#GRAVITAS | In the US there is a growing concern over a series of mysterious drone sightings the Biden administration is saying it is probing the sightings... But from mystery, these drones are now becoming a national security issue...Now lawmakers from Biden's party too want clear answers from white house...While trump team wants an iron dome to protect American skies from the drone menace...Watch in for more details!

GRAVITAS: Are US Skies Safe From Drone Threats?

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

#Gravitas | A top Russian general has been assassinated in Moscow and Ukraine has claimed responsibility. Meanwhile, Russia has now threatened to prepare for a war with NATO. And that’s not all. Russia has also developed the capacity to cut Ukraine's link with its crucial Starlink satellites. Watch the video to know more!

Ukraine Kills Russian General, Moscow Threatens War With NATO

Nigeria's Economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) busted a romance-crypto fraud hub in Lagos last week, targeting people in North America and Europe. Watch in for more details!

Nigeria Busts Crypto Romance-Fraud Hub: 792 Arrested, Including 148 Chinese & 40 Filipino Nationals

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure.

India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

A severe cold wave has swept across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, bringing bone-chilling temperatures that are impacting daily life and causing disruptions in the region. The extreme cold has raised concerns about the safety of residents and infrastructure.



#Gravitas | Indian tourists may soon be able to travel to Russia without a visa. Reports suggest, talks are currently underway between India and Russia to most likely introduce the visa-free travel system as early as the spring of 2025. Watch this video to find out more.

Russia Plans To Grant Visa-free Entry To Indian Travellers From 2025

Businesses are being urged to take immediate action to address growing climate risks. According to the World Economic Forum, climate hazards such as extreme heat could cause billions in losses. Our next report explores the financial risks and opportunities businesses face as they navigate the evolving climate landscape. Take a look…

Energy, Climate, Telecom Sectors Most Vulnerable To Climate Risks: WEF

Mahfuz Alam, a close aide of the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh controversy. He threatened to capture India in a deleted social media post on Vijay Diwas, the day that marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh: Social Media Post By Yunus' Aide Kicks Up Row

The American president-elect Donald Trump appears to be operating in overdrive as he prepares for his January inauguration. Following his appointments of family members and also close associates to key positions, a move that some are calling the march of the Trump family, he is now fully embracing the power that comes with his new role, enjoying the perks without yet facing the responsibilities. In fact, some say that Donald Trump at this moment is running a parallel White House in the United States. Watch in for more details!

USA News: President-Elect Warns Hamas To Release Hostages Soon

The human brain is a complex structure. Its connectivity patterns decide the intelligence in a person. Reasoning, problem-solving, and learning are some major facets of human intelligence. However, it varies from person to person. A new study has challenged this aspect, revealing intelligence is not localized and stems from the whole of the brain. Watch in for more details!

Intelligence Defined By How Your Brain Is Wired: Study

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has asked the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to dissolve the parliament. The president now has about 21 days to accept this proposal and call for fresh elections within the next 60 days. This comes after Olaf Scholz lost confidence in the Bundestag, the German Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Germany Headed For Early Elections After Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

The political tensions remain high in South Korea after the impeachment of the conservative president, Yoon Suk-Yeol. South Korea's acting leader has vowed that things are back to normal in the country. However, rival parties are squabbling over the appointment of the court justices, who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon. Watch in for more details!

South Korea's Acting Leader Reassures Stability After Yoon's Impeachment

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government faces its most severe crisis yet as the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, abruptly resigned in protest. Our next story explains the dynamics of the turmoil in Canadian politics, which are linked to Donald Trump's threats of imposing tariffs.

Canada: Trudeau On The Edge As Freeland Resigns In Defiance

Arsenal legend Sol Campbell says that other clubs must slip up for Arsenal to win the Premier Legue title this season. Campbell was recently in Kolkata as the global ambassador for the Tata Steel World 25k . Campbell also told Correspondent Arkodeepto Mukherjee that he is open to working in India. Watch in for more details!

Sol Campbell: Other Clubs Must Slip Up For Arsenal To Win Title

A senior Russian general has been killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow... The attack comes a day after Ukraine’s security service leveled criminal charges against him. Watch in for more details!

What's Next For Russia-Ukraine War?

A new study underscores that drinking coffee may alter the composition of your gut microbiome, the environment of microorganisms like bacteria inhabiting your intestinal tract. Watch for more details!

How Coffee Promote Good Bacteria?

In Pakistan's Northwestern Province, gunmen once again targeted a vaccination team during a campaign against the polio virus. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of polio infections, recording about 63 cases this year, compared to just six in 2023. On Monday, the country launched a week-long house-to-house vaccination campaign. Watch for more details!

Polio Vaccination Team Attacked In Pakistan, At least One Policeman Killed

Traveling to Kashmir for your holidays has just got a lot easier. The highly anticipated V Bharat train service from Srinagar to New Delhi is all set to be inaugurated from the 26th of January next year. This is the first time in the history of Independent India that the Kashmir Valley is going to be connected to the rest of India via a direct rail link. Watch this report to know more!

India: Delhi To Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Service To Be Inaugurated On Jan 26

In an effort to make Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city free of beggars, the district authorities have said on Monday, December 16, that FIR will registered against those who give alms from January 1, 2025. Watch in for more details!

Indore Cracks Down On Begging; FIRs Against Those Found Giving Alms To Beggars From January 1

Sri Lanka is set to save about $4.1 million annually by slashing excessive security for former presidents, starting from January 1st. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the policy aligns with the government's commitment to treating high-ranking officials the same as ordinary citizens. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka Slashes VIP Security: Rajapaksa's Security Cutback Sparks Political Controversy

The Rijksmuseum Museum in Amsterdam is hosting a major exhibition showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces spanning 4,000 years of history. The exhibition, which runs until January 12th next year, features works from six museums in Asian countries, including many that have never been seen in Europe before, including statues of Lord Buddha, Shiva, and Vishnu. Watch this report for more!

Rijksmuseum Showcases 75 Bronze Masterpieces; Rare Statues Of Lord Buddha, Shiva & Vishnu Displayed

GRAP-4 restrictions have been enforced in Delhi and Noida as air pollution levels reach 'severe' categories. The move aims to control the harmful effects of the hazardous air quality in the region. Watch in for more details!

India: GRAP-4 Restrictions Back In Delhi As Air Quality Dips

US President-elect Donald Trump has said that the US military should detail about the nature of drone sightings to the American people amid a series of drone sightings being reported across the country. Watch in for more details!

Mystery Drone Sightings In USA: White House Releases Statement, Says 'No Reason For Alarm Found'

Cyclone Chido, described as the "century’s worst storm," has wreaked havoc on the island of Mayotte, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts intensify in the affected areas. Watch in for more details!

Cyclone Chido: France Fears Heavy Toll As Cyclone Chido Batters Mayotte

A top Russian General accused of using chemical weapons in the invasion of Ukraine has died after a bomb went off at the entrance to his home in Moscow on Tuesday. Watch for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Head Of Russia’s Nuclear Defence Forces Killed In Moscow Blast

Chinese spy who served as Prince Andrew's Chief representative in Beijing has been identified as Yang Tango. His identity was revealed by a British Court after the high court judge ruled that his name could be disclosed. Watch this report for more details!

UK: prince Andrew's Ties To Alleged Chinese Spy Under Probe

Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco, leaving a profound impact on the world of classical music. Widely regarded as one of the greatest tabla players of all time, Hussain's contributions to both Indian and global music were unparalleled. Zakir Hussain's death marks the end of an era in Indian classical music, and his influence on the world of percussion and rhythm will never be forgotten. Watch in for more details!

Zakir Hussain Passes Away At 73: A Look At The Tabla Maestro's Life, Career, And More

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola says he's 'not good enough' after a chastening defeat to Manchester United. Is the Spaniard having a meltdown?

Why Does Guardiola Feel He's 'Not Good Enough'?

Dominique Pelicot, the 71-year-old at the center of a shocking rape trial in France, took the stand for the final time today. Pelicot apologized to his family and thanked the court for considering his medical conditions. Watch in for more details!



French Rape Trial Nears Verdict: Dominique Pelicot Apologises To Family As Rape Trial Concludes

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GRAVITAS: Are US Skies Safe From Drone Threats?

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Ukraine Kills Russian General, Moscow Threatens War With NATO

Nigeria Busts Crypto Romance-Fraud Hub: 792 Arrested, Including 148 Chinese & 40 Filipino Nationals

India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

India: Bone-Chilling Cold Wave Engulfs Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh

Russia Plans To Grant Visa-free Entry To Indian Travellers From 2025

Energy, Climate, Telecom Sectors Most Vulnerable To Climate Risks: WEF

Bangladesh: Social Media Post By Yunus' Aide Kicks Up Row

USA News: President-Elect Warns Hamas To Release Hostages Soon

Intelligence Defined By How Your Brain Is Wired: Study

Germany Headed For Early Elections After Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote

South Korea's Acting Leader Reassures Stability After Yoon's Impeachment

Canada: Trudeau On The Edge As Freeland Resigns In Defiance

Sol Campbell: Other Clubs Must Slip Up For Arsenal To Win Title

Sol Campbell: Other Clubs Must Slip Up For Arsenal To Win Title

What's Next For Russia-Ukraine War?

How Coffee Promote Good Bacteria?

Polio Vaccination Team Attacked In Pakistan, At least One Policeman Killed

India: Delhi To Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Service To Be Inaugurated On Jan 26

Indore Cracks Down On Begging; FIRs Against Those Found Giving Alms To Beggars From January 1

Sri Lanka Slashes VIP Security: Rajapaksa's Security Cutback Sparks Political Controversy

Rijksmuseum Showcases 75 Bronze Masterpieces; Rare Statues Of Lord Buddha, Shiva & Vishnu Displayed

India: GRAP-4 Restrictions Back In Delhi As Air Quality Dips

Mystery Drone Sightings In USA: White House Releases Statement, Says 'No Reason For Alarm Found'

Cyclone Chido: France Fears Heavy Toll As Cyclone Chido Batters Mayotte