The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the world's largest human gathering, commenced early Monday on Paush Purnima. For a holy dip, an immense wave of devotees flocked to the Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Approximately 1.5 crore pilgrims from India and abroad are expected to participate under stringent security arrangements, marking the auspicious occasion with reverence and unity. Watch to know more!

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Sangam Draws 60 Lakh Devotees As 45-day-event Begins Today | WION EXCLUSIVE

Croatia's populist incumbent president, Zoran Milanovic, was re-elected by a wide margin on Jan. 12, election results show. Milanovic defeated Dragan Primorac, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic’s HDZ party candidate, by a margin of 74.7% to 25.3%, with 99% of polls reporting. Watch this report for more details!

Croatia's Milanovic wins 2nd five-year term

The UK and China have revived their economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus. This marks the reopening of the UK-china economic and financial dialogue, a crucial platform that was suspended in 2019 due to the covid-19 pandemic and strained bilateral relations. The discussions coincide with a tumultuous period for UK markets, with finance minister reeves eyeing economic respite with this latest visit.

UK Treasury Chief Pushes For Trade, Investment With China | World Business Watch | WION

Dubai’s property market, one of the world’s most dynamic, is showing signs of slowing after a record-breaking price surge in 2024. Residential property prices surged by 20 percent last year, however, analysts predict a moderation in 2025, with a more modest 8 percent average rise. Watch in for more details!

Dubai’s Luxury Homes See Price Moderation In 2025 | World Business Watch | WION

Indian equity markets saw significant weakness last week, with the nifty 50 and sensex plunging around 2.5%. The broader indices were hit harder, with midcap and smallcap indices dropping over 5%. This slump came as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Indian Markets Tumble In 2025 | World Business Watch | WION

Z-Morh tunnel to boost winter tourism in Kashmir, connecting Sonamarg year-round, with PM Modi set to inaugurate.

Jammu & Kashmir: PM Modi To Inaugurate ‘Engineering Marvel’ Z-Morh Tunnel | WION | World News

In a significant move, the interim government of Bangladesh has eased visa policy restrictions for Pakistani citizens, reflecting the improving bilateral relations between the two nations. Watch in for more detai

Bangladesh Moves Closer To Pakistan, Eases Visa Process | WION | World News

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Devotees Take 'Shahi Snan' As 45-Day-Long Religious Gathering Begins | WION

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday said that US authorities like the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) can read our WhatsApp messages by physically accessing devices. Watch this report for more details!

Mark Zuckerberg Says CIA Can Access Your WhatsApp Messages | World DNA | WION

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Festival Begins With ‘Shahi Snan’, Devotees Take Holy Dip | World DNA

Croatia: Russian-friendly Incumbent Zoran Milanovic Re-elected President | World DNA | WION

In Serbia, angry protesters are demonstrating fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with government and policies, reflecting growing frustration among citizens over issues such as corruption, economic challenges, and perceived authoritarianism

Serbia: Thousands Protest Against Violation Of Civil Rights And Corruption | WION | World DNA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed progress in hostage-ceasefire negotiations facilitated by Qatar during a phone call on Sunday. The White House expressed cautious optimism regarding the ongoing talks.

Israel-Gaza War: Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Progress On Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal | World DNA

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Devotees Take Holy Dip As 45-day Spiritual Event

After Narayan Murthy, the chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) SN Subrahmanyan sparked discussions after saying that employees should work 90 hours a week. His statement came when he was asked during employee interaction why the multi-billion dollar company is still making its employees work on Saturdays. Subrahmanyan replied that he regrets he is not able to make them work on Sundays too. Watch in for more details!

'Work 90 hours a week': L&T Chief's remarks face backlash

Raging wildfires still continue to ravage southern California -- uncontained...

Neighborhoods consumed by towering blazes,

Thousands of people sent frantically fleeing their homes,

And the sky was blanketed by smoke as swaths of U.S.' second-largest city lay in ruins..

Los Angeles wildfire: Two massive wildfires still burning uncontained

Snow has blanketed an English town as a cold snap hit areas of the United Kingdom. Locals in Buxton, in the East Midlands, braved the elements as the town was lashed by snowfall and freezing temperatures. Watch in for more details!

Snow blankets UK town as cold snap hits

Donald Trump is scheduled to face sentencing in a New York courtroom regarding the hush money case. The legal proceedings come after a lengthy investigation, with Trump’s involvement in the scandal drawing significant attention and controversy. Watch in for more details!

Hush money case: Judges reject Trump's claim of Presidential privilege

The 18th edition of the Indo-Nepal joint military exercise, Surya Kiran, is underway in Nepal. The exercise provides an opportunity for both armies to exchange best practices and sharpen skills in counterterrorism operations in mountainous terrains. Here's the report.

Surya Kiran: India, Nepal foster military cooperation and mutual preparedness

Weather patterns across India are expected to experience significant shifts over the next two weeks due to active weather systems influencing different regions.

India weather forecast: Rainy week ahead for North and South India

Mbuso Mandela, one of Nelson Mandela's grandsons, was arrested by police following a raid on the former president's iconic residence in the upscale Johannesburg suburb of Houghton. The raid occurred after police traced a stolen Toyota Corolla to the property and discovered not only a hijacked vehicle but also an unlicensed firearm, along with four other individuals. Watch in for more details!

Mbuso Mandela arrested in carjacking raid at grandfather's estate

Snowfall blankets parts of the world

Mbuso Mandela faces carjacking and illegal firearm charges

A fast-spreading wildfire is currently raging through Los Angeles and parts of California, causing widespread destruction. Thousands have been evacuated as the blaze continues to grow, posing serious threats to communities and wildlife in the region.

Los Angeles wildfires: At least seven people confirmed dead, over 150,000 evacuated

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been freed following a brief detention. The Venezuelan government has denied any involvement in her arrest, which has sparked controversy and raised concerns over political tensions in the country. Watch the full story on her release and the government's response. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela Political Crisis: Trump Hits Out At Nicolas Maduro Over Arrest

Barely six months after assuming office, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing heat from multiple fronts. His past role as Director of Public Prosecutions is under the spotlight, and American tech mogul Elon Musk is the man who brought it there. 
Critics argue his decisions during that time could impact his leadership and political standing in the current government.
Reports reveal that Musk has held private discussions with allies about removing Starmer from office before the next general election. Watch in for more details!

UK: Opposition accuses Starmer of inaction on grooming gangs

A week-long tribute to America's 39th President Jimmy Carter is culminating with a state funeral in Washington, D.C. All five living U.S. presidents have come together in a rare appearance to honor the legacy of a leader who guided the nation through the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. Watch in for more details!

Jimmy Carter honoured with solemn state funeral in Washington

Lithium is not expected to make a big comeback this year due to a supply glut. The possibility that certain mines may be reactivated if prices increase is also adding to the surplus concerns. Take a look at this report as we decode if lithium could recover this year...

Resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery

Analyst job cuts on Wall Street are reshaping equity research. Forces like regulation, passive investing, and AI have all conspired to squeeze equity research in ways few could have imagined. Now, countless "sell-side" analysts have had to reinvent themselves as a result. These days, analysts are plying their trade on social media, dishing out advice in investing.

Wall street analysts' pay drops to 30%

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. rise, Ottawa is preparing a range of retaliatory tariffs targeting key American-made goods. According to Canadian newspaper, The Globe and Mail, Canada is considering imposing tariffs on products such as orange juice, ceramics, including toilets and sinks, steel products, glassware, and certain plastics. Watch in for more details!

Canada considers targeting US orange juice & ceramics

Tech giant Apple has reportedly terminated several employees of Indian origin in the United States over allegations of misusing its matching grants program. The scheme, designed to match employee donations to eligible charitable organizations, was allegedly exploited by some employees who fabricated donation records and redirected the matched funds back to themselves.

Apple fires Indian-origin employees over charity grant fraud

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