Uttar Pradesh formed a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged donation irregularities at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple after opposition claims of missing funds and a cash recovery from an employee.

What is Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row? WION Decodes

Padma Jaiswal, an IAS officer has been dismissed after nearly two decades, and the delay is raising as many questions as the charges themselves.Why did it take nearly two decades to dismiss her despite substantial corruption charges? WION explains

Who is Padma Jaiswal? Why it took nearly two decades to dismiss the IAS officer for a 2007-08 offense | WION Explains

Can Donald Trump force Anthropic to hand over its AI under the Defense Production Act? 

As pressure mounts, the Cold War era law is back in focus. What powers does DPA actually give the US president and where are the limits? Scroll down to find out.

What is Defense Production Act? Can Trump force Anthropic to give Pentagon 'unconditional' access to its AI

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are now competing to build AI-powered drone swarms for the Pentagon, where multiple drones act like one coordinated “intelligent” weapon system. What does that mean? Scroll down to learn how it works.

What is autonomous drone swarming tech? Musk's SpaceX, xAI bid in secret Pentagon competition | WION Explains

Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act against anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, accusing state leaders of losing control to “professional agitators.” Here's all you need to know about this rarely used law that has not been invoked in over 30 years. WION EXPLAINS

What is the Insurrection Act? The 19th century law Trump wants to use on Minnesota's anti-ICE protests| WION Explains

The Trump administration has frozen child care funds for Minnesota, citing alleged fraud at centres run by Somali Americans. The state denies wrongdoing and calls it politics. WION breaks down what Minnesota fraud claims, where they came from, and more. Scroll down.

Viral MAGA influencer video triggers Trump funding freeze: Minnesota 'Somali childcare fraud' controversy | EXPLAINED

Australia will ban anyone under 16 from using major social media platforms starting Dec 10, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. YouTube says the law will make kids less safe. WION explains: the law, YouTube's concerns and more.

Australia bans under-16s from social media, but YouTube warns it could make them less safe. Here's how

Beyond their Indian names, these new groups are basically a repackaged version of the old Integrated Battle Group (IBG) plan, first introduced in 2019 by former Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, who later became India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.

Rudra's network, Shaktibaan's drone, Bhairav's shock: India's high-tech war plan

US President Donald Trump on Truth Social declared that he has fired Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Governor. To this, Cook, in a statement, has said that Trump does not have the authority to do so. Let's have a look at the legality of the move as per the US Constitution.

Explained | Why Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — and why she says he can't. Here's what US Constitution says

Reform or Repression? Saudi Arabia's execution tally hit a record 330 in 2024, raising questions about Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reform agenda. Rights groups decry the surge, including executions for non-lethal offences



Saudi Arabia's bloody year: Record 330 executions undermine reform promises

Since Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assumed power, at least 1,115 executions have been carried out between June 21, 2017, and October 9, 2024. The latest execution figure, sourced from Reprieve and confirmed by news agency Reuters, shows a significant rise from 172 executions in 2023 and 196 in 2022, making it the highest total ever recorded.

From Brahmos missile export to the Philippines and Akash missiles to Armenia, India has been pushing the envelope on defence exports in line with its larger goal of "Atma Nirbharta" (self-reliance initiative) in defence



Explainer: India pushes the pedal on Brahmos export

As this issue gains attention, it is worth exploring the history of the Panama Canal, its importance in global trade, and the implications of Trump’s proposal



President-elect Trump threatens to demand return of Panama Canal: History and significance explained

After the mishap, Allu Arjun posted a video on social media expressing his condolences to the bereaved family, and offering support.



Explainer: Stampede controversy continues, as Pushpa-2 rules the box office

An agreement has been made not just for the 2025 Champions Trophy, but for the entire 2024-27 ICC cycle. India-Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the period will be played at a neutral venue. The decision marks a major development in cricketing ties between both countries, which have been affected due to the strained political relations over the last two decades.



Explained: The complex and strained cricketing ties between India and Pakistan

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday (Oct 7) to two US scientists for discovering microRNA, a previously unknown type of genetic switch which is hoped can pave the way for new medical breakthroughs.

Explained: What is microRNA? Discovery awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine

It was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh who reportedly ordered the recent surprise assault on Israelis which soon turned into a full-blown war with thousands dead. What brought Haniyeh to the spotlight yet again was a viral video that started circulating on social media where the Hamas leader was seen watching the assault on Israel from his comfortable office, reportedly in Doha.

Explained | Who was Ismail Haniyeh? Hamas leader who masterminded attack on Israel, while sitting in Doha

In the very expensive world we live in, would you ever quit a job that pays you over $203K? That is exactly what an employee of McKinsey & Company did. The unidentified former associate in a conversation with the Business Insider said he made the decision because the job was affecting his mental health.

Toxic work culture forces man to leave his high-paying job where he was making over $200k

OJ "The Juice" Simpson, one of the best and most popular athletes of the late 1960s and 1970s, on Wednesday (Apr 10) succumbed to prostate cancer. Simpson, an American football star turned actor, has left behind a controversial legacy, that boasts of a gruesome murder, police chase and "the trial of the century".

Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from driving to art, so why not therapy? World over, there's a shortage of professionals even as the occurrences of mental health problems rise.

AI chatbot therapists can change the future of psychotherapy, but how reliable are they?

At least nine people have been killed and more than 1,000 others were injured after Taiwan was struck by one of its worst earthquakes in at least 25 years, on Wednesday (Apr 3).

Explained: Why is Taiwan prone to earthquakes and how its technology, policies help in disaster mitigation

The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3). According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate.

Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists

India beat England by five wickets on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Monday (Feb 26). Chasing 192, India were 84 for no loss before being reduced to 120-5.

Explained: Why India’s Test series triumph over England should be rated highly

Emergency units at all hospitals in South Korea except for one, on Thursday (Feb 22) were on red alert as more than 8,000 trainee doctors continued their protest against the government’s proposed reforms to boost the country’s healthcare sector.

Explained: Proposed reforms that have led South Korea’s doctors to walk out

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What is Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row? WION Decodes

Why it took nearly two decades to dismiss the IAS officer for a 2007-08 offense

What is DPA? Can Trump force Anthropic to give 'unrestricted' access to its AI

What's autonomous drone swarming? Musk's SpaceX, xAI bid in secret Pentagon race

What is Insurrection Act? Trump threatens to use 19th century law on Minnesota

Viral video triggers Trump funding freeze: Minnesota 'childcare fraud' EXPLAINED

YouTube slams Australia’s under-16 social media ban as 'less safe' for kids

Rudra's network, Shaktibaan's drone, Bhairav's shock: India's high-tech war plan

Explained | Why Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook — and why she says he can't

Saudi Arabia's bloody year: Record 330 executions undermine reform promises

Saudi Arabia's bloody year: Record 330 executions undermine reform promises

Explainer: India pushes the pedal on Brahmos export

President-elect Trump threatens to demand return of Panama Canal: History and significance explained

Explainer: Stampede controversy continues, as Pushpa-2 rules the box office

Explained: The complex and strained cricketing ties between India and Pakistan

Explained: What is microRNA? Discovery awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine

Explained | Who was Ismail Haniyeh? Hamas leader who masterminded attack on Israel, while sitting in Doha

Toxic work culture forces man to leave his high-paying job where he was making over $200k

Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson

AI chatbot therapists can change the future of psychotherapy, but how reliable are they?

Explained: Why is Taiwan prone to earthquakes and how its technology, policies help in disaster mitigation

Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists

Explained: Why India’s Test series triumph over England should be rated highly

Explained: Proposed reforms that have led South Korea’s doctors to walk out