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The One Nation, One Poll bill aims to synchronize assembly and Lok Sabha elections across India. The biggest argument in favor of simultaneous polls is their potential economic benefits. According to the Ramnath Kovind committee report, simultaneous elections can boost India’s real GDP growth by 1.5 percentage points.

An accident in Mumbai Harbor involving an Indian Navy craft and a civil ferry has led to the deaths of at least 13 people, including three on board the naval craft. The Navy craft, reportedly undergoing engine trials, lost control and collided with the passenger ferry, Neelkamal. Watch in for more details!

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that China agrees to work with India on the core interests of both nations. The statement came on Wednesday (Dec 18) ahead of Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

US President-elect Donald Trump has met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago ahead of a potential nationwide ban of the app. Watch this report for more details!

US President-elect Donald Trump has met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago ahead of a potential nationwide ban of the app. Watch this report for more details!

The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Wednesday (Dec 18) that the country reported the first severe case of bird flu in a human. In a statement, the CDC said a patient was hospitalised in Louisiana with a severe case of the infection.

The main route for transporting crude oil from west Asia to China has seen a 33 percent drop in spot pricing this year. This is due to falling Chinese demand and OPEC+ delay in the resumption of paused production.

The main route for transporting crude oil from west Asia to China has seen a 33 percent drop in spot pricing this year. This is due to falling Chinese demand and OPEC+ delay in the resumption of paused production.

Sri Lanka is set to save 4.1 million dollars annually by slashing excessive security for former presidents starting January 1. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced the policy in line with the government’s commitment to treat high-ranking officials the same as ordinary citizens.

Sri Lanka is set to save 4.1 million dollars annually by slashing excessive security for former presidents starting January 1. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced the policy in line with the government’s commitment to treat high-ranking officials the same as ordinary citizens.  

Ten Sudanese civilians were killed and 20 wounded in paramilitary shelling of North Darfur's besieged capital El-Fasher which hit the city's main hospital and other areas on Wednesday, activists said.

Pakistan is celebrating a record high in remittances this year as a result of its attempts to crack down on illegal foreign exchange dealings. Central bank data shows the amount of money sent home by those residing abroad increased by 34 percent year-over-year in the five months leading up to november.

Pakistan is celebrating a record high in remittances this year as a result of its attempts to crack down on illegal foreign exchange dealings. Central bank data shows the amount of money sent home by those residing abroad increased by 34 percent year-over-year in the five months leading up to november.

The World Economic Forum monitors the ever-evolving landscape of trade & economy. At the recently concluded Riyadh summit 2024, WION’s business editor Rahul Karunakar spoke to Matthew Stephenson, head of investment & services, WEF on the emerging tech & geo-economic shifts around the world. Listen in…

India has achieved a major milestone in deep-sea exploration. In december 2024, a team from the national institute of ocean technology and the national centre for polar and ocean research conducted a successful expedition aboard the research vessel Sagar Nidhi.

India has achieved a major milestone in deep-sea exploration. In december 2024, a team from the national institute of ocean technology and the national centre for polar and ocean research conducted a successful expedition aboard the research vessel Sagar Nidhi.

Allu Arjun has been a top trend on social media since the news of the arrest broke on Friday (Dec 13). After a roller-coaster day, Arjun was granted bail and was released from police custody on Saturday (Dec 14) morning.

Donald Trump warned Wednesday that an ex-congresswoman who probed his role in the 2021 Capitol riot "could be in a lot of trouble," after Republican lawmakers called for her to be criminally investigated.

Thai police reported on Saturday (Dec 14) that two suspects had been taken into custody as authorities continued investigating a bombing in northern Thailand that killed at least three people and left dozens injured.