In WION's Poll Countdown we get you a roundup of all the latest updates in the realm of Indian politics: According to data released by The Election Commission of India total voter turnout for phase six stands at 63.37%. Meanwhile campaigning for the final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections is in full swing with only 3 days left to go political leaders from all major parties are intensifying their efforts to attract voters despite challenging weather conditions. Watch in for more details!

India Elections: Phase 6 voter turnout at 64.37%, women outperform men in phase 6 voting

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Delhi records highest ever temp at 49.9°C - Polling begins in South Africa - IDF: Hidden munitions may have caused Rafah blaze - North Korea drops trash balloons on the South - Putin: NATO members playing with fire

Delhi records highest ever temp at 49.9°C | Polling begins in South Africa | WION Headlines

As India concludes its weeks-long general elections, analysts anticipate significant market movements based on the election outcomes, with a focus on policy continuity and economic stability. However, concerns over low voter turnout and potential changes in capital gains tax add a layer of uncertainty. Take a look at next report for more…

India Elections 2024: Foreign investors watchful as India's election results near

Two big NATO Powers France and Germany have said that Ukraine should be allowed to hit military sides inside Russia but only those Russian sites from which missiles are being fired at Ukrainian territory not other targets. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine should be allowed to hit sites in Russia: Macron, Scholz

India Elections 2024: Defence, capital goods shares soar ahead of election results | WION Pollnomics

India's insurance giant, LIC, is exploring entry into the health insurance market. This comes as a response to the country's low health insurance penetration, with less than 23 million policies issued in FY23, covering only a fraction of the population. Watch in for more details!

LIC to focus on maximising market share across categories

Elon Musk's xAI secures a staggering $6 billion in funding, while US lawmakers move to regulate AI system exports over national security worries. Take a look at this report for the latest AI advancements in this weekly roundup.

Investors bullish on xAI's $24 bn valuation, betting on AI innovation

Major multinational companies initially announced plans to leave Russia after the Ukraine invasion. However, they remain stuck due to bureaucratic hurdles and a 50 per cent discount mandate on selling assets to "unfriendly" countries. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war | 2,100+ multinationals stay in Russia despite pledges to exit

In a bit to compete with India and influence Nepal, China is helping the Himalayan neighbor to look for oil. Watch in for more details.

China helps Nepal in oil & gas exploration

Western companies are reconsidering leaving Russia amid increasing Kremlin-imposed exit costs, difficulty finding suitable buyers and rebounding consumer activity. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war | Business in Russia: Why some firms haven't left?

Most parts of northwest India will not get respite from the scorching heat in June, even as there is a brief relief after three days due to western disturbances.

India heatwave: Red alert issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Delhi

Open AI has set up a safety and security committee which will be led by company board members including CEOs Sam Altman. The new committee will be responsible for making recommendations to the board on Safety and Security decisions. Watch in for more details!

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI forms safety & security committee

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Georgia adopts 'foreign agent' law - US: Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy - Putin: NATO members playing with fire - France & Germany: Ukraine allowed strikes inside Russia - Trump Hush Money Trial: Closing arguments end

Putin: NATO members playing with fire | Hush Money Trial: Closing arguments end

Trouble continues to mount for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Tories. The latest incident has laid bare a growing tiff within the party. UK PM Rishi Sunak insisted he took responsibility for the Conservatives’ election campaign after a leaked memo criticised MPs and ministers over a lack of effort. Watch in for more details!

UK Elections 2024: Leaked Tory Memo names & shames Tories who have taken time off

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attacks on a tent camp housing displaced families in al-Mawasi, near Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. Two days after an alleged Israeli air strike in the Rafah that killed at least 45 Palestinians. IDF says a hidden store of Hamas weapons might have been the actual cause of the blaze that tore through tents.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli tanks advance to central Rafah for first time: Report

US President Donald Trump's Hush Money trial is nearing its end, both the sides made their closing arguments. A New York prosecutor told jurors that Trump engaged in a conspiracy to corrupt the 2016 elections and also attempted to cover it up. Watch in for more details!

Trump hush money trial: Prosecution, defence deliver closing argument, jury to begin deliberations

For the first time the National Institute of Nutrition in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended thresholds for sugar content in packaged food and beverages. Watch in for more details!

ICMR proposes fresh dietary guidelines to limit sugar levels

Patrick Vallance, the former chief scientific adviser to the United Kingdom government, said that the nation is not ready for another pandemic, which is "absolutely inevitable". Watch in for more details!

UK Scientist terms future pandemic as 'inevitable,' asks Britain to be better prepared

Watch top headlines of the hour: - US: Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy - Putin: NATO members playing with fire - France & Germany: Ukraine allowed strikes inside Russia - Trump Hush Money Trial: Closing arguments end

US: Rafah deaths won't change Israel policy | Putin: NATO members playing with fire

'All eyes on Rafah'. These words are trending worldwide. People are expressing solidarity with Palestinians. Israeli strikes on Rafah are being condemned.

All eyes on Rafah: These celebrities express support to Rafah amid Israeli offensive

Temperatures in India's capital have soared to a record-high of 49.9 degrees Celsius. Authorities have warned of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. Watch this video for all details.

Indian capital New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius

Having a decade's worth of experience restoring E-types, UK-based Helm Motorcars has just announced the third in its limited series of 20 Jaguar E-type Series 1 builds - the Rhode Island Commission. The E-type is rightfully considered an icon in automotive design, but the Rhode Island Commission has concentrated on improving the driving experience by strengthening the chassis and engine frames, adding a bespoke Ohlins suspension kit and a new hand-crafted air intake. Let's check out more about this bespoke Series-1 Jaguar E-type.

Helm's Rhode Island Commission: A bespoke Jaguar E-type

At least 45 people, who had taken shelter in tents in Rafah, were killed in Israeli shelling and airstrikes as part of the latest assault. The Gaza medics said that in the strikes hundreds of civilians also suffered shrapnel and burn wounds. The attack was condemned by world leaders. The IDF says a hidden store of Hamas weapons might have been the actual cause of the deadly blaze that tore through tents. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: IDF denies striking tent camp in west of Rafah

Today, South Africans head to the polls. After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority. Watch in for more details!

South Africa Elections 2024 | Top focus for voters: Corruption, unemployment & crime rate

The ongoing Russia Ukraine war has not only appended human lives, it's also impacted the animal kingdom. Endangered eagles are the latest casualty they are being forced to make a detour. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Only 32% eagles making stopover in Ukraine post invasion

Watch top headlines of the hour: - South Africans vote in crucial elections - North Korea drops trash balloons on the south - Delhi records highest ever temp at 49.9°C - IMF warns China of growth 'risks'

China hosts Arab leaders | North Korea drops trash balloons on the South

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept the southern plains and the Ozark mountains over the memorial day holiday weekend killed at least 21 people across four US States.

US Storms: Severe storms bring new risks to central Texas

Waves wash over abandoned homes in a Mexican village, slowly being swallowed by the sea, and this is a symbol of the climate change effects being felt by the major fossil fuel producer. Watch in for more details!

Mexico: Climate change effects felt by major fossil fuel producer

Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado region, a vast tropical savanna renowned for its rich biodiversity, increased sharply in 2023 and overtook that of the amazon.

Brazil: Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado increased sharply in 2023

Cyclonic storm Remal has led to heavy rainfall in the Indian northeastern states, including Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Cyclone Remal claims at least 61 lives, including eight in Bengal and 17 in Bangladesh.

Cyclone 'Remal' claims at least 61 lives in India & Bangladesh

The Indian meteorological department has indicated that the southwest monsoon’s arrival over Kerala and its subsequent spread into specific northeastern states is becoming increasingly likely within the next three to four days. Watch in for more details!

India: Weather department predicts onset of southwest monsoon in 3-4 days

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