The MHA has reportedly sent a notice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi after Subramanian Swamy's representation in which the BJP Rajya Sabha MP claimed that Rahul Gandhi was a British citizen.So far, there hasn't been an official statement from an MHA spokesperson.

India Election Watch: Double whammy for Rahul Gandhi

Rally roster for top leaders for April 30, 2019. Watch more to know.

India Election Watch: Rally roster for top leaders for April 30, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a veiled attack on Congress while addressing a rally in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: PM Modi hits out at Opposition in Bihar

Thousands of Afghans congregated in Kabul on Monday (April 29) for a rare consultative meeting aimed at finding ways to negotiate a peace deal with the Taliban that would end the ongoing war.

Afghan President opens grand assembly in final push to hold peace talks with the Taliban

Emperor Akihito's abdication on Tuesday will end the three-decade Heisei era that began on Jan 8, 1989, one day after he inherited the throne upon the death of his father, Hirohito.

Japan’s emperor hands over throne, farewell to the Heisei era

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday apologised for attributing 'chowkidar chor hai' comment to the Supreme Court. Watch this video to know more.

Rahul Gandhi apologises to top court

A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility. Watch this video to know more.

Norway fisherman removes harness from whale

"For the first time, an #IndianArmy Mountaineering Expedition Team has sited Mysterious Footprints of mythical beast 'Yeti' it said in a tweet, not explaining how a mythical beast could leave footprints.

Indian Army says it found huge mysterious large footprints

China said on Tuesday that the vexed issue of designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN will be "properly resolved" but it did not give any timeline, days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Beijing. Watch this video to know more.

China: Support issue of Masood Azhar listing

'Will be properly resolved': China on Masood Azhar's listing as global terrorist by UN

Japanese emperor Akihito is set to step down from the throne on Tuesday, which will make him the first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years.

Japan: A 10 days holiday for Prince's coronation

Ness Wadia, business tycoon and heir to the Wadia Group, has been sentenced to a two-year prison term in Japan for possessing drugs.

WION Wallet: Ness Wadia sentenced to 2-year jail term in Japan for drugs possession

It looks like Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday suspended defiant police chief Pujith Jayasundara and named his successor as well as a new defence secretary as part of the revamping of the security establishment following the country's worst terror attack.

Sri Lanka Blasts: Sri Lankan police chief sent on leave after a week of blasts

The fugitive Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has appeared in a propaganda video for the first time in five years, in which he recognises the terror group’s defeat in the Syrian town of Baghuz.

ISIS Chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi appears in a video after 5 years

Severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' itensified into a very severe cyclonic storm on April 30, and is likely hit the Odisha coast between Puri and Kendrapara by May 3. Watch video to know more.

Cyclone 'Fani' likely to hit Odisha coast by May 3: Sources

China said on Tuesday that on designating Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN, "positive progress" had been made.

China says 'positive progress made' on Masood Azhar listing; Diplomatic win for Inda

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/masood-azhars-terror-listing-huge-diplomatic-win-for-india-as-china-says-positive-progress-made-214766">Masood Azhar's terror listing: Huge diplomatic win for India as China says positive progress made</a>

In a huge diplomatic victory for India, China on Tuesday said that it supports the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist and that "positive progress" has been made on this front.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/made-error-will-apologise-for-chowkidar-chor-hai-comment-rahul-gandhi-to-supreme-court-214727">Made error, will apologise for 'chowkidar chor hai' comment: Rahul Gandhi to Supreme Court</a>

The Supreme Court on Tuesday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi on the affidavit that the Congress president has filed in connection with the court's April 10 verdict on Rafale case.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uighur-wives-forced-to-drink-alcohol-and-eat-pork-in-chinas-re-education-camps-214757">Uighur wives forced to drink alcohol and eat pork in China’s ‘re-education’ camps</a>

Their Uighur wives vanished in 2017, swept up in a Chinese dragnet tackling Islamic extremism, now they've been released — but the Pakistani husbands left behind say freedom has come at a price: The women must prove their "adaptability to Chinese society", and publicly sacrifice their religious ideals.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-attacks-three-suspects-arrested-van-seized-214771">Sri Lanka attacks: Three suspects arrested, van seized</a>

The Sri Lankan police on Tuesday announced that three suspects were arrested along with a van connected to the devastating Easter Sunday bombings from the country's North Central Province.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amazon-targets-5-billion-e-commerce-exports-from-india-by-2023-214768">Amazon targets $5 billion e-commerce exports from India by 2023</a>

Online marketplace Amazon Tuesday said it expects e-commerce exports from India to reach $5 billion by 2023 under its global selling programme.

Masood Azhar's terror listing: Huge diplomatic win for India as China says positive progress made In a huge diplomatic victory for India, China on Tuesday said that it supports the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist and that "positive progress" has been made on this front.

Masood Azhar's terror listing: Huge diplomatic win for India as China says positive progress made In a huge diplomatic victory for India, China on Tuesday said that it supports the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist and that "positive progress" has been made on this front. Made error, will apologise for 'chowkidar chor hai' comment: Rahul Gandhi to Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Tuesday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi on the affidavit that the Congress president has filed in connection with the court's April 10 verdict on Rafale case. Uighur wives forced to drink alcohol and eat pork in China’s ‘re-education’ camps Their Uighur wives vanished in 2017, swept up in a Chinese dragnet tackling Islamic extremism, now they've been released — but the Pakistani husbands left behind say freedom has come at a price: The women must prove their "adaptability to Chinese society", and publicly sacrifice their religious ideals. Sri Lanka attacks: Three suspects arrested, van seized The Sri Lankan police on Tuesday announced that three suspects were arrested along with a van connected to the devastating Easter Sunday bombings from the country's North Central Province. Amazon targets $5 billion e-commerce exports from India by 2023 Online marketplace Amazon Tuesday said it expects e-commerce exports from India to reach $5 billion by 2023 under its global selling programme.

News brief: Big stories of the day

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised the plight of Muslims in China's Xinjiang region during a visit to Beijing last week, a U.N. spokesman said on Monday

UN chief raises issue of Xinjiang's Uighurs during China visit

Sri Lankan security forces maintained a high level of alert on Tuesday after the Easter Sunday bombings, officials said, amid intelligence reports that Islamist terrorists were planning fresh attacks before the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.

Sri Lanka blasts: Nation on high alert till Ramadan

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday approved a long-term plan for the government to abandon overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta and build a new capital.

Indonesia plans to move capital from Jakarta

Afghanistan women want more representation in peace talks. Women want a place in Afghanistan peace talks. Watch video to know more.

Afghan women demand strong voice in peace talks

Home Ministry sent notice to Rahul Gandhi on his citizenship. Asked for his reply within 15 days. Watch video to know more.

Home Ministry of India issues notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi over citizenship

The United States warns of fresh attacks in Sri Lanka. Washington DC suggests that terrorists are planning for more attacks in Sri Lanka. Watch video to know more.

United States warns of fresh attacks in Sri Lanka

Military tanks and other vehicles carrying missile launchers and weapons paraded through the streets of the Russian capital on Monday (April 29) as the country prepares to stage its annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.

Russian military might on display at WWII parade rehearsal in Moscow

WION Exclusive: WION's Associate Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay in conversation with Nishantha Ranatunga Former Secretary of Sri Lanka cricket. Watch video to know more.

WION speaks to Nishantha Ranatunga former secretary of Sri Lanka's cricket

The restrictions, which were put into place quickly after attacks at three churches and three high-end hotels killed more than 250 people in Sri Lanka, reflected increasing global concern about the role that American-owned networks play in spreading hate speech and inciting communal violence.

Sri Lanka blasts: Lanka government revokes ban on social media and messaging apps

Emperor Akihito has announced his abdication in his final address at a palace ceremony on Tuesday as Japan embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

Japan Emperor Akihito announces his abdication

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news- April 30th, 2019

Ford says the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into its U.S. emissions certification process. The automaker said in a regulatory filing the "matter currently focuses on issues relating to road load estimations, including analytical modeling and coastdown testing."

WION Wallet: Ford: Authorities to probe emissions certification

The National Aviator's Guild (NAG), which represents pilots of the grounded carrier Jet Airways, Saturday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "direct" the airline's lender State Bank of India to release one month's salary of all the employees.

WION Wallet: NAG urges PM Modi to ask SBI to release one month's salary to staff

Sri Lanka is now facing collapse in tourism. It can potentially force it to seek more IMF help

WION Wallet: Sri Lanka may need more IMF help

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