Police fire tear gas from above as protesters gather in Hong Kong Protesters in Hong Kong can be seen retreating from Harcourt Road while police stand guard on a distant overpass while firing tear gas into the crowd today (June 12). The filmer said the police were discharging tear gas "every two to five minutes."

Police fire tear gas from above as protesters gather in Hong Kong

Cyclone Vayu is raging its way towards Gujarat's coastline and is expected to make landfall by today here. Its impact, however, is being felt in several other states with coastal areas of Maharashtra especially affected due to rain and high-speed winds.

Powerful Cyclone 'Vayu' approaches India; PM Modi closely monitoring situation

India is now planning to set up a space station. ISRO said that it will focus on Gaganyaan Mission. Gaganyaan is India's first human space mission. Dr. K. Sivan has announced that there will be a separate space station of India.

ISRO Announces Plan For Space Station

A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan land in the Kyrgyz Republic’s capital, it’s cloudy in Bishkek and five Indian medical students are posing for photos in front of an imposing Soviet-era building that houses the state history museum at Ala-Too Square in the heart of the city.

PM Modi leaves for Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin also meets PM Modi today. PM Modi will visit Vladivostok later this year. Watch this video to know more.

19th SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin

India-China to mark 70th anniversary of ties next year.35 events each to be held in India and China in 2020. PM Modi also said that he want Pakistan to take concrete action. Watch this video to know more.

19th SCO Summit: New momentum in India-China ties

PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping for the first bilateral meeting.Post SCO, India-Kyrgystan will hold bilateral talks. PM Modi will also join world leaders for informal dinner. Watch this video to know more.

19th SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Xi Jinping for first bilateral meeting

It was a symbolic gift from Emmanuel Macron to Donald Trump at the height of their “bromance” last year: an oak tree ceremoniously planted in the manicured lawns of the White House by both leaders.

Trump and Macron’s symbolic friendship tree dies

Two oil tankers were hit in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman, shipping firms and industry sources said on Thursday, sending oil prices as much as 4% higher a month after four other tankers were damaged by limpet mines in the region.

Two oil tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

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Julian Assange to be extradited to the US where he faces charges of computer hacking.

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid signs extradition papers for Julian Assange

Reports Suggest Kim Jong Un 's Slain Half Brother Kim Jong Nam Had A Nexus With The CIA Was Kim Jong Nam, the slain half brother of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un a spy of CIA? What's the nexus between the U.S. & Kim Jong Nam? Here's a report

Gravitas: Was Kim's slain half brother a CIA spy?

ISIS Is Down Not Out Yet. Reports Show That The Terror Group Is Alive & Kicking In NorthEast Afghanistan 3 months ago, the U.S. President proclaimed the end of ISIS in Syria... Now reports show that ISIS is rapidly gained ground in Afghanistan. Palki gets us the latest updates

Gravitas: ISIS expands footprint in Afghanistan

The ISIS Has Lost Its So-Called Caliphate In Syria & Iraq. But It Expanding Presence Across the World & Plotting Attacks Here's a report tracking the rise and fall of ISIS and it's evolution into one of the most dreaded terror outfits in the world

Gravitas: Tracking the rise & fall of ISIS

A Brief Summary Of The Rise Of ISIS In Afghanistan. Here's how and why Afghanistan became a breeding ground for ISIS in the region.

Gravitas: Why is Afghanistan a fertile ground for ISIS?

Govt adapts 'Horses For Courses'approach. Modi Govt seems to be intrested in lateral entry.Lateral entry is a good way to acquire talent. Modi govt to expand pool of lateral entrants. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Significance Of Lateral Entrants In Modi Cabinet

Watch 'India Watch.' This is the show that brings you the latest on the world's biggest democratic nation's exercise, Verified updates & Unbiased analysis.

Watch: India Watch, 12th June 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for strong and decisive action to deal with terrorism when in his address at SCO in Bishkek on June 14.Watch full video to know more.

PM Modi to pitch for anti-terror measures at SCO Summit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-block-roads-in-hong-kong-in-anti-china-demonstration-against-extradition-bill-226366">Protesters block roads in Hong Kong in anti-China demonstration against extradition bill</a>

Protesters have blocked two main highways in central&nbsp;Hong Kong in ralliesagainst a divisive government plan to allow extraditions to China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/envoy-says-sudan-talks-to-resume-as-strike-suspended-226368">Envoy says Sudan talks to resume as strike suspended</a>

Sudan`s military and&nbsp;opposition groups&nbsp;have agreed to resume talks on the formation of a transitional council, an Ethiopian envoy said on Tuesday, as an opposition alliance said it was suspending its campaign of civil disobedience and strikes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-vayu-thunderstorm-lightning-alert-issued-for-various-districts-of-gujarat-orange-warning-for-goa-226379">Cyclone Vayu: Thunderstorm, lightning alert issued for various districts of Gujarat;'orange' warning for Goa</a>

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty wind (40-50 kmph) at isolated places in the districts of North Gujarat region including Banaskantha and Sabarkantha for Wednesday and Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/life-imprisonment-for-mumbai-man-who-created-hijack-scare-on-jet-plane-226369">Life imprisonment for Mumbai man who created hijack scare on Jet plane</a>

In the first conviction under the amended anti-hijacking law, a special NIA court Tuesday awarded life term to a Mumbai-based businessman and also imposed a hefty Rs 5 crore fine for triggering a hijack scare on a Jet Airways plane in 2017.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistani-fans-love-cricket-they-wont-boo-steven-smith-captain-sarfaraz-ahmed-226376">Pakistani fans love cricket, they won't boo Steven Smith: Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed</a>

Sarfaraz Ahmed insists Pakistan fans won't boo shamed Australia star&nbsp;Steven Smith during their World Cup&nbsp;match in Taunton on Wednesday. Pakistan fans are expected to make up a large chunk of the crowd in the west country and there are fears they might follow the example of the India supporters who jeered Smith at the Oval on Sunday.

Protesters block roads in Hong Kong in anti-China demonstration against extradition bill Protesters have blocked two main highways in central Hong Kong in ralliesagainst a divisive government plan to allow extraditions to China.

Protesters block roads in Hong Kong in anti-China demonstration against extradition bill Protesters have blocked two main highways in central Hong Kong in ralliesagainst a divisive government plan to allow extraditions to China. Envoy says Sudan talks to resume as strike suspended Sudan`s military and opposition groups have agreed to resume talks on the formation of a transitional council, an Ethiopian envoy said on Tuesday, as an opposition alliance said it was suspending its campaign of civil disobedience and strikes. Cyclone Vayu: Thunderstorm, lightning alert issued for various districts of Gujarat;'orange' warning for Goa The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings of thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty wind (40-50 kmph) at isolated places in the districts of North Gujarat region including Banaskantha and Sabarkantha for Wednesday and Thursday. Life imprisonment for Mumbai man who created hijack scare on Jet plane In the first conviction under the amended anti-hijacking law, a special NIA court Tuesday awarded life term to a Mumbai-based businessman and also imposed a hefty Rs 5 crore fine for triggering a hijack scare on a Jet Airways plane in 2017. Pakistani fans love cricket, they won't boo Steven Smith: Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed Sarfaraz Ahmed insists Pakistan fans won't boo shamed Australia star Steven Smith during their World Cup match in Taunton on Wednesday. Pakistan fans are expected to make up a large chunk of the crowd in the west country and there are fears they might follow the example of the India supporters who jeered Smith at the Oval on Sunday.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Chandrayaan-2 is India's second lunar mission. Chandrayaan-2 to launch at 2:41 A.M on July 15.This is the mission which aims to land a rover on the moon.India to look to join Elite Club with Moon Landing.

India Watch: India's Grand Lunar Mission

President's rule in J&K extended for 6 months. Elections in J&K likely in second half of 2019. Govt approves J&K reservation (Amendment) Bill. Govt approves J&K reservation(Amendment) Bill.

India Watch: President's Rule In J&K To Be Extended

BJP workers clash with state police in Kolkata. Police used bastons, teargas and water cannons to control that. Governor calls for all party meeting tomorrow. BJP's Protest against killing of workers.

India Watch: Clashes At BJP's Kolkata Rally

At least one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was reported dead and five others were injured after suspected militants attacked security forces near a bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on Wednesday. The gunfire is still underway.

Breaking News: Terror Attack On Indian Security Forces

India Watch, 11th June 2019. To know more watch the video.

Watch: India Watch, 11th June 2019

The promise of democracy is the periodic opportunity it creates for fresh beginnings. A government re-elected with such a resounding mandate should continue with the successful aspects of its economic policies. The most notable has been promoting economic inclusion via the public provision of essential private goods and services, including toilets, housing, power, cooking gas, bank accounts, emergency medical assistance, and now a basic income for all farmers.

India Watch: Is India's GDP rate overestimated?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday installed a new statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar at the Vidyasagar college premises — the place where a similar statue was vandalised a month ago during a clash between the BJP and TMC workers.

India Watch: War between TMC & BJP heats up

The Anti Corruption Bureau in Jammu and Kashmir has begun probing allegations of corruption and nepotism against former J&K Bank Chairman, Parwez Nengroo.

India Watch: Why scrutiny of the J&K bank matters?

The wreckage of an An-32 aircraft that went missing with 13 onboard last week has been found in Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian Air Force confirmed on Tuesday. The aircraft went missing on June 3.

India Watch: Wreckage Of Missing Air Force An-32 Plane Found In AP

The government has dismissed from service twelve senior income tax officers, including joint commissioner Ashok Agarwal, on charges of corruption and professional misconduct, sources said.

India Watch: PM Modi's govt sacks 12 IT officers

Madrasas across India will be connected with mainstream education for the betterment of children studying in the Islamic seminaries, the central government announced on Tuesday.

India Watch: Govt of India's plan to 'Mainstream Madrasas'

A oak tree planted by President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House has died. Watch this video to know more.

Oak tree in White House dies

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