Portugal is holding a snap parliamentary election, voting is currently underway in the country polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m. local time. Results are expected around midnight. More than 10 million citizens are eligible to vote in this election. The choice is between Center left Socialist Party Center right Social Democratic party and a far right Chega party. Watch to know more!

Portugal Elections 2024: Will the Far-Right Chega Party play a pivotal role in the polls?

In a significant boost to India's global trade credentials, New Delhi has signed a deal with the European free trade association. Against the backdrop of the India-EFTA historic deal, Norwegian Minister for Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre spoke to WION. Watch to know more!

Norwegian Minister Jan Christian Vestre hails the historic India-EFTA agreement | WION Exclusive

With election fever rising in India Trinamool Congress has become the latest party to officially kickstart its campaign ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls. Watch to know more!

Lok Sabha Polls: Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan among TMC'S list of candidates for Lok Sabha Elections

In a significant boost to India's global trade credentials, New Delhi has signed a deal with the European free trade association. That's a four nation bloc, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, which will soon open an office in India. The free trade deal is a culmination of over 15 years of negotiations between India and the E-F-T-A. Watch to know more!

India-EFTA trade deal to generate $100 billion of investment in next 15 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Northern State of Uttar Pradesh. The visit is part of his 10-day tour across 12 States and union territories ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Early in the day the Prime Minister launched development projects worth over $4 billion inaugurating 15 airport projects including 12 new terminal buildings during his visit to Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other top Party leaders as well. Watch to know more!

India: PM Modi launches 15 airport projects worth Rs 9,800 crore virtually from UP's Azamgarh

Against the backdrop of this historic deal Indian ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Mridul Kumar spoke to WION about the India- EFTA deal. In a significant boost to India's global trade credentials, New Delhi has signed a deal with the European free trade association. That's a four nation bloc, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, which will soon open an office in India. Watch to know more!

Indian ambassador to 2 EFTA countries, Mridul Kumar speaks to WION on India-EFTA trade pact

India-EFTA Trade Deal: A game changer for investments with $100 Billion Inflow

Miss World 2024 winner: The winner of the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant has finally been announced! The event was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The 71st edition of the Miss World pageant made a grand return to India after a gap of nearly 28 years. The much-anticipated grand finale was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai with Karan Johar taking the hosting duties for the night. Watch to know more!

Miss World 2024: Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova wins 71st Miss World crown

Palestinians are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan in the shadow of the ongoing war in Gaza. Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of Jerusalem where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Watch to know more!

Palestinians in Rafah gear up for Ramadan amidst shadow of Gaza war | Israel-Hamas War

India: PM Modi hails landmark India-EFTA trade agreement

Palestinians in Rafah prepare for Ramadan amid fear of Israeli offensive

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has dismissed "ludicrous" and "completely untrue" allegations of a conflict of interest in his decision to donate £250,000 to a Gaza charity agency. Watch to know more!

Spotlight on Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf: Analyzing allegations of Conflict of Interest

America has planned to build a floating Port off the coast of Gaza, this is being seen as a bold move but there are serious concerns about the relief that it will actually bring on ground. The move is considered too little too late for Palestinians who are already facing starvation. Watch to know more!

US President Biden's temporary port plan on Gaza coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid

While blind Cricket has been in India for nearly three decades it has gained momentum ever since Cricket Association for the blind in India was constituted as the sports Apex body, since then the enthusiastic Indian team has won all three editions of the T20 World Cups. Adding weight to Blind Cricket in India is Samarth by Hyundai an initiative which aims to help create a more aware and inclusive Society for people with disabilities. Watch to know more!

Hyundai's Samarth Championship for blind cricket bats for an equal playing field

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: TMC fields candidates from all 42 seats in West Bengal

Portugal Elections 2024: Polls indicate far-right Chega Party to emerge as King maker

Iceland's Foreign Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, expressed enthusiasm over the signing of a trade and economic agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). He highlighted the vast opportunities this partnership brings for all EFTA states and India, particularly in industries like fishing and energy. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "At the end of the day, a free trade agreement is something that just opens the door. So now it's up to the business partners to seize those opportunities and have good things come out of this." He also spoke on investment commitments under the pact, supply chain focus etc. Watch to know more!

India EFTA Deal: Iceland FM Bjarni Benediktsson to WION on opportunities for EFTA states

Senegal's government has announced that the country's presidential election will take place on 24 March. The announcement of the election date has been welcomed by opposition figures.

Senegal gears up for Presidential polls to be held on 24 March

Speaking to an American broadcaster US President Joe Biden has said that Israel's threatened invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would be his red line for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He then immediately backtracked saying there was no red line and I'm never going to leave Israel alone. In a somewhat contradictory exchange Biden said that Israel cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead as a consequence of going after the Hamas militants. Watch to know more!

Israel War: US President Biden says 'Israel can't have 30,000 more Palestinians dead'

After Canada, Sweden has now announced that it will resume funding the UNRWA. This development comes after 16 countries paused funding to the agency.

Israel war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens for Gazans

India EFTA pact opens new opportunities, says Iceland FM Bjarni Benediktsson

More and more females are traveling overseas from India's Southern State of Kerala. A survey on youth student migration from Kerala says that this Indian state has the maximum number of female passport holders in line with the visible shift in the migration pattern. Watch to know more!

India: Kerala tops India's female passport issue chart

Israel-Hamas war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens in Gaza

After two decades in power the Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is all set to step down from his post and this comes as Erdogan is now announced the local elections that are slated for later this month will be his last elections. Watch to know more!

Turkey's long-standing leader Erdogan to step aside after 2 decades in power

The Israelis have stepped up their pressure on Gaza's Rafah. Israel has bombed one of the largest residential towers which was home to at least about 300 families of the Palestinians. This 12 floor High building is located just 500 metres away from Gaza's border with Egypt. Watch to know more!

Israel launches strike on residential tower in southern Rafah as Gaza ceasefire talks stall

The sela tunnel is significant as it will provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang bordering China. We tell you why this tunnel is important for Indian troops. Watch to know more!

What makes 'Sela Tunnel' a significant border point with China?

The Greek Parliament has narrowly passed the controversial education Reform Bill despite opposition by the students. the bill will allow foreign universities to set up branches in the country. watch to know more!

Greek Parliament approves private Foreign Universities Bill amid student protests

Is there life on another planet, well, this has been widely speculated and debated across the world but the Pentagon has now published a report slamming claims that they knew of alien existence.

US: Pentagon releases 63 page report on Aliens, says no evidence on extraterrestrial visits

US to build emergency port on war-torn Gaza to send aid | Israel-Hamas War

Male has inked a $37 million deal with a Turkish company for military drones, TB2, for patrolling and the drones have arrived in the country.

Maldives receives Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey to patrol maritime area

US: Pentagon releases report on aliens, rebukes eyewitness claims made by Ex-Govt officials

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