People living in the rural areas of Jammu-Kashmir will be provided with the same medical facilities that are available in cities. Government is constructing 30 new oxygen plants in these far-flung areas and also providing high standard medical equipment to these primary health hospitals.

India: Health infrastructure upgraded in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir

After refusing to go back home, the Belarusian athlete was spotted being walked into a Polish embassy on Monday. Now, Poland has granted her a humanitarian visa, Poland deputy foreign minister said Monday (August 2).

Poland offers humanitarian visa to Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya

For the past two days, the insurgents and government forces have clashed on the outskirts of Herat, Afghanistan's third-largest city with 600,000 inhabitants.

Violence takes a toll on the journalism fraternity

It's a long walk to freedom for Tusker 'Rivaldo', as it is rehabilitated into its natural habitat, after three months in captivity for treatment, at a camp in the Mudumalai tiger reserve, Tamil Nadu.

Tusker 'Rivaldo' back in natural habitat, after treatment in captivity

Israel is being joined by its key allies to collectively accuse Iran of attacking the tanker. The attack on the MV Mercer Street appears to be the latest escalation in an undeclared shadow war between Israel and Iran.

US, UK join Israel in accusing Iran of being behind attack

EAM S. Jaishankar also held extensive talks with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Tehran covering a range of key issues including the fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan.

India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to visit Iran

When we talk about Kashmir's iconic dal lake- what comes to your mind? Possibly, a Shikara boat ride or the houseboats. But the valley's top tourist attraction is also known for its floating vegetable market. Wion's correspondent Johan Castell visited this unique market.

Kashmir Connect: Dal Lake's floating wonders

Afghanistan has been witnessing a surge in violence since early May when US-led foreign forces began a final withdrawal and the Taliban has begun assaulting provincial capitals.

Afghan special forces, Taliban clashes in Herat

The entire U.S. economy, all $20 trillion of it, relies heavily on our infrastructure in one way or another, through transportation, power grids, high-speed internet, ports, roads, and bridges.

Senate finalises trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal

The attack on the MV Mercer Street appears to be the latest escalation in an undeclared shadow war between Israel and Iran.

Israel Tanker attack: UK and US blame Iran for deadly ship attack

Thousands of people, despite the fourth wave of COVID infections, protested against the government’s latest measures to push people to get vaccinated.

Anti-Health Pass Protest: France battles fourth wave of COVID-19

The American departure from Afghanistan has left the country in complete shambles. More and more districts are being taken by the Taliban. Afghan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay speaks with WION about ongoing situation in Afghanistan.

Afghan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay speaks with WION

PV Sindhu defeated He Bingjiao of China to become the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals. Sindhu defeated He Bingjiao 21-13 and 21-15 in the bronze medal match.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: World champion PV Sindhu wins Women's single bronze medal at Tokyo 2020

A coffee shop at the Kaman Aman Setu, has been established by Indian Army. This coffee shop will be hosting people from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and also people from all across the country.

Jammu And Kashmir: Indian Army opens new cafe at Kaman Aman Setu

According to Kandahar airport chief Massoud Pashtun, 'last night three rockets were fired at the airport and two of them hit the runway, due to this all flights from the airport have been cancelled.

Rockets hit Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan

India has taken over the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of August with plans to focus on Maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism efforts.

India begins UNSC presidency; focus on maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism

US Secretary of State Anthoy Blinken will participate in five online ministerial meetings from August the second to the sixth, within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss regional and international issues.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend ASEAN meetings

The Biden administration is likely to make changes to the existing vehicle emission standards set by the previous Donald Trump regime next week.

US Prez Joe Biden urges US carmakers to sell at least 40% EV by 2030

Lovlina Borgohain has become the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal after storming into the semis of the Women's 69kg Welterweight category at the Tokyo Games. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo analyses Borgohain's quarter-final win against Chinese Taipei's Nien-Chin Chen with the former head of AIBA's Women's Commission Manisha Malhotra and former Secretary-General of Indian Boxing Brigadier (Retd) PKM Raja.

Tokyo Olympics: 2nd Medal for India; Borgohain storms into 69kg semis

South Africa: The outage came on the heels of civil unrest sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma that halted operations for several days.

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

The outlook comes just after Jassy on July 5 inherited Amazon's top job, which has never been bigger or more complex.

Amazon Sales to slow in Tame start to Jassy's Tenure as CEO

The shortage affected the auto sector heavily throughout this year. During the pandemic some of these semiconductor fabs and many of the manufacturers of the components, equipment and materials used to manufacture semiconductors experienced shutdowns

What causing the global semiconductor chip shortage?

The move by the USCIS to conduct the second lottery will provide another chance to several applicants, including hundreds of Indian IT professionals, who could not make it in the first random selection.

US to conduct 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

Lovlina Borgohain cruised past Nien-Chin Chen in her quarterfinal bout of Women's Welter (64-69kg) on Friday, of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assures India of medal

Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu last spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in 2017.

Israel-Palestine: Israel's coalition govt behind the new outreach

Ice cream has ignited a heated debate at the UNSC. The Israelian and Palestinian envoys sparred over the US brand, Ben and Jerry's decision to end sales in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Palestinian envoy accused Israel of trying to put pressure on corporate giants. He said the decision should be lauded.

Why Ben and Jerry’s will not sell its products in Palestine territories

Directly addressing the issue of COVID-19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, Biden stressed that the vaccines have been thoroughly tested and are safe and effective.

Biden calls on states to offer 100 dollars vaccine incentives

The CDC also recommended that everyone in grade schools wear masks indoors, “including teachers, staff, students and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.”

US Prez Joe Biden wears mask while returning to White House

The crossing with Afghanistan was reopened after consultations with the Taliban who are the day-to-day affairs in areas under their control.

WION in Afghanistan: Traders and truckers pay twice at border

Israel, which has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, is trying to contain a new surge of coronavirus cases. According to the new plan, the govt will now offer the third dose of Covid-19 to the people over 60 years of age.

Israel to offer third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderly

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