Newly appointed Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen, the highest militarised zone in the world, on Monday to meet the armed forces troops posted there. In his first visit since assuming office in the new government, Singh will also interact with army personnel in Srinagar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flies to Siachen

GDP growth fell to 5.8% in March quatrer. Annual GDP growth has dropped to 6.8% from 7.2%. Experts said that consumption rates has slowed down in India. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Unemployment At A 45-Year High

In this segment of India Watch, Have a look at changes made in National Education Policy 2019 after row over Hindi.

India Watch: National Education Policy 2019; Here's a look at changes made after row over Hindi

Ajit Doval continues as National Security Advisor of India. Ajit Doval is the first NSA to get cabinet rank.This moves clearly shows the confidence or trust of PM Modi in Ajit Doval. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Profile of Retained NSA Ajit Doval

A car bomb exploded in a north Syrian town held by Turkey-backed rebels on Sunday (June 2), killing at least 10 people, rescue workers and medics said, after a war monitor had reported blasts hitting other insurgent-held areas in the northwest.

Car blast hits rebel-held north Syria

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were treated to a viewing of items from the Queen's priceless Royal Collection on Monday, shortly after their arrival in the U.K. for a state visit. The collection showcases items of historical significance to the U.S. They were displayed in the Buckingham Palace Picture Gallery.

Queen Elizabeth shows Trump, Melania royal gift collection

On ‘The Diplomacy Show’, WION speaks to Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Ambassador of Thailand to India. Former Indian Diplomat and show host Arun K. Singh talks to Mr. Gongsakdi about BIMSTEC driving regional cooperation, the India-ASEAN partnership, and the Thai monarchy.

‘The Diplomacy Show’, WION speaks to Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Ambassador of Thailand to India

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania were greeted by Queen Elizabeth II when they arrived at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Trump and Melania arrived at the palace by helicopter, landing in the queen's back garden. Melania wore an elegant white below-the-knee dress with navy blue trim and matching hat.

President Trump arrives at Buckingham Palace, greeted by Queen Elizabeth

A still photograph released Monday of former top nuclear envoy Kim Yong Chol with leader Kim Jong Un at an art performance, signaling that the former spymaster remains a force in North Korea's power structure.

North Korea's former spymaster reappears after 'forced labor' reports

An AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force with 13 people onboard has gone missing after taking off from Jorhat in Assam. The aircraft was headed to Mechuka Advance Landing Ground, the landing strip in the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district. The landing strip is about 30-odd km from the nearest point on the India-China border.

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft with 13 onboard goes missing

‘The Diplomacy Show’ WION speaks to Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Ambassador of Thailand to India

Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh reaches siachen that is the highest battleground in the world. Rajnath's visit to Siachen is to look for the security arrangements at the altitude of around 20,000 feets. Rajnath Singh pays tribute to martyred soliders.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches 'The highest battleground' Siachen

A blimp depicting Donald Trump as a snarling nappy-wearing orange baby will fly outside the British parliament again when the U.S. president makes a state visit in June if protesters can raise 30,000 pounds ($38,000) for advocacy groups.

'Trump baby' blimp to mock U.S. president in Britain

Any presidential visit presents a massive security challenge, but a state visit from Donald Trump is one royal painstaking operation. Thousands protested during President Trump's last visit to the U.K.

US President Donald Trump to visit Britain as political mayhem grips UK

A Swedish court will hear arguments on Monday (Jun 3) to decide whether prosecutors can proceed to request Julian Assange's extradition from the UK, after a 2010 rape probe was re-opened in May.

Swedish Assange hearing to decide on extradition request

NSA Ajit Doval on Monday was given another term to serve for the same position. His appointment will be for five years. The very crucial person in terms of national security is concerned, Ajit Doval played every possible role in his latest term to serve it to the fullest.

Ajit Doval gets another term as India's National Security Advisor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two prominent ministers on Sunday ahead of general elections set for September, the second time the country will go to the polls this year

Netanyahu fires two key ministers ahead of second Israeli elections

The Prime Minister’s Office informed Bennett and Shaked Sunday afternoon that they would no longer be serving as Education Minister and Justice Minister respectively, following the failure of their party to cross the electoral threshold in the April 9th election.

Netanyahu Fires Bennett, Shaked From Government Ahead of Election

In this segment of WION, watch exclusive conversation with Mr. Arun Singh, Former Diplomat over harrasement with guests at Islamabad Iftar.

WION Exclusive: In Conversation with Mr. Arun Singh, Former Diplomat

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-uk-to-walk-away-if-eu-does-not-give-what-it-wants-in-brexit-report-223648">Trump tells UK to 'walk away' if EU does not give what it wants in Brexit: Report</a>

US President Donald Trump&nbsp;said Britain should refuse to pay its 39 billion pound EU divorce bill and "walk away" from<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-mps-vote-against-all-alternative-brexit-options-206122">&nbsp;Brexit&nbsp;</a>talks if Brussels does not give the UK what it wants.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-prepared-to-engage-with-iran-without-pre-conditions-pompeo-223645">US prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions: Pompeo</a>

The United States was prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions about its nuclear program but needed to see the country behaving like "a normal nation", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-three-blasts-hit-kabul-killing-one-and-injuring-17-223589">Afghanistan: Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17</a>

One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three successive blasts in Kabul, Afghan officials said, capping a murderous week of mayhem across the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-defence-minister-says-tiananmen-crackdown-was-justified-223616">Chinese defence minister says Tiananmen crackdown was justified</a>

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday that the bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing`s Tiananmen Square 30 years ago was the "correct" decision, citing the country`s "stability" since then.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lodges-protest-against-harassment-of-guests-at-high-commissions-iftar-party-by-pakistan-agencies-in-islamabad-223652">India lodges protest against harassment of guests at high commission's Iftar party by Pakistan agencies in Islamabad</a>

India has strongly protested against the harassment of guests invited for the Iftar organised by Indian high commission at a hotel in Islamabad and has asked the Pakistani government to investigate the "ugly" incident.

Trump tells UK to 'walk away' if EU does not give what it wants in Brexit: Report US President Donald Trump said Britain should refuse to pay its 39 billion pound EU divorce bill and "walk away" from Brexit talks if Brussels does not give the UK what it wants.

Trump tells UK to 'walk away' if EU does not give what it wants in Brexit: Report US President Donald Trump said Britain should refuse to pay its 39 billion pound EU divorce bill and "walk away" from Brexit talks if Brussels does not give the UK what it wants. US prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions: Pompeo The United States was prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions about its nuclear program but needed to see the country behaving like "a normal nation", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday. Afghanistan: Three blasts hit Kabul, killing one and injuring 17 One person was killed and 17 others wounded Sunday in three successive blasts in Kabul, Afghan officials said, capping a murderous week of mayhem across the city. Chinese defence minister says Tiananmen crackdown was justified Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday that the bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing`s Tiananmen Square 30 years ago was the "correct" decision, citing the country`s "stability" since then. India lodges protest against harassment of guests at high commission's Iftar party by Pakistan agencies in Islamabad India has strongly protested against the harassment of guests invited for the Iftar organised by Indian high commission at a hotel in Islamabad and has asked the Pakistani government to investigate the "ugly" incident.

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Pakistani officials allegedly stopped and harassed the guests who were invited at an Iftar party hosted by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday. Indian Commission writes to Pak Govt over guests harassed in Iftar Party on Saturday.

Indian Commission writes to Pak Govt over guests harassed in Iftar Party on Saturday

Sri Lanka's suspended police chief has petitioned the Supreme Court, accusing President Maithripala Sirisena of failing to prevent the Easter bombings that killed 258 people.

Police chief blames president for failing to prevent Sri Lanka attacks

Chinese Defence Minister indicated through his speech that China is now ready to improve relationship with India. Whereas Xi Jinping & Indian PM Modi both are working well to improve these relations.

China: Ready to improve relationship with India

As Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh's first visit outside the national capital would be to the Siachen Glacier -- the world's highest battlefield - to review the security situation along the borders with Pakistan.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen

Two thirds of India is gripped by a severe heat wave. Mercury has breached 45 degrees celsius across several cities. These include Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Even Pune, which was regarded as a hill station saw temperatures rise to 43 degrees on 27 May.

Heatwave hits over half of India, with 15 cities among world's hottest

At least four bystanders were killed and four U.S. troops wounded Friday when a suicide car bomb targeted a passing U.S. convoy in the Afghan capital, U.S. and Afghan

3 explosions rocked Afghanistan's capital, 1killed

The Israeli military said its aircraft struck Syrian army targets on Sunday (June 2) after rockets were fired at the Golan Heights, and Syria's state media said three soldiers were killed in the second such flare-up in a week.

Israel strikes Syria after rockets fired at Golan

Iraq’s president told an emergency Arab summit in Saudi Arabia on Thursday that regional and international tensions with Iran could spark a war if not managed well and voiced hope that Iran’s security would not be targeted.

Iraq warns of war if regional tensions not managed well

He was the Human Resources Development minister in the previous Union government cabinet. He initially served as Minister of State (independent charge) in the Environment Ministry for two years, and was appointed HRD Minister in 2016.

Prakash Javadekar takes charge of India's Environment Ministry

Five-time winners Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Champions League in Madrid. This is just the second all-English final in the history of the competition. Welsh coach and WION's Football expert Matt Holland analyses where the battle for glory in Europe's biggest club competition will be won.

UCL Final Preview: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

The former foreign Secretary S.Jaishankar now External Affairs Minister tweets from his office for the very first time. The official tweet says 'we the team @MEA at your service 24*7'.

EAM S.Jaishankar tweets for the first time, says 'At your service 24*7'

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