The IMF says it is closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka. Is an IMF bail-out the only option for Colombo? Why are the Rajapaksas wary about reaching out to the IMF? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: How can Sri Lanka escape this mess?

After picking up 9.2% stake in Twitter, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has joined Twitter's board. Musk has asked his followers whether they want an edit button on Twitter. The platform's CEO Parag Agrawal has issued a warning. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Elon Musk joins Twitter's board

French stock markets tanked after new opinion polls showed far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closing the gap with Emmanuel Macron. What explains the rise of this far-right demagogue? Can she spring an upset? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: French markets spooked by Le Pen's surge

Reports say Joe Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki is leaving the White House for a job at MSNBC. Does this count as a conflict of interest? Why do American journalists consistently dabble in politics? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: Jen Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC gig

From the U.S. to India, countries are slowly dropping mask mandates. Mumbai and Delhi won't fine you for not wearing a mask. British Airways will let you board a flight without a mask. Does this mean you can stop wearing a mask now? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Is it time to go mask-less?

Into the second month of Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky connected via video call with UNSC and questioned the purpose of the meet.

'How can UNSC act with Russia in it?' Asks President Zelensky

Civic bodies in the Indian capital Delhi, and the state of Uttar Pradesh have triggered debate over the proposed meat ban in India during the Navratri festival.

The debate over the proposed meat ban in India during the Navratri festival rages on

NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels for a 2-day summit to address Russian invasion and Bucha killings. Nations participating in the summit will extend their support to Ukraine

2-Day NATO summit to address Russian invasion & Bucha killings, Allies to support Ukraine

Landmark UN report says that removing carbon dioxide from the air and oceans to avoid climate catastrophes is no longer optional, it is important to fight Global Warming

UN report says carbon removal important to fight Global Warming

According to a UN report, transforming food and forestry could be crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and could help avoid the worst impacts of climate change but the changes are not likely to happen unless governments act on them

Transforming food and forestry to curb global warming important: UN

Avocado is often touted as a 'Superfood' for its miraculous properties and health benefits. A study suggests that eating more Avocados improves heart health.

Study: Eating more Avocados improves heart health

In what can be called a father's labour of love for his son, a Vietnamese father converts a van into a wooden tank.

A father's labour of love: Vietnamese father converts van into a wooden tank

Into the second month of Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky connected via video call with UNSC and questioned the purpose of the meet. However, Russia denied Bucha civilian killing allegations by Zelensky.

Russia denies Bucha killing allegations, calls it 'fake' amid uproar at UNSC

Extreme snowfall has wrecked the Bolivian highway leaving dozens of vehicles stranded. La Cumbre was left covered in snow halting all movements.

Snowstorm wrecks Bolivian highway leaving dozens of vehicles stranded

Conflict and climate change compounded with rising fuel and food prices have now pushed about a quarter of Africans towards hunger. The international committee of the Red Cross has warned that an estimated 346 million people are affected by food insecurity in the continent.

Africa: 346 million facing food insecurity; hunger crisis surge due to conflict, climate

Year 2021-22 was a mixed bag for Indian auto industry. Though they were on the path to recovery, they had to face challenges like chip shortage, a new wave of COVID-19 as well. How was the year 2021 for the auto industry and how is the year ahead to talk all that and much more today we're joined by Shashank Srivastava, senior ED, Maruti Suzuki.

How was the year 2021 for auto industry?: Shashank Srivastava, senior ED, Maruti Suzuki

Hungary is at risk of experiencing funding cuts from the European Union as Brussels launches a new disciplinary procedure against it.

Hungary at risk of EU funding cut as Brussels launches new disciplinary procedure

After a halt of over two years due to covid-19 pandemic, India has resumed international flights. The flights had been operating in an air bubble arrangement earlier with several nations the rules have also been relaxed and government has eased COVID-19 safety protocols. For more on this, we are joined by Alex Mcewan, country manager South Asia, Virgin Atlantic.

After 2 years, India resumes scheduled international flights | Alex Mcewan Exclusive

President Pedro Castillo has called off the curfew in capital lima after widespread display of anger and defiance.

Peru's Pedro Castillo lifts Lima curfew after widespread defiance, anger

At the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday, India has condemned the killing of civilians in Bucha and has supported an independent investigation into it.

India condemns Bucha killings, supports independent investigation

April 3rd is when Pakistan's national assembly was supposed to vote on a no-confidence motion against Imran khan while the day may have passed in a flash with back-to-back political developments its aftershocks will remain in Pakistan's politics.

Pakistan's political crisis: Supreme court likely to issue an order today

The retail price of fuel has been increasing consistently for a fortnight in India it has been high by 80 paise today leaving consumers with a hole in their pocket.

India: 14th fuel price hike in 16 days | Petrol price hike

Three members of the AUKUS alliance Britain, United States and Australia have agreed on a new defense pact under a new trilateral cooperation. The three nations will jointly begin collaborating on hypersonic and counter hypersonic weapons as well as electronic warfare capabilities.

Hypersonic weapons deal: New defence pact by US, UK, Australia; China warns against fuelling crisis

The presidential race in France is heating up but this is an election that's also taking place at a time when Russia has invaded into Ukraine. The war risks becoming a key issue in in the French electoral politics, here's how!

French Elections: Marine Le Pen targeted over Russian ties, accused of being close to Putin

The Covid-19 pandemic is not over, different variants bring different concerns but in some cases old variants give birth to new clusters and Britain is facing something similar. A new surge of covid virus is putting the health sector under pressure.

One in 13 people test positive, Britain reports surge in covid-19 cases

A coal supply crisis is now brewing in India, Asia's second largest economy for a second year. The government-owned coal India is now restricting deliveries to industrial consumers to prioritize power plants however the fuel stockpiles are already below target levels and the country.

Fresh Coal Crisis Looms in India, fuel stockpiles below target levels

Sri Lanka's economic crisis explodes, Rajapaksa Government in disarray as crisis deepens. Streets of the island nation go dark as food & fuel run out. Protestors call on the President to resign.

Sri Lanka's economic crisis explodes: Protests continue over power cuts, food shortage

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited the opposition to join a Unity Government and formed a temporary cabinet after 26 ministers quit.

Sri Lanka: 4 new cabinet ministers sworn-in amid the ongoing unrest over the economic crisis

World is fighting a losing battle against climate change and a new report by the United Nations climate science agency has declared that it is now or never. The report spells out some of the actions needed to be taken in this decade to contain global warming.

UN Report: 'Now or Never' to avoid climate change catastrophe

Samsung Electronics is likely to post its highest first-quarter profit since 2018, analysts' estimates showed, driven by brisk profits on memory chips as solid demand helped to keep prices firmer than expected.

Samsung likely to report highest Q1 profit since 2018 on memory chips

Have you ever thought of taking a career break? Earlier, taking time off from work was frowned upon, even considered unprofessional. The pandemic has made career breaks mainstream. Companies are now warming up to the idea. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells more.

Gravitas: New job trend: Normalising career breaks

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