US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed sensitive domestic issues with a group of Indian civil society leaders. Why is the US meddling in India's domestic affairs? Where will India draw the line? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why is Blinken 'inspecting' Indian democracy?

During his first visit to India, US Secretary of State Antony sat down with Tibetan representatives, highlighted India's role in Afghanistan and discussed ways to boost cooperation for the QUAD and the pandemic. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the 5 big developments.

Gravitas: India and United States join hands to "shape the 21st century"

The World's top gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from her individual Olympic event to focus on mental health. Tennis No. 2 Naomi Osaka has spoken about the pressure of the Olympics after crashing out of the games. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why these women have done society a great service.

Gravitas: Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka put mental health on Olympic podium

What are Taliban delegates doing in China? In a meeting with China's Foreign Minister, Taliban sought China's help in establishing an 'Emirate' in Afghanistan. What did Beijing ask for in return? Watch this report by WION's Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Chinese FM hosts Taliban delegation

Female athletes at the Olympics are pushing for inclusive & comfortable attires. Why do federations persist with scant clothes for female athletes, despite the obvious discomfort? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Female athletes push for inclusive clothing

In Canada, Salmon are being boiled alive in river water by the heatwave. Many are injured, covered in fungus, and are expected to die. WION's Palki Sharma shows you what climate change looks like.

Gravitas: Salmon boiled alive by the heatwave in Canada

At the Tokyo Olympics, the food for the South Korean team is being tested for radiation. South Koreans fear that the organisers could be serving meals made from contaminated ingredients from Fukushima. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | The Olympics: South Korea tests athlete meals over radiation fear

Apple said a global chip shortage that has bit into its ability to sell Macs and iPads will start to affect iPhone production too.

Apple's production likely to be impacted as chip shortage worsens

The tie-up could be announced as soon as Wednesday if talks about an agreement in principal are successful, although no deal has been reached yet,

Volkswagen in advanced talks to buy Europcar

For the next fiscal, however, the IMF has forecast an 8.5% growth for India, 160 basis points higher than its April forecast.

IMF cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 9.5 per cent

Satellites have discovered that China is building a facility for 110 nuclear missile silos in Xinjiang. Reports claim that Beijing could be concerned about India's rapid nuclear buildup. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Inside China's largest expansion of its nuclear force

Thailand is battling a surge in COVID-19 cases. The worsening situation has compelled the Thai government to send covered positive patients back from Hong Kong to their respective hometowns.

Thailand: Bangkok sends COVID-19 patients to hometowns by train

India: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in New Delhi last night for his two-day maiden visit. It will be his first visit to India after holding office under Biden Administration. According to sources, Mr. Blinken will be holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EAM S. Jaishankar to deepen bilateral ties, enhancing mutual cooperation.

U.S. troops pullout to dominate Blinken-New Delhi talks?

"I think it's more than likely we're going to end up, if we end up in a war - a real shooting war with a major power", said US Prez Joe Biden.

Joe Biden warns cyberattacks could lead to 'a real shooting war'

Blinken is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday noon and PM Modi at 4 pm, before flying to Kuwait later in the evening. Blinken is also likely to meet NSA Ajit Doval.

Antony Blinken in India: What's on the agenda?

The Government Of India is now planning to inoculate children as the nation braces for the third wave of COVID-19. The possibility of another wave of COVID is still not assured but according to health experts, 'this time children are more vulnerable'. Many other countries around the globe already started vaccinating children in order to break the chain of transmission.

India: Expert panel recommends GOI to inoculate children

In today's conference between India's External Affair minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of State Antony Blinken, stressed on importance of stability in Afghanistan. Watch this report to know more.

Blinken and S Jaishankar hold extensive discussion on Afghanistan conflict

Antony Blinken arrives in New Delhi; focus on expansion of ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today as the two countries aimed to enhance cooperation on a range of issues.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed travel challenges during pandemic

Just two weeks after the death of nine Chinese workers in Pakistan, another citizen from China has been attacked in Karachi. Watch this report to know more.

Pakistan: 1 Chinese citizen shot after gunmen opened fire

District of Columbia police officer Michael Fanone described being pulled into the crowd of rioters, beaten, "electrocuted again and again and again with a Taser," and robbed of his badge.

US police officers recount horrors from Capitol riots

Opponents of Tunisia's President Kais Saied have issued a warning against an autocratic regime in the country. They have called for early elections after the President sparked a crisis by suspending parliament.

Tunisia: President Saied sacked the PM & dismissed Parliament

'Some 1.2 billion tonnes of food are lost on farms in a first quantification of total on-farm food losses since 2011', says FAO..

How much food is wasted globally

Hong kong is hosting a special exhibition with dogs. The 3d sculpture, abstract art displays and digitised artworks have been displaced at dog eye-level. Watch this report to know more.

Exhibition For Dogs: Art at Hong Kong gallery for dogs at their eye-level

Blinken-Jaishankar Press Conference: Tensions in Afghanistan dominated high-level talks

The United States administration has advised its vaccinated citizens to resume wearing masks as the Delta Variant cases surge in the country. This is a major shift from the Coronavirus regulations that were relaxed earlier. Watch this report to know more.

United States: CDC advises fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks again

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken arrived in India on Tuesday. He is on a two-day visit for talks on strengthening Indo-Pacific engagement as well as New Delhi's human rights record among other issues.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold talks with PM Modi, EAM S Jaishankar in Delhi

The meet is crucial as defence and security of the Indian Ocean Region has been pegged as key focus areas of Blinken's visit. EAM S. Jaishankar mentioned the importance of Indo-Pacific peace, democratic stability in Afghanistan and deepening Quad as a collaborative platform for "mutual interest"

'Appreciate work done together': Blinken says in meet with S Jaishankar

Four policers who defended the US capitol during the insurrection delivered their testimony. The officers said they were punched and kicked. “This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying Tuesday at the emotional opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Police officers recall US capitol insurrection, says they were 'kicked and punched'

Israel's environmental protection ministry has said that it was delaying implementation of a proposed oil transport deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), freezing a project that has angered environmentalists

Israel delays oil transport deal with UAE

E-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday denied reports of accepting Cryptocurrency Bitcoin as payment. Amazon spokesperson said information in the story was "fabricated," but that the company does have its eyes on the cryptocurrency sector.

Amazon denies report of accepting cryptocurrency Bitcoin as payment

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