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Devara Part 1 faces tough Monday as box office collection falls by 68 per cent

Jr NTR's latest movie Devara: Part 1 experienced a significant decline in its box office performance on its first Monday (Sep 30), according to data from the industry tracking portal Sacnilk.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui loves drama in his characters and his life: Interview | WION Exclusive

Nawazuddin Siddiqui owns every character and makes it truly his own. Recently seen in the ZEE5 Global show Rautu Ka Raaz, Nawaz spoke to WION’s Zeba Khan about how he chooses his projects now, reveals he would have been a monk if not an actor and if 20-year-old Nawaz would be happy seeing where he has reached in life.

His message was...: Rahul on how Rohit's pep talk motivated India to breathe life into rain-marred Kanpur Test

On Day 4 of the second and final Test between India and Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma & Co. dismissed the Bangla Tigers for 233 with an all-round bowling show, led by Jasprit Bumrah.

Ind vs Ban: ‘It was a risk,’ says Rohit on India’s belligerent batting on Day 4 after winning Kanpur Test

India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets while chasing a paltry 95 on Day 5 of the second and final Test, at Green Park, Kanpur, on Tuesday (Oct 1) to sweep the series 2-0.

German airline group Lufthansa extends suspension of Beirut and Tel Aviv flights

German airline group Lufthansa said Tuesday it had extended its suspension of flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv, citing "the current situation in the Middle East". Flights to Beirut will now be suspended up to and including November 30, while those to Tel Aviv will be cancelled until October 31, the group said in a statement.

Japan formally elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, cabinet announced

The Japanese Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 1) formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the Prime Minister. Ishiba, the country's former defence minister, was elected as PM last Friday to replace Fumio Kishida.

October sky: After A3, super bright 'sungrazer' comet will be visible at noon

It's the season of comets it seems. As Comet A3 makes its way towards the Sun, another one is already on its way. The ATLAS survey in Hawaii discovered the new comet on September 27 and it hasn't been named yet.

India: 'Situation With China on LAC is Stable, But Not Normal', Says Gen. Dwivedi

Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, on Tuesday, said the situation with China on LAC is "stable". However, he added the situation is not "normal" and dubbed it "sensitive".

California legacy admissions banned: Soon, rich kids can't get into college only based on money

California to ban legacy admissions: In elite US colleges and universities, children or relatives of top-shot politicians, celebrities, rich donors and alumni could get admission just on the basis of who they were born into.

'Phil Foden is going to be back': Pep Guardiola backs misfiring Man City star ahead of Champions League clash

Manchester City will look to put behind recent disappointment as they take on Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday (Oct 2). While all eyes will be on Man City’s performance, star player Phil Foden will look to break his duck for this season so far.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Military Launches Ground Invasion Targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli forces have launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon, escalating their offensive against Hezbollah and widening the conflict with Iranian-aligned groups. This significant move follows a series of intense Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, including one that allegedly killed their long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, voices strong support for war-torn Ukraine

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday (Oct 1) took over as the new chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Rutte took over from Jens Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general.

India crush Bangladesh in record-breaking Kanpur Test, netizens react

India won the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh on day five despite rain playing spoilsport for over two days. India’s ultra-aggressive approach helped them win the match and sweep the series, strengthening their position at the top of the WTC points table.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: 95 Killed, 172 Wounded In Israeli Strikes On Beirut's Suburbs

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Israeli forces launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon, escalating their offensive against Hezbollah and widening the conflict with Iranian-aligned groups. This significant move follows a series of intense Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, including one that allegedly killed their long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Stranded astronauts welcome aboard SpaceX rescue crew at space station

The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed the SpaceX capsule crew, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, with whom they will return home next year.

Watch: Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship leaves Belfast four months after getting stuck with passengers

For the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship passengers, it was supposed to be three and half years of voyage across the world from this May. But for the past four and half months, they were stuck in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Volvo among 50 companies urging EU to maintain combustion engine ban

As a leader in the electric vehicle revolution, Volvo has joined 49 other firms in demanding that the European Union stick to its new ban on ICE sale by 2035. The firm updates its electric vehicle strategy following an initial promise to transition entirely to those by the end of the decade.

Jennifer Lopez spending $100,000 per day on designer clothes amid Ben Affleck divorce drama

The divorce is coming through hard on Jennifer Lopez. JLo recently filed for divorce from husband of just two years, Ben Affleck, in August. Citing “irreconcilable differences”, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck parted ways after being married for two years.

Man ferociously hammers guitar signed by Taylor Swift after paying $4,000 for it

A man in Texas paid a bucketload of money for a guitar bearing Taylor Swift's autograph, only to smash it into pieces. TMZ reported that the guitar was put up for auction at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner near Dallas, Texas on Sunday night.