With 127.6 million downloads India's Aarogya Setu tops the list of Contact Tracing App installs. It is followed by Turkey's Hayat Eve Sığar app with 11.1 million downloads and Germany's Corona-Warn-App with 10.4 million downloads.

Fineprint: India's Aarogya Setu app becomes world's most downloaded contact-tracing app

India is not a weak country and no power in the world can touch even an inch of its land, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday as he visited Ladakh to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the wake of the border standoff with China.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses troops at Lukung, Ladakh

Two major Biotech giants in Germany, CureVac and BioNTech have begun human trials of new drugs. Watch report.

Germany: CureVac and BioNTech begin human trials | WION-DW Partnership

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping went to the United States for a state visit. Since then, cartoon character Winnie the Pooh has become a vehicle to mock Xi Jinping. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why China censors Winnie the Pooh.

Gravitas: Why China's censors banned Winnie the Pooh

A photo tweeted by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a hidden message for Xi Jinping. The photograph features Pompeo's dog with a toy Winnie the Pooh. Why are the Chinese wary of this cartoon character? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Mike Pompeo mocks Xi Jinping with Winnie the Pooh

An Iranian official has claimed that India was never part of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway line project. India said today that an MoU was signed in 2016, and Iran is yet to take things forward. Will Iran dump Indian projects for Chinese cash? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China driving India out of Iran?

China claims it has averted a recession. Its GDP numbers for Q2 show a growth of 3.2%. But retail sales and fixed asset investments are down. Rumours are fueling bank runs in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: China's new GDP numbers: What Beijing is trying to hide

A secret conclave to grill Xi Jinping? Senior members of the Communist Party meet in Beidaihe for a secret conclave every year. A report claims that Chinese President is not looking forward to this year's meeting. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: A secret conclave to grill Xi Jinping?

President Donald Trump's maximum pressure policy for Iran has hurt US allies. India had complied with American sanctions on Iran. What did New Delhi get in return? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: How US policy soured India-Iran ties

Methane emissions on planet earth are at their highest level ever, and scientists believe that burping cows are a major contributor! But, the humans are still driving the rising global temperatures. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Burping cows: A major contributor to Methane emissions

A Doctor in Bangladesh has been arrested for conducting 6,300 fake Covid-19 tests. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how this scam hurts the fight against the coronavirus in Bangladesh.

Gravitas: Bangladesh Doctor arrested for 6,300 fake COVID-19 tests

US Moderna's first trial shows that Coronavirus vaccine is safe. US researchers reported on Tuesday. Volunteers who got two doses of the vaccine had high levels of virus-killing antibodies. Now final trial will start soon

Moderna phase 1 results shows Coronavirus vaccine safe, final trial soon

A third of Bangladesh is underwater after some of the heaviest rains in a decade. At least 1.5 million people are affected in this heavy flood. Bangladesh's Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre says, this is going to be the worst flood in a decade

Over 1.5 million people are affected in Bangladesh Flood, Red Alert in all rivers

PM Narendra Modi will take part in the India-EU Summit today via video conferencing.This is the 15th India-EU Summit is going to be held. India-EU likely to see political talks on trade and investments

Pm Modi to represent India at EU Summit today,likely to see political talks on trade

China's quest for global dominance has inspired an espionage ring bigger than the cold war era. Beijing is not just spying through Huawei, but it is also trying to extract secrets through sex. From a ambassador to a London officials all stuck in the honey trap of China.

Sexpionage: Beijing's is trying to extract secrets through sex

US President Donald Trump says, he is not interested in talking with China over trade deal because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Trump also ends Hong Kong's special status with China

Trump not interested in China Trade talks, ends Hong Kong preferential status

St Andrews University in Scotland, has found itself in the middle of a scandal after 20 students alleged that they were sexually assaulted and raped on campus by members of a US-style fraternity body.

Over 20 students at UK University allege rape by members of fraternity body

US President Donald Trump says, he is not interested in talking with China over trade deal because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Trump also ends Hong Kong's special status with China.

China vows retaliation after Trump ends special status for Hong Kong

Coronavirus cases increases rapidly in India, it reports 29,429 new cases in 24 hours. India overtakes Brazil in covid-19 cases. Watch this graph to know India's daily surge cases and deaths in Covid-19

India overtakes Brazil, reports 29,429 new cases In 24 hours

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says, China is committed to peace and tranquility at LAC. India and China held fourth round of talk yesterday. Today Ministry Spokesperson says, Hope India can work with China

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says, Hope India can work with China

On wednesday China voiced against UK's move on Huawei 5G Network. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying holds a media briefing to slam UK. Hua said, this ban will only hurt UK's interest, she calls this ban a political move.

Foreign ministry briefing: China slams UK ban on Huawei 5G Network

India’s auto sector will take 3-4 years to recover from this current situation. Cars and Suv's sales slumped in june due to the poor demand in market. Two wheeler sales goes down by 39 percent due to Coronavirus pandemic

Cars, Suv's sales slumped in june due to poor demands in market

France marked its Bastille Day on July 14 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The invited foreign dignitaries were replaced by guests who helped fight the virus. Watch report.

France Marks its national day: President Macron presides over Bastille day parade

As the United States continues to battle the coronavirus, there is another war brewing at the white house. The Trump administration is now clashing with its expert and its new target is the top US infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Trump administration vs Fauci amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apple may have paid $950 million to Samsung for not meeting its goals in terms of the number of OLED screen it had ordered.

The iPhone maker depends on Samsung to procure Organic Light Emitting Diodes screens. Samsung makes over 40 per cent of all OLED screens in the world. With its AMOLED displays, it has a 98 per cent share of screens in the market. Out of the $400 million yearly revenue from screens over $100 million is generated by Samsung alone.

The report, which was published by Display Supply Chain Consultants suggests a one-time payment for falling short in terms of product acquirement.

"One-time gain"

During its Q2 2020 release, Samsung made a reference to a “one-time gain” coming from its screen display enterprise. However, no clear indication of Apple’s involvement or amount was mentioned in this report.

Last month, reports of Samsung receiving over $700 million circulated on social media. But this new revelation pins the approximate amount at $950 million.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/technology/apple-supplier-foxconn-to-invest-1-billion-in-india-sources-312563" hreflang="en">Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India: Sources</a>

The report also mentioned how this affects the profit for Samsung. “The Apple payment likely turned what otherwise would have been an operating loss for display devices into an operating profit,” it said.

The revenue incurred from screens was down by 7 per cent for Samsung, while its operation profit was up by 23 per cent, much higher than expected.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/world/samsung-smartphone-receive-mysterious-1-notification-company-says-it-was-mistake-281871" hreflang="en">Samsung smartphone receive mysterious '1' notification; company says it was mistake</a>

Not the first time

This is not the first time Apple has paid a hefty amount to Samsung. In 2019, a similar penalty was enforced by Samsung for not buying enough OLED screens. For perspective - let’s say Apple placed an order for 20 million screens, but due to market fluctuations and demands, was only able to accommodate 15 million screens. The value of the 5 million screens would then have to be paid to Samsung, or made up by procuring even more screens from the company, which is exactly what happened last year.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="/technology/ceos-of-apple-amazon-facebook-and-google-to-testify-in-congress-over-antitrust-issues-310090" hreflang="en">CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google to testify in Congress over antitrust issues</a>

Most big companies make deals with screen makers with a guaranteed purchase of a minimum number of screens, which lowers the total cost of buying them. As part of the contract, inability to fulfil this imposes fine on the buyer.

It is likely that this year’s disruption will be attributed to COVID-19, which has caused a global slowdown of selling and buying power. Factories have also remained shut in the face of growing concerns about social distancing to conquer the virus.

Apple may have paid $950 million to Samsung for not meeting its goals in terms of the number of OLED screen it had ordered. The iPhone maker depends on Samsung to procure Organic Light Emitting Diodes screens.

Apple may have paid $950 million to Samsung for not meeting its goals in terms of the number of OLED screen it had ordered. The iPhone maker depends on Samsung to procure Organic Light Emitting Diodes screens. Samsung makes over 40 per cent of all OLED screens in the world. With its AMOLED displays, it has a 98 per cent share of screens in the market. Out of the $400 million yearly revenue from screens over $100 million is generated by Samsung alone. The report, which was published by Display Supply Chain Consultants suggests a one-time payment for falling short in terms of product acquirement. "One-time gain" During its Q2 2020 release, Samsung made a reference to a “one-time gain” coming from its screen display enterprise. However, no clear indication of Apple’s involvement or amount was mentioned in this report. Last month, reports of Samsung receiving over $700 million circulated on social media. But this new revelation pins the approximate amount at $950 million. Also read: Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1 billion in India: Sources The report also mentioned how this affects the profit for Samsung. “The Apple payment likely turned what otherwise would have been an operating loss for display devices into an operating profit,” it said. The revenue incurred from screens was down by 7 per cent for Samsung, while its operation profit was up by 23 per cent, much higher than expected. Also read: Samsung smartphone receive mysterious '1' notification; company says it was mistake Not the first time This is not the first time Apple has paid a hefty amount to Samsung. In 2019, a similar penalty was enforced by Samsung for not buying enough OLED screens. For perspective - let’s say Apple placed an order for 20 million screens, but due to market fluctuations and demands, was only able to accommodate 15 million screens. The value of the 5 million screens would then have to be paid to Samsung, or made up by procuring even more screens from the company, which is exactly what happened last year. Also read: CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google to testify in Congress over antitrust issues Most big companies make deals with screen makers with a guaranteed purchase of a minimum number of screens, which lowers the total cost of buying them. As part of the contract, inability to fulfil this imposes fine on the buyer. It is likely that this year’s disruption will be attributed to COVID-19, which has caused a global slowdown of selling and buying power. Factories have also remained shut in the face of growing concerns about social distancing to conquer the virus.

Apple reportedly paid almost $1 billion to Samsung for faltering on order for screens

In 1948, two separate governments were formed in North and South Korea. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart.

Gravitas: The Story of the Two Koreas

100 MLAs arrived at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s residence in Jaipur to prove the government’s majority amid the political crisis in Rajasthan on July 13. Sachin Pilot the rebel leader who has claimed that he has the support of over 30 party MLAs in the state’s 200-member assembly.

Sachin Pilot fails to muster numbers | Congress averts Rajasthan govt split

At least 23 people have died in landslides caused by incessant rains in western Nepal on Saturday. Watch this video to know more.

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, At least 23 people died

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke at India Global Week 2020. Watch this video to know what he said.

S Jaishankar: 'Issues of trust' to rise in post-COVID world

Highlighting on his government's priority to save lives from coronavirus and disasters, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli assured the people on Friday that he will commit himself to protect "national and territorial integrity" in a televised address.

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli vows to protect 'national, territorial integrity'

A jewellery shop in Gujarat's Surat has come up with masks studded with diamonds that cost between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 4 lakh.

Jewellery shop in Gujarat's Surat sells diamond-studded face masks

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