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India's D Gukesh Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion

18-year-old D Gukesh has become the youngest world champion in chess history. The teenager beat China's Ding Liren in game 14 to win the series to become India's second chess world champion after Viswanathan Anand. Is this India's greatest-ever sporting achievement?

Allu Arjun Arrested By Hyderabad Police In Sandhya Theatre Woman Death Case | India News

The actor was arrested for the death of a woman who succumbed to injuries due to massive crowds outside a Hyderabad cinema hall. On the day of premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad, Allu Arjun paid a surprise visit to fans which resulted in throngs of people lining up to get a glimpse of the actor. Watch in for more details!

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Maiden Speech In Lok Sabha | World News | WION

During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Constitution, she emphasized that the Constitution serves as a protective shield for justice, unity, and freedom of expression. However, she accused the government of systematically undermining these principles over the past decade. Watch to know more!

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 2% in January

Tata Motors, a leading Indian automotive manufacturer, has announced a price increase of up to 2% for its commercial vehicle segment, effective from January 1st, 2025.

Sona Comstar targets East Asian markets in strategic growth push

Sona Comstar, an Indian auto component manufacturer, is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy by engaging in active discussions with carmakers in China, Japan, and South Korea, signalling a major pivot from its traditional North American and European markets.

Raj Kapoor @100: Bollywood comes together for grand celebration

On December 13, the Indian film industry’s illustrious film family Kapoors along with other bigwigs from the industry will come together to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Raj Kapoor.

Major investors propose taking ReNew Energy private

A consortium of significant investors has proposed taking India's second-largest clean energy generator, ReNew Energy Global, private in a £2.24 billion transaction, filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission reveal.

USA News: Bomb Cyclone Brings Heavy Rains & Fierce Winds To The East Coast

Moving to the united states, where an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone are bringing heavy rain and fierce winds to the east coast, all this while highlighting the industry's increasing vulnerability to climate change..Watch in for more details!

Stellantis pledges compliance with EU carbon reduction rules

Stellantis has confirmed its commitment to meeting European Union carbon reduction targets for 2025, with the company's European chief indicating a comprehensive strategy to avoid potential financial penalties.

The boy who would be King: Anand shares throwback pic of D Gukesh after his World Chess Championship win

On Thursday (Dec 13), D Gukesh created history by beating China’s Ding Liren and clinching the 2024 World Chess Championship. After winning the 14th game of the championship final, the 18-year-old teen sensation became the second Indian -- after legendary Viswanathan Anand -- to become the youngest to win the prestigious title.

Canada Sets New 45-50% Emissions Reduction Goal For 2035

Canada has released what it called an achievable 2035 greenhouse gas reduction target, that environmental groups pan as not ambitious enough...The target for 2035 would see emissions slashed by 45 to 50 percent from 2005 levels, on its way to net-zero by mid-century...Watch in for more details!

No Indian City Meets Air Quality Standards | WION Climate Tracker | World News

According to the latest Lancet study, No one in India lives in areas where the pollution levels are below the recommended level by the World Health Organization. Further, the high levels of pm 2.5 have been associated with 1.5 million deaths a year.

India Weather Update: Cold Wave Grips Northern India; Weather Department Predicts Rainfall In South

Starting with weather updates from India. The India meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall across multiple southern states...While cold wave continues to sway in the north...Watch in for more details!

Work vs Life: Here's what defined workplaces in 2024

The year 2024 redefined workplace yet again. With work-from-office mandates and rising living and commuting costs, working is not the same as it was a year ago. The atmosphere in many workplaces was one of the unsaid battles—between senior workers who might have never worked remotely and a growing number of young people who not only started their careers during the pandemic but also completed their education online.

Fossil Fuels Initially Needed For The AI Boom?

The president of a group advising japan's main utility claimed that the growth of artificial intelligence would cause a boom in energy consumption. The nuclear expert said this will initially be fueled by fossil fuels. He added, however, nuclear power will eventually replace fossil fuels.

Allu Arjun Arrested in Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case

The actor was arrested for the death of a woman who succumbed to injuries due to massive crowds outside a Hyderabad cinema hall. On the day of premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad, Allu Arjun paid a surprise visit to fans which resulted in throngs of people lining up to get a glimpse of the actor. Watch in for more details!

'Dexter: Original Sin' Premiers In New York

At the premiere of Dexter: Original Sin held Wednesday in New York, cast members Patrick Gibson, Christian Slater, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Michael C. Hall reflected on the legacy of the original series and shared insights about the prequel. The highly anticipated show is set to begin streaming this Friday, promising to captivate fans with new twists and deeper explorations of Dexter’s dark world.

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO Chief Warns West Must Switch To A Wartime Mindset | WION | World News

In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, NATO Chief Mark Rutte has raised an alarm over the low defense spending of European nations. At an address on Thursday, the military bloc's General Secretary warned that NATO countries were not ready for the threats they face from Russia. Mark Rutte said that the future spending of the alliance would have to be much higher than the target of 2%. Watch in for more details!

Biden Administration Condemns Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh

US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh to ensure the protection of religious and ethnic minorities, the White House said Thursday (Dec 12). The statement added that US will hold the interim government of Muhammad Yunus responsible for any violence against any community. Watch in for more details!