As the common man struggles, Indian courts are holding the political class to account. 11 High courts have pulled up respective state governments. The Supreme Court has said it won't be a 'silent spectator' in this 'calamity'.

Gravitas: 11 Indian Courts pull up governments

Sri Lanka's cabinet approved a controversial ban on the burqa, citing national security reasons. Muslims on the island have denounced the move as islamophobic. WION's Palki tells you whether Sri Lanka's war on terror is actually a war on religion.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's cabinet approves burqa ban

40 countries are stepping in to end India's oxygen crisis. Supplies are pouring in from around the world. But, wealthy Indians have given up. They are hiring expensive private jets and fleeing the country.

Gravitas: Rich Indians are spending thousands of dollars to escape India

India has suffered its worst day in this pandemic. With close to 380,000 new cases, India's total caseload has now crossed the 18 million mark. India also reported 3,645 new deaths on Thursday - a new record.

Gravitas: India suffers the worst day of this pandemic

Federal investigators raided the New York apartment of former US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani early on Wednesday as part of a probe into his dealings in Ukraine.

Rudy Guiliani slams ongoing government investigation

India on Friday registered 3,36,452 COVID cases and more than 3000 deaths. The Govt of India has been proactively working to reduce the number of cases but is it enough? According to health experts the Indian govt had ignored the warnings regarding second wave of COVID in the first week of March. The Indian Judiciary being a watchdog in a democratic framework also lashing over the central and state govt of acting irresponsible and letting people die due to lack of 'Oxygen' and other basic medical equipments.

Did the Indian govt ignore warnings on COVID 2nd wave?

COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese with a higher BMI are at greater risk for severe infection they require more oxygen and invasive mechanical ventilation.

Obese people more at risk for severe COVID-19

Brazil has become the second country to pass 400,000 Covid deaths after the United States, as experts warned the daily toll could remain high for several mont

Brazil reaches grim milestone of 400,000 Covid deaths

France is nearing the end of a third national lockdown imposed to try and tame a severe third wave of infections.

France to reopen cafes, bars, museums from May

Confirmation of the pullout came just a day after Biden defended the decision in a speech to a joint session of Congress.

NATO troops leaving Afghanistan as fighting escalates

It's a clash of the tech titans. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were competing for the same contract. NASA gave it to SpaceX. Now Bezos is challenging NASA's decision. WION's Palki tells you how two billionaires are battling to dictate humanity's future in space.

Gravitas: Two billionaires battle to dictate the future of Space

Another man dies in police custody in US. Officers in California kneels on a 26-year-old man for five minutes till he stops responding. 3 cops involved placed on paid leave, autopsy report is pending. Bodycam footage of the arrest has been released. Watch

Bodycam footage: Cop kneels on man to death

Tencent should expect a penalty of at least C¥10-billion (US$1.54-billion), significant enough for the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) to make an example of it, both people said.

China readies Tencent penalty in antitrust crackdown

Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months, the head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech SE said on April 28.

Europe could reach Herd Immunity against COVID by August

Facebook is advertising alcohol and smoking to children who have listed them as interests on their profile. WION's Palki tells you why Facebook is harvesting teenagers' data and what you can do to protect them.

Gravitas: Facebook advertising alcohol, smoking to Aussie children

'India holds a deep place in my heart' says Australia's Pat Cummins in his first interview after donating $50,000 to India's Covid-19 fight. Here are excerpts of the all-rounder's exclusive conversation with WION's Palki.

Gravitas: Pat Cummins speaks to WION

In 5 years, India has transformed Agalela from a ghost island into a strategic military base. From tracking Chinese ships to coordinating with allies, Agalela could be a gamechanger in the Indian Ocean.

Gravitas: India's remote island base in the Indian Ocean

White House's Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci says the world didn't provide India with adequate support to prevent the second wave. But, leading countries are now catching up.

Gravitas | Rich countries let India down: America's top infectious disease expert

Does India have enough vaccines to innoculate almost 600 million adults? What about oxygen supplies? Will India run out of doctors to treat patients, if the surge continues?

Gravitas: Will India run out of doctors to treat the Wuhan virus?

US President Joe Biden made his first joint address to Congress, outlining his vision for the country and speaking to what he sees as his administration's initial accomplishments as he nears 100 days in office.

'US provided 220 million covid shots in 100 days, that's a milestone': Joe Biden

The development came after a telephonic conversation between Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India, Russia to establish '2+2 ministerial dialogue' between foreign, defence ministers

The melt was significantly impacting sea levels by about 0.74 millimetres a year, or 21% of overall sea level rise observed during the period.

As climate changes, study finds world's glaciers melting faster

Reports in British media revealed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would 'let the bodies pile high in their thousands' than impose a third lockdown. While Johnson's remarks have garnered criticism, WION's Palki tells you how other world leaders have balanced the choice between life and livelihood.

Gravitas | Boris Johnson: Let the bodies pile high

Singapore has been ranked as the best place to be during the pandemic. With just 61,000 cases, 30 deaths & 20% of the population vaccinated, it has topped Covid-19 resilience ranking.

Gravitas: This is the safest place during the pandemic

Will Tokyo Olympics get cancelled again? With 87 days left, Japan is witnessing a spike in infections. 4 major prefectures are under emergency, host towns are pulling out, the government seems divided.

Gravitas: Will Tokyo Olympics be cancelled again?

2021's first supermoon dazzled the night skies. But there were no viewing parties or packed roofs as stay-at-home orders kept people indoors. WION's Palki gets you a round-up of supermoon sightings around the world.

Gravitas: No audience for 2021's first supermoon

Ethnic Karen rebels razed a Myanmar army base near the border with Thailand. The attack has raised the morale in Myanmar's anti-coup camp. WION's Palki tells you how the army is pushing Myanmar into a civil war.

Gravitas: Ethnic rebels raze Myanmar army base

Assistance from European Union, The UK and the US has begun to arrive in India. Medicines, ventilators & oxygen concentrators are being flown in from around the world. WION's Palki tells you how the world is repaying India for sending life-saving drugs and vaccines.

Gravitas: Leading countries step in to pull India out of the second wave

The Global Elites want to keep vaccine patents locked. The US remains non-committal on waivers. Now, Bill Gates has said no to lifting patents to share vaccine formulas with the developing world. WION's Palki tells you how patents on vaccines are the biggest roadblock towards recovery.

Gravitas: Bill Gates says no to sharing vaccine formulas to developing world

India's second wave is driving the global surge. Out of every three positive cases detected in the world, one is from India.

Gravitas: Over 300,000 new cases for sixth day in a row

Global military spending surged in 2020, despite the pressure to expand health infrastructure. WION's Palki tells you how the aggressive tactics of one country - China - are forcing others to arm themselves amid a pandemic

Gravitas: Military spending surges in pandemic year

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