Russians today began a marathon seven-day vote on constitutional reforms that will allow Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036

Russia: A 7-day voting on Constitutional reform to keep Putin in power until 2036

Diesel price has surpassed the price of petrol for the second day in a row as fuel rate hiked for the 19th day on Thursday.

Diesel price crosses ₹80 mark in Delhi, petrol at ₹79.92

The Central Board For Secondary Education on Thursday announced the cancellation of class 10th and 12th board exams for the year 2020. However the pending exams will be conducted once the COVID-19 situation in nation improves.

CBSE board exams for classes 10th, 12th cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Gravitas: India-China standoffs: A timeline What happened i the Galwan valley was not totally unprecedented. Over the years, India & China have been engaged in several skirmishes and stands-offs. The two countries have even fought a war.

Gravitas: India-China standoffs: A timeline

Amid the pandemic, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reached out to his counterpart in Russia Sergey Lavrov to 'forge a long-term partnership'.

Gravitas: How Pakistan is wooing Russia

Russia showed off its military prowess as it celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Victory Day. This year, the celebrations came right ahead of a referendum that could make Vladimir Putin president for life.

Gravitas: Putin to become Russian President for life?

A Coronavirus black market is flourishing in Pakistan. Pakistani bootleggers are earning fortunes in black market trade of blood plasma of recovered patients.

Gravitas: Inside Pakistan's Coronavirus black market

Anti-racism protesters are taking down one statue after another, the focus of the movement has moved to vandalism. As Coronavirus cases peak globally

Gravitas: Anti-racism protests: The obsession with statues

Russia and China are closer than ever before. Can India count on Russia then?

Gravitas: After India-China face-off, Can India count on Russia?

Are Russia & China best friends - or is this an alliance of convenience?

Gravitas: China: Russia's old best friend?

The city of New Haven took down the Christopher Columbus statue in Wooster Square Park in New Haven on Wednesday.

BLM protests: New Haven takes down Christopher Columbus statue

After 9 days of rhetoric & lies, China has admitted that construction activites on the Indian side of the border were the reason behind P.L.A's aggression.

Gravitas: Galwan skirmish: Why did China provoke India?

Qantas will cut at least 6,000 jobs across all parts of the business as part of its long-term response to the coronavirus pandemic

Qantas to cut at least 6,000 jobs as part of COVID-19 recovery plans

On Thursday morning, Delhi's Covid-19 case count was at 70,390. Mumbai had 69,528 cases.

Is New Delhi becoming India's New York?

Nokia and Ericsson have been chosen as Singapore's main 5G network providers, telecom operators said.

Huawei loses out in Singapore 5G network provider bid

The grand monument opens after its longest period of inactivity since World War 2, with strict hygiene and safety measures.

Paris's pride Eiffel Tower reopens after 3 months of coronavirus shutdown

Three opposition MPs of the Nepali Congress have filed a petition demanding steps to take back lands encroached by China.

Get back our land from China, opposition MPs in Nepal demand

The FATF on Wednesday decided to keep Pakistan in the “grey list” for failing to check the flow of funds to terror groups

Pakistan to remain on greylist of terror financing watchdog FATF

June 25 is an important date in Indian history. It is on this date in 1975 that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed the 'Emergency' which began one of the darkest periods in India.

45 years of Emergency: Recalling the time when fundamentals rights were scrapped

German state government has slammed Pakistan on its proliferation record. According to a report by the southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg

German state govt slams Pakistan for trying to obtain nuclear know-how illegally

In the latest India and China have begun disengagement at the three flashpoints along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Chinese troops have started to withdraw from the Indian territory. However, the sources have told WION that the Indian side is cautiously observing the Chinese moves and the situation will be verified on the ground over some time. Watch report.

India-China border tensions: Chinese troops begin withdrawal,  Disengagement at 3 flashpoints |

The United States is inching close to the Presidential elections and at a time like this losing popularity among the voters can have repercussions. According to an opinion poll conducted by Reuters, only 37% of Americans approve of US President Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters poll shows: Donald Trump's popularity decline

The International Monetary Fund has updated its world economic outlook and a forecast for India is grim. Watch report.

IMF: Indian economy to contract 4.5% in 2020

US-based space technology company Maxa Technologies has published satellite images that show road construction and Chinese Military resources at the disputed border area between India and China. Watch report.

India-China standoff: US space firm releases photographs of LAC and patrol point 14

The first healthy volunteer has received a coronavirus vaccine developed by Imperial College London researchers. Imperial College London's vaccine candidate is being developed and trialed as part of 41 million pounds in funding from the UK government and a further 5 million pounds in philanthropic donations. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: 1st volunteer gets imperial COVID-19 vaccine

Close to a month, Australia has reported its first-ever death due to COVID-19. The officials are fearing the second wave of infections that could rock Australia.

Fear of 2nd COVID-19 wave infections in Australia

Nepal's main opposition party has raised the issue of Chinese encroachment of the country's territory in the lower house of the Parliament. The KP Sharma Oli government was questioned on this issue. Watch report.

Nepal: China using road construction for encroachment

People in the UK were seen gathering in parks to sunbath as temperatures touched 32.6°C. People were grateful to be outdoors and many were not seen wearing masks. Watch report.

UK sizzles as mercury soars to 32.6° C: Hottest day of the year so far

France’s Louvre Museum is getting ready to reopen almost four months after COVID-19 forced its closure. With many foreign tourists not expected back for months, and strict social distancing measures in place, the post-outbreak Louvre that opens on July 6 is likely to be a more serene experience than usual.

COVID-19 Pandemic: World's most visited museum Louvre to reopen

India-China border tensions: Chinese troops begin withdrawal from Indian territory

The coronavirus pandemic is battering the United States, especially in the Southern and Western states where new cases of COVID-19 are surging rapidly. Watch report.

35,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in US: 756 deaths in last 24-hours

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