"Bhutan is the second country this will be launched in after Singapore. This will be done in two phases -- the first phase will be Indian banks will issue RuPay cards which can be used by Indian travellers in Bhutan, in a bid to ease tourism in the country," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale had stated at a presser preceding the PM's visit.

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale briefing in Bhutan

A major fire broke out near the emergency ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Delhi on Saturday. The massive blaze was soon brought fully under control by the fire-fighters. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Fire at Delhi's AIIMS hospital under control

Hong Kong remains tense as weekend protests begin. Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong: Another weekend of protests begin

A fire broke out near the emergency ward of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital in Delhi on Saturday. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Fire breaks out near the emergency ward of AIIMS hospital in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Bhutan on a two-day state visit. This is his first visit to the country since his re-election earlier this year with a massive mandate, and second overall. His previous state visit to Bhutan came in June 2014, just days after he was sworn in for his first term.

Prime Minister Modi launches RuPay Card in Bhutan by making purchase

Watch WION ground report on Kashmir's current situation.

WION speaks to Srinagar locals; Here's a ground report

In another jolt to Pakistan, the United States slashed the aid to the cash-strapped nation by nearly USD 440 million, bringing down its commitment to just USD 4.1 billion.

Another major setback for Pakistan, US cuts $440 million financial aid to Islamabad

A blast at a mosque in southwest Pakistan killed four people on Friday (August 16) and wounded more than 20, police said, adding the death toll could rise.

Four killed in blast at Pakistan mosque

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Saturday on a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the top leadership of the country.

PM Modi reaches Bhutan on two-day visit, accorded with Guard of Honour

After gathering peacefully in the Central business district, they marched on the Government House residence of Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam.

Teachers joins protests in Hong Kong, more than 22,000 joins rally

Since 2008, U.S. administrations have notified Congress of more than $24 billion in foreign military sales to Taiwan, including in the past two months the sale of 108 M1A2 Abrams tanks and 250 Stinger missiles, valued at $2.2 billion dollars.

China irked by US-Taiwan arms deal

The US justice department on Friday unveiled a warrant for the seizure of the Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a weeks-long diplomatic dispute.

US calls for seizure of Iranian tanker

People of Indian origin in Bhutan gave a warm welcome to PM Modi. People also raised slogans of Modi-Modi. Watch this video to find out more.

Warm welcome of PM Modi by Indian origin people in Bhutan

Thousands of travelers at U.S. airports faced delays on Friday because of an nationwide outage of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) processing systems that lasted several hours.

Thousands of travelers delayed at US airports due to technical glitch

IAF Squadron leader Minty Agarwal gets gallantry award. Watch this video to know more.

WION Fineprint: IAF Squadron leader Minty Agarwal gets gallantry award

In order to prevent any future crisis, Peru conducts massive earthquake drill. Watch video to know more.

Peru conducts massive earthquake drill

UN does not have a single definition of a terrorist!

WION Gravitas: The terrorist vs freedom fighter debate

Is Pakistan exploiting the 'islamophobia' discourse in its favour? watch report.

WION Edit: Is London becoming a venue for Pakistan propaganda?

China hits out at media, Western forces on provoking Hong Kong protests. Watch video to know more.

China hits out at media, Western forces on provoking Hong Kong protests

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with several other leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Friday.

1st death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, BJP pays homage to iconic leader

The Gibraltar government confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice had sought to extend the detention of the oil tanker Grace 1.

Gibraltar court releases Iranian oil tanker Grace 1

Normalcy returns in J&K, phone lines to resume from tomorrow. Watch video to know more.

Normalcy returns in J&K, phone lines to resume from tomorrow

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday held a rare closed-door consultation on the situation in Kashmir days after India revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, sparking a fresh row with Pakistan. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: 4 permanent members back India at UNSC closed-door meet on J&K

Pakistan's efforts to raise Indian government's decision to end the special status of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations were thwarted on Friday as China's initiative to discuss the matter at the United Nations Security Council found no takers.

Breaking News: Pakistan's efforts to rake up Kashmir issue fall flat at UNSC

The episode's tagline is 'There's no place like Ladakh'. Ladakh is a newly minted Union territory, and this episode of Traveller focuses on Ladakh's allure as a destination, and the elements that make it unique. While Meraj sets out on an epic road journey from New Delhi to Leh, Johan chooses to take the picturesque flight. Once they arrive, they explore the markets, walk in the Old Town, visit the donkey sanctuary, meet the local ‘medicine man’, and undertake a short ride to the Chemrey Gompa, a Buddhist monastery built-in 1664. It concludes with the Aryan Festival that shows the diversity, and for lack of a better word, exotic nature of the region.

WION Traveller: An epic adventure of Ladakh - Part 3

WION Traveller: An epic adventure of Ladakh - Part 2

WION Traveller: There's no place like Ladakh

WION Traveller: An epic adventure of Ladakh - Part 1

India on Thursday is celebrating its 73rd Independence Day with many events across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag at the majestic Red Fort.

PM Modi unfurls national flag from the Red Fort, nation chants 'National Anthem'

How the menace of microplastics has gripped the entire world. even the arctic snow is not free of microplastics.

WION Gravitas: Microplastics in Arctic snow!

From water conservation to tackling plastic pollution, here are some interesting snippets from PM's speech.

WION Gravitas: Broad themes of PM Modi's Independence Day speech

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