The inaugural session of the three-day event saw Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness the Indian Navy’s ability to conduct ‘twin-carrier operations’. Both aircraft carriers showcased the growing capabilities of the Navy to safeguard India’s maritime interests. The demonstration served as a powerful testament to the crucial role of sea-based air power in maintaining maritime superiority.

Indian Navy conducts a twin carrier operations with INS Vikrant, Vikramaditya in Arabian Sea

The Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to the northeastern states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Assam. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate projects worth over $2 billion. PM Modi is the first Prime Minister since 1957 to visit the Kaziranga National Park. Watch to know more!

PM Modi Assam Visit: On Day 2, PM Modi visits Kaziranga National park in Assam

Days after attacking a vessel in the Red Sea which claimed about three lives, the Houthis have targeted the United States military ships again. In the latest campaign of missile and drone attacks the Iranian backed Houthis have claimed responsibility on carrying out an attack on the US bulk carrier propelled fortune in the Gulf of Aiden. Watch to know more!

Red Sea Crisis: Iran-backed Houthis say, attacks will continue until Gaza aggression stops

About 8 days after a IED blast rocked Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe the famous eatery has now reopened its doors amid some pretty tight security. The cafe resumed its services with much fanfare on the occasion of Mahashivaratri. Watch to know more!

India: Bengaluru's Rameshwaram cafe reopens after 8 days with tight security

You have already seen them on the big screen, now there's a chance to get up close and personal with some of the costumes from the biggest Oscar nominated movies at Los Angeles's ASU Museum. The work of five Oscar nominated costume designers including the likes of Barbie, Oppenheimer and poor things are showcased at a new exhibition. The museum allows visitors to learn about the craftsmanship that went into making each garment. Watch to know more!

Oscars 2024: Iconic 'Barbie' 'Oppenheimer' & 'Napoleon' costumes on display

According to the United Nations, there has been a record expansion in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem sparking fears that the Israel Palestine conflict could be becoming even more complicated. Israel's government has advanced plans for more than 3,000 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Authority condemned the plans, which are reportedly the first to be approved since June.

Israel war: UN says, 'settlement expansion in West Bank amounts to war crime'

Ukrainian President Zelensky met with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday. The meeting comes at a time when Moscow is escalating its offensive and Kyiv is facing difficulties on the front line. Watch to know more!

Turkish President Erdogan offers to host peace summit between Russia & Ukraine

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 to build temporary port to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza | Israel-Hamas War

This week on Wings, we look at the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, and what it means for Indian travellers. As cruising bounces back from the pandemic, we look at the industry’s post-covid ‘renaissance’. We feature, the Dubai International Boat Show, and a town in the U.S that experiences ‘Oppenheimer’ fame, before going for an art walk in Mumbai. Only on WION, World Is One. Watch to know more!

Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' and Mumbai Art Walk

US President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address to US Congress. Biden started his State of the Union Address with a focus on defending democracy economic recovery and Reproductive Rights but before any of this was brought up he attacked Russian President Putin for the Ukraine war. Biden warned Putin that he will not back down. Biden said that the US is standing up against China's unfair economic practice, standing up for peace and stability across the Taiwan state and revitalizing its partnership with allies like India. Watch to know more!

Biden says political violence 'has no place in America' | US State of Union Address

Sweden joined NATO in Washington on Thursday, two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced it to rethink its national security policy and conclude that support for the alliance was the Scandinavian nation's best guarantee of safety. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson handed over the final documentation to the U.S. government on Thursday, the last step in a drawn-out process to secure the backing of all members to join the military alliance.

Sweden formally joins NATO military alliance, ends decades of neutrality

On the occasion of international women's day India's prime minister Narendra Modi announced the reduction in prices of cooking gas cylinders. The prices of LPG cylinders will be slashed by $1.2 that's about 100 rupees. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'On Women's Day our government has decided to reduce LPG Cylinder prices by Rs 100.' Watch to know more!

Women's Day: PM Modi announces Rs 100 reduction in LPG cylinder prices

Cross border trade between India and Indonesia will now be much easier and much faster. The Reserve Bank of India and the bank Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework to promote the use of local currencies. The Indian rupee and the Indonesian rupiah for cross border transactions. Watch to know more!

India-Indonesia sign MoU, boosting trade & investment for both countries

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, revealed for the first time that its premium subscription business generated $1.7 billion in revenue in 2023. This growth is attributed in part to the company's recent introduction of artificial intelligence (ai) tools targeted towards job seekers. Watch to know more!

LinkedIn premium revenue hits $1.7 billion in 2023

US President Joe Biden kicked off his speech by calling for Congress to support Ukraine. Anyone who thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin will stop with the war in Ukraine is wrong, he said. "Now my predecessor, a former Republican president, tells Putin, quote, 'Do whatever you want,'" Biden said. "I think it's outrageous, it's dangerous and it's unacceptable." Biden, who has been pushing Congress to provide additional funding to Ukraine for its war with Russia, also had a message for Putin: "We will not walk away," he said.

US State of Union Address 2024: President Joe Biden welcomes Sweden to NATO

Here we bring to you WION's climate tracker that showcases climate stories from across the globe: An all too familiar story coming in from Bangladesh a story of industrial waste ravaging water bodies. Three days after a massive fire burnt down over 100,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar in a factory in the port city of Chittagong, locals have discovered liquid sugar and chemical waste streaming into a major Bangladeshi river. An unusual phenomenon is being reported from France, a large flock of common guillemots, birds genetically related to penguins, are being found dead on the French Atlantic shores. Watch to know more!

Dead seabirds on French beaches | Bangladesh: Sugar mill fire pollutes river

Have you ever wondered what women do when they are not performing a role? How do they enjoy their free time? Most importantly, do women have as much free time as men do, to sit back and relax? These are some of the questions Surabhi Yadav is trying to explore through her Instagram page called – Project Basanti: Women at Leisure. The social media page is a repository of pictures and videos that exhibit and celebrate the fleetingly unguarded moments of women’s leisure. Women taking time out to lean back and do what they want to do – is the true test of equality and success. Watch our special Women’s Day story and let us know in the comments below - what leisure means to you and what you enjoy doing when you truly are at leisure.

International Women's Day 2024: Women and their language of leisure

The whole world is currently dealing with the issue of waste management and a female Iraqi engineer in Baghdad has offered a remarkable solution to battle the concerning issue. Watch to know more!

Iraqi woman's ingenious solution for waste management

Biden says US to revitalise partnership with allies like India | US State of Union Address

An all too familiar story coming in from Bangladesh a story of industrial waste ravaging water bodies. Three days after a massive fire burnt down over 100,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar in a factory in the port city of Chittagong, locals have discovered liquid sugar and chemical waste streaming into a major Bangladeshi river. Watch to know more!

Bangladesh: Sugar mill fire contaminates Karnaphuli river

Today its Mahashivratri, on this Festival devotes offer their prayers to Lord shiva. Prayers are being observed at temples across India. Watch to know more!

Mahashivratri Festival 2024: Devotees offer prayer to Lord Shiva in temples across India

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) busted a people trafficking network on Thursday which was allegedly sending young people to the Russia-Ukraine war zone under the guise of lucrative jobs. Watch to know more!

India: CBI busts Human Trafficking racket taking Indians to Russia-Ukraine conflict zone

This women's day here are some female directors you need to keep an eye out for, Patty Jenkins who is most popularly known as the filmmaker who directed 'Wonder Woman,' Ava Duvernay who made history with 2018 film 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and much more!

Women's Day 2024: Tribute to female directors and their trailblazing work

Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she is exiting the Republican presidential race and urged presumptive nominee Donald Trump to “earn” the support of voters who backed her. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Nikki Haley suspends election campaign, paving way for Trump-Biden rematch

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