In his landmark 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a bold, forward-looking vision for Bharat—emphasizing self-reliance, security, and strategic strength. The speech, rich with policy initiatives and geopolitical insights, underscored India’s rise as a significant global power.


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi pushes for a self-reliant India 

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on India if upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail to yield results. The warning comes amid ongoing trade tensions and disputes over India’s energy and agricultural policies.


Trump-Putin Meet: U.S. Warns of Additional Tariffs on India if Putin Talks Don’t Succeed 

U.S. President Donald Trump has left for Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he has described as a "high-stakes" summit. The talks aim to address critical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and potential ceasefire negotiations.


Breaking: Trump Departs for Alaska Ahead of “High-Stakes” Meeting with Putin 

Amid US tariff tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, sent a firm message to President Donald Trump. His remarks come as the US pressures India to further liberalize its agricultural market, while simultaneously imposing an extra 25% tariff, labeled by Washington as a “penalty” for India’s ongoing Russian oil imports.


PM Modi Stands Firm Against US Tariffs, Sends Message to Trump, Emphasizes On Self-Reliance

On Friday, August 15, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a new record by delivering the longest Independence Day speech ever- 103 minutes—surpassing his own previous record of 98 minutes in 2024.


Independence Day 2025: PM Modi Delivers Record 103-Minute Speech

The Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed female soldiers at the Line of Control (LoC) . These women are not only guarding the border but also actively leading anti-terror operations, showcasing courage, dedication, and breaking traditional barriers in India’s armed forces.


BSF Women Soldiers Take Charge at LoC, Lead Anti-Terror Missions 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of an indigenous air-defence system project aimed at safeguarding India’s key military and civilian assets. The system is designed to deliver a swift and decisive response to hostile threats, addressing growing security concerns posed by Pakistan and China.


PM Modi Launches Sudarshan Chakra Project to Strengthen India’s Defence 

Mission Sudarshan Chakra: What Is It And How Is It Different From Israel's Iron Dome 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of the ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ project, aimed at significantly boosting India’s defence shield.


PM Modi Unveils ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Project to Strengthen India’s Defence Shield 

Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR has led to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic disruptions across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, urging residents to stay indoors and take necessary precautions amid the downpour.


Delhi-NCR Floods: Heavy Rain Sparks Chaos, IMD Red Alert

Hong Kong issued its highest black rainstorm warning at 7:50 am on Thursday as Tropical Cyclone Podul approached, marking the fifth such alert in two weeks after last week’s record-breaking rainfall.


Storm Podul: Streets Turn Into Rivers, Skies Roar With Thunder | WION Climate Tracker

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra have been charged with cheating a businessman of ₹60 crore. 


Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Accused of Defrauding Businessman of Rs 60 Crore

Following the passage of the big beautiful bill in the U.S., markets are undergoing a radical shift. While opinions are mixed, experts say it could signal an even larger economic policy centered around strategic government spending rather than low interest rates.


Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill in the U.S. 

Greece battles its toughest wildfire days of the season as dozens of new fires break out in one day, with extreme weather making firefighting efforts more difficult, a senior official said.

Europe Heatwave: Wildfires Rage Across Greece 

For the second day in a row, Serbian anti-government demonstrators clashed with supporters on Wednesday, marking a sharp escalation in the more than nine-month campaign against President Aleksandar Vucic’s rule.


Serbia Protest: Second Day of Clashes in Escalating Anti-Government Protests 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have approved a new plan for a Gaza offensive amid ongoing tensions in the region. The move signals a potential escalation in the conflict as Israeli forces prepare for expanded military operations.


IDF Says Campaign Will Continue Until All Hostages Are Freed & Hamas is Dismantled 

IDF says campaign will continue until all hostages are freed & Hamas is dismantled

Why has Qatar detained 8 Indian Navy Veterans? They have been in kept in detention since 7 months. The charges against them are yet to be framed. What is India doing to #BringOurVeteransHome? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Why are Indian veterans held in solitary confinement?

Opposition is growing against Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and parties will hold more demonstrations on Monday.

The final showdown in Islamabad: Show of strength ahead of Parliament battle

Amid the growing political crisis in Pakistan, PM Imran Khan will hold a rally in Islamabad on March 28th. Imran Khan is facing his biggest political challenge right now, and this rally could be a 'Do or Die' situation for him.

Pakistan political crisis: Will Imran Khan be able to survive the trust vote?

Pakistan PM Imran Khan is facing revolt from his own party members. 24 PTI lawmakers have abandoned the party. Imran Khan is facing biggest political challenge right now. The question remains same, what will happen to Imran Khan?

Pak Political Crisis: Will Imran Khan be able to solidify his position of a leader?

Cultivating truffles calls for an unarguably unique sense of taste, and finding them is also a very complex task. Truffle hunting has now made it to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

Truffle hunting on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage list

India's neighbours is facing multiple crises, we are talking about Myanmar and the fraud political situation in the country to assess the ground situation and seek solutions India's foreign secretary is on a visit to the South East Asian nation.

India's Nuanced Approach Towards Myanmar

Saudi crown prince MBS is on a whirlwind Gulf tour, adding to a flurry of diplomacy seeking to resolve long-simmering regional tensions. This comes as leaders in West Asia are on a diplomatic spree. They are ending regional rifts that have defined the region for over a decade. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this tour means for West Asia.

The West Asia Post | Saudi MBS on a gulf tour | Beirut blast probe resumes

#Climatechange is battering West Asia every day but what countries are not talking about is military pollution. If the United States was a nation in the region, it would be the 8th largest polluter in West Asia.

The West Asia Post: Military pollution and West Asiaming climate crisis

The volcano on Spain's La Palma has been erupting for over a month, while casualties have been avoided due to timely evacuations, the volcano has so far ended up destroying over 1800 buildings, our next report brings you more.

Volcano eruption continues on La Palma, destroys over 1800 buildings

As America starts voting in early polls, watch WION's special broadcast on US Election 2020

U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct | Trump and Biden head to swing states

Watch the exclusive interview with Chinese virologist Dr Li-Meng Yan.

Chinese virologist Li-Meng Yan speaks to WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay

The Huddle: Conversations for change | WION Live | WION News A conclave with leaders across politics, business, academics, sports, and the arts!

The Huddle: Conversations for change | WION Live | WION News

Speaking at the WION World Order, Amar Sinha former Indian ambassador to Afghanistan said we have a competitive approach towards China.

WION World Order: Rekindling India's diplomatic might  | Session-3

Speaking at the WION World Order, Dinkar Khullar, former ambassador of India to Azerbaijan said we have a competitive approach towards China.

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