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It's happening! Fawad Khan is returning to Bollywood with a new film called Abir Gulaal which co-stars Vaani Kapoor. The filming of the romantic comedy has begun in London and the makers even unveiled the first look of the film on social media on Monday.

The United Nations has reported that Telegram is being used as a platform for facilitating crime in Southeast Asia, where criminal networks are thriving. The messaging app's encryption and anonymity features have made it a popular tool for various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering. The UN emphasizes the need for enhanced monitoring and regulation to combat these growing threats and protect vulnerable populations in the region.

Kamala Harris will soon be heading back to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. This will be her first late-night talk show visit as a presidential nominee. The acting US Vice President landed the nomination in August.

Gaza, a densely populated coastal enclave, has faced immense challenges, especially over the past year. The ongoing conflict and blockade have led to a humanitarian crisis, with limited access to essential resources like food, water, and medical supplies.

Ace India all-rounder Hardik Pandya made headlines for his superb outing with both bat and ball against Bangladesh in the first T20I in Gwalior on Sunday (Oct 6); however, what made headlines was his ‘no-look’ shot off Taskin Ahmed for a boundary.

In a significant step towards financial collaboration, the Indian government has launched the RuPay card in the Maldives. This initiative follows recent discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.

After a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' released in theatres on October 2. Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix reprised his role as the DC villain. New cast of the film includes Oscar and Grammy winning star, Lady Gaga. Will the Todd Phillips directorial continue to be as successful as his 2019 film, 'Joker'? Find out more on this episode of WION E-Club.

Home-grown automaker Tata Motors has launched a special edition model of Punch compact SUV, called CAMO. The festive edition can be booked on the Tata Motors' official website.

Amid reports of his deteriorating health, veteran Indian industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday (Oct 7) announced that he was well and the claims of him being admitted to the hospital in serious condition were "unfounded".

In just a few hours, Rohit Shetty will unveil the trailer of his multi-starrer film Singham Again. The trailer launch event is likely to be attended by the entire star cast which includes Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and new parents Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine 2024 for their work on microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

The war in West Asia marks its one year anniversary, thousands have lost their lives and the economies have taken a big hit. The likelihood of permanent economic disruptions has grown as the conflict in West Asia has intensified and widened. Watch to know more.

In Pakistan's Karachi, a massive blast outside the airport on Sunday night (Oct 6) claimed the lives of at least two people, injuring eight others. The two confirmed dead as per a PTI report citing officials were workers from China.

IPL franchise Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta finally won a trophy, but elsewhere. In the CPL 2024 final on Monday (Oct 7), St Lucia Kings beat defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) by six wickets to lift the trophy, with USA’s Aaron Jones and West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase starring with the bat in the run chase.

Advocacy groups in Switzerland behind a so-called suicide capsule said on Sunday (Oct 6) that they suspended the process of taking applications to use it - as an investigation into its first use in the country was completed.

A Canadian woman has complained that she was fired by coffee chain Tim Hortons after she allegedly called out the management for "hiring only Indians", and her social media post is going viral.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Morgan McSweeney as his new Chief of Staff following the resignation of Sue Gray. McSweeney, a long-time political strategist, has been a key adviser to Starmer, playing a crucial role in shaping Labour's campaign strategy. His appointment comes as Starmer seeks to strengthen his leadership team ahead of the next general election, focusing on building a clear policy agenda and enhancing Labour's electoral prospects.

Pioneering performance artist Marina Abramovic famously once walked thousands of kilometres along the Great Wall of China, a conceptual piece that became the stuff of art world legend.

Chinese hackers breached the US court wiretap system, compromising networks of Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, raising serious national security concerns. Watch in for more details!