The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919. British troops fired on hundreds of unarmed men, women and children in Amritsar. Official records put the death toll at 379, but historians say the number was closer to 1,000. 101 years on, Britain has not apologised for this deeply shameful chapter of its colonial past. Why do India's calls for a formal state apology from the British government continue to fall on deaf ears? Kishwar Desai, author of 'Jallianwala Bagh, 1919: The Real-Story' explains.

Jallianwala Bagh: Lest We Forget

With supplies hit and exports blocked, experts, fear that there could be a severe shortage of food supply globally in the coming months. WION's Palki Sharma assesses the impact.

Gravitas: A global shortage of food supply? | Wuhan Coronavirus

India has reported its deadliest day of the Coronavirus outbreak. In the last 24 hours, more than 30 people have died. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the numbers.

Gravitas: India reports it deadliest day | Coronavirus Outbreak

The lockdown recently ended in Wuhan. But the city is echoing mixed emotions. Some people are celebrating the end of the lockdown. Some others have launched a protest. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Celebrations and protest in Wuhan | Coronavirus Outbreak

It has been more than 48 hours since China has lifted the lockdown in Wuhan and life is slowly returning to normal. Many residents in Wuhan have been stuck at home for more than 70 days. They have got a long list of things that they want to do now that the lockdown is over. Watch report.

Life in Wuhan comes to normal after the end of lockdown

China might be mulling new rules to regulate the trade of wild animals in the country. But, the draft on animal welfare makes no mention of bats or pangolins - the alleged source of the Wuhan Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will China change its eating habits? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Wuhan was the original epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak. Today, people in Wuhan are celebrating the end of lockdown. The epicentre has moved to New York - where mass burials are being ramped up. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about this stake and cruel contrast.

Gravitas: A tale of two epicentres | Coronavirus outbreak

South Korea has emerged as the gold standard for coronavirus response. The country was a hotspot in the initial days of the outbreak, but it has managed to contain the coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Lessons from South Korea | Fighting the Coronavirus

Director-General of International Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim told WION's Palki Sharma that almost every child in the world has received a made in India vaccine. What role does India have in the global fight against the pandemic? Take a look at this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: India has a big role to play in the fight against Covid-19

Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday that they will work together to create contact tracing technology that aims to slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing users to opt into logging other phones they have been near.

Apple, Google join hands to tackle COVID-19

Turkey govt imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces. In Turkey 47,000 people are infected so far & 1000 people died of COVID-19 crisis.

Turkey imposes lockdown in Istanbul, Ankara & 29 other provinces; 47,000 people infected of COVID-19

Pakistani nationals protest in Dubai as more than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in United Arab Emirates. Stranded Pakistani nationals beg authorities to take them home.

Pak Nationals protest in Dubai, More than 2,000 Pakistanis stuck in UAE

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths were set up for COVID-19 positive patients. Watch report.

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak | Voters turn up with masks and gloves

The scientists across the world unite in fight with Coronavirus (COVID-19). Hundreds of clinical trials for COVID-19 are underway. Serum institute of India also joined hands with U.S. pharma major.

Scientists across the world unite in fight against coronavirus, hundreds of clinical trials underway

In Spain & France, the fatality rate is 10%. In Italy & UK fatality rate is about 12%, while in Germany it is just 2%. How has Germany achieved this? Watch this video to know.

Why is Germany winning the battle against coronavirus?

The Chinese government has issued a new draft list of livestock that can be farmed for meat in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

China issues draft list of livestock that can be farmed for meat

Activists in Latin America are scrambling to house and feed animals abandoned by owners who misguidedly fear their pets will infect them with the coronavirus or who are unable to feed animals amid lockdowns that have caused increased unemployment.

Coronavirus Outbreak: People abandoning pets due to fake news and misinformation

In this segment of WION Good News First, we get you to the story of a couple who got married in the times of lockdown.

WION Good News First: Love in the times of lockdown!

Globally, there is a ray of hope that with the arrival of summers, the intensity of novel coronavirus would likely to fall. However, US's top researchers at the National Academy of Sciences have warned otherwise. A report released by the National Academy of Sciences has said that the hot weather in the summers would not help to contain the spread of COVID-19. The findings remain inconclusive, but, the report says so far, there is no evidence, that suggests the link of spread with higher temperatures.

Study: Higher temperature would not help to contain the spread of COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care, where he had spent the three previous days for treatment against coronavirus, his Downing Street office said. This is not the first time when a British leader is out of action during a time of crisis. Watch our report to know more.

Boris Johnson not the 1st UK PM to be incapacitated | WION Ground Report

A report by News Week (New York based magazine) claimed that more than 150 military bases of United States of America have been infected of Coronavirus (COVID-19) which has halted military training.

Report: More than 150 US military bases infected of COVID-19, infection halts training

In Russia, Moscow introduces the pass system to stopt the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country. Russia has reported more than 13,500 positive cases so far.

Russia: Moscow introduces pass system to stop coronavirus spread

In United States of America, six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Billion which is 8% up from last year. The tax payments due have been delayed until July 15.

US: Six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Bn, 8% up from last year

COVID-19 Crisis: The central government to take decision on lockdown extension after 14th April soon. India has reported 7,400 positive cases and 239 deaths so far.

India: Central Govt to take decision on lockdown extension soon, over 7,400 cases reported so far

Reports claimed that the United States of America may see the spike in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases if lockdown lifted after the planned 30 days.

Reports: US may see spike in COVID-19 cases if lockdown lifted after planned 30 days

Ministry of Health give latest updates on pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in the India. 40 deaths have been reported in India in last 24 hrs after which the COVID-19 death toll rises to 239 so far.

Health Ministry give latest updates on spread of pandemic Coronavirus in the India

Sources told WION that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering on extension of lockdown in India after having an important video conferencing with states & UT's Chief Ministers.

Source: PM Modi considering lockdown extension in India, after video conferencing with Chief Ministers

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

U.S. coronavirus cases topped 500,000 on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, although there are signs that Americans staying home was helping to curb new infections. Nearly 2,108 people lost their lives in US due to COVID-19 in last 24 hours.

Coronavirus Outbreak: US records rise of more than 130,000 cases in 5 days

New York accounts for one third of all coronavirus fatalities in the United States. What has made New York a virus hotspot in the United States? Watch our report to know more.

What made New York vulnerable to COVID-19

Coronavirus Outbreak: US records its highest daily death toll

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