Focus on India Election Results 2024: Let's begin with the bloodbath in Indian stocks and why the election result show Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bhartiya Janata Party led alliance leading in 300 seats. The Lok Sabha Election result wreaked havoc on the Indian stock market. The exit polls predicted a landslide win for the NDA in the Lok Sabha Elections. However, the early trends reflected a close competition between NDA & the I.N.D.I.A alliance. Here's a look at the markets and how they preformed. WION's Eric Njoka discusses this development and future predictions for the Indian stock market with Professor Vikas Singh, Economist & Author. Watch in for more details!

India Election Results 2024: India's market tumble as election much tighter than forecast |

The DMK-led alliance continues to maintain the lead in 38 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, BJP’s ally PMK leads in one. The DMK-led alliance comprises the Congress, Left parties, Dalit groups, and minority parties. Watch in for more details!

India Election Results 2024 | Tamil Nadu: DMK leads in 21 seats

The Lok Sabha Election result wreaked havoc on the Indian stock market. The exit polls predicted a landslide win for the NDA in the Lok Sabha Elections. However, the early trends reflected a close competition between NDA & the I.N.D.I.A alliance. Watch in for more details!

India Election Results: Indian stocks crash from record highs, Sensex crashes nearly 4,000 points

Eight months into the Israel Gaza war, there's a fresh proposal to end the war. US President Joe Biden on Friday said that Israel hasnow offered a new ceasefire deal, a new roadmap towards permanent peace in Gaza.

Israel war: Biden's 3-phase ceasefire plan explained | WION Newspoint

Watch top headlines of the hour: - South Africa: ANC short, focus on alliances - Parties strategise ahead of vote counting - 5th wedding for Rupert Murdoch - 12 killed in Israeli strike in Syria - Will Israel accept Gaza peace deal? - Indian markets at new highs

5th wedding for Rupert Murdoch | Mexico election voting counting underway

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history.

In a landmark case that might affect President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, Hunter Biden is scheduled to go on trial on Monday on felony gun charges. The current president's children are being tried for the first time in American history. Attorney David Weiss, who was designated as special counsel to oversee the Hunter Biden investigations last year, filed the charge on behalf of the Justice Department. Hunter Biden, 54, is accused of violating federal law by purchasing and possessing a firearm while abusing or addicted to drugs. Although he has been transparent about his battles with alcohol and crack cocaine addiction, he entered a not-guilty plea to the three counts. What are the charges against Hunter Biden? The first two allegations in the three-count indictment are related to the firearms purchase itself. When purchasing a firearm, a person is required to confirm on a form provided by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that they are legally allowed to buy the weapon. Hunter Biden has been accused of lying on those forms. Count 3 deals with firearms possession. Possessing a firearm while consuming drugs is likewise illegal under federal law. According to the indictment and interaction made public in recent court files, Hunter Biden owned the pistol for eleven days in October 2018 before his girlfriend discarded it in the garbage because she was concerned about his mental state. Could Hunter Biden go to prison? The president's son could spend up to 25 years in jail if he is found guilty on all three counts. However, he has no past criminal record, and first-time offenders frequently receive terms substantially shorter than the maximum. Noreika would be completely responsible for his sentence. Also read: Mass shooting in US leaves 1 dead, 27 injured; investigation underway Given that these are federal accusations, Joe Biden has the authority to pardon his son at any moment. If his son is convicted, the president can commute his sentence, allowing him to avoid the punishment. The White House has publicly ruled out the idea of a pardon, but the political equations may shift after the November election. This is only one of two trials that Hunter Biden will undergo this year. The second lawsuit, which centered around Hunter Biden's financial troubles, is set to begin in September in Los Angeles. He has pled not guilty to tax evasion, submitting fake tax returns, and failing to submit his taxes on time. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden faces criminal trial on gun charges amid dad’s re-election campaign: All you need to know

#Gravitas | India is ramping up its naval defence facilities around the peninsula. It is building an undersea fortress to house nuclear submarines called INS Varsha. Should China watch out?

India's undersea fortress for nuclear submarines: Project Varsha

After numerous attempts at making the ‘last-ever’ Chiron, Bugatti has done the same, again. The French carmaker has revealed the Chiron L’Ultime, claimed to be 'the final' iteration of the Chiron that marks the end of the 500-unit production run of the W16 flagship. For the final, 500th piece, the Bugatti Sur Mesure team has reimagined the original design of the Chiron Super Sport. It wears an interplay of French Racing Blue and Atlantic Blue with a fading effect and a tribute to all the places where the car has been since 2016. Let's check out highlights of the upcoming Bugatti Chiron L'ultime.

Chiron L’Ultime will be Bugatti's next flagship | WION Drive

Indian markets after exit polls show a resounding victory for the ruling party. Benchmark stock indices opened strongly, with new highs in sight. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas | India Elections 2024: Exit Polls give respite from recent market volatility

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet as it loses majority, gets down to 40% with 99% of votes counted. Watch to know more.

South Africa Elections 2024: Historic slump for South Africa's ruling party, ANC loses majority

Taking time off work for mental health or for one's wellbeing is often frowned upon. It comes with questions about one's competency, ability to tolerate stress. The story of American gymnast is one of the many examples of why taking time off is often important in order to achieve the next big career goal.

Gravitas: Simone Biles & the importance of taking times off

Despite a slight decline in Foreign Direct Investment or FDI inflows, India remains an attractive destination for overseas capital, with Singapore emerging as the leading investor in the fiscal year 2023-24.

Foreign investments in India remains promising

Watch top headlines of the hour: - South Africa: ANC short, focus on alliances - Parties strategise ahead of vote counting - Mexico set to elect first female President - 12 killed in Israeli strike in Syria - Will Israel accept Gaza peace deal? - Heatwave in North India, rains in Northeast

Heatwave in North India, rains in Northeast | 12 killed in Israeli strike in Syria

#Gravitas | China has accused the UK’s MI6 of recruiting a couple as spies. This is the latest in a series of tit-for-tat espionage allegations made between China and the UK in recent months.

Gravitas: Spy vs Spy war: Did UK's Mi6 Recruit a Chinese Couple as Spies?

US President Joe Biden has offered a three-phase Gaza peace plan. Allies of Netanyahu's coalition are threatening to topple the government if it accepts the peace plan. Bibi risks being completely isolated by his Western allies if he rejects the peace plan. So, what will Netanyahu do? Can Netanyahu escape Biden's trap?

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza War | The Biden trap: Can Netanyahu get out of it?

The organisation of the petroleum exporting countries, or OPEC, have extended deep production cuts throughout 2024. This decision comes as oil prices hover around 80 dollar per barrel, a level insufficient for many member nations.

OPEC+ extends deep oil output cuts into 2024 & 2025

Nigel Farage has declared that he will run for Reform UK in the general election on July 4 in Clacton. Earlier, Farage declared that he would not run for office and that he would instead support Richard Tice's party throughout its campaign.

Nigel Farage has declared that he will run for Reform UK in the general election on July 4 in Clacton. Earlier, Farage declared that he would not run for office and that he would instead support Richard Tice's party throughout its campaign. He added that he wanted "to help with the grassroots campaign in the USA in any way I can". However, he announced the U-turn and stated that he would succeed Tice as Reform UK's leader for at least the next five years during a news conference on Monday (June 3). Speaking to individuals throughout the campaign, Farage said he felt he was "letting them down" and that he had a "terrible sense of guilt" for not standing up sooner. "I can't turn my back on the people's army," he stated. "I can't turn my back on those millions of people who followed me, and believed in me despite the horrendous things that were being said about me." "We have forgotten who we are as a country," Nigel Farage continued, who claimed that the nation was in "a form of moral decline." Also read: Millions of Britons living abroad regain right to vote in UK elections Since the announcement, people have been wondering about Farage's potential role in the election, including whether he would run against the Conservatives or whether he may work with Rishi Sunak to forge an electoral alliance. Earlier, Sunak dismissed Farage's potential significance as an election candidate, telling reporters, "One of two individuals will be prime minister: Keir Starmer or me." "A vote for anyone who's not a Conservative candidate is just a vote to put Keir Starmer in Number 10," Sunak added. The other candidates competing for Clacton are: Bensilum Matthew of the Liberal Democrats, Natasha Osben of the Green Party, Jovan Owusu-Nepaul from the Labour Party, and Giles Watling of the Conservatives. (With inputs from agencies)

Nigel Farage makes U-turn, announces bid for candidacy in Clacton for Reform UK

A pilot was killed and another was injured after two planes collided mid-air during an air show in Portugal. The accident has been caught on camera

Gravitas: On Camera: Planes collide mid-air in Portugal |

#Gravitas | The Delhi high court has issued an ominous warning that the national capital could soon become a barren desert. This comes as Delhi struggles with an acute water shortage. What is the solution?

Gravitas: Delhi will become a 'barren desert', warns High Court judge

Now, we turn our attention to Indian markets after exit polls show a resounding victory for the ruling party. Benchmark stock indices opened strongly, with new highs in sight.

India's stock rally hinges on Modi bettering 303-seat tally

#Gravitas | An alarming trend is on the rise. Young adults are getting cancer twice as fast as the elderly. Why is this happening? Experts are linking the trend to change in diet patterns. Watch the video to know more.

Gravitas: Young adults are increasingly getting cancer, your diet may be the reason

Not only 1.3 billion Indians but the world eagerly awaits the results from the biggest election exercise undertaken on the face of the Earth. For the first time ever India's poll body has conducted a press conference right before the election results. India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted several historic milestones. Watch in for more details!

India Elections 2024: EC accepts complaints from INDIA bloc, but says some pushing false narratives

Watch top headlines of the hour: - South Africa: ANC short, focus on alliances - Parties strategise ahead of vote counting - Mexico set to elect first female President - Will Israel accept Gaza peace deal? - California wildfire spreads rapidly

California wildfire spreads rapidly | Will Israel accept Gaza peace deal

The unprecedented heatwave in India has claimed dozens of lives in the past 24 hours. With this, the death toll due to heatwaves across the country has reached 150.

IMD issues heatwave alert, heatstroke to persist for the next two days

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