On Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, former President Barack Obama took the stage to support party nominee Kamala Harris. Barack Obama maintained the momentum as he began his speech with a remark saying, “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up! Watch in for more details!

DNC 2024: Barack Obama speaks in support of Vice President Kamala Harris

This week on Kashmir Connect, we take you inside a beautiful Kashmiri wedding, feast on Wazwan, meet a pigeon fancier, and discover how lilies are damaging the Dal.

Kashmir Connect: A Kashmiri Wedding & feast on Wazwan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it absolutely clear that there cannot be any talks with Kiev after its attack on Russia’s Kursk Region. But as Ukraine nurses the ambition to takeover more Russian territory, Russian troops are advancing in Ukraine. Russia has reportedly taken over Viyemka railway station in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day along with ARTEMOVO, one of the largest Russian gains in recent weeks. Russian troops are also inching close to logistics hub Pokrovsk, as Ukraine has ordered evacuations in the region. In Russia's Kursk region, during the past day, Ukraine lost more than 330 troops and 27 armoured vehicles. Is KIEV losing more on its home turf than it could gain inside Russia as Russian troops continue to advance inside Ukraine and pound Ukrainian troops in Kursk? WHAT IS UKRAINE'S GAME PLAN? WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Brussels based, International affairs analyst Dr. Gilbert Doctorow on Game Plan.

Russia gains territory in Ukraine as Zelensky loses troops & armoured vehicles in Kursk | GAME PLAN

While the West is in awe of Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia's Kursk region, events on the battlefield are rapidly changing. Our next report analyses how Kyiv's tactical gambit has paved the way for significant Russian advances in eastern Ukraine...Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims control of strategic Ukrainian town of 'Niu-York'

A week after World Health Organization declared Mpox a global Public Health Emergency, the disease has been witnessing a surge in central Africa where countries like Congo have become an epicenter of the outbreak. Watch in for more details!

Mpox outbreak: DR Congo faces 27,000 Mpox cases, more than 1,100 fatalities

In the gruesome rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in India's Kolkata a provisional autopsy report has now revealed manual strangulation associated with smothering to be the cause of the doctor's death. It's also been found that the manner of the death was homicidal. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata rape-murder case: Kolkata police suspends two ACPs in connection with vandalism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will board the train from Poland to travel to Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday (Aug 23). Watch WION's Ground report; Inside visuals of Ukrainian train ahead of PM Modi's visit.

PM Modi’s Ukraine Visit: Inside visuals of Ukrainian train ahead of PM Modi's visit | Ground Report

Following Kyiv's incursion into the Kursk region inside Russia, the pentagon is trying to get a clear picture of Ukraine's longer term objectives in the region. The ultimate outcome of the incursion remains impossible to predict. Olena tregub, secretary-general, independent defence anti-corruption committee join us from Kyiv to discuss. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine's Kursk invasion: What are the objectives? | Live Discussion

Members of the LGBT community showed solidarity with protesting doctors in eastern India's Kolkata city on Tuesday (August 20) night carrying lit torches, they marched demanding justice for a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was murdered and raped inside her college on August 9. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Doctor's rape-murder: "We will keep protesting until our demands and expectations are met"

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Autopsy report reveals gruesome details

A pink river dolphin stranded on a riverbank in central Bolivia has been rescued and returned to the wild...despite the iconic status of river dolphins, also known as Bufeos in Bolivia, little is known about their populations and habitats, according to WWF...

Stranded Pink Dolphin rescued in Bolivia

While the ongoing drought has become a major challenge problem for Sicilian farmers, a new problem is starring them in the face, rainwater which can help them in irrigation is being dumped into the sea...

Drought-hit Sicily faces major challenge

Brazil's iconic Guanabara bay is crucial for tourism and the Latin American country's fishing industry. However, it has been plagued by spills of oil, chemicals and untreated waste-water. Frustrated with what they see as a lack of official accountability, the bay's fishermen have decided to take matters into their own hands...

Rio fisherman fight environmental crime

Former US President Barack Obama says "America is ready for a new chapter, America is ready for a better story, we are ready for a president Kamala Harris", at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

DNC 2024: Barack Obama says, 'Kamala ready to become President'

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has been granted permission by Kolkata Court to conduct polygraphy tests on the arrested accuse Sanjoy Roy. It will be conducted sometime later today. Let's have a look at the kinds of deception detection tests or the DDTs that agencies usually employ to reveal concealed information related to the crime.

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: What are Deception Detection Tests?

The brutal rape and murder of a female doctor while working at a Kolkata government hospital has ignited nationwide uproar. Activists and medical professionals across India have taken to the streets, demanding justice and increased safety measures for women. Amidst growing public outrage, the Kolkata High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the investigation. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI appoints top woman officer Seema Pahuja to probe matter

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on the 23rd of August. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to Ukraine later this week on Friday 23rd August at the invitation of President of Ukraine his Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Watch in for more details.

Russia-Ukraine war: PM Modi to travel to Ukraine to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky on Aug 23

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi today as part of his 3-day visit to New Delhi. Watch in for more details!

Malaysian PM in India: Malaysian PM Ibrahim, PM Modi to sign several agreements

Package holidays are making a comeback in Europe. As the cost-of-living rises and travel expenses soar, more people are opting for the all-inclusive convenience of pre-booked trips. Take a look at this report for more…

All-inclusive: The new normal for budget-conscious travelers

Adani group is considering new funding for its flagship firm; the conglomerate has taken action to allay fears about its liquidity risk. The group said it has sufficient cash on hand to satisfy debt payments for over 30 months. This comes as the Hindenburg controversy is turning messy by the day, with the SEBI chief now in the crosshairs.

Adani Group cites cash pile to ease Hindenburg-led concerns

Thailand's economy has shown unexpected resilience, growing by 2.3% in the second quarter, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 2.1%. This economic strength, combined with the recent election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's youngest prime minister, has brought a sense of stability to markets that were previously shaken by political turmoil.

Thailand's economy surges amid political stability

India's electric vehicle sector is charging ahead. Companies like mg motor have set ambitious targets. MG aims for 50% of its sales to come from EVs by FY25, driven by models like the upcoming MG Windsor EV. This move reflects a broader trend in India's automotive landscape, as the country races towards a greener future.

Is India ready for a leap in EV revolution? | World Business Watch

US President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago amid the roars of his supporters saying 'Thank You Joe'. His daughter Ashley introduced him and a teary Biden entered the stage. The president addressed his own political party after its most influential members — lawmakers, donors and, according to polls, voters — forced his hand to exit the race less than a month ago. Watch in for more details!

Democratic National Convention: Biden urges Democrats to support Harris in race to White House

A big update in the Kolkata trainee doctors's rape and murder case: India's Supreme Court has taken Suo Cognizance of the incident and now a bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and other justices will hear the case at 10:30 am local time that is scheduled for today . Watch in for more details!

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Supreme Court to hear plea related to RG Kar hospital case today

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