Global ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday sharply revised its forecast to India's GDP growth, estimating that it will contract 10.5%, while Goldman Sachs expects it to decline by 14.8%in the current fiscal year.

Global rating agencies cut India's GDP forecast

In view of the recent ban imposed on PUBG by the Indian government, the PUBG Corporation on Tuesday announced that it has broken all ties with Tencent Games for its franchise in India. This means that the app can now make a comeback in India.

PUBG Corporation has broken ties with Tencent Games for its franchise in India

12 Hong Kong residents, including an activist charged under the city’s National Security Law, have been detained by China’s coastguard while trying to flee to Taiwan.

Twelve arrested at sea while trying to flee to Taiwan from Hong Kong

Sudan is in a state of emergency after authorities declared the country a disaster zone last week because of heavy flooding that's killed around 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses since late July.

Sudan declares state of emergency over deadly flood, more than 100 people killed

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has been declared an absconder by the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case. Former President Asif Ali Zardari have also been indicted in this case.

Nawaz Sharif has been declared absconder by Islamabad HC

“Chinese were trying to prove to their domestic audience that they are invincible and now they have been challenged and the first time after 1962 these strategic heights have been occupied,” said Major General S B Asthana.

Chinese are rattled as India in a position to dominate them: Major General S B Asthana

The incident has put Germany and Russia on a collision course, putting pressure on their joint gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2.

WION Fineprint: EU, Russia gas pipeline project in jeopardy

The most awaited off-roader launch of 2020 is going to happen very soon. But before that, Team Pitstop got a chance to spend some time with the all-new Mahindra Thar and we returned quite impressed with the changes done to the new model. Watch the video to know what we felt about the upcoming all-new Mahindra Thar - the true SUV.

First experience with the all-new 2020 Mahindra Thar | WION Pitstop

Achakzai was arrested days after a fast-moving vehicle belonging to him hit and ran over traffic warden Haji Attaullah at Quetta

WION Dispatch: Quetta court acquits Majeed Achakzai in traffic warden hit-and-run case

Ships and aircraft from Sri Lanka and India on Tuesday battled to contain a re-ignited fire on board a giant oil tanker.

Your Story: Oil tanker in Sri Lankan waters catches fire again

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under renewed criticism over widespread wildfires in the country's Amazon rainforest.

Your Story: Animals forced to flee amid raging fires in Amazon

As demand continues to surge at food banks, the federal government is preparing to spend another $1.5 billion on a program that has provided a key source of fresh food to charities this summer as they work to feed the hungry.

US: USDA starts food box programme in IOWA

Over 200 people, who were trapped in wildfires in northern California, were airlifted to safety by members of the California National Guard, officials said on Sunday.

California wildfires: More than 200 people airlifted to safety

China on the early hours of Tuesday claimed that the Indian army crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It further also claimed that the India troops fired “warning shots” near the Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh to which their soldiers took “countermeasures”.

China accuses Indian army of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’

Russia's opposition figure Alexei Navalny, a fierce critic of Vladimir Putin, who was allegedly poisoned using a Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok has come out of the medically induced coma, according to the hospital in Berlin where he is being treated.

Russia's opposition figure Alexei Navalny now out of medically-induced coma

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ratcheted up his rhetoric on Monday (September 7), amid growing tensions between the neighbours over energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey begins military exercises near northern Cyprus

Sources: Warning shots fired in fresh action along LAC, China accuses India of crossing LAC

Masked men detained Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova in central Minsk on Monday morning and drove her away in a van and two of her allies also disappeared later, the opposition movement said.

Belarus: Opposition leader disappears after being detained by masked men

You may agree or disagree with the disqualification Novak Djokovic at the U.S. open. But, there is a lesson to learn for everyone - the importance of staying calm.

Gravitas: Food for thought: The need to stay calm

Pakistan has named Hizbul Chief Syed Salahuddin as a 'bona fide official' of its rogue spy agency I.S.I. The global terrorist has been exempted from security checks across Pakistan. Meanwhile, another Pak military general is making headlines for his shady financial dealings.

Gravitas: Pakistan declares Syed Salahuddin as 'ISI official'

In a strong signal to China, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav attended the funeral of Tibetan soldier Nyima Tenzin. The secret elite force trooper was killed in an accidental mine blast in Ladakh

Gravitas: Is India changing its policy towards Tibet?

India has become the fourth country in the world to develop and successfully test the hypersonic technology. WION's Palki tells you how hypersonic weapons will boost India's defences.

Gravitas: India is now one step closer to hypersonic weapons

Russia is considering a 'tech transfer' of its Sputnik V vaccine to India. Reportedly, this will be a partnership to develop, manufacture and supply the vaccine.

Gravitas: An India-Russia alliance for Wuhan virus vaccine?

China's Communist Party excels in rewriting its own history. Now, it is re-scripting the story of the pandemic in a desperate attempt to project normalcy. In this report

Gravitas: China is trying to rewrite the history of the Wuhan Virus

India has overtaken Brazil in COVID-19 cases to become the 2nd worst-hit country in the world. The record daily surge of 90,800 cases is a world record.

Gravitas: India Surpasses Brazil In COVID-19 Cases

According to PUBG Corp, it is aware of the whole situation and is actively looking into the entire issue around the ban.

Your Story: PUBG mobile eyeing comeback in India?

Reacting strongly to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claims, Indian Army on Tuesday asserted that no stage had its soldiers transgressed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) or resorted to any aggressive means, including firing.

WION Exclusive: Chinese troops seen with machetes tied to their spears

Trump supporters organised a motorcade with flags reading "Trump 2020" and "Vote for Trump" attached to the numerous cars, trumps and vans.

US Elections 2020: Pro-Trump rallies taken out in United States

Indian Army on Tuesday (September 8) rejected China's claim that the Indian army crossed the Line of Actual Control and fired “warning shots” near the Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh, stressing that India is committed to disengagement and de-escalating the situation on the LAC.

India: PLA continues to violate bilateral agreements

According to Fitch Arm, India’s economy is projected to contract 11.8% on the year in the current fiscal year beginning from April.

Indian economy projected to contract 11.8% in FY 21: Fitch Arm

While addressing a regular media briefing, US President Donald Trump asks a journalist to remove mask and then proceed with the question. Watch this video for more info.

'You're going to take the mask off, please', Trump asks reporter

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