Nepal has formally requested India to recognize its National Identity Card as a valid travel document for Nepali citizens entering the country. If approved, the National Identity Card would become the third accepted travel document alongside passports and citizenship certificates.

The proposal, submitted through diplomatic channels, aims to simplify air and land travel between the two neighboring countries. Nepali authorities say the move could make cross-border movement more convenient for travelers while strengthening people-to-people connectivity.

Nepal seeks India's approval for national ID card as travel document 

Russian forces launched saturated ballistic missile and glide bomb attacks against Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv pushing monthly civilian casualties to their highest level since 2022. Watch horrifying CCTV footage from the Kharkiv strike, and see how Ukraine retaliated with long-range drone strikes inside Russia hitting Belgorod and Rostov-on-Don.  

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia drops 3-tonne Glide bombs on Ukraine 

Fourteen-year-old Kandula Jessie, a Class 10 student from Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district, has been chosen for an all-girls lunar satellite mission. Jessie is among just 20 students selected from India, out of a total of 12,000 applicants across 108 countries, for Mission Shakhtisat.   


14-year-old Andhra Pradesh girl selected to build satellite

China is reportedly preparing students bound for the United States through I.C.E-style emergency training camps, where participants are taught how to respond to immigration raids, avoid scams, and deal with hate crimes. The initiative comes amid heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington and growing concerns over the safety of Chinese nationals studying overseas.

Chinese students enrol in I.C.E.-style camps to prepare for life in US

As China continues to expand the world's largest navy and Pakistan strengthens its underwater warfare capabilities with advanced Chinese-built submarines, New Delhi is responding with a clear strategic objective: a 200-ship Indian Navy by 2035.   

India aims for 200-ship navy by 2035 to counter China & Pakistan 

Iran has issued a major warning threatening retaliation after what it claimed was a ukranian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel. What will Iran's next move be? Are the battle lines of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran-U.S. war merging? Will this expand into a wider conflict?

Furious Iran vows retaliation after 'Ukraine attacks' Iran vessel 'on Israel's behest'

Pakistan is expanding a defense pact with Saudi Arabia into a broader regional security bloc that analysts call an "Islamic NATO," with ongoing talks to include Turkey and Qatar. 

Pak eyes defence pact with Qatar & Turkiye

The Telangana government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to pass a resolution urging the Centre to reduce the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 21 years, chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Saturday.

Telangana CM: Lower minimum age to contest Lok Sabha elections to 21 

Corporate America is ramping up hiring again as major firms rethink workforce strategies, with executives saying AI cannot fully replace human talent. Companies including Alphabet and CSX are expanding headcount to support growth and emerging technologies.

Corporate America reverses hiring freeze as AI meets human limits 

Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv burns | CCTV captures moment deadly Russian strike hits Kharkiv 

Israeli forces have intensified operations across the occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting near Nablus and carrying out raids in multiple towns and villages. Palestinian communities have also reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers, with homes vandalized, mosques set ablaze and residents assaulted, as violence in the occupied territory continues to escalate.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a 'fight against terrorism'

Iran's Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile is emerging as one of the country's most dangerous long-range weapons. Designed to be low-cost yet highly accurate, it uses a mix of unpredictable flight paths, terminal maneuvers, and high speeds to complicate interception by advanced air defense systems. In this video, we examine how the Kheibar Shekan works, why it is becoming a growing concern for military planners, and what it could mean for the future of missile warfare in the Middle East.

Latest Update: The  U.S. and Iran have paused strikes for a third consecutive night to create space for diplomatic talks, raising hopes for de-escalation even as regional tensions remain high.  

Cheap, accurate & deadly: Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile is becoming even more dangerous!

Europe is battling one of its worst wildfire emergencies in years as massive blazes continue to spread across Spain and France. More than 300,000 people have been evacuated, with Spain declaring a nationwide emergency and France carrying out one of its largest evacuation operations since World War II. 

France, Spain race to contain 'Monster Fires' | Entire towns emptied in Southwestern France

Iran's Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile is drawing renewed attention after a report highlighted its ability to challenge advanced U.S. and allied air defence systems. The report describes the solid-fuel missile as a cost-effective yet highly capable weapon, placing missiles, drones and regional deterrence back at the centre of West Asia's evolving security landscape.

US-Iran War: Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile beats American air defences

Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq for the attacks.

Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said on Monday the attempted attacks took place over the past several hours and described them as terrorist acts launched from Iraqi territory.

Saudi Arabia: Iran-backed militias attempted to target oil facilities

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has proposed a major electoral reform by seeking to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections from 25 years to 21 years. The Chief Minister has also proposed reducing the eligibility age for contesting Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections from 30 years to 25 years. 

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls for electoral reforms 

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Manila to voice escalating anger against the Philippine government as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).Public anger has intensified due to widespread political friction, foreign policy choices, and severe corruption allegations.


Protests in Philippines as President Marcos delivers State of the Nation Address

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has announced his bid for the presidency, with reported backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Javier Milei. The move signals a new chapter for Brazil's conservative political movement as the country prepares for its next presidential election.

Flávio Bolsonaro enters presidential race with support from Netanyahu & Javier Milei

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington, D.C. amid a public dispute with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously said Netanyahu should be arrested under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu has brushed aside the remarks, reaffirmed plans to visit New York for the UN General Assembly in September, and accused Mamdani of deepening political divisions.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to US amid Zohran Mamdani’s protest call

A shooting near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle left two people dead and several others injured, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. Police are investigating the incident as officials work to determine the circumstances behind the deadly attack.

Seattle Mass Shooting: Thousands had gathered for 'Bite of Seattle' food festival

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court over the circulation of alleged defamatory and AI-generated deepfake content linking him and his family to ethanol-related financial gains. The court has granted him permission to proceed with a civil suit seeking the removal of the disputed online content, with several social media platforms named as parties in the case.

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over deepfake, defamation claims

wion

Wion, News on Wion, stories on Wion, articles on Wion, Wion stories at Wion, Wion news, Wion latest news

WION

Nepal seeks India's approval for national ID card as travel document

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia drops 3-tonne Glide bombs on Ukraine

14-year-old Andhra Pradesh girl selected to build satellite

14-year-old Andhra Pradesh girl selected to build satellite

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia drops 3-tonne Glide bombs on Ukraine

Chinese students enrol in I.C.E.-style camps to prepare for life in US

Chinese students enrol in I.C.E.-style camps to prepare for life in US

India aims for 200-ship navy by 2035 to counter China & Pakistan

Furious Iran vows retaliation after 'Ukraine attacks' Iran vessel 'on Israel's behest'

Pak eyes defence pact with Qatar & Turkiye

Telangana CM: Lower minimum age to contest Lok Sabha elections to 21

Corporate America reverses hiring freeze as AI meets human limits

Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv burns | CCTV captures moment deadly Russian strike hits Kharkiv

PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a 'fight against terrorism'

Cheap, accurate & deadly: Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile is becoming even more dangerous!

France, Spain race to contain 'Monster Fires' | Entire towns emptied in Southwestern France

US-Iran War: Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile beats American air defences

Saudi Arabia: Iran-backed militias attempted to target oil facilities

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy calls for electoral reforms

Protests in Philippines as President Marcos delivers State of the Nation Address

Flávio Bolsonaro enters presidential race with support from Netanyahu & Javier Milei

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to US amid Zohran Mamdani’s protest call

Seattle Mass Shooting: Thousands had gathered for 'Bite of Seattle' food festival

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over deepfake, defamation claims