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India's Lok Sabha elections are here. Fervent voters are going to cast their vote. However, some may want to cast their vote but don't have voter ID themselves. Voter identification is needed at polling places according to the ECI. You must provide your ECI-issued voter ID card to cast a ballot. However, you can cast a ballot in an election without a voter ID card as well.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: These documents can be used as an alternative to voter ID card

Amit Sharma's Maidaan and Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila release this week. While Maidaan is a theatrical release, Amar Singh Chamkila is streaming on Netflix. Both are biopics- Maidaan featuring Ajay Devgn is a film based on Syed Abdul Rahim, the architect of modern Indian Football and Amar Singh Chamkila has Diljit Dosanjh playing popular singer who was gunned down the 1980s in Punjab at the peak of his career. So which biopic should you be watching this weekend? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Maidaan or Amar Singh Chamkila? Which biopic should you watch this weekend?

China is bolstering its space capabilities. The head of NASA has warned that China is using civilian programs to mask military objectives in space. NASA administrator Bill Nelson cautioned that Washington must remain vigilant.

NASA chief raises alarm over increasing Chinese military presence in space

As per reports, an Iranian delegation visited the weapons factories of a Russian arms dealer. They toured a factory that makes weapons long sought by Tehran. Watch this video for all details.

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The Israel-Iran tensions are soaring. Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. However, 99% of them were intercepted mid-air. Now, Israel has vowed to take revenge on Iran.

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Residents in Dubai used a rubber boat on April 16 to move around the flooded streets after a storm. Dubai International Airport was temporarily diverting arriving flights on Tuesday evening until weather conditions improve. Watch in for more details!

UAE Floods: Residents use rubber boat on Dubai's flooded street

The US has warned it will impose new sanctions on Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel. New sanctions could be focused on reducing the country's capacity to export oil. Watch this video for all details.

Is US preparing more sanctions against Iran after unprecedented attack on Israel?

Once foes have now turned into friends. Reportedly, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to visit Pakistan in the coming days.

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Iran temporarily shut the door of its nuclear facilities. The move comes over 'security considerations' in the wake of its massive missile and drone attack on Israel.

Why did Iran close its nuclear facilities after attacking Israel

Senior citizens and disabled individuals in India's Kashmir cast their votes from home using postal ballots on Monday (April 15), for the upcoming general elections. Teams of polling officers carried voting material to the homes of those with physical limitations. This process initiated due to age or disabilities and to mark their participation in the elections.

India Elections 2024: Senior citizens & disabled individuals cast votes from home in Kashmir

Iran's massive aerial attack on Israel was a "spectacular and embarrassing failure". US forces helped shoot down most of the missiles and drones fired by Tehran. US President Joe Biden has proclaimed "ironclad" support for Israel's defence but the White House says it does not want any escalation of the situation or a wider war in West Asia.

Iran's attack intended 'clearly to cause significant destruction': White House

The Iran-Israel tensions are soaring. Regional rivals are at a crossroads. Iran executed an unprecedented attack on Israel. Israel is now mulling a response. Iran claims it warned the US beforehand. However, the White House rejects Iranian claims. Watch this video for all details.

White House rejects Iran's claim of providing US with attack warning in advance

India and UK discussed the need to prioritising extradition requests related to fugitives. Several Indian fugitives are based in the UK. Discussions were held when a high-level delegation from the UK visited CBI headquarters in New Delhi.

CBI discusses extradition requests of Indian fugitives with UK delegation

Iran launched a massive aerial attack on Israel. This marks the first-ever direct attack by Iran on Israeli territory from Iranian soil.Before it, Iran use to wage wars through its proxy militias or 'Axis of resistance' of Iran. What is Axis of resistance?

Iran's 'Axis of resistance' and its role in attack against Israel

The tensions are spiralling in West Asia. Iran unleashed an unprecedented attack on Israel. The attack was in response to a suspected Israeli airstrike. Now, Israel is mulling options to take revenge. Watch this video for all details.

How is Israel planning to retaliate against the Iranian attack?

The Election Commission of India has seized a record Rs 4,650 crore. This is "higher than the total seizures" made in the 2019 parliamentary polls. This comes before the first phase of polling for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India.

Election Commission seizes Rs 4,650 crore ahead of phase 1 of the polls

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter is under inspection. The Election Commission of India’s flying squad conducted a surprise inspection in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris. Rahul Gandhi was en route from Mysore to Nilgiris for a campaign event when his helicopter came under scrutiny.

Election officials check Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Tamil Nadu

The election season is here in India. Political parties are releasing their poll manifesto. India's ruling party BJP has also released its Sankalp Patra. What are the big promises of the BJP? Watch here.

BJP manifesto 2024: BJP's key promises for Lok Sabha elections 2024

The Supreme Court of India has tightened the noose around Patanjali ayurved, rejecting a second apology from the company, its founder Baba Ramdev, and managing director Acharya Balkrishna. In this edition of WION Decodes we will explain the case details & the broader implications for the FMCG industry.

The case against Patanjali

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is all set to celebrate Ram Navami on April 17. From this year, Ram Navami celebration will witness the deployment of an intricate network of lenses & mirrors. Following a recent trial run of the ‘Surya Tilak’ for Ram Lalla, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust expressed confidence in the upcoming event.

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir releases trial video of 'Surya Tilak'

Despite a jam-packed agenda leading up to the Lok Sabha elections, the Law Minister of India, Arjun Ram Meghwal, spared some moment to speak to WION's Heena Sharma, right after he finished his breakfast at his residence in Bikaner in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Prior to him being promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the minister served as a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections: WION Speaks to Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

The United States restricted their employees from travelling to Israel. The U.S. also implemented stringent travel restrictions for its employees stationed in Israel. The U.S. embassy told staff not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas

US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iranian attack

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (April 11) that Russia had been obliged to launch strikes that have inflicted heavy damage on Ukrainian energy sites in response to Kyiv's attacks on Russian targets.

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The mastermind and the bomber of the Bengaluru cafe blast have been arrested by NIA. NIA arrested two absconding accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case from near Kolkata. Reportedly, the accused were hiding under false identities.

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA Arrests Shaazib & Taaha, the mastermind & the bomber from West Bengal

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A record 18 million voters aged 18-19 are set to cast their votes for the first time. As India's election summer heats up, WION's Mukul Sharma reached out to the Gen-Z voters to do some #ElectionVibeCheck ; This is what they say when asked who do they think is India's finest prime minister since 1947.

India's first time voters reveal their favourite PM | Election Vibe Check

Thirty years of the Rwanda genocide were marked in Delhi through a ceremony. The ceremony was led by Rwanda's High Commissioner, Jacqueline Mukangira.

30 years of Rwanda Genocide ceremony takes place in Delhi