India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France where he'll be meeting with key French officials. Jaishankar reached France on Sunday after concluding his visit to Germany where he attended the Munich security conference.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in France for talks

All eyes are on the heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless the trouble looks like a disguised relief for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Covid, Ukraine...Is PM Boris Johnson using crisis to stem unpopularity?

Western powers have now stepped up their diplomatic efforts to try and see if an invasion by Russia into Ukraine can be averted. France has held a series of talks with all parties involved in a bid to try and de-escalate the rising hostilities.

Macron proposes Ukraine summit to help defuse tensions with Russia

The company OLA has been trying to paint India's mobility landscape green over the last few years. After establishing into the two wheeler market of EV, OLA is looking at entering into four wheeler market as well. How does company see India's electric mobility landscape and what are its plans for electric future? To talk all that and much more today we're joined by Varun Dubey, chief marketing officer OLA electric from Bengaluru.

OLA electric plans to enter four-wheeler market | Varun Dubey Exclusive

To boost its dwindling foreign exchange reserves, Pakistani government is now looking at the vault of its citizens. What is interesting is that Pakistan seems to be planning with a scheme that would translate the gold that is held by the households and citizens in Pakistan into foreign currency to enhance its foreign exchange reserves, listen in.

Pakistan eyes citizens' gold to boost foreign exchange reserves

The West remains wary of the possibility of Russia and Belarus who have now announced an extension of their military drills. The United States has said that the troops that Russia is amassing is not a bluff and is warned that Russia is now positioned in a way that it can invade into Ukraine at a moment of its choice.

Russia, Belarus extend military drills amid Ukraine tensions

US warns Russian troops build-up not a 'bluff', satellite images show new deployment near Ukraine

It's often said that it is circumstances that make people into heroes especially in times of trouble. Civilians in the Ukraine are a testament to this at a time when the West and Kremlin are locked in intense negotiations, our next report gets you all the details.

What is the cost of a looming war? | Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Former US President Donald Trump's new social media venture Truth Social appears set to launch today. The app launch potentially marks the return of the former President to social media more than a year after he was banned.

Donald Trump’s social media venture Truth Social to be released today

Dead Fishes have washed ashore beach once again in Chile, the reason for the incident is yet to be identified. Residents say the dead fishes mainly comprised of Anchovies which are mainly found in the Mediterranean sea, locals have pointed out to low oxygen levels in deeper waters as the reason for the deaths.

Thousands of dead fish wash up on a Chilean beach, exact reason unknown

In a tribute to the 'Heavenly Hundred', Prayers for peace pour in amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. Former President lays flowers at the memorial.

A tribute to the 'Heavenly Hundred': Prayers for peace pour in amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

Amid the ongoing war tensions between Ukraine and Russia, India issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in Ukraine. Students & non-essential workers are advised to leave.

Countries rush to bring back citizens: India issues an advisory for Indian nationals in Ukraine

France and Israel have asked their citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Israel PM urges citizens to 'come home'

Russia has launched massive nuclear drills amid the ongoing issue with the Ukraine crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin is overseeing the military drills.

Russia, Belarus extend drills: A sharp increase in shelling reported in Ukraine

Benin bronzes are set to return to their home in Nigeria. Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe and United States.

Benin bronzes return to Nigeria: Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe & US

The residents of the Indian state of Punjab is voting for the next government. The political parties AAP and Congress seems to be the main rivals.

Elections in the Indian state of Punjab: 63.44% voter turnout recorded till 5 PM

The economic crisis in Pakistan is showing no signs of abating, the cost of electricity in the country is likely to rise by six rupees per unit. Opposition slammed the government.

Pakistan: Opposition targets Imran Khan government over proposed power tariff hike

Pakistan's regressive attitude towards women is once again grabbing the headlines. With International Women's day just a few weeks away, Pakistan's defenders of patriarchy have started their activities to impose new rules and protect the status quo of the country.

Pakistan Minister stokes controversy, demands international Hijab Day

India's $375-billion defence deal with the Philippines is a huge boost to New Delhi's hopes of becoming an exporter of defence platforms. But what will be India’s next big defence export? Can the LCA 'Tejas' become a "game-changer" for India’s defence manufacturing?

Can Tejas become India's next biggest defence export to the world?

Paris switched on noise radars to keep a check on loud motorcycles and other vehicles. The move seems to have been taken to bring silence to one of the noisiest cities in Europe.

France: Paris switches on the first noise radar to keep a check on loud motorbikes & vehicles

Residents of the Indian state of Punjab vote for the next government

In recent years, ties between China and Australia have soured. However, tensions have risen tremendously after a Chinese vessel aimed laser at an Australian warplane. The Australian PM demanded answers from China.

Australian PM demands answers from China after Chinese vessel aimed laser at Australian warplane

France has asked its citizens to leave Ukraine as tensions rise. France is the latest country to ask its citizens to leave Ukraine. Meanwhile, NATO has relocated its staff from Kyiv to Lviv.

Russia maintains 'no plans to invade' as tensions mount over Ukraine crisis

According to reports, at least about 15 people have been killed and dozens of others being wounded in a suicide bombing attack at a restaurant in central Somalia.

Suicide bombing in central Somalia: Prime Minister condemns the attack

There has been a rise in shelling in eastern Ukraine amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when people were asked to evacuate the region.

Tensions flare in Eastern Ukraine: Sharp increase in shelling reported

Suicide bombing in central Somalia: Prime Minister condemns

On the Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, the West urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine. The world leaders converge as tensions spike.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky questions NATO's intentions at Munich Security Conference

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mocks West's war prediction at Munich Security Conference

Russia launches strategic Nuclear exercises

France has joined China to build seven infrastructure projects worth 1.7 billion US dollars in Africa, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

France & China to work together on 7 infrastructure projects worth $1.7 Billion

Is it time to start living with the COVID-19? What is the global strategy for the pandemic at Present? How to adapt to ever-changing challenges. Watch this video to know all the answers from experts themselves.

Is it time to start living with the COVID-19? Experts answer

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