Catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier collapse have devastated Nepal, leaving more than 1,200 people dead and thousands missing. Rescue teams continue a massive search operation as survivors struggle amid widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.

Nepal flash floods: Deadly flash floods kill over 1,204; Thousands still missing 

The Tamil film industry (Kollywood) has temporarily averted a major crisis after producer bodies officially deferred an indefinite strike slated to begin on September 1, 2026. The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) put the shutdown on hold following assurances from Tamil Nadu Minister for Information and Publicity A Rajmohan and the state government.

The standoff was sparked by a unilateral rule enforced by exhibitors and distributors demanding an mandatory 8-week OTT release window, which producers argued severely threatened digital monetization and streaming sales. With government-mediated tripartite talks scheduled to take place under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after the assembly session, film shootings, post-production, and theatrical releases will proceed without disruption. Watch for a complete breakdown of the Kollywood standoff and the negotiations ahead.

Tamil cinema strike gets called off: Big relief for upcoming releases

Is Putin REALLY isolated?

Western sanctions and diplomatic pressure have failed to cut Russia off from the wider world.

But with Europe tightening the screws, Britain supplying long-range missiles and NATO on alert, how much room does Putin really have?

And where does India stand between Washington, Moscow and Beijing?

The Verdict.

Putin may be isolated, but SCO showed Russia is not cut off 

India's digital infrastructure is set for a massive expansion, with the nation's data centre footprint projected to quadruple from 27 million square feet in early 2026 to over 101 million square feet by 2030, according to a landmark report by Anarock Capital. Backed by over $300 billion in capital commitments, IT capacity is expected to jump from 1.8 gigawatts (GW) to more than 6.7 GW as operational facilities expand from 164 to 210 nationwide.  Driven by skyrocketing AI workloads, cloud computing, 5G rollouts, and nationwide enterprise digitization, major hubs like Mumbai-MMR, Chennai, and Delhi-NCR are leading the charge. Watch for a complete breakdown of India's multi-billion-dollar data centre boom and what it means for global tech investments. 

India's data centre boom: AI boom fuels $31.6 trillion data race

In an exclusive interview, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a powerful statement from exile, declaring: "I want to return to my homeland." Addressing her planned December return to Dhaka, the 78-year-old leader stated that her decision is driven by a duty to stand alongside the people of Bangladesh amid an escalating political, economic, and security crisis.  

'I want to return to my homeland': Sheikh Hasina exclusive 

The Indian Air Force has successfully conducted a landmark drop trial of the Khagantak-243, an indigenously developed long-range precision-guided glide bomb. Jointly engineered by Nagpur-based JSR Dynamics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the 300-kg class munition boasts a stand-off strike range exceeding 140 kilometers when released from high altitudes. Featuring swivel-type glide wings, AI-driven autonomous target recognition, and jamming-resistant GNSS-Inertial navigation, the Khagantak-243 allows IAF fighter jets like the Su-30MKI to neutralize enemy defences from safe distances.

Khagantak-243: India's precision power | Key features

The U.S. Treasury has released a new $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The gold-finish coin shows Trump on the front and the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse, with the dates “1776 ~ 2026.” The coin has sparked debate because living presidents have traditionally not appeared on U.S. currency.

US launches $1 Trump coin: First living person on US currency in 100 years 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused senior security officials of deliberately failing to wake him in the hours before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, claiming they feared he would order a full military alert. Netanyahu says the attack might have been prevented had he been informed earlier, shifting renewed attention to the security failures and accountability surrounding the assault.


Israeli PM Netanyahu blames security officials for leaving him asleep during Hamas attack 

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is “happy” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the U.S. and returned to Britain. Trump also accused the couple of treating the British royal family with “great disrespect.”

Trump says he’s ‘happy’ Harry and Meghan left US , calls them disrespectful

Germany has accused Russia of being linked to an attempted drone attack, with a German minister saying the incident fits the pattern of Moscow's alleged hybrid operations across Europe. Authorities reported no injuries or major damage, but the incident has heightened concerns about the use of drones and other unconventional tactics targeting critical infrastructure and public spaces. The accusation comes amid growing tensions between Russia and European nations over security, espionage and cyber threats. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the attempted attack as Berlin weighs its response to the alleged security challenge.

Germany-Russia trade blames: NATO, EU rally behind Berlin

After nearly a century of searching, scientists working on the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment may have detected their most intriguing hint yet of dark matter. A mysterious particle interaction has left researchers searching for an explanation. But with only one unusual event, the evidence is far from enough to claim a historic discovery. Could this be humanity's first glimpse of the invisible substance shaping the universe?

Massive cosmic mystery decoded? Scientists may have finally seen dark matter

A new study presented at the ESC Congress in Germany has found that higher blood levels of xylitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener used in gum, candy, baked goods and oral care products, are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death. Tracking over 17,700 participants across Canada and the UK, researchers found the risk rose in a dose-dependent way, even after adjusting for age, BMI, diabetes and other factors. Scientists say xylitol may boost blood clotting, and are calling for more long-term safety research.


High Xylitol levels in blood linked to cardiovascular risk

Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile attacks on targets in Yemen as fighting escalates. Yemeni forces say they have shot down several Houthi drones amid the latest clashes. Watch the full video to know more on this.


Houthis target Yemen with ballistic missiles, Yemeni army downs several drones

The Ayodhya Ram Temple has appointed its first-ever Chief Executive Officer. Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retired), who led the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, has been named CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Mishra, a Kargil War veteran decorated with the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, retired from the IAF on April 30 after 31 years of service. He was picked from over 5,500 applicants, beating out several senior IAS and IPS officers, as the trust professionalises temple management following the donation-theft controversy.

Ayodhya Ram temple gets first CEO: Retired air marshal Jitendra Mishra takes charge 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay  officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam today, September 1, initiating a 45-day water release for the Cauvery delta districts. A political row has erupted over Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s visit to Mettur Dam. A BJP leader has slammed Vijay, calling him a “costly Chief Minister” over the visit.


CM Vijay’s Mettur Dam visit sparks row; BJP calls him ‘costly chief minister’ 

Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football leaves Argentina with a huge question: who will wear the legendary No. 10 next?
Reports suggest rising star Nico Paz could be in line to inherit the iconic shirt.


Who will inherit Argentina’s iconic No. 10 shirt after Messi?

Renewed tensions in West Asia are causing major disruptions. Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has come to a grinding halt, threatening global energy flows. Pakistan is feeling the impact immediately. The country has floated an emergency LNG tender for delivery on July 15-16 and is scrambling for spot gas to avoid shortages. With the Hormuz chokepoint blocked, fuel prices and supply chains across the region are under pressure. The crisis is exposing how fragile energy security is.


 Pakistan scrambles for LNG after Hormuz Crisis blocks Qatar gas shipment 

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed security and defense officials for the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Netanyahu claims officials deliberately failed to wake him before the assault, sparking fresh debate over who was responsible for the security breakdown.


Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu points finger at security officials over October 7 Attack 

Egypt has reportedly submitted a formal request to Dassault Aviation to buy 24 more Rafale fighter jets, French daily La Tribune reports. This would be Cairo's third Rafale deal, following orders in 2015 and 2021, pushing its total fleet to 78 aircraft — cementing Egypt's position as the largest foreign buyer of the French jet. While earlier deliveries were the F3R variant, this new batch could be the more advanced F4 model. The move comes amid Egypt's broader push to modernise its air force alongside submarine and radar upgrades.


Egypt eyes new Rafale F4 deal amid air force modernisation push as per reports

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, saying the United States is ready to attack Iran again if provoked. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and fresh concerns over Iran's nuclear program.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump says US ready to attack Iran again amid Middle East tensions

video, News on video, stories on video, articles on video, video stories at Wion, video news, video latest news

Latest News on video | Read Breaking News on video | Wion

Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, possibly paving the way for the return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from London to resume active politics ahead of general elections this year. Sharif, 73, was disqualified for life in 2017 by the Supreme Court and later convicted in corruption cases by the accountability courts. In 2018, the three-time former premier became ineligible to hold public office for life after a Supreme Court verdict in the Panama Papers case.

Pakistan National Assembly passes bill to limit disqualification period of lawmakers

Pakistan introduced a number of changes to its fiscal 2024 budget on Saturday, said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in a last-ditch effort to clinch a stalled rescue package with the International Monetary Fund.

Pakistan reviews FY2024 budget as last ditch effort to clinch IMF deal

Now Pakistan's IMF deal deadline is nearing, but there are no signs of a breakthrough yet. Frustration regarding this is visible in the Pakistani government as well. Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dhar when asked about if the deal is happening or not, lost his cool and allegedly engaged in a physical tussle with the journalist over the question. A video of the incident has been shared by the journalist Shahid Qureshi, let's take a look.

Pakistani Finance Minister Ishaq Dar loses cool when asked about IMF deal

'Adipurush' film ban lifted in Nepal | backlash continues

The Lahore anti-terrorism court has issued a non-bailable warrant against the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. This is the most recent of almost a hundred cases that have been filed against the former Pakistani prime minister, ranging from corruption to terrorism. A non-bailable warrant has also been issued.

Pakistan: Non-bailable warrant issued against Imran Khan in case of attacking ruling party's office

International flights are now operating from Nepal's Pokhara International Airport. The airport inaugurated in January has performed barely and has barely managed to sustain itself. Notably, it was built with China's support.

Nepal Pokhara Airport built with Beijing support

Pakistan is experiencing a financial crisis that is becoming worse by the day. The country's currency is close to an all-time low, and the central bank's foreign exchange reserves are declining. In one month, Pakistan may be facing the possibility of default, which is a challenging position. Amidst the crisis, Pakistan is making a deal to handover Karachi Port Terminals to UAE.

Report: Pakistan's deal to handover Karachi port terminals to UAE

Pakistan Railways has failed to pay salaries to its employees so far due to the severe financial crisis, which has caused extreme distress among the employees. Pakistan Railways Employees (PREM) Union (CBA) has protested at diesel engine shed in Lahore for the delay in current month salaries’ payment, saying that “only a few days are left until Eid-ul-Adha”.

Pakistan: Salary delay sparks uproar among railway employees

Bangladesh is considering lowering the voting age to 17, a move that could expand the electorate. The proposal aims to increase youth participation in the country’s political process.

Bangladesh: Bangladesh mulling to lower voting age to 17

South Korea Plane Crash: Deadly Jeju Air Accident Caused by Landing Gear Failure – Full Details Revealed!

South Korea plane crash: Aircraft erupts into flames shortly after landing, at least 120 dead

Light rain in Delhi-NCR has brought a slight drop in temperature, but the region's air quality remains in the "severe" category, posing health risks. Authorities continue to monitor pollution levels as the weather shifts. Watch in for more details!

India: heavy rain in Delhi, north India to enter 2025 with cold wave

Eleven people were injured during an anti-terror operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operation targeted militants linked to cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Pakistan releases video of response against Afghanistan's firing

Pakistan-Taliban tensions: Pakistan reports heavy losses on Afghan side

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Pakistan responds to Afghanistan's firing

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Pakistan confirms Taliban attack on border

Donald Trump has expressed support for Elon Musk's stance on the H1-B visa program, advocating for changes to attract top global talent. The two have highlighted the importance of reforming immigration policies to benefit the U.S. economy.