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EVs to replace Gramin Sewa Fleet in Delhi

The government of Delhi has given its approval for a plan to replace the existing Gramin Sewa vehicles with electric alternatives, marking a significant step towards promoting cleaner and more sustainable transportation in the city.

Italian screen legend Sophia Loren turns 90

Italian star Sophia Loren, a cinema icon with two Oscars to her name in Hollywood, celebrates her 90th birthday in Rome Friday, just a few days before French actress Brigitte Bardot.

Downfall in Europe’s EV market, automakers appeal for solution

The German electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a significant downturn in August, leading a broader decline across Europe. This slump has prompted automakers to appeal to Brussels for a reconsideration of key climate targets.

Human Genome Stored on 5D Memory Crystal Which Can Last Billions of Years

Scientists have stored the full Human Genome on a 5D memory Crystal. They hope it will provide a blueprint to bring humanity back from extinction, thousands if not Millions of years in the future. The team from the University of Southampton's research center has called this data storage format revolutionary as it can survive for billions of years. Watch in for more details!

Ex Arsenal Footballer Emmanuel Thomas Sacked After Being Charged Over Cannabis Seized at Airport

Former Arsenal footballer Emmanuel Thomas has been sacked by Scottish club after being charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted Airport.

Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins

Former United States President Donald Trump has claimed that if he were to lose the presidential election in November, it would be due to Jewish Americans not voting for him en masse.

Fukushima disaster: China to resume seafood imports from Japan, a year after imposing blanket ban

China said Friday (Sep 20) that it would "gradually resume" importing seafood from Japan after imposing a blanket ban last year over the release of water from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Russia-Ukraine: Vyacheslav Volodin Warns EU of Approval for Weapons for Ukraine

Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, cautioned that Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory using Western-supplied missiles could escalate into a “global war with nuclear weapons.” He warned that Moscow would respond with more powerful weaponry if the West approves such attacks. Watch in for more details!

Eng vs Aus, Live Streaming: When and where to watch England vs Australia 2nd ODI

England and Australia will meet for the second ODI on Saturday (Sep 21) with the visitors leading the series 1-0. Australia won the series opener by seven wickets in pursuit of 316, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday (Sep 19).

Florence Pugh kisses female friend, rocks black bikini during Turkey vacation

Dune actress Florence Pugh was caught kissing one of her female friends during her vacation in Turkey. Pugh spent a week in the country at a five-star resort where she had a gala time.

EY Employee's Death: Are India’s Labour Laws Enabling Workers' Exploitation? | WION Decodes

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, a Chartered Accountant employed at Ernst & Young, allegedly due to 'work pressure' has triggered a broader discussion on exploitative work environments in India. But what is being portrayed and viewed as a societal issue of work-life balance, is in reality a question of what our labour laws facilitate. Are India's labour laws designed for exploitation? Are they too ambiguous to demand accountability from corporate firms?

JUICE snaps Earth, with moon lurking on the sides, as Uranus photobombs

European Space Agency's JUICE probe has captured a stunning shot of Earth, our moon and another one of our planetary neighbours. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission is currently going towards Venus.

'That's Not Manly': Chechen Warlord Claims Elon Musk Disabled His Tesla

Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia's Chechen Republic, accused Elon Musk of disabling a Tesla Cybertruck, which he has repeatedly claimed was a gift from the Tesla CEO.

Multan, not Karachi, to host second England Test as PCB approves revised schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved the revised schedule of the upcoming England series, with Multan to host the first two Tests, while Rawalpindi will stage the final match of the marquee series.

Irish Envoy Kevin Kelly Sees Stronger India Ties Under New Asia-Pacific Strategy

Ireland's Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly has emphasised the strong ties his country has with India and plans to build on them in a year both countries celebrate the 75th year of the establishment of the diplomatic ties. In an interview with WION, Irish Ambassador to India Kelly highlighted growing ties, noting, "We have a great relationship with India. We have a proud history of the anti-colonial struggle. The Great Indian Constitution actually borrows from the Irish constitution. We have a long history of engagement."

Alia Bhatt reveals she has Attention Deficit Disorder: Know all about the condition

Alia Bhatt recently revealed in an interview that she has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), a type of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that affects a person's ability to focus, be still and control their impulses.

Lebanese envoy warns Israeli ground incursion will lead to 'doomsday' regional war

Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom warned that an Israeli ground incursion would lead to a "doomsday" regional war. Lebanese envoy Rami Mortada told The Times of Israel that Lebanon's armed forces will not stand by, like they have been so far, if Israel launches a major assault on the ground or from the air.

Kiran Rao hopes Laapataa Ladies is picked as India's Oscar entry: 'My dream would be fulfilled'

Filmmaker Kiran Rao says she hopes her film Laapataa Ladies will be considered for India's official entry at the 2025 Academy Awards. It is the filmmaker's long-cherished dream that her film would represent the country at the Oscar stage.

Taliban bought Iranian jammers to block news channels critical of regime's terrible ways

Further culling the freedom and choices of its citizens, the Taliban have allegedly purchased jammers from Iran to shut down independent television channels reporting on the regime's terrible ways, from reaching the masses.