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NASA Artemis II Mission Step By Step Moon Journey Explained | WION Podcast
VideoApr 1, 2026

NASA Artemis II Mission Step By Step Moon Journey Explained | WION Podcast

The WION podcast outlines NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission, detailing where U.S. viewers can watch the historic launch and the timeline for the event. NASA has identified seven visibility zones, with prime viewing in Florida and southern Georgia. The launch is slated...

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AI Discovers Hidden Asteroid Near Earth Using New Algorithm | WION Podcast
VideoApr 1, 2026

AI Discovers Hidden Asteroid Near Earth Using New Algorithm | WION Podcast

The podcast discusses a new AI‑driven asteroid‑tracking algorithm that uncovered a previously hidden near‑Earth object, 2022 SF289. Developed by University of Washington researchers and tested in Hawaii, the system combines sparse observations to flag objects that traditional pipelines miss. The algorithm identified...

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USS Abraham Lincoln Defence System Why It Cannot Be Destroyed | WION Podcast
VideoMar 30, 2026

USS Abraham Lincoln Defence System Why It Cannot Be Destroyed | WION Podcast

The WION podcast episode dissects why the USS Abraham Lincoln, America’s flagship nuclear‑powered carrier, is effectively impervious to destruction. It outlines the carrier’s defensive architecture, from a far‑reaching aerial shield of fighter patrols to a tightly knit carrier strike group anchored by...

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DGCA To Airlines: 60% Of Flight Seats Without Any Add Ons From April 20 | GRAVITAS
VideoMar 30, 2026

DGCA To Airlines: 60% Of Flight Seats Without Any Add Ons From April 20 | GRAVITAS

Flying within India will become more passenger‑friendly after the DGCA orders airlines to make at least 60% of seats on every flight available without extra charges, effective April 20. The directive follows a Ministry of Civil Aviation intervention amid growing complaints...

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US-Iran War LIVE: Iran Strike Hits US AWACS, Key Aircraft Damaged At Saudi Prince Sultan Air Base
VideoMar 29, 2026

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran Strike Hits US AWACS, Key Aircraft Damaged At Saudi Prince Sultan Air Base

An Iranian missile and drone strike on March 27 damaged a U.S. Air Force E‑3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, injuring more than ten service members, two seriously, and also harming aerial refueling tankers. The...

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US-Iran War: Washington Fires 850+ Tomahawks In Iran War, Stockpiles Under Strain | WION Originals
VideoMar 28, 2026

US-Iran War: Washington Fires 850+ Tomahawks In Iran War, Stockpiles Under Strain | WION Originals

The United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the first four weeks of its conflict with Iran, a rate that dwarfs its normal annual procurement of roughly 90 missiles. Pentagon estimates place the current stockpile at...

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US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran Is ‘Begging for a Deal’ | NATO Didn’t Help in Iran War | WION
VideoMar 26, 2026

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran Is ‘Begging for a Deal’ | NATO Didn’t Help in Iran War | WION

The video focuses on the intensifying West Asian war, highlighting President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran is “begging for a deal” while publicly remaining tight‑lipped. Trump also lambasted NATO for its perceived inaction, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members signaled...

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Race To Power LIVE: World Latest English News | International News | WION LIVE
VideoMar 26, 2026

Race To Power LIVE: World Latest English News | International News | WION LIVE

WION has launched a live English‑language news stream called “Race To Power,” broadcasting from its New Delhi headquarters to a global audience. The channel stresses neutral, non‑partisan coverage and leverages YouTube, WhatsApp and other social platforms for distribution. By positioning...

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Gaddar Awards 2026: Rashmika Mandanna Wins Best Actress Award | WION News
VideoMar 23, 2026

Gaddar Awards 2026: Rashmika Mandanna Wins Best Actress Award | WION News

South Indian star Naga Chhattan and actress Rashmika Mandanna were honored at the Telangana Gaddar Awards, which celebrated the best Telugu films released in 2025. The ceremony, revived after a 14‑year gap and renamed for revolutionary poet Baladir Gadar, underscores...

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US-Iran War: Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Open Very Soon | WION BREAKING
VideoMar 23, 2026

US-Iran War: Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Open Very Soon | WION BREAKING

President Donald Trump announced a five‑day pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy facilities, saying the move is tied to “good and productive” talks and could lead to a rapid reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The administration claims the two‑day...

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'Dhurandar: The Revenge' Nears $85 Million Worldwide in 4 Days | WION Dispatch
VideoMar 23, 2026

'Dhurandar: The Revenge' Nears $85 Million Worldwide in 4 Days | WION Dispatch

WION Dispatch reports that the sequel 'Durandur: The Revenge' has vaulted into a $85 million worldwide box‑office tally within just four days of release, marking one of the strongest openings for an Indian spy thriller this year. The film earned $5.2 million from...

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Mysterious 22-Minute Space Signal Challenges Pulsar Science | WION Podcast
VideoMar 22, 2026

Mysterious 22-Minute Space Signal Challenges Pulsar Science | WION Podcast

The episode examines GPM J1839-10, a celestial source that has been sending radio pulses to Earth every 22 minutes for nearly four decades, upending traditional views of pulsar behavior. Archival observations from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope and the Very Large...

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Pyramid on Mars? Mysterious Structure Sparks Global Debate | WION Podcast
VideoMar 22, 2026

Pyramid on Mars? Mysterious Structure Sparks Global Debate | WION Podcast

The episode examines a three‑sided, pyramid‑like formation spotted on Mars in 2001 by NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor and revisited in subsequent images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Located in Valles Marineris, the structure has been photographed multiple times between...

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Earth’s Rotation Slows As Days Grow Longer After 3.6 Million Years | WION Podcast
VideoMar 22, 2026

Earth’s Rotation Slows As Days Grow Longer After 3.6 Million Years | WION Podcast

Scientists report that Earth’s rotation has slowed enough to lengthen days, marking the first measurable change in roughly 3.6 million years. The slowdown, quantified at about 1.33 milliseconds per century, is linked to accelerated melting of polar ice and mountain glaciers, which...

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Iran Strikes Back LIVE: Iran Launches Kheibar Shekan Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel | WION Live
VideoMar 18, 2026

Iran Strikes Back LIVE: Iran Launches Kheibar Shekan Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel | WION Live

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that Kheibar Shekan solid‑fuel ballistic missiles, alongside combat drones, were launched in the 45th wave of Operation True Promise‑4 against Israeli and U.S. facilities. The Kheibar Shekan represents a newer, short‑range missile family with...

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Bangladesh Ends 9-Day Fuel Rationing Policy: Lifts Fuel Curbs | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

Bangladesh Ends 9-Day Fuel Rationing Policy: Lifts Fuel Curbs | WION

Bangladesh has lifted a nine‑day fuel rationing policy ahead of the Eid‑ul‑Fitr holidays, restoring full sales to private vehicles, buses and trucks. The curbs were introduced after West Asian tensions raised fears of supply disruptions. The government emphasized the need...

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Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India to Relay on Its Own Efforts to Secure Oil Through Hormuz | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India to Relay on Its Own Efforts to Secure Oil Through Hormuz | WION

Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, India is bolstering its own naval presence to safeguard oil shipments, even as roughly 22 Indian‑flagged tankers sit stranded near the waterway. New Delhi has signaled it will not join any multinational...

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Iran War: Extra Flights Added Between India And Gulf As Airspace Curbs Disrupt Travel | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

Iran War: Extra Flights Added Between India And Gulf As Airspace Curbs Disrupt Travel | WION

Airlines are adding extra flights between India and Gulf nations to mitigate travel disruptions caused by Iran‑related airspace restrictions. Air India announced additional services to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to clear a backlog of stranded passengers. Several...

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Kharg Island: US Plans Ground Ops To Capture Iranian Island | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

Kharg Island: US Plans Ground Ops To Capture Iranian Island | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further strikes on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island oil hub. He called on regional allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid Tehran’s threats of retaliation and possible closure of the waterway. Kharg Island handles...

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Iran War: IDF Begins Ground Ops In Southern Lebanon | Israel Envoy: Don't Want Endless War | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

Iran War: IDF Begins Ground Ops In Southern Lebanon | Israel Envoy: Don't Want Endless War | WION

Israel’s Defense Forces have begun a ground offensive in southern Lebanon, marking the first major land operation of the ongoing Iran‑Israel confrontation. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned President Trump against any strike on the oil tanker Kharg, heightening diplomatic...

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US-Iran War: US President Claims Talks Are Ongoing Despite Iran's Denial | WION
VideoMar 16, 2026

US-Iran War: US President Claims Talks Are Ongoing Despite Iran's Denial | WION

President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is seeking a deal to end the ongoing US‑Iran confrontation, suggesting a possible diplomatic opening. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the claim, stating Tehran has no concrete proposal or negotiation framework on the...

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US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims 15,000 Iranian Targets Hit by US-Israel Strikes WION
VideoMar 14, 2026

US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims 15,000 Iranian Targets Hit by US-Israel Strikes WION

The video examines recent US‑Israel strikes on Iran, highlighting Hegseth’s claim that roughly 15,000 Iranian targets were hit, and features commentary from military analyst Colonel Daniel Davis. Davis argues the limited damage evident in CENTCOM photos undermines President Trump’s assertion...

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War LIVE: Explosion In Dubai After Drone Attack Near Dubai International Airport Hit A Fuel Tank
VideoMar 13, 2026

War LIVE: Explosion In Dubai After Drone Attack Near Dubai International Airport Hit A Fuel Tank

A drone attack near Dubai International Airport struck a fuel tank, igniting a fire that emergency crews quickly contained. The incident occurred amid heightened Gulf tensions, raising alarms over the vulnerability of critical aviation infrastructure. Authorities are investigating the source...

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US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks to Iranian President, Discusses Situation in West Asia | WION
VideoMar 13, 2026

US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks to Iranian President, Discusses Situation in West Asia | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masud Peshka to address the escalating war in West Asia, now in its 13th day, and the resulting regional instability. Modi expressed deep concern over civilian casualties and infrastructure damage,...

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U.S. Navy Faces Massive Missile Gap | GRAVITAS
VideoMar 11, 2026

U.S. Navy Faces Massive Missile Gap | GRAVITAS

The video examines the U.S. Navy’s looming “missile gap” as four Ohio‑class guided‑missile submarines (SSGNs) approach decommissioning, exposing a shortfall in conventional strike firepower. Each SSGN carries 154 Tomahawk missiles, totaling 616 launch tubes. Planners estimate the retirements, combined with aging...

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Energy Crisis: 'India First' Approach Guides Decision To Keep Oil Reserves Intact | WION BREAKING
VideoMar 10, 2026

Energy Crisis: 'India First' Approach Guides Decision To Keep Oil Reserves Intact | WION BREAKING

India announced it will not tap its strategic petroleum reserves despite the escalating US‑Israel‑Iran conflict, emphasizing an “India First” stance to keep domestic fuel markets stable. Government sources confirm that petrol, diesel and aviation fuel stocks remain ample, and prices...

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