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As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the latest popularity polls show a tightly contested race between the major candidates. Both the Democratic and Republican nominees are seeing fluctuating support, with voter sentiment divided on key issues like the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy. Independent and swing voters are expected to play a critical role in determining the outcome, as polling indicates a competitive election with no clear frontrunner. The upcoming debates and campaign strategies are likely to influence voter preferences in the final stretch.

Hurricane Milton exploded in strength to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm bound for Florida. Watch in for more details!

Amid growing concerns from players over the congested football schedule, English Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier, in an exclusive interview with WION, states that footballers shouldn't complain about playing more matches considering their high earnings.

North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the western part of the state, which was hit hardest by Hurricane Helene, greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.

It’s been a barrage of compliments and positive feedback for Vihaan Samat who recently featured in Netflix’s CTRL, a cyber-thriller that takes a unique look at a fallen-apart relationship in the times of Artificial Intelligence.

The Pakistan Government banned the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a group that fights for the rights of ethnic Pashtuns, citing it as a threat to national security. Watch for more details!

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to secure a historic third consecutive term in Haryana, winning 41 seats in the state assembly elections. Meanwhile, the Congress party trails with 33 seats in a closely contested race. In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference-Congress alliance is on course to form the next government, having secured a combined total of 48 seats in the J&K Assembly polls. These results mark significant political shifts in both regions, with the BJP consolidating its hold in Haryana, and the National Conference-Congress alliance gaining power in Jammu and Kashmir.

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Saran Singh has claimed that it was his name that helped wrestler Vinesh Phogat win the Julana seat in the Haryana Assembly election.

In a major political victory, the National Conference-Congress alliance has secured a dominant position in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The alliance emerged as the clear winner, capturing a total of 48 seats, allowing them to form the government. This electoral success marks a significant shift in the region's political landscape, with the alliance's strong performance reaffirming its influence across Jammu and Kashmir. The victory is expected to shape the region's governance and future political dynamics.

The war of words has already started between the top echelons of Congress after the party failed to gain majority in the Haryana Assembly elections. Senior leader Kumari Selja launched a scathing yet veiled attack on former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, under whose leadership the party contested the state elections.

The United States said it wants to see the rights of the minority communities protected in Bangladesh. The statement comes as Hindus in the country are celebrating their largest Festival of Durga Puja.

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, faces a no-confidence motion brought forward by the left-wing opposition. While the motion has little chance of success, it underscores the fragility of Barnier’s government. The move reflects growing political tensions as the opposition seeks to challenge the new leadership despite Barnier's recent appointment.

After a year of conflict, two-thirds of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving behind 42 million tonnes of rubble and a mountain of health risks.

Ukraine has claimed that a Russian missile struck a civilian ship in Odessa. Ukraine officials have confirmed about the attack saying that the Russians hit a civilian ship with a ballistic missile. Watch in for more details!

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD on Tuesday launched the eMAX 7 electric MPV, a successor of its first electric vehicle in India - the e6. The eMAX 7 comes in two variants and in six- and seven-seat options at a starting price of INR 26,90,000 (ex-showroom).

The much-anticipated results of the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections 2024 will be announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 8. Watch this report for more details!

The Israeli military launched intense air strikes on southern Lebanon on Monday (Oct 7) as it pounded over 120 sites using more than 100 aircraft within an hour.

A son of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden has been barred from returning to France, where he lived for years painting landscapes in a Normandy village, after allegedly posting comments on social media deemed to have glorified terrorism.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a birthday congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 72 on Tuesday (Oct 8), calling him "closest comrade".