In the City of Lakes, there is no shortage of interesting stories to explore, and our travellers find something that piques their interest. Meraj hunts down an old ambassador, and goes out for a sunset cruise with the vintage car restorer, while Johan gets a full tour of an impressive tree house in a 90 year old mango tree...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 18 – Udaipur: A 90-year-old mango tree turns into house

Johan and Meraj visit the City of Lakes, Udaipur, where they explore the must see things on a visit to this iconic city of Rajasthan. Johan runs into a girl he befriended in Zanskar, and goes for a boatride on Lake Pichola, while Meraj goes to the Mehrangarh Fort for another chance at sight seeing. We also get to see Johan out of his element dancing to rural music at the Shilpgram Fair, and all of the trinkets and handicrafts on offer. To end the day, there is nothing like a bit of feel good volunteering at Animal Aid, a rescue and rehabilitation center for every animal under the sun...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 17 – Udaipur: Tales by the lake

The year that was hasn't been any less hectic for Meraj, and in this episode we get to witness some of his deep musings while seeing north India yet again. From Motorcycle adventures in Prag, skydiving down under, to the ever inviting personalities residing in the hills. The Adventures of Meraj strech far and wide, and there is no sign of stopping yet...

WION Traveller S2 Episode 19 – The Shah of Blah: Musings from the road

Watch Gravitas full segment and know what has been the most trending and important stories of the day. Watch this video to know more.

Watch: WION Gravitas, 1st May, 2019

Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally invested on Wednesday (May 1) in a solemn ceremony which took place in the Imperial Palace in the heart of Tokyo after his father stepped down on the day before.Watch this video to know more.

WION Gravitas: Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito Ascends to the Throne

Unions and "yellow vests" joined forces in the western French city of Nantes to mark May Day on Wednesday (May 1) where several thousand took to the streets.

WION Gravitas: "Yellow Vests" protests on May Day

Here is the impact of the Venezuela crisis on the rest of the world as the US & Russia back their camps in the oil-rich nation.

WION Gravitas: Is it Cold War 2.0 in Venezuela?

Big diplomatic win for India as sources say that China has agreed to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as a UN designated terrorist.

Finally China supports the listing of Masood Azhar as Un designated terrorist: Sources

As Sri Lanka Limps Back To Normalcy, A Bitter Political Fight Has Broken Out Between The President's Camp & The Prime Minister's. Wion Speaks To Opposition Leader Namal Rajapaksa.

WION Gravitas: Namal Rajapaksa blames Lankan govt for security lapses

After The Release Of A Video Of ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi, Questions Over The Authenticity Of The Video Remain..

WION Gravitas: Experts question the authenticity of the baghdadi video

In the 18-minute video from the Al Furqan network, a bearded man with Baghdadi's appearance says the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka were IS's response to losses in its last territorial stronghold of Baghouz in Syria.

WION Gravitas: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi alive, absconding

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicated on Tuesday (April 30) thanking the people for their support over the last three decades and expressing hope for a peaceful future. Watch this video to know more.

WION Gravitas: Emperor Akihito abdicates, ending three-decade reign

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro but there were no concrete signs of defection from the armed forces leadership.

Venezuela crisis: Violence rocks nation, Venezuelans take to the streets for Maduro uprising

This segment of India Election Watch explains you the story of swing votes. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: The story of swing votes

This segment of India Election Watch brings to you the story of veteran politicians. Watch this video to know about parliamentarians with most terms.

India Election Watch: All you need to know about parliamentarians with most terms

Watch this segment of India Election Watch for latest updates of India Election as on May 1st, 2019.

India Election Watch; May 1st, 2019

Congress writes to TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi) chief, seeks support for Rahul Gandhi. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Congress seeks TRS support for Rahul Gandhi

In a major diplomatic victory for India, the man behind several terror attacks in the country including Pulwama terror attack, Masood Azhar has finally been listed as an international terrorist by the United Nation security council's 1267 committee.

Breaking News: Global terrorist tag for JeM chief Masood Azhar

In this edition of WION's Know Your Candidate, we feature Arjun Ram Meghwal. Know more about him by watching this video.

India Election Watch: Know Your Candidate, who is Arjun Ram Meghwal?

While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki today, Congress President Rahul Gandhi took jibe at PM Modi and said, “Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav’s controller is in the hands of PM Modi. Modi can’t suppress me, Modi can suppress BSP and SP.” Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: PM Modi can suppress BSP-SP but not me, says Rahul Gandhi

Venezuela Power Struggle: Will Guaido topple Maduro?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the troika of Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party at a rally here while skipping any mention of Ram Temple. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Prime Minister Modi campaigns in UP, MP

Rally roster for top leaders for May 1st, 2019. Watch more to know.

India Election Watch: Rally roster for top leaders for May 1st, 2019

This segment of India Election Watch brings to you top election headlines of the day.

India Election Watch: Watch top election stories

In a major diplomatic victory for India on Wednesday, Jaish-e-Mohammad founder and Pakistani citizen Masood Azhar has finally been listed as an international terrorist by the United Nation Security Council's 1267 committee. China, earlier on Wednesday, removed its hold on the listing of Masood Azhar, the man behind several terror attacks in India.

JeM chief Masood Azhar designated global terrorist by UN

Nicolas Maduro addresses Venezuela, He congratulated the the armed forces as well.

Nicolas Maduro addresses Venezuela

The US has warned that the terrorist threat in Sri Lanka still remains as active members of the group that carried out the massive suicide attacks on Easter Sunday may still be at large, a media report said Tuesday. The US Embassy here has said that at the request of the Sri Lankan Government, US security experts were working closely with their Sri Lankan partners on "fulfilling short term, specific objectives" related to the recent attacks and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

US believes "active planning" of more attacks in Sri Lanka

China put a technical hold in March on a fresh proposal to impose a ban on the head of Pakistan-based JeM which claimed responsibility for the deadly Pulwama terror attack.

Masood Azhar ban efforts at final stage after positive result from China

Two people have been killed and four others wounded - two with life-threatening injuries - in a shooting at the University of North Carolina. UNC Charlotte issued a campus lockdown late on Tuesday afternoon, saying shots had been fired. Later in the evening, the campus was declared secure after a suspect was taken into custody.

Two dead in shoot out at North Carolina university campus

Naruhito officially became emperor at midnight, but in a simple and deeply symbolic ceremony on Wednesday he inherited the Imperial Treasures, formalising his ascension.

Japan gets new emperor, new era starts

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