION that the government is ready to help the industry to emerge from the pandemic.

"PM Modi is very clear - we stand with the industry," the finance minister said while asserting that the Indian entrepreneurs will be able to come out to restart the economy.

On the government's aim to hit the $5 trillion figure for the economy, the finance minister said that things have&nbsp;changed since the last Budget.

"Our Budget estimates will have to be relooked, none of my assumptions will hold good," she said.

"We won't do an estimate now, it is my duty to prepare, we have to be ready to help and support."

"We are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support."

Sitharaman said her ministry was "seeing green shoots in Q4" with the numbers in the last quarter showing some hopes of a revival but the pandemic made it impossible, although she added that "we are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support."

The minister told WION that the government is working towards more "friendly policies" in order to attract investors.

"If we create the right environment in India our youth can find interesting, challenging opportunities in the country," the finance minister stated.

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said "Our macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, we were are able to face the lockdown due to strong fundamentals.

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma said "Our macroeconomic fundamentals are strong, we were are able to face the lockdown due to strong fundamentals." The minister told WION that the government is ready to help the industry to emerge from the pandemic. "PM Modi is very clear - we stand with the industry," the finance minister said while asserting that the Indian entrepreneurs will be able to come out to restart the economy. On the government's aim to hit the $5 trillion figure for the economy, the finance minister said that things have changed since the last Budget. "Our Budget estimates will have to be relooked, none of my assumptions will hold good," she said. "We won't do an estimate now, it is my duty to prepare, we have to be ready to help and support." "We are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support." Sitharaman said her ministry was "seeing green shoots in Q4" with the numbers in the last quarter showing some hopes of a revival but the pandemic made it impossible, although she added that "we are ready for the expected contraction and have the full support of the prime minister and we will make sure everyone gets required support." The minister told WION that the government is working towards more "friendly policies" in order to attract investors. "If we create the right environment in India our youth can find interesting, challenging opportunities in the country," the finance minister stated.

Our Budget estimates will have to be relooked, says Sitharaman to WION

In an exclusive interview to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay- Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto pushed for alternatives to wet markets - calling on the WHO and the UN to come up with a plan to avoid future pandemics. Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto spoke on the COVID-19 pandemic and how Finland prepared for the pandemic. Watch the full interview to know more.

The Interview: Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto speaks on COVID-19 pandemic

China is now trying to shift blame for the coronavirus outbreak. But fresh reports have emerged, that expose how China destroyed the evidence to cover-up the outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How China destroyed evidence of the outbreak, Wuhan Coronavirus

Four countries are setting an example for the world in the fight against the Wuhan Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what they are doing right.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus, countries that are setting an example for the world

The parents of a 5-year-old boy in Iran fell prey to a fake Coronavirus remedy and fed him alcohol. 200 others have lost their lives due to alcohol poisoning in recent weeks.WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Wuhan Coronavirus: Fake News is costing lives

What should you do, if someone in your colony tests positive for the Coronavirus? How can you protect yourself and your family? WION's Palki Sharma tells you the precautions you can take.

Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus outbreak: What you need to do?

India now has more than 150 confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top updates on the outbreak from India for Wednesday.

Gravitas: The top developments from India, Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak is bringing out the worst in people. Panic buying has triggered a massive shortage of supplies across the world. People are fighting over essentials in supermarkets. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Lockdowns trigger panic across the world, Wuhan coronavirus

Gravitas: Lockdowns trigger panic across the world | Wuhan coronavirus

India is making tangible contributions to the global fight against the coronavirus. But, Islamabad is prioritizing Beijing's agenda, as Pakistani citizens struggle to fight the outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you the tale of two diplomatic moves on WION Edit.

WION EDIT: Wuhan Coronavirus: India and Pakistan are miles apart in their response

WION is India's first international news channel dedicated to putting forth India's perspective on impactful global issues and the annual conclave, WION Global Summit, is a platform for global leaders to come together at a single platform and have a dialogue on a common global agenda affecting the world - news that shook the world. This year we highlight the critical challenges of climate change, global governance, economic slowdown, and global crisis that threatens to become the new normal.

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Watch WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay deliver the welcome note at WION Global Summit in Dubai.

WION Global Summit is a platform of constructive conversation | Palki Sharma Upadhyay | Dubai

According to a report, Just 9% of the world's population lives in countries where journalists can operate freely and independently. Can the media safeguard its independence? WION's Palki Sharma gets you the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Attacking the media, a tool for diplomatic retaliation?

Xi Jinping is often called the most powerful leader since Mao. But now, that description is being contested. On WION Edit: Palki Sharma tells you how the coronavirus outbreak could threaten the Chinese President's grip on power.

WION Edit: Is Xi Jinping's grip on power under threat?

There are more than 30,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus now. Most of them are in China. 5 videos that allegedly leaked from China - tell the tale of the chaos within the country WION's Palki Sharma brings you the inside story.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus, the chaos inside China

An alleged leak from Tencent claimed that more than 24,000 people have died from the Coronavirus. In an exclusive statement from WION - Tencent has dismissed these reports as 'false information'. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an update.

Gravitas: Exclusive, Tencent denies data 'leak'

More than 1000 companies are participating in the Defence Expo. Major companies are making a 'Make in India' pitch to bag big defence deals. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the Defence Expo.

Gravitas: Inside the Defence Expo 2020

The Defence Expo kicked off today in Lucknow. The theme of the event is 'India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub'. But, Make in India for Defence is yet to take off. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Is India an emerging Defence Manufacturing hub?

Donald Trump snubbed Nancy Pelosi. She responded by ripping a copy of his speech. Trump's State of the Union address was high on drama. WION's Palki Sharma brings you a recap.

Gravitas: Drama at Trump's State of the Union address

A major effort is underway to modernise the Indian Defence Forces. But the domestic defence industry has failed to catch up with the global players. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's holding back the defence manufacturing on WION Edit.

WION EDIT: Why Make in India in Defence hasn't taken off?

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration created 7 million jobs. His critics raise questions over the claims. Who is right? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a fact check.

Gravitas: WION Fact Check, Did Trump create 7 million jobs?

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