Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The minister of parliamentary Affairs Prahlad Joshi made this announcement while saying that the seats have not been decided yet. It is being speculated that one of them could contest from Karnataka. Watch to know more!

Indian foreign & finance ministers to contest Lok Sabha polls | India General Elections 2024

According to a new survey, poverty in India has significantly declined, with estimates suggesting it may be below 5%. The survey also reveals a notable rise in consumption across the country, along with a shift in spending patterns. Watch to know more!

Niti Aayog CEO claims poverty in India is below 5%

The fifth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian between the Indian army and the Japan grounded self-defense force are now underway. 40 Personnel from each country members of the Rajputana rifles from India and the 34th Infantry Regiment from Japan are participating in the 14th exercise. Watch to know more!

India-Japan joint exercise 'Dharma Guardian' underway, focus on joint planning & tactical drills

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine starting in late May or summer but Kyiv has a clear Battlefield plan of its own. Speaking of day after the second anniversary of Russia's Invasion the Ukrainian president said that it was extremely important for Kyiv and its Western allies to remain United he further asserted that Ukraine's Victory depends on continued Western support. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war | Russia says, 'Our forces have improved positions near Avdiivka, Donetsk'

The world is sitting on debt time bomb, which has crossed the 300-trillion mark. However, some countries are at a greater risk than others. This report tells you more.

Global debt burden now stands at record $313 trillion

Medical debt in the united states has reached alarming levels, with an estimated 20 million adults owing roughly $220 billion. This translates to 1 in 10 adults struggling with medical bills exceeding $1,000, highlighting the widespread prevalence of this issue. Watch to know more!

US: 1 in 10 adults owes over $1,000 in medical debt in the United States

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is facing a lawsuit following a fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of two pilots in March 2023. The legal action was filed on February 13th in a court of California that alleges a maintenance error caused which caused the tragic incident. Now the complaint specifically states that a mechanic installed an extra fuel system without proper procedures leading to the crash. Furthermore it's alleged that Brin's team deliberately obstructed the investigation process by slowing down efforts to retrieve evidence. Watch to know more!

Sergey Brin among accused in plane crash that killed two

The world trade organization has unveiled a $50 million fund aimed at propelling female entrepreneurs in developing countries into the forefront of global trade. Led by director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, this initiative addresses a critical disparity: while women represent half of the world's population, their contribution to global GDP stands at only 37%. Watch to know more!

WTO launches $50 million fund to empower women entrepreneurs

2024 has largely defied economists' expectations. The world's largest economy has avoided a recession and is quite robust to gain momentum once the U.S. Fed starts cutting interest rates. HSBC suggests investors rebalance their portfolios to capitalise on the economic shift. So, what are the opportunities and risks ahead in the markets? Our report tells us more…

HSBC sees strong growth in India & South-East Asia

Deep fakes of celebrities Oprah, Nigella Lawson and Piers Morgan have been used in an online ad these ads gave the false impression that they endorsed a US influencer's controversial self-help course. Now these celebrities have criticized the aid fake ads that claim that it can change lives. Deep fake technology was used to mimic these stars that manipulated their voices and images to falsely endorse the manifestation course. Watch to know more!

Oprah, Nigella Lawson & Piers Morgan victims of Deepfake AI

In Pakistan the election commission is gearing up to hold elections for the office of President by 9th of March. This will be just two days before half of the senators in the Upper House retire after the completion of their six-year term. The six- party Alliance that will form the government under PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif has already announced its presidential candidate. PPP's Asif Ali Zardari is said to be the next president of Pakistan. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: Asif Ali Zardari to succeed incumbent President Arif Alvi

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The Palestinian Authority prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced the resignation of his government, the government is the authority in the West Bank. In a statement he announced that he has submitted the resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas as he adds that this comes in the wake of the recent escalations in the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wowed to push into Rafah. Watch to know more!

West Bank Govt Submits Resignation to Abbas: PM Shtayyeh's government resigns over Israel-Hamas war

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's forces have improved positions near Avdiivka, Donetsk, says Putin

U.S. and British forces carried out a new round of strikes in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the Iran-aligned group against Red Sea shipping, the Pentagon said. Yemen backed Houthis have been targeting ships to stand against Israel's oppression on Gaza but this has provoked the United States to carry out daily strikes. Watch to know more!

Red Sea Attacks: US & British military conduct combined operation against Yemen's Houthis

An active member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday. He was critically injured while declaring that he will no longer be complicit in genocide. As per the Associated Press, the man whose name wasn't immediately released walked up to the Embassy and began live streaming on the video streaming platform twitch. Watch to know more!

US air force member sets himself on fire outside Israel Embassy in Washington

Here we bring to you the round up of crucial climate stories from across the globe: Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to provide the required support as the country battles a days-long wildfire emergency that has destroyed homes. Authorities have warned. Meanwhile, In Antarctica, climate change is causing sea ice to deplete drastically. Ice coverage across the continent has dropped to record low levels. The latest data by U.S. National snow and ice data center shows that the past three years have recorded the lowest amount of sea ice around Antarctica. Watch to know more!

Wildfires rage across Australia | Jacarandas blooms early in Mexico

The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the Muslim side's plea challenging a court order permitting Hindu parties to continue offering prayers in the 'Vyas Tehkhana' (cellar) of the Gyanvapi mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Watch to know more!

India: Varanasi court allows Hindus to offer prayers in Gyanvapi cellar

The streets of Mexico have already been painted purple with the flowering of thousands of jacaranda trees. They normally awaken in spring. But this year some jacarandas began blooming as early as January. The early onset bloom has set off alarm bells among residents and scientists in Mexico city. Watch to know more!

Early jacaranda bloom in Mexico raises concerns about climate change

In Antarctica, climate change is causing sea ice to deplete drastically. Ice coverage across the continent has dropped to record low levels. The latest data by U.S. National snow and ice data center shows that the past three years have recorded the lowest amount of sea ice around Antarctica. Watch to know more!

Antarctic sea ice depleting due to rising temperatures

South Korean doctors have continued their demonstrations against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions and at the center of this dispute is a recent government announcement that the colleges and the universities would admit 2,000 more medical students from the next academic year. Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul. Watch to know more!

South Korea Doctors' Protest: Hundreds of senior doctors rally near Presidential office

The escalation of pirates in the broader Indian Ocean region has made the Indian Navy to act as a security provider in one of the world's most critical waterways. In the latest the Indian Navy has come to the rescue of a distressed call again, an Indian warship saved a merchant vessel after it caught far in the Gulf of Aiden. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy provides assistance to Merchant Vessel following missile attack in Gulf of Aden

There is some relief for the police aspirant candidates in Uttar Pradesh in the state of India. The Uttar Pradesh government has said that it has cancelled the state Constable recruitment examination for allegations of paper leak. The government has now called for a reexamination within the next 6 months. The students were seen celebrating in the state capital of Lucknow, the decision has come as thousands of students had been demanding for a reexamination. An estimated 4.8 million students appeared in the examination that was held on February 17. Watch to know more!

India: UP government cancels police constable recruitment exam over paper leak allegations

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday that his party, the African National Congress(ANC), would build on the successes of the last three decades and work to resolve the country's challenges of high unemployment, crime and poverty should it win decisively at the polls. Watch to know more!

South Africa's governing ANC party launches manifesto ahead of May 2024 national polls

In Russia, hundreds gathered in St Petersburg for an exhibition showcasing Russia's military power on Saturday. The exhibition came at the same day as the second anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine. Watch to know more!

Russia: Hundreds gather for 2-day weapon display organised on Russian Army day

Russia: Hundreds gather for the 2-day weapon display organised on Russian Army day

The UK was one of the worst hit major economies during the cost of living crisis post pandemic. Since then, the economy has shown signs of recovery, but a report from Goldman Sachs suggests that there's more to the numbers than just the bottom line. Take a look at this next report to find out more.

UK's business climate outlook decoded | Why UK's small businesses are struggling?

Iranian social media comedian Iraj Maleki to run for parliamentary elections. Maleki was approved by the Guardian Council and is running in Iran's upcoming parliamentary election. Watch to know more!

Iran: Social media comedian Iraj Maleki to run for parliamentary polls

With a sweeping of early states under his belt, the former president is speeding toward the Republican nomination. Nikki Haley, though, declared she was going to keep fighting. The former president has emerged victorious in all of the GOP nominating contests held so far. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Can Trump's iron grip on Republican base earn him a win in Nov?

The depths of Antarctica, earth's frozen south are raising fresh alarms. In a warming climate, meltwater from Antarctica is expected to contribute significantly to rising seas. For third year in a row ice is depleting at a massive rate. Sea ice coverage around the continent has dropped below 2 million square kilometers. Now this threshold has not been breached since satellite measurement started in the year 1979. Watch to know more!

Antarctica sea ice shrinking at alarming pace, scientists call it 'abrupt critical transition'

The West African Regional block is lifting sanctions imposed on Niger over last year's Junta coup. The move is aimed to push new dialogue addressing the political crisis that have rocked the region. Border closures, No fly zone restrictions and asset freezing are some of the sanctions that the block lifted with immediate effect. The President of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said that the sanctions were being revoked on humanitarian grounds. Watch to know more!

ECOWAS asks Niger, Mali & Burkina Faso to rejoin bloc

In China, the property sector continues to struggle. The decline in China's new home prices slowed in January. Some of the biggest cities saw some stability in prices. But the nationwide downward trend persisted, despite Beijing's efforts to revive demand. Watch to more!

China's struggling property market | How the market fared in January?

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