Winter session begins today, will have 20 sittings between 18th Nov to 13th Dec. Today is the first day of the session. This time the government is preparing to introduce 27 new bills in the winter session of Parliament. Govt to push for Citizenship bill in the winter session of the Parliament.

Govt's focus in winter session of the Parliament: 'Citizenship Amendment Bill'

Today, Sharad Arvind Bobde took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan and officially takes charge as the 47th Chief Justice of India succeeding CJI Ranjan Gogoi. Bobde will be serving as CJI for nearly 18 months from now. Watch this video to find out more in details.

Sharad Arvind Bobde officially takes charge as the 47th Chief Justice of India

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who spearheaded the brutal crushing of the Tamil Tigers 10 years ago, stormed to victory Sunday in Sri Lanka's presidential elections seven months after Islamist extremist attacks killed 269 people. The retired lieutenant colonel, nicknamed the "Terminator" by his own family, won 53-54 per cent of the vote, his spokesman told AFP as Rajapaksa's main rival Sajith Premadasa of the ruling party conceded the race. "It is a clear win. We envisaged it. We are very happy that Gota will be the next president. He will be sworn in tomorrow or the day after," spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: It's a new journey for Sri Lanka

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lanka Presidential election

A trove of leaked Chinese government documents reveals details of its clampdown on Uighurs and other Muslims in the country's western Xinjiang region under President Xi Jinping, the New York Times reported on Saturday. WION speaks to Dr. Halmurat Uyghur, President of Uyghuraid for more clarity on this.

China's Uighur 400+ documents leaked, leak reveals details of Xinjiang clampdown

Sri Lanka's former wartime defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa took an early lead Sunday in a fiercely fought presidential election conducted under high security seven months after deadly Islamist attacks.

Sri Lanka Presidential election: Rajapaksa camp  claims victory

Sri Lanka Presidential election: Counting underway

Sri Lanka Presidential election: Gotabaya Rajapaksa takes early lead

After the results of Sri Lanka presidential election, WION Speaks to Dr. S. Y. Quraishi, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India for more clarity on the victory of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka presidential election: WION Speaks to Dr. S. Y. Quraishi, Former CEC of India

Chinese army troops were deployed in Hong Kong for the first time since protests began.

China army in Hong Kong for first time since protests began

Britain's Prince Andrew said he could not have had sex with a teenage girl at a socialite's London home because he returned to his house after a children's party on the night in question and has no recollection of ever meeting her.

Britain's Prince Andrew denies sex claims with a teenage girl at London home

After the results of Sri Lanka presidential election, WION Speaks to Iqbal Athas, Political Editor at Sunday Times from Sri Lanka for more clarity on the victory of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka presidential election: WION Speaks to Iqbal Athas, Political Editor from Sri Lanka

Strike corps assess cross border striking capabilities. Testing operational plans after 2-month training. The code-name of this military exercise is 'Sindhu Sudarshan' which signifies the target of reaching the Sindhu river. Watch the complete video to find out more in details.

Indian Army kicked off 'Sindhu Sudarshan' a military exercise in Thar

Saudi Aramco seeks a valuation of $1.7 trillion. Saudi Aramco will not market IPO in the United States. Global oil demand peak flagged as a major risk for Aramco. Watch this video to find out more in details.

Saudi Aramco seeks valuation of $1.7 trillion

Roger Stone, a self-described “dirty trickster” and longtime adviser to Donald Trump, was found guilty on Friday of obstructing a congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Roger Stone: U.S. President's associate found guilty in wikileaks hacking case

Yellow vest protesters back to wreck havoc on streets of Paris. Watch this video to find out more in details.

Yellow vest protesters back on streets of Paris

The U.S. supported Iran protesters over the fuel price hike. Watch this video to find out more in details.

U.S. supported Iran protesters over fuel price hike

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won the presidency with a clear majority, his spokesman told AFP on Sunday, a day after the polls. Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the one who spearheaded the brutal crushing of the Tamil Tigers 10 years ago "It is a clear win. We envisaged it. We are very happy that Gota will be the next president. He will be sworn in tomorrow or the day after," spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Looking forward to meet PM Narendra Modi

Sri Lankans began voting on Saturday for a new president in what could mark a comeback for the Rajapaksa clan, lauded by supporters for crushing the Tamil Tigers but condemned by critics for war crimes, corruption and cosying up to China.

Sri Lanka presidential election: Sajith Premadasa urges people to go out and vote

India has slammed Pakistan's propaganda on Kashmir at UNESCO. India says at UNESCO: 'Pakistan has DNA of terrorism'. Watch this video to find out more in details.

India at UNESCO: 'Pakistan has DNA of terrorism'

Telecom Crisis In India: What Next? What Can Be Done?

WION Edit: India's telecom crisis - what can the government do?

India Debunks Pakistan's Attempts To Dramatise Kashmir Situation.

Gravitas: Two stories, one message - India debunks Pakistan's rhetoric

Millions Of Lives In National Capital Delhi At Risk As Pollution Levels Continue To Rise.

Gravitas: Delhi's Pollution - crisis deepens

U.S. President Trump lashes out at Marie Yovanotch, Know who is she?

US President Trump lashes out at Marie Yovanovitch, who is she?

Sri Lanka polls to have major implications for India

During Sri Lanka presidential election, WION Speaks to Dr. Aruna Kulatunga, Political Analyst from Colombo for more clarity on this.

Sri Lanka presidential election: WION Speaks to Dr Aruna Kulatunga, political analyst from Colombo

A gunmen fired on a convoy of buses carrying Muslims in northwest Sri Lanka before the beginning of presidential elections, as per the reports there are no casualties so far.

Voters' convoy ambushed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans began voting on Saturday for a new president in what could mark a comeback for the Rajapaksa clan, lauded by supporters for crushing the Tamil Tigers but condemned by critics for war crimes, corruption and cosying up to China. Finally, Voting has been concluded and over 80% voter turnout recorded. WION also exclusively spoke to G. Parthasarathy, Political Analyst from New Delhi for more clarity on this.

Sri Lanka presidential election: Voting concluded, over 80% voter turnout recorded

Pakistan-trained terrorists caused "ISIS-level of horror and brutality" in Jammu and Kashmir long before the West was “even apprised of the brutalities of radical Islamic terror", said Indian columnist Sunanda Vashisht at a US Congressional hearing on Human Rights in Washington.

Pak-trained terrorists caused 'ISIS-level of horror and brutality" in J&K', says Sunanda Vashisht

Finally Pakistani Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif allowed to travel abroad for 4-weeks for his treatment. But he has been allowed only on some conditions by the Lahore High Court. Watch this complete video to find out more in detail.

Nawaz Sharif got conditional allowance to travel abroad for 4 weeks

Lahore High Court has admitted plea by Nawaz Sharif's party Pakistan Muslim League (N) on the removal of his name from 'Exit control list'.

Lahore High Court admits Nawaz Sharif's plea

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