India is the fastest growing major economy in the world. But the contribution from India's rural economy has been disappointing since the pandemic. Now, experts suggest the country's general elections may finally drive rural demand and accelerate national growth.

India General Elections 2024: Can polls spur India's rural economy?

Ukraine poses a great risk of its front lines collapsing on the battleground. Ukrainian troops are trying to buy time, they are hunkering down in the trenches and trying to dodge Russia's high value artillery weapons. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine at risk of its frontline collapsing, setback for Ukraine in Donetsk region

Russia has been flaunting tanks and armoured vehicles seized from Ukraine. These are American and German advanced weaponry. Among them are US Abrams tanks & German leopard tanks. These are among the latest weaponry from West's arsenal. But now US is worried that Russia could use these military hardware to learn about them and can also reverse engineer them.

Russia showcases captured western weapons in Moscow, captured trophies spooks US

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Xi in Belgrade on a state visit to Serbia - AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines - Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless - Students protests spread to Europe

Xi in Belgrade on a state visit to Serbia | AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines

A major european bank is warning of a potential profit squeeze. UBS, a swiss banking company, says recent interest rate cuts in Switzerland will hurt their lending income. It is the first major European Bank to sound this alarm.

European Central bank policy shift threatens bank profits

British pharma giant Oxford-Astrazeneca is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccines globally. According to a report in the Telegraph, the vaccine can no longer be used in the european union. The company says the decision has been taken for purely commercial reasons.

Astrazeneca's big post-Covid move, company voluntarily withdraws 'marketing authorisation' for EU

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade and as Beijing seeks to deepen its polical and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.

China President Xi Jinping visits Serbia for talks to boost economic ties

In another effort to forge a hostage release and Truce in the seven-month war delegations from Hamas and Israel are back at the negotiation table in Cairo. Meanwhile, Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the Israeli military’s operations in Rafah will "continue and expand as necessary". Watch in for more details!

Israel seizes Rafah: Aid to Gaza choked off due to border closure

After an unusual delay of 18 months, China President Xi Jinping has appointed senior diplomat Xu Feihong as the new Ambassador to India while there is no official announcement by Beijing. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed the news of the appointment.

Xu Feihong: China names new envoy to India amid strained ties with the country

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian drones pound Ukrainian village in Donetsk region

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines - Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless - Gaza truce talks resume in Cairo - Students protests spread to Europe - Trump documents trial postponed - China appoints new envoy to India

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccines | Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless

In a major escalation, TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are suing the US government to block a recently passed law. This law forces by ByteDance to either sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban by January 19th 2025.

TikTok sues to block US ban, lawsuit argues first amendment violation

The Kashmir Valley is witnessing a change, for the first time in the last three decades, as election campaign rallies are being held in areas which were once considered volatile and no-go zones. A regional political party held an election campaign at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of Downtown. The same area was once famous for stone pelting and election boycotts. Watch in for more details!

India General Elections 2024: Election campaign rallies sweep Kashmir`s former no-go zones

According to reports, Belarus has begun checks on the readiness of its army to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, simultaneously with preparations for a nuclear drill being carried out by Russia. Watch in for more details!

Belarus conducts tactical nuclear inspection, US slams 'irresponsible rhetoric'

Apple reported a decline in global smartphone demand, with iPhone sales falling over 10% in the first quarter. This comes despite a surge in the overall smartphone market. Our next report explores the reasons behind this decline & Apple's plans for the future.

Apple's global smartphone demand declines by over 10% in 2024

In the Indian state of Haryana, the ruling party in the Indian state of Haryana, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party has faced major setback, three independent members of the state's legislative assembly have withdrawn their support from BJP, leaving the party.

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP loses majority in Haryana, 3 independent MLAs withdraw support

Former US President Donald Trump brushed off warnings that he could be charged for keeping classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This was revealed after the judge presiding over Trump's classified documents case unsealed a slew of files the documents are related to the FBI's investigation into the former president.

US: Major victory for Trump ahead of elections, Florida judge postpones Trump Documents case

The territorial tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are on the rise again. In the latest, Islamabad has accused Kabul of harbouring terrorist networks on its soil. Pakistan's intelligence service has claimed that the Besham attack was planned in Afghanistan.

Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Besham attack, says 'plot to kill Chinese hatched in Afghanistan'

In another effort to forge a hostage release and Truce in the seven-month war delegations from Hamas and Israel are back at the negotiation table in Cairo. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Gallant says Operations to continue until end of Hamas or hostages return

The Pro-Palestinian university protests have gone global. Students in France, Australia and Canada have also joined in. Will students stop the war in Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: US campus protests goes global, calls grow in campuses for Gaza ceasefire

Miss USA Noelia Voigt is stepping down from her title due to mental health issues. The 24-year-old who won Miss USA in September and Miss Utah last April announced that she made the very tough decision to resign citing mental health issues in her Instagram post.

Miss USA 2023 hits the pause button, Noelia Voigt relinquishes crown citing mental health

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia showcases captured Western weapons in Moscow

Israel-Hamas war: Student protests surpass US boundaries, calls grow in campuses for Gaza ceasefire

As per reports, Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week. This was in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Watch this video for all details.

Israel-Hamas war: Why did the US delay shipment of weapons to Israel?

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