The quest for an Olympic medal can break even the best. Gagan Narang had been India's most successful shooter at the world stage post 2006 but his journey to the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 ended in heartbreak. Those defeats had affected the health of his parents as well but the versatile shooter was determined to stand on the Olympic podium. Narang opens up on the turmoil within and how those dark days drove him to Olympic glory at London.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: How Personal Turmoil Drove Narang to Olympic Glory?

London 2012 was India's most successful Olympics with India's sports persons winning a record haul of 6 medals. Indian Shooting's rich legacy at the Olympics continued with Gagan Narang overcoming personal turmoil to end his wait for that treasured spot on the podium and Vijay Kumar winning Silver in Rapid Fire pistol. Joydeep Karmakar stunned the top names in Prone as he finished 4th and narrowly missed out on a medal.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Indian Shooting's Legacy Continues at London

The margin between victory and defeat at the Olympics can range from one-hundredth of a second to something even more measurable as 0.9 millimetres. An Olympic medal leads to sporting immortality but not many remember those who miss out. At the London Olympics, Joydeep Karmakar defied the odds and form books to finish 4th in the Men's Prone. Dismissed as nothing more than a tourist by many in the Indian sporting circles, Karmakar delivered his best at the biggest stage in world sport. 8 years later he admits he broke down seeing others on the podium but had no regrets having performed to the best of his abilities.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Karmakar's Narrow Miss at London

United States' Trump administration has sanctioned the Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over her role in curtailing political freedom in the Hong Kong.

United States sanctions Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam

World leaders pour condolences over Calicut plane crash, India's PM & President expresses distress.Watch this video to get more on this.

World leaders pour condolences over Calicut plane crash, India's PM & President expresses distress

Shares of Chinese vaccine maker has surged 80% since June. Vaccine Co. stock is the best performer in Chinext index.

Shares of Chinese vaccine maker surge 80% since June

What's the unsolved mystery behind the Beirut Blast? Get to know in this video..

WION Exclusive Ground Report: The unsolved mystery behind the Beirut Blast

Exclusive visuals from the Beirut blast site. Watch in these visual, after the enormous blast, how the epicenter looks like?

Exclusive visuals from the Beirut blast site

On the slippery runway of Calicut International Airport in Kerala, the Air India Express plane crashed, due to heavy rains, fell into the ditch and broke into two parts. At least 17 people died in this accident.

17 dead, more than 100 injured in the Air India plane crash at Calicut Airport on Friday

Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION's Palki Sharma on his comments on Kashmir, his equation with Indian PM Narendra Modi, and more.

WION Global Leadership Series: Former PM of Malaysia Dr. Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the collaboration to attain self-reliance. He addressed a virtual gathering India @75. Watch report.

EAM S Jaishankar speaks on technology, China at India @75 Summit

A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former United States Army Special Forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a failed beach attack aimed at overthrowing President Nicolas Maduro.

Ex-Americans jailed over failed 'invasion': Behind bars in Venezuela

The tussle continues over the second COVID-19 stimulus bill in the United States. Even after more than a week's meetings no decision has been taken. Watch report.

US virus stimulus talks deadlocked | Negotiations on relief package fall apart

In the United States, thousands of vendors have fanned out along roadsides from Alabama to Michigan each summer to haggle over the prices of old Coca-Cola bottles, clothes, toys, knives and more at The World’s Longest Yard Sale.

US longest yard sale lines roads: A yard sale spanning 6 US states

India has once again raised the issue of cross-border terrorism at the UNSC. New Delhi described itself as "a victim of terrorism" sponsored from across the Pakistani border. Watch report.

India at UNSC | "We are a victim of terror" | Calls out Pak for harbouring terrorists

The massive blast in Beirut has dealt a major blow to the already battered economy of Lebanon. The blast will cause a 15 billion dollar loss to the once-thriving trading country. Watch report.

Massive blast deals a fresh blow to Lebanon's economy | World News

Mercury levels continue to soar across Western Europe. The MeD department in England has already issued heat alerts for parts of England and the temperatures are predicted to claim to 37 degrees Celcius. Watch report.

People seek ways to cool off as heatwave bakes Paris | Western Europe Heatwave

A major mishap at India Kozhikode airport has left 18 people dead and over 100 injured after an Air India Express aircraft arriving from Dubai crashed at Calicut International Airport. Watch report.

Calicut Plane Crash: 18 dead in the crash, What is a tabletop runway?

The Venezuela security forces are punishing citizens violating anti-coronavirus measures with extraordinary measures. Violaters are being made to exercise, sit in the sun, and are even being beaten physically. Watch report.

Citizens punished for violating norms in Venezuela | COVID-19 pandemic

India has recorded its second-highest daily surge with 61,537 cases of the Wuhan virus in just the last 24-hours. Watch this report to understand the trajectory of the pandemic.

India COVID-19 Tracker: Over 61, 537 cases in last 24 hours

Heatwave fuels forest fires in Russia. Amazon forests reported 5,860 fires in first week of August. Russia firefighters extinguish 66 forest fires. Watch this video to know more.

Heatwave fuels forest fires in Russia, battles over 100 forests fires

Atleast 21 people have died in a rainfall triggered landslide in Idukki district, Kerala. Still facing flood like situation due to heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days.

Kerala: Major landslide hits Idukki district, atleast 21 people died

The world has been facing an omnipresent enemy called terrorism. India recently raised the issue at United Nations Security Council. Major General (Retd) Shashi Asthana explains what this means.

Video opinion: Terrorism and the global response to it

Mahathir Mohamad had ruined Malaysia's ties with India. He resigned from office in February. Muhyiddin Yassin is currently the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Have Malaysia's ties with India improved under him?

Gravitas: Have India-Malaysia ties improved post Mahathir's exit?

New Delhi accuses Pakistan of arms trafficking at United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India raised the issue of cross-border terrorism as well. India highlighted the ways in which organised crime syndicate fund terror organisations.

New Delhi accuses Pakistan of arms trafficking at UNSC

Oil spill of Japanese bulk carrier triggers crisis in Mauritius. Experts have feared of greater damage to Mauritius coastline.

Oil spill of Japanese bulk carrier triggers crisis in Mauritius

An Air India Express plane with over 190 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala. The aircraft, en route from Dubai, skidded off the runway and broke in two at Calicut airport upon landing, India's aviation authority said. Watch report.

Air India flight skids off runway | Kerala | Over 190 people onboard | 2 lives lost

The explosions in Beirut were not a freak incident. They were designed by years of dysfunction, corruption, and incompetence by Lebanon's political elite. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the Beirut blasts are a warning for the rest of the world.

Gravitas: Beirut Blasts | A warning for the rest of the world

At 95, Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has launched a party. He is contesting the imminent snap polls. Mahathir Mohamad spoke exclusively to WION's Palki Sharma. If in power, will Mahathir extradite Zakir Naik. Listen in to this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas: Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION

Beijing wants to expand its influence in Afghanistan. According to a report, Pakistan and China have now struck an intelligence-sharing alliance. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how this move could undermine the US & India in the region.

Gravitas: Dragon's moves in Afghanistan | China - Pakistan strike an intelligence-sharing alliance

An investigative journalist in Beirut has claimed that only a part of the Ammonium Nitrate stockpile blew up on Tuesday. WION gets you an exclusive ground report from Beirut.

Gravitas: WION reports from Beirut | Another ticking time bomb in Beirut?

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