President Joe Biden said that the United States is sending a whole series of help that India needs in its battle against COVID-19, reiterating that New Delhi had done the same when his country was in need last year.

World leaders reaffirms commitment to helping India

The Prime Minister’s troubles over the renovations dramatically deepened on Wednesday when the commission said it would begin a “formal investigation” to see if any rules had been broken.

Watchdog launches formal investigation into Boris Johnson’s flat refurbishment

A shrinking pool of user data could lead to lower sales for brands and lower ad revenue for mobile apps and publishers.

Here's what Apple's new iPhone privacy changes mean

A study has found that people who have been vaccinated with Covaxin have protection against the double mutant (B.1.617) variant first found in India.

Covaxin can fight against double mutant variant found in India: study

So-called "exit bans" are often used in mainland China against activists who challenge authorities. Opponents fear the same tactic could now be employed in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong legislatures passes immigration bill

Key to the commission’s strategy is persuading countries of origin to take back migrants told to leave the EU.

EU to boost measures to return migrants home

India has an official tally of 17.31 million infections and 195,123 deaths, health ministry data showed, although health experts say the figures probably run higher.

Gilead to help India boost Remdesivir production

People across Ukraine, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, have marked the 35th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the world's worst civilian nuclear accident.

Ukraine marks 35th anniversary of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

NASA announced this month that Musk's SpaceX was the sole winner in the competition, beating Blue Origin and a third company, Dynetics of Huntsville, Alabama, a defense contractor.

Jeff Bezos' Blue origin challenges NASA over SpaceX

India’s 323,144 new cases over the past 24 hours stood below a worldwide peak of 352,991 hit on Monday, while 2,771 deaths took the toll to 197,894.

Head of AIIMS medicine dept on COVID crisis

Britain has the world's fifth largest official COVID-19 death toll, with 127,681 deaths, after the United States, Brazil, Mexico and India, according to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine.

PM Boris Johnson faces pressure over alleged 'Let bodies pile high' remark

The world is celebrating Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar win, China is not. Beijing has censored Zhao's victory due to 'anti-China' remarks, the film-maker made in 2013.

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

The EU is at an advanced stage of talks with the US over mutually recognising vaccine passports to boost transatlantic tourism this summer.

EU in vaccine passport talks with US but not UK

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "International cooperation at work! Appreciate the shipment of vital medical supplies from Flag of United Kingdom including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators that arrived early this morning."

First batch of vital medical supplies from UK arrives in India

According to NASA, this year's super moon has been called a "pink" super moon, as it appears in April and named after an American plant, pink phlox, that blooms in Spring.

Supermoon dazzles night skies across Latin America

352,000+ cases & 2,812 deaths in 24 hours. A critical shortage of oxygen beds & a long waiting list for last rites. WION's Palki tells you the story of India's suffering

Gravitas: Covid-19 overwhelms India's Health Infrastructure

As India battles the second wave, a government official has now asked Indians to wear masks at home too. WION' Palki brings you the five key developments in the fight against the pandemic.

Gravitas: Indians asked to mask up at home

After mounting global pressure, U.S. President Joe Biden promised to release vaccine raw materials to boost production in India. WION's Palki tells you how the controversy has taught India a lesson in self-reliance

Gravitas: Biden relents, permits export of vaccine raw materials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media and wrote, "Had a fruitful conversation with POTUS Joe Biden today. We discussed the evolving COVID situation in both countries in detail. I thanked President Biden for the support being provided by the United States to India."

PM Narendra Modi holds 'fruitful talks' with Joe Biden

Ramayan & Mahabharat will soon be taught in Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince MBS has directed schools to include the 2 Indian epics in their curriculum. It's a big message of co-existence.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to teach Indian epics in schools

Pharma companies have used patents to profiteer during public health crises. Today, they have locked up vaccine formulas - driving up prices. On World Intellectual Property day, WION's Palki talks about the need to rethink patents.

Gravitas: Patents hamper global pandemic response

India's health diplomacy is paying off. 13 countries have offered assistance to fight the deadly second wave. Supplies have begun arriving. But, Chinese manufacturers could be trying to profit from India's desperation.

Gravitas: India's health diplomacy pays off, 13 countries offer assistance

For five days now, India has been breaking the global record in daily infections. At least 20 countries and regions have now imposed travel restrictions on Indians.

Gravitas: India's daily cases set new global record for 5th straight day

The total number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines on Monday rose to 10,06,428, the country's health authority reported

Philippines becomes latest nation to report 10 lakh COVID-19 cases

Meet the new beast, the Asus ROG Phone 5. It's a new smartphone that is primarily aimed at gamers. We spent some time with the phone and here’s what we think about it.

Tech It Out: Asus ROG phone 5 review

Authorities argue that daily numbers of new infections have started decreasing in the country, providing encouraging signs about the impact of restrictions that were imposed at the beginning of the month.

France reopens schools as virus patients numbers peak

This year's Oscars were also not aired on Chinese television or streaming channels.

China censors Oscars success of history-making director Chloe Zhao

As India continues to grapple with an aggressive Covid second wave, the country once again recorded its highest single-day spike with over 3.52 lakh cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll increased to over 1.95 lakh with 2,812 new fatalities.

COVID-19: India records 3.52 lakh new cases, 2,812 deaths

The shooting happened after officers responding to a call were cut off by a car in front of their vehicle, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Meghan Aguilar told reporters.

Officers kill man in body armor who drove into LA Police car

On Sunday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flew for the third time, making records in terms of speed and the distance it covered.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew on Mars for the third time

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World leaders reaffirms commitment to helping India

Watchdog launches formal investigation into Boris Johnson’s flat refurbishment

Here's what Apple's new iPhone privacy changes mean

Covaxin can fight against double mutant variant found in India: study

Hong Kong legislatures passes immigration bill

EU to boost measures to return migrants home

Gilead to help India boost Remdesivir production

Ukraine marks 35th anniversary of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

Jeff Bezos' Blue origin challenges NASA over SpaceX

Head of AIIMS medicine dept on COVID crisis

PM Boris Johnson faces pressure over alleged 'Let bodies pile high' remark

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

EU in vaccine passport talks with US but not UK

First batch of vital medical supplies from UK arrives in India

Supermoon dazzles night skies across Latin America

Gravitas: China censors Oscar History-maker

Gravitas: Covid-19 overwhelms India's Health Infrastructure

Gravitas: Indians asked to mask up at home

Gravitas: Biden relents, permits export of vaccine raw materials

PM Narendra Modi holds 'fruitful talks' with Joe Biden

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to teach Indian epics in schools

Gravitas: Patents hamper global pandemic response

Gravitas: India's health diplomacy pays off, 13 countries offer assistance

Gravitas: India's daily cases set new global record for 5th straight day

Philippines becomes latest nation to report 10 lakh COVID-19 cases

Tech It Out: Asus ROG phone 5 review