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IND vs BAN: Authorities deem stand at Green Park stadium, second Test venue, in Kanpur unsafe

The upcoming second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur is under scrutiny as one of the stands in Green Park stadium is not 'entirely safe' for the public.

Ind vs Ban: Virat, Rohit not playing Duleep Trophy wasn't good - Manjrekar slams duo after no show in Chennai

Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar slammed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following their flop show in India versus Bangladesh first Test in Chennai.

Pope Francis called Israel's attacks on Lebanon a 'terrible escalation' and urged to halt tensions 

Pope Francis called Israeli strikes on Lebanon a "terrible escalation" of the Middle East conflict on Wednesday at the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican, which went ahead two days after he cancelled meetings over mild flu.

A rice variety that can counter diabetes has been unveiled, and could soon be grown in India

Most of the Asian population consists of rice eaters, but the region is also home to 60 per cent of the world's diabetes patients. Now, a premier research institute in the Philippines claims to have developed a new variety of rice that can reduce the risk of diabetes.

Two black holes caught merging, event to provide insight into galaxy formation | WION originals

Two galaxies with two black holes each caught in the act of merging by NASA. The event has been observed in two dwarf galaxies by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. Scientists say merge will provide insight into the formation of galaxies in the early universe. Extraordinary images of two dwarf galaxies, Mirabilis and Elstir & Vinteuil captured. Discovery will help us understand how galaxies like our Milky Way formed. Watch to know more!

Zelensky: Putin Has Broken Multiple International Rules

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Ukrainian President Zelensky hit out at Russia while addressing a special session of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

British Museum To Host 'Silk Roads' Exhibition

Here are the visuals of an exhibition featuring antiques from ancient silk road trade at the British museum in London. Watch to know more.

Did Janet Jackson apologise to Kamala Harris over her remarks on racial identity?

Janet Jackson has found herself in the middle of controversy following her remarks regarding US Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity. A few days back, in an interview, Jackson claimed that Harris was not Black.

Lucknow bank employee dies after falling off chair in office, peers allege 'work pressure'

A woman employee of HDFC Bank in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow allegedly died after she fell off her chair in the office on Tuesday (Sep 24). The colleagues of Sadaf Fatima, 24, believe that she died due to extreme work pressure at the office, days after a similar incident involving an Ernst & Young employee who died in Pune.

I’m not afraid...: Nathan Lyon on game plan against old foe Rishabh Pant ahead of India vs Australia Tests

India will soon travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting on Nov 22 in Perth. The series promises to showcase a fierce contest between the bat and ball.

India Drives Global Digital Payment Revolution

India is reportedly in talks with several countries across Africa and South America to help them build digital payment systems modelled after unified payments interface, or, upi. The national payments corporation of India’s international arm, npci international payments limited, is leading the effort.

'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat

The US intelligence agencies briefed former President Donald Trump of "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him, his presidential campaign said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 24).

Sinners trailer: Michael B. Jordan’s vampire film has a lot of potential

Expect the unexpected as Warner Bros. brings together Black Panther actor Michael B Jordan with writer/director Ryan Coogler for Sinners. The trailer for Sinners dropped today.

Jammu & Kashmir Polls: 2.57 Million Eligible Voters In Phase Two

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!

Top Chinese economist 'disappears' after detention for criticising Xi Jinping's policies: Reports

Did China make yet another high-profile individual 'disappear'? Top economist Zhu Hengpeng, who was the deputy director of a state-run think tank, has reportedly been detained after private comments he made in the WeChat app on the Chinese economy under Xi Jinping, and has not been seen in public for several months now, according to multiple reports.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Missile Reached Tel Aviv Area For the First Time

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.

India in Talks to Export Upi Blueprint

India is reportedly in talks with several countries across Africa and south America to help them build digital payment systems modelled after unified payments interface, or, upi. The national payments corporation of India’s international arm, npci international payments limited, is leading the effort.

'Quite simply England's greatest': Alastair Cook in awe of Joe Root after record-breaking ton at Lord's

It was a record-breaking day for England’s Joe Root after he scored his 34th Test ton on Saturday (Aug 31) against Sri Lanka. Root, who scored his 33rd and 34th Test hundred in the ongoing second Test is closing in on Alastair Cook for most Test runs scored by an English batter.

UK PM Keir Starmer Defends Need For Difficult Decisions

Almost three months after taking charge as UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party Conference. Watch to know more.