Over a month after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, Bangladesh's interim government has expanded the army's powers. The army has been granted policing and magistracy powers for the country's internal security, giving it greater power. Army officers can now arrest offenders directly and open fire in self-defence and extreme need. Has Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, become a dictator? Or Has Bangladesh fallen under military rule? Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST.

Has Bangladesh's Interim Government Chief, Muhammad Yunus, Become a Dictator?

The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. The Election Commission has urged parties to adhere to election rules. Stay tuned for key updates and insights into the candidates, policies, and potential outcomes. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka's Presidential Election 2024: 17 Million Registered Voters To Cast Their Ballot

Amid tight security arrangements, the polling for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Wednesday (Sep 18). 58.19% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm in the first phase of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election, as per Election Commission of India (EC). Watch in for more details!

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: 59% Voter Turnout Recorded In Phase One Of J&K Polls

The countdown to Sri Lanka's presidential election has begun, with 17 million voters set to decide the country's next leader. As the nation prepares for this crucial vote, the election promises to be a turning point for Sri Lanka's future. Stay tuned for key updates and insights into the candidates, policies, and potential outcomes.

All you need to know about Sri Lanka's Presidential Polls: Candidates, key issues and voting process

Russia-Ukraine War: Volunteers Evacuate Bedridden Residents of Ukraine's Pokrovsk Volunteers are evacuating bedridden residents from Ukraine's Pokrovsk amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This effort aims to ensure their safety as the conflict escalates.

Russia-Ukraine War: Volunteers Evacuate Bedridden Residents of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

In a daring and audacious operation Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian military Arsenal deep inside Russian territory. The attack which occurred overnight resulted in a massive explosion and significant damage to the facility. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attack Triggers Explosion At Russian Depot

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression'

The tensions are escalating in the Korean Peninsula after Pyongyang test fired multiple short- range ballistic missiles towards its East Coast. Watch in for more details!

Tensions Rise In Korean Peninsula: South Korean President Urges North Korea To Halt The Provocations

The undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after detention by law enforcement officers at Poland's Kraków Airport. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Aides Oleksandr Usyk's Release

The first phase of the long-awaited Jammu and Kashmir elections is underway, with seven districts voting today -- the first assembly polls since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. More than 23.27 lakh voters — 11.76 lakh men and 11.51 lakh women — are eligible to cast their votes in the first phase which will see 24 Assembly constituencies contested across the Chenab Valley districts of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, as well as the South Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, and Shopian. Watch in for more details!

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Voting Underway In Phase One Of J&K Polls

The Indian army has taken a step towards redefining its military capabilities working in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The Army conducted the highly anticipated Him-Drone-A-Thon 2. The two-day initiative offered an exclusive platform for over 20 drone manufacturers to showcase a spectrum of drone solutions designed for high altitude applications.

Indian Army unveils Him-Drone-A-Thon 2: Revolutionising Military Ops In High-Altitude Areas

In the backdrop of the constantly flaring tensions between Beijing and Manila over disputes in the South China Sea two German warships are visiting the Philippines.

South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines

Lebanon Pager Blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts

Thousands of activists and leaders of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party rallied in the nation's capital to demand a democratic transition through an election.

Bangladesh: Opposition Party Protests, Demands New Election, Amid Political Uncertainty

The Afghanistan Taliban has responded to Islamabad's fury after an official office regime remained seated during the Pakistani national anthem. Watch in for more details!

Afghan Taliban Responds to Pak's Fury: Afghan Consulate Defends Actions Of Its Acting Consul General

South Korean firm Samsung is the market leader in India's cost competitive home appliance segment. Market leader Samsung is facing trouble from within, there is a workers protest that has been making headlines. Watch this report for more details!

Why are Samsung workers in India protesting?

The war in Sudan is not just posing a threat to the country's future, the rich history of the country is also a victim. Historical artifacts were listed for sale on the popular auction site eBay as per reports. eBay has now removed the link. Watch in for more details!

Sudan's priceless treasures put up for sale

#Gravitas | Islamist mobs in the country continue to target Hindus, who are a minority community, and their places of worship. In Faridpur, Bangladesh, up to eight Hindu idols, including those of Arjuna and Ganesh, were vandalized at a temple. Residents have reported that this is the first time such an incident has occurred. Given the ongoing attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh, can the new government ensure the protection of minority communities?

Bangladesh Hindu Temple Targeted Again, Idols Vandalized by Miscreants

#Gravitas | Another temple has been vandalised in US, the latest incident occured in Melville located around 50 kilometres from New York city. Images started circulating on social media on Monday showing anti-India expletives spray painted on the road as well as on the signage outside the premises of BAPS Swaminarayan temple. Some of the expletives were also directed against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, just days ahead of his visit to the US. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Anti-India forces vandalise temple in New York

Reports say that U.S. government officials urged allies, including India, to join its effort to ban Russian media for its alleged 'disinformation campaign.' New Delhi reportedly snubbed the pressure and reminded Washington that India has an independent foreign policy. Watch in for more details!

India Snubs U.S. Pressure on Banning Russian Media India, Cites 'independent Foreign Policy'

#gravitas | Israel may be on the cusp of another war, this time against Lebanon. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country will ‘expand’ its war goals aimed at returning residents to northern Israel who had to be evacuated due to persisting attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. The development came amidst US Secretary of state Antony Blinken returning to Egypt on Wednesday on his tenth trip to West Asia since October last year. It marks the first time that Blinken will not include a stop in Israel. Watch in for more details!

America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war

In remarks made on the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody, the Iran President has vowed to ensure the morality police will no longer 'bother' women. Molly Gambhir decodes.

Iran President vows to ensure morality police will no longer 'bother' women

China has recently simulated an invasion of Taiwan. A new documentary aired on China's state television provides a rare glimpse into China's preparations for the attack on Taiwan. Aired Monday night by the state broadcaster, the documentary reveals China's potential war strategy, involving ground forces, the navy, and the rocket brigade. The footage leaves no doubt about China's intentions to launch an assault on Taiwan. What does the plan look like?

China Rehearses Taiwan Invasion with Helicopter Assault and Long-range Rockets

Senegal’s ruling party is in a strong position ahead of the elections on 17th of November called by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, it faces a rejuvenated opposition that has only two months to regroup. President Faye announced the news that everyone had been waiting for: the dissolution of the national assembly and the calling of early parliamentary elections on mid-November. While the decision came as no surprise, the pace will now accelerate for Senegal’s political class, which has 60 days to prepare for legislative elections that could reshuffle the parliamentary deck.

Senegal: President Faye dissolves parliament, sets snap polls

Kenyan President William Ruto recently travelled to Germany and inked deal. But the deal signing is not the bone of contention for Kenyans, one of the complaints that ignited the gen z protests was the president's overseas trips that were seen as wasteful. Their concern is nothing has changed.

Kenyans urge their President Ruto to reduce overseas trips

Meta has banned RT and other Russian State media networks from its platforms. The tech company has claimed that the Russian networks were using deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations on its platforms including Instagram and Facebook. Watch in for more details!

Meta Bans Russian Outlets For Alleged Foreign Interference

Bolivia is witnessing the beginning of a power struggle and at the receiving end of growing protest is incumbent President Luis Arce. Watch in for more details!

Bolivia: Indigenous Bolivians march to capital, urge Luis Arce to resign

Gravitas | At least eight fighters and medics linked with the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah died and 2,750 were seriously injured on Tuesday (Sep 17) as the pagers that they used to communicate exploded suddenly. News agency Reuters said citing a Hezbollah source that this was one of the biggest ‘security breach’ the group has faced since the Israel-Hamas war broke out.

BREAKING | Lebanon pager explosion: Hundreds of Hezbollah operatives' pagers explode

The Operators of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant has suspended operations to remove a sample of highly radioactive material after encountering a new technical problem. Watch in for more details!

Tokyo Electric Power Company Suspends Operations At Fukushima Plant

Only 7 weeks remaining to the US Presidential Elections and the Republican candidate Donald Trump was subjected to another assassination attempt. A gunman hid undetected for almost 12 hours at the edge of the golf course where Trump was playing golf on Sunday and the question of yet another security breach affecting the polls is at the forefront. Watch in for more details!

US: Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Second Assassination Attempt

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Has Bangladesh's Interim Government Chief, Muhammad Yunus, Become a Dictator?

Sri Lanka's Presidential Election 2024: 17 Million Registered Voters To Cast Their Ballot

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: 59% Voter Turnout Recorded In Phase One Of J&K Polls

All you need to know about Sri Lanka's Presidential Polls: Candidates, key issues and voting process

Russia-Ukraine War: Volunteers Evacuate Bedridden Residents of Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attack Triggers Explosion At Russian Depot

Lebanon Hezbollah pagers explosion: Lebanese Information Minister Calls It 'An Israel Aggression'

Tensions Rise In Korean Peninsula: South Korean President Urges North Korea To Halt The Provocations

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Aides Oleksandr Usyk's Release

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections: Voting Underway In Phase One Of J&K Polls

Indian Army unveils Him-Drone-A-Thon 2: Revolutionising Military Ops In High-Altitude Areas

South China Sea Tensions Escalate Further: China Irked By 2 German Warships Visiting The Philippines

Lebanon Pager Blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts

Bangladesh: Opposition Party Protests, Demands New Election, Amid Political Uncertainty

Afghan Taliban Responds to Pak's Fury: Afghan Consulate Defends Actions Of Its Acting Consul General

Why are Samsung workers in India protesting?

Sudan's priceless treasures put up for sale

Bangladesh Hindu Temple Targeted Again, Idols Vandalized by Miscreants

Gravitas: Anti-India forces vandalise temple in New York

India Snubs U.S. Pressure on Banning Russian Media India, Cites 'independent Foreign Policy'

America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war

Iran President vows to ensure morality police will no longer 'bother' women

China Rehearses Taiwan Invasion with Helicopter Assault and Long-range Rockets

India Snubs U.S. Pressure on Banning Russian Media India, Cites 'independent Foreign Policy'

Senegal: President Faye dissolves parliament, sets snap polls

Kenyans urge their President Ruto to reduce overseas trips