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Russia admitted that a Ukrainian attack damaged a warship in the Crimean port of Feodosia, marking a major setback for its navy, according to Ukraine and its Western allies. Watch for more
When this Airbus A340 flight landed in France, there were 303 Indian passengers on board. But when the flight took off for Mumbai after a 4-day detention, there were only 276 passengers. This is because 27 people expressed their wish to stay back there on grounds of asylum. While the flight was detained for an alleged human trafficking probe, what raised eyebrows was the final destination, Nicaragua. Here’s why!
India-Italy bonhomie has been talk of the town for a while now, but this didn’t always exist. Back in 2012, Italian marines shot two Keralite fisherman without any provocation. What transpired after this was series of diplomatic interventions and a decade long series of negotiations. The Enrica Lexie Case sparked a major conflict of legal jurisdiction and functional immunity between India and Italy. This case held the potential to deteriorate ties between the two countries. In this video, we tell you the story behind the fractured past of India and Italy, and how the ties have since improved and developed into the viral bonhomie of #Melodi. Watch!
Ukrainians mark their first December 25th Christmas, breaking away from Russian influence amid ongoing conflict. Orthodox Christians are shifting from the Julian to the Western calendar, embracing European traditions while defending their cultural identity. Watch the video to explore the impact and aspirations behind this change, as some opt to celebrate on both December 25th and January 7th.
21 cases of the JN.1 variant detected, with 19 cases in Goa and one each in Kerala and Maharashtra. Doctors are on high alert, urging precautions. The World Health Organization has classified JN.1 as a 'variant of interest. Sherine Elizabeth of CNN_News18 speaks to Former WHO Scientist Soumya Swaminathan.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that he sensed a change in India’s tone with Ottawa after the United States warned New Delhi about its involvement in a thwarted plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil. “We don’t want to be in a situation of having a fight with India right now over this. We want to be working on that trade deal. We want to be advancing the Indo-Pacific strategy,” Trudeau said in an interview with the CBC. Watch to know what he said!
Hunger has become one of the most pressing of the myriad problems facing hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, with aid trucks able to bring in only a small fraction of what is needed, and distribution uneven due to the chaos of war.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Remain Defiant: Pledging Further Red Sea Strikes and Continued Targeting of Israeli Vessels Despite Opposition from US-Led Coalition. Watch Sanjay Suri on CNN-News18 to get all the details
Analysing Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of the '2-state solution': Insights into Israel's future vision for Gaza | Zakka Jacob breaks down the alignment with anti-2-state solution parties
Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday blamed the country’s military for worsening economy of the country, further stating that “neither India, nor US were responsible for this situation.” Speaking at an event organised by his party, Sharif highlighted his three ousting from power in 1993, 1999, and 2017. Watch what he said!
Annual Bonus: This Chinese company is giving its employees a chance to earn extra money. All its employees need to do is to run 50km to get incentives. Do you also want to know about this financial hack? Watch the video to find out more.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on December 18 delivered a 4-minute speech using artificial intelligence. Khan created a voice clone that has allowed the him to campaign for his party months ahead of an expected general election. How did he do it? Watch to find out!
India detected its first JN1 case in Kerala’s Karakulam on December 8. A 79-year-old woman tested positive in an RT-PCR test. The confirmation of JN1 has put the Centre and states on alert. The health ministry is in touch with state authorities and is monitoring the situation Source of Information: CDC, WHO, Reuters, PIB & News18 Interview with Dr Saumitra Das.
For the first time in history, countries have expressed a desire to end the oil age. Landing a pact that all 196 countries could live with at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai took deft maneuvering by the conference host, the United Arab Emirates, along with back-channel diplomacy from the United States' and China's top climate envoys. How did the COP28 deal get done? Watch this video to understand
President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cautioning that Israel's indiscriminate bombing in Gaza could jeopardize global backing for its conflict with Hamas, emphasizing the urgent need for a shift in Netanyahu's approach towards a two-state solution for the Palestinians. Netanyahu expressed a difference in opinion with Biden regarding the governance of post-conflict Gaza, highlighting an unusual disagreement between the two leaders despite Biden's consistent support for Israel in recent weeks. During a campaign event in Washington, Biden acknowledged Israel's significant global support following the Hamas attacks that resulted in 1,200 deaths, primarily civilians, along with hundreds being taken hostage, but their support is diminishing due to the indiscriminate bombings that are occurring
ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council's monetary policy decisions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faced a skeptical reception from key Republicans during a trip to Washington on Tuesday to seek more military support against Russia, but he won a pledge at the White House that the US has his back. Watch to know more.
Taylor Swift is the Time’s Person of the year. But that is not the only feat that Taylor has achieved this year. With 26.1 billion global streams, she was the top streamed artist on Spotify this year. She also became a billionaire this year. She is also re-recording her old albums to gain control over the master records. In this video, we tell you why 2023 was the year of Taylor Swift, and how she turned her artistry into a pure opportunity for entrepreneurship.
U.S. Congress took on the subject of antisemitism in college campuses by questioning the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania during a House hearing on Tuesday. Pro-Palestinian protests and Jewish students' reports of harassment at school were at the center of the hearing held by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The viral video in which heads of Harvard and University of Pennsylvania were seen dodging the questions on campus antisemitism has gained over 80 million views on X. Watch to know what they said!
A new mystery illness in northern China & Ohio in the US has raised concerns — after the COVID pandemic. This is being called a cocktail of influenza, coronavirus & respiratory syncytial virus — and this time the targets are children. So, what is White Lung Syndrome in Children? What parents need to know about prevention & cure of the Walking Pneumonia?
The UK government announced a new set of strict Visa rules to bring down the country’s immigration numbers. These measures may affect Indians significantly as they dominate the skilled workers, medical professionals and students from overseas categories. If you are planning to move to the UK for studies or work watch this video till the end.
Election Result Live - BJP won majority seats in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. PM Modi and Bhartiya Janta Party karyakartas celebrate their landslide victory in state assembly elections 2023 at BJP HQ in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Rajasthan 2023 Election Results Live.
Defying expectations, the BJP has come back in MP with a thundering majority, leading in over 160 out of 230 seats in the state. MP CM Shivraj Chouhan meeting party workers, credited the win to the 'ladli behna' scheme and the faith & trust that he says people have in PM Modi's government. Watch!
This week’s episode of “The Tenant” on Moneycontrol takes you inside the life of a Mumbai consultant who has chosen to live in Pune’s Viman Nagar neighborhood. Despite the long commute, the consultant has found a way to work this out. Watch his story!
Prime Minister Modi on Friday landed in Dubai to attend the COP28 Climate Action Summit. The Ministry of External Affairs said in its statement that HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, has invited the Prime Minister for the summit. MEA said that the visit reflected India's dedication to advancing its climate agenda on the global stage and contributing meaningfully to the dialogue on environmental sustainability. As the Summit commenced, PM Modi along with world leaders posed for a customary family photograph. Watch to know more!
Join for a fireside chat with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at Dubai for COP28.
Indian equity market has given the Q2 GDP print at 7.6% a big thumbs up. A factored-in exit poll outcome is what propelled the Nifty to touch new record highs. Are India's favourable macro cues screaming 'just like a wow'! And can this growth momentum be sustainable? Could doles of freebies disrupt India's fiscal math ahead of the general election? Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj speaks with Amit Malviya, In-Charge of BJP’s National Information & Technology Dept, Amitabh Dubey, Incharge of research & monitoring @AICC Media, D K Shrivastava,Chief policy advisor, EY, Vivek singh, Economist, QuantEco and Indra Shekhar Singh, Agri Policy Analyst in this special broadcast on Moneycontrol.com. Watch Now!
An Indian national was on November 29 charged by federal prosecutors in connection with his participation in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said. US authorities said Gupta agreed to pay an assassin $100,000 to kill the Sikh separatist leader living in New York City. "On or about June 9, 2023, CC-1 and GUPTA arranged for an associate to deliver $15,000 in cash to the UC in Manhattan, New York, as an advance payment for the murder," according to the charges. Watch to know more! #IndiaUS #USIndictment
Warren Buffett's right hand man Charlie Munger passed away just before his 100th birthday. Munger was a constant at Berkshire Hathaway AGMs, and was admired by investors for the depth of his knowledge, his wisdom, and definitely his wisecracks! Along the years, Munger dropped many pearls of wisdom on how to invest and manage investments & finances. Moneycontrol's N Mahalakshmi discusses with one of India's foremost behavioural finance experts, Professor Sanjay Bakshi. Watch!
This year's UN climate conference in Dubai marks the world's 28th leadership gathering to confront global warming since the first "Conference of the Parties" in 1995. The world's 28th leadership gathering to confront the existential threat posed by climate change is underway in Dubai. As world leaders address climate change, here's a look at some key moments in the history of climate negotiations.
Stand-up comedian Vir Das won an Emmy for his Netflix special ‘Vir Das: Landing’. In conversation with Moneycontrol, he highlights how the stand-up comedy industry is growing in India and how streaming apps have opened new doors of opportunities for comedians. Watch this interview for more.
Israel-Hamas War: On November 21 four-day ceasefire was declared, which has now been extended. The extension of two days was agreed on November 27, according to Qatar, which has been facilitating indirect negotiations between both sides. The agreement lengthens a four-day ceasefire after seven weeks of warfare, which has seen thousands killed and laid waste to the Palestinian enclave. To know more about the truce watch this video
The onset of wedding season in India has created multiple jobs for the traders especially the local ones. In the 107th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the fellow Indians to conduct their weddings in India and not to fall for the trap of destination weddings and its extravaganza. Watch to know more
Qatar has helped achieve ceasefire amidst the severe war situation of Israel and Hamas by convincing both ends for a four-day truce, which started on November 24. Seventeen hostages were released by Hamas so far and sent back to Israel as a part of the four-day truce. The truce is also allowing a moment of reflection on the devastation caused in Gaza and the uncertain path ahead. Watch to know more
A mysterious Pneumonia outbreak sweeping through schools in China, has started affecting the children. According to multiple media reports, Chinese hospitals have been overwhelmed with sick children” as the Pneumonia outbreak escalates in cities across the country, including Beijing. But why is it happening in China? Watch to find out
Gaza is a home to several tunnels built by the militant group -Hamas. One such tunnel was discovered which is 260 feet deep. Watch to know more about the network of tunnels which are an Israeli nightmare
North Korea on November 23 said that it would scrap a military deal with the South and deploy more troops along their shared border. This is after Seoul suspended part of a 2018 pact with the North a day earlier, in protest over Pyongyang’s launch of a spy satellite earlier this week. The statement came hours after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on November 22. Know more about the satellite launch in this video
In a historic shift, Javier Milei has emerged victorious in Argentina's presidential election with the widest margin of victory since the country's return to democracy in 1983. He won with 55.7% votes in the run-off. With powered-up chainsaw, the right winger Javier Milei has upended the country's politics. But who is he? Watch to find out.
On 21st November Israel approved 4-day ceasefire deal with Hamas with 50 hostages to be freed. Today during the G20 virtual summit PM Modi welcomed the decision and said he hopes all hostages reach safely. But what is the Israel-Hamas deal all about? How did U.S. play a part in this? Watch this video to find out.
China launched the world's first ultra-high-speed next-generation internet backbone with a bandwidth of 1,200G bits per second. An internet backbone refers to one of the principal data routes between large, strategically interconnected networks and core routers on the internet. The ultra-high-speed next-generation internet backbone, jointly developed by Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei and CERNET Corporation. To know all about how the internet works watch this video
Gaza's premature babies were evacuated Al shifa Hospital to Egypt by the UN & Red Cross as the hospital ran out of electricity to treat them. Watch to know more.
For the first time in US history that incarcerated students have been conferred a bachelor’s degree from a top 10 university. On November 15, Northwestern University’s Prison Education Program welcomed its inaugural graduating class of 16 prisoners, marking the first time a top-ranked US university has awarded degrees to students in prison. Watch for more!
Extrenal Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar spoke about India's role in establishing the global oil and gas markets amid the Russia- Ukraine war. Watch to know more
Driven by a desperate plea for their loved ones' safe return, families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza embarked on a five-day march to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu faces intense criticism from relatives for not doing enough to secure their release as the Israeli military aims to dismantle Hamas in Gaza. Watch the video to know more!
Heavy rains bring new concerns and challenges for Palestinians, many are homeless and living in makeshift tents after weeks of the Israel-Palestine war. The World Health Organization said last week that Gaza faced an increased risk of disease spreading because Israeli air bombardments had disrupted the health system. Watch this video for more.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that 'fight' with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now. He said Ottawa wants to "work constructively" with New Delhi on this "very serious matter". During a media briefing on Friday, Trudeau claimed that India breached the Vienna Convention when more than 40 Canadian diplomats were relocated from the country in response to New Delhi's warning of revoking their diplomatic immunity. Watch to know what he said!
UK Prime Minister celebrated the festival of lights with his family at 10 Downing Street in London. He also shared pictures from his official handle on Instagram.
Israel has been carrying out strikes on Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas. Over 10,500 people are killed in Gaza, including more than 4,300 children according to the Hamas-run health ministry.Apart from bombarding Gaza from the air, Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) troops & tanks are advancing on the ground to wipe "Gaza Metro". What is Gaza Metro & WHY does it pose a threat to Israel? Watch to finf out
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar during the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
