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A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously across the country is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses.

The leader of the ruling People Power Party has announced his resignation following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol by the parliament on Saturday. This decision comes as the Constitutional Court reviews the parliament's vote and determines the fate of the President. Watch in for more details!

18-year-old Gukesh becomes the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. Gukesh defeated defending champion Ding Liren in a dramatic 14-game match. Watch here to learn more about his legacy!

Syria's Qatari Embassy is set to resume operations on Tuesday. The Gulf Emirate made the announcement as its diplomats visited the country and met with the transitional government. Qatar also named a new head of mission to Syria, Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al Sharif. Watch in for more details!

Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals.

As temperatures fall below freezing, the cold wave continues to spread across the Kashmir Valley. Temperatures hit -3.4 degrees Celsius in Srinagar. Watch the report for more details!

A sand and dust storm hit southwestern Iran on Sunday, resulting in the closure of schools and public buildings and the cancellation of flights due to poor visibility, state media reported.

It was a good start to the week for Mohanlal fans, as makers for his next movie teased a first-look picture from the film in which he plays the mighty Kirata. The film is titled Kannappa and is based on the legend of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva.

India's "One Nation, One Election" bill is set to transform the electoral landscape by aligning all elections, including those for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, to be held simultaneously. This proposal aims to streamline the electoral process, reduce costs, and ensure greater political stability by consolidating voting schedules. The bill seeks to address issues like election fatigue and the disruption caused by frequent elections, making governance more efficient. If implemented, this initiative will reshape India's electoral system, impacting voters, political parties, and the entire democratic framework.

Damascus residents gathered for a historic Sunday mass marking the first since the fall of Bashar Al-Assad's regime. The mass was a significant milestone for Syrian Christians, marking a new era of freedom and worship as the country begins to heal and rebuild. The community remains hopeful for a brighter future. Watch in for more details!

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will likely visit China soon for special representative talks, according to sources. NSA Doval's likely visit to China comes after New Delhi and Beijing reached an agreement regarding patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas.

Seven tourists, including four Australians, were hospitalised in a suspected case of alcohol poisoning at a resort in Fiji, the Australian and Fijian governments said on Monday (Dec 16).

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that Kashmir Valley would be connected to the rest of the country via rail link. The Srinagar-New Delhi rail link has been in the making for the last 20 years and finally, the time has come for Srinagar to be connected to New Delhi via rail.

The Bandish Bandits' is back with another scintillating season 2 which promises a lot more music, drama and twists. WION caught up with Shreya Chaudhary, Anand Tiwari and Ritwik Bhowmik, who spoke at length about the show & its plot. Find out more about everything going on in the realm of Entertainment in the latest episode of E-Club.

Cyclone Chido has caused widespread devastation in Mayotte, with France fearing a heavy toll as the storm continues to batter the region. The powerful cyclone has brought heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous flooding, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and homes. Authorities are working to assess the extent of the destruction and provide relief to affected residents. With Mayotte being one of France's overseas territories, the French government has pledged support to help the island recover from this devastating natural disaster.

A new discovery has been made by scientists in an "exceptionally violent" attack which took place around 4,000 years ago in Somerset when around 37 people died. The scientists are now suggesting that these people were not just killed but butchered and likely eaten.

France will send a team of diplomats to Syria on Tuesday to assess the political and security situation, the foreign ministry said, without specifying whom they would meet. Watch to know more.

India's D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, returned home on Monday (Dec 16) after his historic win in Singapore. Gukesh beat defending champion Ding Liren to create history and became the world champion at 18.

After more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war, the Palestinian militant group has agreed to the Israeli demand to let the Israel Defence Force (IDF) remain in Gaza temporarily under a likely ceasefire deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Dec 12).