The movie theatre is also a vital part of the Indian social life and yet cinema is one of the sectors in the Indian economy that is worst hit by the impact of coronavirus. Watch this report where we explore the various crisis of this crisis today.

Coronavirus brings Indian film industry to a grinding halt | COVID-19 pandemic

The cinema industry is reeling under the impact of coronavirus and suffering huge financial losses. While production houses and movie theatres are struggling to bounce back, video streaming platforms are witnessing an unprecedented growth. But can video-on-demand services replace big screens? We discuss the future of filmmaking, multiplexes, and OTT with INOX Director Siddharth Jain, Oscar-winning Film Producer Guneet Monga, India CEO of Eros International Pradeep Dwivedi and Veteran Actor Kabir Bedi.

Hard Reset: Indian Film Industry After Covid-19

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli is facing a revolt and battle lines have been drawn from within his party. For this Oli is blaming India. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: 'Mahakali treaty' back to haunt Oli, PM Oli's government in shaky grounds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 30 addressed the nation on India entering 'Unlock 2.0'. PM said that a key government scheme that is distributing free food grains to 80 crore people in India would be extended till November to give relief during the festival season as the country fights coronavirus. Watch the video to know more.

PM Narendra Modi: 80 crore people to get free food grains till November | 'India Unlock 2.0'

China has passed a controversial security law giving it new powers over Hong Kong, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. Watch report.

China passes Hong Kong Security Law: Law to take effect before handover day

Plans by Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to begin annexing parts of the occupied Palestinian territories from as early as Wednesday appeared in disarray as the country’s alternate prime minister, Benny Gantz, suggested annexation would have to wait while the country dealt with its coronavirus crisis.

Netanyahu and Gantz at odds over West Bank annexation plan

With 18,522 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a single day, India’s case count reached 5,66,840 on Tuesday

COVID-19: India records over 18,500 cases in last 24 hours

In an unprecedented move, India on Monday (June 29) banned 59 Chinese mobile apps including TikTok, UC Browser and Cam Scanner among others.

Beijing's first reaction to India's ban on 59 Chinese apps

China has strongly reacted to India’s move to ban 59 mobile applications, most of which are linked to China. The Indian government’s decision was based on security concerns.

China 'Strongly Concerned' about India's app ban: China Foreign Ministry

The Chicago Pride Parade that traditionally happens the last Sunday in June was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousand participates in march for Pride parade in Chicago

Pharma major Bharat Biotech has announced the development of India’s 1st vaccine candidate for COVID-19, named COVAXIN

Bharat Biotech's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine 'COVAXIN' gets approval

Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health ministry figures showed on Monday.

Iran has faced surge in daily number of cases and death toll

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (June 29) issued new guidelines for Unlock 2, opening up more activities in areas outside the containment Zones.

India's unlock 2.0: What remains closed and what is allowed? Here are the details

Livinguard face masks are protective and prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading, benefiting both self and others in close proximity.

Livinguard Tech launches face mask; claims to disable COVID-19 virus

Hong Kong police have arrested at least 53 people after scuffles erupted during a relatively peaceful protest against planned national security legislation.

Hong Kong bans major protests against China: Protests after HK police deny permission

The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT Pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong and Taiwan offer contrasting tales of freedom: Hosts gay pride for the world

The decline followed a 13.9% drop in April, which was the biggest fall since March 1998

May retail sales fell sharply in Japan

British Airways, has said it needs to cut 12,000 jobs and proposed pay cuts for cabin crew. The firm reportedly sacks 350 pilots and puts 300 in pool for rehire.

British Airways sacks 350 pilots and puts 300 in pool for rehire

The controversial President Donald Trump amid Anti-racist protests globally retweets a video in which a man shouts 'White Power'. However after immense backlash Trump deleted this video.

Amid Anti-racist protests US Prez Trump retweets video where man shouts 'White Power'

This protest has occurred within the context of Chinese President Xi Jinping being criticised around the world for a dictatorial style of working.

Activists from Japan, Taiwan, Tibet unite against Chinese President Xi Jinping

As the coronavirus pandemic swamps countries from Mexico to Argentina, public health officials are struggling to contain outbreaks seeded at Latin America’s iconic covered food markets

Latin America: Fruit markets turn breeding grounds for COVID-19

In an election marked by the coronavirus, many people stayed away from polling stations, leading to an historic level of abstention.

Macron's party faces major loss in France local elections

Europe has been hit by a heatwave with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Heatwaves lead to rising temperatures across Europe

Illegal gold mining activity has risen sharply over the last five years in Brazil’s indigenous Yanomami reservation in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

Brazil gold rush: Illegal mining threatens Amazon tropical rainforests

Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus

US: Florida beaches announce closures as COVID-19 cases rise

China's capital Beijing is dealing with the second wave of COVID-19 infections. New cases of COVID-19 cluster have put half a million people under lockdown. Watch report.

Nearly 7.7 million people tested in Beijing: New COVID-19 cluster China

United Nation estimates that more than a million Uighur Muslims has been sent to forced detention camps in China. They are being tortured, brainwashed in these camps. Now more details have emerged that of China's brutal crackdown on the Uighur Muslims. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: How China has been torturing Uighur Muslims in detention camps?

As Russia prepares for this week's vote on Russian President Vladamir Putin's constitutional reforms, WION takes you to a Russian city located 1300 km east of Moscow Nizhny Tagil. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Russian Constitutional Amendments 2020 | Nizhny Tagil | Vladamir Putin

Syed Ali Shah Geelani has quit the Hurriyat Conference. The 90-year-old, who had led the separatist movement in Kashmir Valley since the 1990s, was a lifelong chairman of the Hurriyat. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Syed Ali Shah Geelani quits Hurriyat | Jammu and Kashmir

Vietnam's aviation authority has grounded all Pakistani Pilots working for local airlines amid concerns from global regulators that some Pakistani Pilots may have been using fake licenses. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Pakistani Pilots accused of using fake licenses | Vietnam

Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad.

WION Dispatch: Iran issues arrest warrant against Donald Trump

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