With a youthful population that promises immense potential, India stands on a gold mine of demographic dividend. However, employability is a big hurdle to cross.

Addressing India's employability woes

India has created history by becoming the first country to land on the moon's south pole. The successful landing was watched by millions and consolidated India's place as one of the four countries to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface, following the US, Soviet Union, and China. Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair and Arup Dasgupta, former Deputy Director of ISRO, discuss the historic milestone and its impact on ISRO's future space programs.

Why India wants to conquer the moon | The India Story

India scripted history by becoming the first country to reach the south pole of the moon. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO chairman S Somanath and his entire team from Johannesburg, South Africa where he was attending the BRICS summit. The spacecraft landed on the unexplored south pole days after Russia's luna-25 failed. Chandrayaan-3 is expected to remain functional for two weeks, running experiments including, a spectrometer analysis of the lunar surface's mineral composition. The moon rover- Pragyan exited the spacecraft on the 24th of August to begin its exploration. ISRO's record for frugal innovation will be tested by upcoming missions, including a project to study the sunset to launch next month and a plan to put astronauts in orbit.

India on the moon, joins elite space exploration club

According to the government, Australian prosecutors withdrew a prospective criminal case against American actor Amber Heard over claims that she misled a judge about how her Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo entered Australia eight years ago.

Australia prosecutors drop Amber Heard perjury case over smuggling of dogs Pistol, Boo

Indian satellite internet services may soon be available through Elon Musk's Starlink. The Department of Telecommunication authorities are expected to meet on September 20 to decide whether to allow Starlink to operate within the nation with the required license, according to The New Indian Express, citing officials familiar with the situation. In 32 nations throughout the world, Starlink's satellite internet services are accessible. During the communication blackout that occurred in Ukraine while at war with Russia, its services also played a significant role.

Starlink may soon offer internet services in India

The dominance of the US dollar in international payments has reached an unexpected milestone despite deliberate measures to weaken it.

US dollar's dominance resilient as global payments peak

One of the busiest in West Africa is the border crossing at Malanville, which is in northern Benin. Normally, trucks carrying food, humanitarian help, and industrial supplies routinely enter the neighboring Niger, one of the world's poorest nations. Niger is currently experiencing an economic crisis during a war. Watch to know more.

Niger: Line of economic sanctions trigger shortage of medical supplies

For same-sex couples in Nepal, the legal hurdles have gotten higher. The LGBTQ+ community in the South Asian country may face more legal obstacles to marriage equality because lower courts have refused to recognize same-sex unions.

Nepal: Gay marriage 'victory' hit legal roadblock

In a historic first, a mug shot of the former American President Donald Trump was taken as he surrendered to authorities in georgia on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election in the state. This has created mixed responses from americans on whether the act of taking a mugshot was politically motivated?

Donald Trump surrenders in Atlanta, his mugshot taken

Pilgrims visiting the grand mosque in Mecca were literally blown away by a ruthless storm. Streets are flooded and roads have been turned into swamps. Is Saudi Arabia equipped to battle climate change? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Mecca blown away by thunderstorms and lightening strikes

The upcoming G20 New Delhi Summit assumes extraordinary significance as leaders from across the world converge in the midst of shifting power dynamics, notably amid a new Cold War between China and the USA. India, emerging as a powerhouse, takes center stage in this high-stakes international gathering. U.S. President Joe Biden, who will visit India next month to take part in the summit, has called India his "most important country in the world." Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Biden's Charm Offensive: US Courts India Amid China's BRICS Power Play

The Great Chinese Spy game has reached LinkedIn. A Chinese spy in the UK has been caught trying to lure govt officials through the platform. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas: Exposed: How China is using LinkedIn for espionage

The Indian Space Research Organisation has done what no one else has been able to do. On Wednesday, Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon's South Pole, making India the first country to have achieved this historic feat. Molly Gambhir gets you all the details.

Gravitas: Chandrayaan-3: Euphoric India is over the Moon | PM Modi honours historic achievement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS. The two leaders agreed to direct officials to expedite the de-escalation process. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi, Xi discuss LAC standoff during BRICS | 'De-escalate tensions'

A 17-year-old has died after falling victim to ragging and sexual assault in an university. Protests have erupted against the university's 'inaction'. How did the ragging incident unfold? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Student dies after ragging exercise in hostel

After Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon, British anchor Patrick Christys asked India to return aid of £2.3 billion sent by the UK. Is the West not happy with Chandrayaan-3's success? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: West not happy with Chandrayaan-3's Success?

In response to a claim made by the spokesperson for China's foreign ministry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had requested that President Xi Jinping of that nation speak with him, Indian official sources have clarified that it was China that had made the request.

PM Modi, Xi Jinping discuss border issues in Johannesburg

The value of the taxpayer-funded "golden goodbyes" given to MPs who lose their seats in the upcoming general election would more than treble, reaching £17,300. After losing their seats in the 2019 general election, MPs earned two months' pay, or roughly £8,600, but the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which oversees MPs' spending, has determined that should be extended to four months.

UK: Golden goodbyes for MPs to double to more than £17,300

In a statement on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged Beijing's support for Bangladesh in "opposing external interference" and pledged to expand economic ties with Bangladesh, especially through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Mr. Xi stated during talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina outside the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg that China was "willing to strengthen the synergy of development strategies with Bangladesh, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, push bilateral strategic cooperative partnership to a new level, and better benefit the people of the two countries."

China says will back Bangladesh against ‘external interference’

India on PM Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: 'There was a request from Chinese side' | BRICS 2023

India: There was a pending request from China for bilateral meet

Former ISRO chief, K Sivan congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon "We are really excited...We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I am very happy," he said.

Entire nation is really happy with successful landing of Chandrayaan-3: Former ISRO chief K Sivan

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, was mentioned as one of the ten people who perished in the crash of a private jet north of Moscow. Exact two months after Prigozhin led his warriors in a brief mutiny against Russia's military leadership, authorities are looking into what caused the crash.

Wagner mercenary Chief Prigozhin dies in fatal plane crash

Prigozhin Plane Crash: Wagner chief loses life in a deadly crash

The US Justice department has successfully retrieved over 1.4 billion dollars in funds that were stolen from Covid-19 relief programs. With more than 3,000 defendants now facing federal charges across the nation, the scope of these fraudulent activities is becoming clear.

US recovers $1.4 BN in stolen Covid funds

The US composite PMI index, which tracks manufacturing and service sectors, fell to 50.4 in August from 52 in July. That's the biggest drop since November 2022. When looked at individually, the manufacturing & services sector data was even more worrying business activity in the services sector was at 51.0 in August. That's the lowest since February this year. The manufacturing index fell deeper into contraction territory at 47, that's down from 49 in July and marked the fourth straight month of contraction.

Manufacturing and services sector activity falls in August

Softbank-owned chip maker arm has filed for an initial public offering or IPO in the united states. Reports suggest that this much-anticipated IPO could end up being the biggest this year. The public offering is estimated to be $10 billion. This makes it the biggest IPO in the US since October 2021, when EV maker Rivian automotive's $13.7 billion IPO hit the market.

Chip maker arm files for listing in the US

An issue with the rocket's third stage prevented the launch from succeeding, according to North Korea, which claimed it occurred in the small hours of Thursday morning, the first day of a seven-day launch window.

North Korea: Spy satellite launch fails due to error at third stage

In recent weeks, Vivek Ramaswamy has risen as a strong Republican contender, especially among those looking for an alternative to Donald Trump, although his faith may be problematic among Republicans. Ramaswamy, a devoted Hindu, has also come under fire for his religion from the DeSantis campaign and Hank Kuneeman, a preacher who supports Trump and calls himself a "prophet" and an election skeptic.

Trump pastor attacks Vivek Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith, says there will be “strange gods in White House”

In the upcoming season, beginning in October, India is anticipated to stop exporting sugar, a move that could have an impact on both domestic and global economy. This choice was made, according to sources, after a severe shortage of rain drastically reduced cane output in important sugar-producing states.

India: Ban on sugar exports causes worries about the global price

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is due to surrender at a Georgia jail. He faces charges for illegally trying to overturn the vote in the state in the 2020 presidential election. But what will happen next? Watch this video to find out.

Trump's criminal case in Georgia: What will happen next?

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