India has placed orders for 1220 planes in less than two years. Of these planes, 850 are being made by Airbus. The European plane-makers has assembly facilities in five countries. What's stopping it from assembling in India- the country that has given it its record single order? #Gravitas deep dives.

Gravitas: Why Plane-maker Airbus must assemble in India

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Blinken in Saudi - Russia makes gains in East of Ukraine - Biden, Netanyahu review hostage -release talks - Blinken in Saudi to discuss Gaza issue - FIR over 'doctored' Amit Shah video

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The James Webb space telescope, which is the most powerful space telescope ever built, has discovered what is being hailed as the “strongest, most promising sign” of life on another planet. Nasa now plans to embark on a new mission to study this exciting sign of alien life found on the exoplanet k2-18b planet which is '124 light-years away'. Watch this report to know how Phytoplanktons found in our oceans is guiding the search for extraterrestrial life.

Gravitas: Most promising indication of life on another planet found

The military of the United States has been constructing a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries to Gaza. The Pentagon said on Monday (Apr 29) that cost of the construction will cost Washington at least $320 million.

The military of the United States has been constructing a temporary pier to boost aid deliveries to Gaza. The Pentagon said on Monday (Apr 29) that cost of the construction will cost Washington at least $320 million. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told journalists, "That's about our rough estimate right now, approximately $320 million." Singh added, "That's an initial cost for the temporary pier." On Thursday, the Pentagon announced that construction of the pier had begun, saying it should be operational in early May and will humanitarian aid to Gaza. Once the pier is constructed, aid will be transported via commercial vessels to a floating platform miles off the Gaza coast. After that, it will be transferred to smaller vessels, brought to the pier and taken to land by truck for distribution. Also read: Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer amid airstrikes on Rafah by Israel Firstly, US President Joe Biden announced the plans for the pier in early March as Israel held up deliveries of assistance by ground. Meanwhile, the US Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on Sunday to provide relief to civilians in Gaza affected by the ongoing conflict, CENTCOM said. The US C-130's dropped over 25,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) of humanitarian assistance in Northern Gaza, CENTCOM said, further adding that more than 13,080 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were also delivered. Also read: Container ship en route to Jeddah reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen: Ambrey Watch: Blinken 'hopeful' Hamas will accept Israel's new ceasefire deal × Humanitarian situation in Gaza The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen with a senior US administration official saying last week that the territory's entire population of 2.2 million people is facing food insecurity. The Israel-Hamas war started after the militant group's October 7 attack on southern Israel resulting in the deaths of about 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 34,488 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Temporary Gaza pier to boost aid deliveries will cost US at least $320 million

#Gravitas | Europe is grappling with a wave of spy threats from China. In Germany, four alleged Chinese spies were arrested. In UK, two were charged for espionage.

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US President Joe Biden poked fun at Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, while seeking to portray his Republican rival as a threat to democracy six months before their rematch. Watch in for more details!

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#Gravitas | Japan Airlines has finally got its first female CEO. Her name is mitsuko tottori. She started her career as a flight attendant but climbed up her way to the C-suite. In Japan, where women still face major hurdles to rise to power, Tottori has broken glass ceilings. We bring you her story on #gravitassnapshot.

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The International Monetary Fund's latest regional economic outlook paints a mixed picture for West Asia, North Africa & Pakistan. IMF downgraded West Asia's growth outlook amid ongoing conflicts & tight policies.

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#Gravitas | after mass-producing covid-19 vaccines through the pandemic. The pharmaceutical giant astrazeneca has made an alarming admission. For the first time, it has admitted that its covid vaccines can cause a rare side effect. Listen to the full statement on #gravitasquoteunquote.

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#Gravitas | why is the US Buying soviet scrap? Reports say it has acquired 81 soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan. All these aircraft are obsolete and not in usable condition. Will the US Send them to Ukraine?

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#Gravitas | China is at it, again. Beijing is provoking India at Siachen, the world's highest battleground, by building a road in the Indian territory. Is this road meant for troops and tanks? How will India respond to the development?

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, made a surprise visit to China on sunday. This comes amid ongoing US-China trade tensions. One of the key topics on the agenda is Tesla's full self-driving software. Tesla is seeking regulatory approval to launch FSD in China, a market valued at $1.7 billion for autonomous driving technology.

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In the latest,&nbsp;British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced that a 40-day ceasefire has been proposed to Hamas. In other news,&nbsp;India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner regarding the chanting of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event in Canada, which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Separately, the scientist who created China's first anti-Covid vaccine has been removed from parliament and is facing serious accusations.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-gets-40-day-ceasefire-amid-renewed-airstrikes-on-rafah-by-israel-716335">Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer amid airstrikes on Rafah by Israel</a>

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British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday (Apr 29) said that a 40-day ceasefire has been offered to&nbsp;Hamas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-summons-canada-envoy-over-khalistan-slogans-at-event-attended-by-trudeau-716350">India summons Canada envoy over Khalistan slogans at event attended by Trudeau</a>

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India on Monday summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner over the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event in Canada which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/isro-delayed-chandrayaan-3s-launch-by-four-seconds-to-avoid-massive-collision-in-space-716278">ISRO delayed&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3’s&nbsp;launch by four seconds to avoid massive collision in space</a>

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India’s&nbsp;historic mission to the Moon could have met a disastrous fate in the sky had scientists not been able to make a vital calculation to avoid a devastating collision, the&nbsp;Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed Monday (Apr 29). It was all because of&nbsp;ISRO’s&nbsp; proactive&nbsp;and decisive space management that&nbsp;the Chandrayaan-3 mission could be saved&nbsp;and successfully executed as a&nbsp;key&nbsp;decision&nbsp;was taken&nbsp;even before the rocket lifted&nbsp;off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/container-ship-en-route-to-jeddah-reportedly-targeted-with-missiles-near-yemen-ambrey-716330">Container ship en route to Jeddah attacked with three missiles near Yemen’s port city Mokha</a>

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A Malta-flagged container ship which was en route from Djibouti to the Saudi city of Jeddah was reportedly targeted with three missiles, reported the British maritime security firm Ambrey, on Monday (Apr 29). The incident reportedly took place near Yemen’s port city of Mokha.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientist-who-developed-chinas-first-vaccine-now-facing-discipline-charges-expelled-from-parliament-716300">Scientist who developed China’s first vaccine now facing disciplinary charges, expelled from parliament</a>

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The scientist who led the efforts to develop China’s first anti-Covid vaccine has now been expelled from the parliament and is facing&nbsp;serious&nbsp;charges, reported Hong-based media outlet South China Morning Post.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-rbi-punishes-five-co-operative-banks-for-rule-violations-imposes-fine-716344">India’s&nbsp;RBI punishes five co-operative banks for rule violations, imposes&nbsp;fine</a>

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India’s&nbsp;central bank on&nbsp;Monday (Apr 29) imposed a monetary penalty on five co-operative banks for multiple violations.&nbsp;The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said&nbsp;all five banks were&nbsp;found&nbsp; in non-compliance&nbsp;with directions issued by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on&nbsp;‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, Reporting and Monitoring’.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-50-of-us-voters-dont-like-trump-for-president-but-more-would-prefer-him-over-biden-poll-716147">Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll</a>

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As the race to the White House continues to heat up, presumptive presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden both hold a mostly negative view among voters, shows a new poll.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scotlands-humza-yousaf-planning-to-quit-as-first-minister-report-716215">Scotland's Humza Yousaf&nbsp;resigns as first minister: 'Not willing to trade in my values'</a>

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Humza&nbsp;Yousaf&nbsp;on Monday (Apr 29)&nbsp;resigned as Scotland's first minister&nbsp;rather than facing two confidence votes.&nbsp;The 39-year-old politician also said he would stand down as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) but would stay on until his successor&nbsp;was found.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-teens-planned-to-buy-guns-attack-jewish-people-after-sydney-bishop-was-stabbed-716355">Australia: Teens planned to buy guns, attack Jewish people after Sydney bishop was stabbed</a>

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The police in Australia uncovered a sinister plot where four teenagers had planned to buy guns and attack Jewish people, reported the Australian media citing official documents, on Monday (Apr 29). The plot reportedly surfaced days after a teenager allegedly stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a church, earlier this month.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazaneca-admits-in-court-document-its-covid-vaccine-can-in-very-rare-cases-cause-complications-716218">AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’</a>

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For the first time since its COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out, AstraZeneca has admitted that it can cause a rare side effect. In legal documents submitted to the United Kingdom High Court, the pharmaceutical giant accepted that its COVID-19 vaccine "can, in very rare cases, cause TTS".

In the latest, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced that a 40-day ceasefire has been proposed to Hamas. In other news, India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner regarding the chanting of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event in Canada, which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In the latest, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced that a 40-day ceasefire has been proposed to Hamas. In other news, India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner regarding the chanting of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event in Canada, which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Separately, the scientist who created China's first anti-Covid vaccine has been removed from parliament and is facing serious accusations. Click on the headlines to read more. Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer amid airstrikes on Rafah by Israel British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Monday (Apr 29) said that a 40-day ceasefire has been offered to Hamas and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal. India summons Canada envoy over Khalistan slogans at event attended by Trudeau India on Monday summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner over the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event in Canada which was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ISRO delayed Chandrayaan-3’s launch by four seconds to avoid massive collision in space India’s historic mission to the Moon could have met a disastrous fate in the sky had scientists not been able to make a vital calculation to avoid a devastating collision, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed Monday (Apr 29). It was all because of ISRO’s proactive and decisive space management that the Chandrayaan-3 mission could be saved and successfully executed as a key decision was taken even before the rocket lifted off. Container ship en route to Jeddah attacked with three missiles near Yemen’s port city Mokha A Malta-flagged container ship which was en route from Djibouti to the Saudi city of Jeddah was reportedly targeted with three missiles, reported the British maritime security firm Ambrey, on Monday (Apr 29). The incident reportedly took place near Yemen’s port city of Mokha. Scientist who developed China’s first vaccine now facing disciplinary charges, expelled from parliament The scientist who led the efforts to develop China’s first anti-Covid vaccine has now been expelled from the parliament and is facing serious charges, reported Hong-based media outlet South China Morning Post. India’s RBI punishes five co-operative banks for rule violations, imposes fine India’s central bank on Monday (Apr 29) imposed a monetary penalty on five co-operative banks for multiple violations. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said all five banks were found in non-compliance with directions issued by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on ‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, Reporting and Monitoring’. Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll As the race to the White House continues to heat up, presumptive presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden both hold a mostly negative view among voters, shows a new poll. Scotland's Humza Yousaf resigns as first minister: 'Not willing to trade in my values' Humza Yousaf on Monday (Apr 29) resigned as Scotland's first minister rather than facing two confidence votes. The 39-year-old politician also said he would stand down as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) but would stay on until his successor was found. Australia: Teens planned to buy guns, attack Jewish people after Sydney bishop was stabbed The police in Australia uncovered a sinister plot where four teenagers had planned to buy guns and attack Jewish people, reported the Australian media citing official documents, on Monday (Apr 29). The plot reportedly surfaced days after a teenager allegedly stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at a church, earlier this month. AstraZeneca admits in court that its Covid vaccine can ‘in very rare cases, cause TTS’ For the first time since its COVID-19 vaccine was rolled out, AstraZeneca has admitted that it can cause a rare side effect. In legal documents submitted to the United Kingdom High Court, the pharmaceutical giant accepted that its COVID-19 vaccine "can, in very rare cases, cause TTS".

Top 10 world news: Hamas gets 40-day ceasefire offer from Israel; India summons Canada envoy; and more

On Sunday in Mexico the country saw an action-packed debate between Presidential candidates in the elections just over a month away. Three leaders took the podium to woo the Mexican vote bank but a Spitfire between the ruling party and the opposition coalition's candidates stole the show. Watch in for more details!

Mexico Elections 2024: Mexico's Presidential candidates engage in televised debate

A new CNN poll on the United States elections finds that former US President Donald Trump leads President Biden nationally. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024 | US President Biden trails Trump in new nationwide poll

US Elections 2024 | Trump vs Biden: What do the polls say?

The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, announced on Saturday the commissioning of the first satellite system in the world for the observation of the Arctic Circle. Arktika-M was created on the basis of the unified Navigator platform of the Russian Lavochkin corporation. Watch in for more details!

Russia readies Arctic Observation satellite, 1st space surveillance system over Arctic

In a call with Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, Joe Biden "reiterated his clear" opposition to an assault of Rafah. This comes as pressure mounts for Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement that would free some Israeli detainees and bring an end to the nearly seven-month-long conflict in Gaza.

Biden-Netanyahu discuss proposal to open more aid crossings

It is been more than two years into Russia's fullscale invasion and Ukraine's mobilisation effort is struggling amid flagging enthusiasm. However, a 68-year-old Ukrainian Commander who is in the thick of the war, with a number of other veterans, refuses to let any challenge come in the way.

Russia-Ukraine war | Old warriors join Ukraine war: Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit

UK's contentious Rwanda bill is set to see action. The Home Office will begin to detain asylum seekers across the country from today. The move comes ahead of their planned deportation to the East African country.

UK immigrants to be kept in government facilities until deportation, Scotland police on high alert

Will the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli officials believe that the ICC could charge Netanyahu with violations related to the conflict with Hamas.

ICC to issue arrest warrant against Netanyahu? | International Court frowns on IDF assault

US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated his clear position" on a possible invasion of the Gaza border city of Rafah, the White House said.

Biden-Netanyahu phone call, discuss Rafah, hostage deal on call

Protests at US universities showed no sign of slowing over the weekend, with more arrests on campuses across the country and skirmishes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, where a tent encampment was set up last week.

Pro-Palestine Protests intensify across US Universities, around 275 arrests over the weekend

The US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6bn additional aid package, the defense secretary has announced. Watch in for more details!

Russia attacks Ukraine's railway lines to disrupt military supplies, Zelensky calls for more aid

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