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Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a snap general election in the debt-ridden country, he said in a government gazette notification on Tuesday.

The United States has announced that Qatari citizens will be able to travel to the U.S. without a visa beginning in December. This significant policy change aims to strengthen bilateral relations and promote greater tourism and business exchanges between the two nations. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade and security. Qatari citizens will benefit from easier access to the U.S., facilitating family visits, educational opportunities, and cultural exchanges, further solidifying the relationship between the two countries.

India’s drug regulator has declared more than 50 drugs as "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)” following a detailed quality test. Among others, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, anti-diabetes pills and high blood pressure medicines have been labelled NSQ by the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO).

Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed to support Hezbollah as Israel continues its aerial assault across Lebanon. He said that killing of Hezbollah commanders can't defeat the group. Watch in for more details!

With the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah War, the Israeli military has said that for the first time ever a missile fired by the Hezbollah reached the Tel Aviv area and was intercepted by Israel's defense system. Watch to know more.

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election begins with several high-profile candidates in the race. There is tight security across all poll booths. Watch to know more!

The government of Delhi has come up with a 21-point action plan to tackle the pollution, dense smog and air quality crisis which is likely to emerge in India's national capital in the day ahead as winter months approach.

Real Madrid have suffered a major blow ahead of their key La Liga derby clash against Atletico as star striker Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out due to a leg injury.

The landscape of India's high-end automotive market is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumers in this segment are no longer satisfied with just the luxury tag; they are increasingly seeking a heightened level of premium in what is already a highly discerning market.

In a decisive action shortly after taking office, Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections to be held within a month. This move aims to fulfill his campaign promise of enacting change in the country's long-standing political landscape dominated by established political families. Dissanayake's decision marks a significant step towards reshaping Sri Lanka's governance and addressing the demand for political reform.

Mahindra & Mahindra has officially revealed the prices of the Thar ROXX 4x4 variants, setting a new standard in rugged performance and advanced technology. The base D22 variant starts at INR 18.

The Indian automotive industry is experiencing a notable shift in consumer preferences, particularly within the sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment. Recent data suggests that buyer enthusiasm for larger, premium SUVs—those priced above INR 20 lakh—is waning.

In the lead-up to Durga Puja, radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh have issued threats to puja committees and temples, demanding 5 lakh Bangladeshi taka in exchange for allowing the festival to proceed. The Hindu festival, set to be celebrated from October 9 to 13, is facing intimidation and extortion attempts, raising concerns about religious tensions in the country.

Globally, children’s eyesight is steadily getting worse with every one kid in three now being short-sighted or unable to see things at a distance clearly, a new analysis shows.

The Indian economy is projected to grow faster at 7.1 per cent this fiscal (FY25), Moody’s Analytics stated in a recent report. Further, it is to be noted that, India continues to remain resilient amid global uncertainties.

The Biden administration has introduced a new measure that could prove to be its most effective tool yet in combating the influx of affordable Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) that have been reshaping the global automotive landscape.

A U.S. Army report has revealed the deployment of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), raising concerns over Beijing’s strategic intentions. The report suggests that China may be playing a double game, engaging in diplomacy while simultaneously increasing military presence near the disputed India-China border. This development has heightened tensions in the region, with the U.S. calling attention to China's aggressive posturing amidst ongoing border disputes.

The former American president and the Republican candidate Donald Trump has claimed big threats to his life from Iran. This comes after he was briefed on Tuesday by the US intelligence officials on alleged threats from Iran to assassinate him. Watch in for more details!

The British Academy has selected British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's critically acclaimed thriller Santosh as the UK's official entry to Oscars 2025 in the International Feature Film category.