Wildfires require firefighters to make quick decisions. Often in difficult conditions like high winds and lightning. Other challenges include a century of reflexive wildfire suppression and overgrown forests. They have to make decisions like: What time of day is best to battle flames?

Dousing wildfires: How firefighting works

The Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday that special economic zone units may allow up to 50 per cent of all workers to work from home for a maximum of one year. The Draft Labour Codes and India's labour laws do not acknowledge working from home as a legitimate job arrangement. The government requires an organisation to maintain statutory records.

Commerce Ministry permits work from home in Special Economic Zones

Wildfire has been raging across Greece in Athens. Hundreds of firefighters were seen battling the wildfire. Meanwhile, Amazon Inc.-owned firm Zoox is gearing up to launch 'robotaxi'. Here are some impactful images from around the world on July 20.

World in Pictures: Wildfire rages near Athens, Amazon-owned firm to launch 'robotaxi'

The three Batman films by director Christopher Nolan are considered among the best featuring the caped crusader. 'The Dark Knight Rises' capped off Nolan's 'Dark Knight Trilogy'. As the film completes 10 years, here's a look at why it was special.

10 years on, how does 'The Dark Knight Rises' hold up?

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is struggling for big knocks at the highest level, with his century-drought nearing 1,000 days. For how long will Kohli be persisted and when will he finally regain form? Only time will tell...

Nearing 1,000 days without an international ton: What's wrong with Virat Kohli?

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United has become one of the biggest talking points in the ongoing summer transfer window. Ronaldo has reportedly already informed United about his desire to leave the club this summer amid concerns he won't be able to compete for major trophies with the Premier League giants. Ronaldo is also reportedly unhappy with United's lack of ambition in the transfer market. However, with a top club yet to show any interest in securing his services for next season, it remains to be seen where will Ronaldo end up playing next.

Biggest football transfer saga of 2022! What's next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

They are finally married! 20 years on, world's most popular celebrity couple Bennifer is officially man and wife. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married in a small private event in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 16 in presence of select guests. The couple who first started dating in 2001 and broke up in 2004 rekindled their love in 2021. In the last 20 years, the two married other people had kids, got divorced and then also dated others before they reunited. Here's looking at Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship timeline.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship timeline

From Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi welcoming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran, to Russia targeting several cities across Ukraine with a focus on gas supplies, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 19.

World in Pictures: Russia strikes cities across Ukraine; Iranian, Turkish presidents meet in Tehran

From the long-awaited winter break to five substitutions in a game, a look at all the major rule changes in the Premier League for the upcoming 2022-23 season.

Major rule changes in Premier League for 2022-23 season

Market for electric vehicles is growing around the world. More & more companies are moving towards the electric vehicle market. Not only automotive, but aviation companies are also trying out electric-hybrid models. A UK-based start-up is developing a hybrid-electric passenger plane. The startup aims at commercialising the plane at regional level.

Tech in Trend: After hybrid electric car, now hybrid electric plane? A jet without fuel

Ahead of Indian men's hockey team's Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign, in Birmingham, star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh opined on momentum from Tokyo 2020, the road ahead of the 2023 World Cup, and more during an exclusive interaction with WION's Aditya Sahay.

Exclusive | Momentum from Tokyo 2020 is helping us push harder for more glory: PR Sreejesh

India and Rajasthan Royals' young star Dhruv Jurel shares his journey so far, the MS Dhoni policy which works wonders for him, and learnings from Kumar Sangakkara in IPL 2022.

EXCLUSIVE | I abide by MS Dhoni's 'control the controllables' policy: U-19 star Dhruv Jurel

There is an urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid global warming and create a society without fossil fuels. The solution is emission-free electrification 3 scientists received the 2019 Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries.

Fossil fuels will have to end. Are batteries the new 'oil'?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk walked away from buying Twitter for $44 billion. As Twitter vs Elon Musk saga unfolds, take a look at the timeline of what has happened so far.

From buying Twitter to walking away – Elon Musk’s Twitter deal timeline | Tech in Trend

Surgeons at NYU have successfully transplanted pig hearts into two brain-dead people. It is reported that the heart is functioning normally, without showing signs of rejection.

Surgeons transplant genetically engineered pig hearts into two brain-dead people

Chinese Scientists have developed Robot fish that could clean oceans of microplastics. These bots are able to absorb pollutants and heal itself even when it is damaged.

Chinese scientists develop robot fish that could help ocean clean-up

Longyearbyen is a small coal-mining town on Spitsbergen Island, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago. This Arctic town is known for its views of Northern Lights. But it's also the place where global warming is at its fastest pace.

This arctic community is at the forefront of global warming

Search for alien life has been of interest for centuries. Movies and books are full of alien attacks on Earth. Mars has always been in focus for alien life. But our other neighbour Venus needs a good look as well.

Is there life on Venus? Here's what Cambridge University researchers say

Ahead of the Liverpool vs Manchester United marquee clash tonight, fans make a beeline for official merchandise in Bangkok. WION's Digvijay Singh Deo takes you inside the fan zone at Rajamangala. Here's a WION exclusive report.

Liverpool vs Manchester United: WION exclusive from fan zone at Rajamangala

A group of around a dozen activists began getting together often in June at a beachfront tent camp in Colombo for hour-long meetings to brainstorm strategies for reviving the country's waning protest movement.

How a band of activists bring down Sri Lanka's government

From James Webb Telescope releasing the first infrared image of the universe to Yosemite National Park’s raging wildfire, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 12, 2022.

World in Pictures: Deepest image of universe; Yosemite’s wildfire; queues in Sri Lanka for LPG

Climate Change and global warming are daunting realities we all face. Even if you are someone who doesn't really believe in these, the reality is hard to deny. Draughts, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves are all proof it is happening. So what can we do to delay the inevitable?

Is being child-free how you save the planet?

The rate of mass shootings in the US is unprecedented this year. Six months into 2022, there have been at least 314 mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, an average of about 1.7 shootings take place per day. The July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park is the 15th mass killing of the year and the 11th on the holiday weekend. Around 10,072 people have died nationwide due to firearms. But despite a high rate of gun violence… Politicians and voters continue resisting changes to their gun laws.

Why US has been unable to impose stricter gun laws?

According to preliminary official figures released on Friday, deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit a record high for the first half of the year, destroying an area five times the size of New York City.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits record

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