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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved the proposal for a 'One Nation One Election', in a step towards holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Amar Kaushik's Stree 2 is now officially the biggest Hindi film of all time in India. The film, featuring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and others has been declared a blockbuster and the film's producer - Maddock Films on Wednesday took to X to share the recent box office numbers made by the film which has surpassed the lifetime collection of Shah Rukh Khan's 2023 blockbuster Jawan.

The United Nations member states are set to vote on a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. Watch to know more.

India has once again called on Pakistan to amend or "review and modify" the Indus Water Treaty, with a diplomatic note sent to Islamabad on August 30, 2024. New Delhi has made a firm case, citing Article XII(3) of the treaty, which allows for amendments to emphasise the need for changes.

As the UN climate summit cop29 approaches, Azerbaijan, the host nation, is unveiling a range of voluntary initiatives to supplement the official agenda, and enhance the climate summit's outcomes.

Mickey 17 Trailer Out: Robert Pattinson will stun in a never-seen-before role in the science-fiction film, Mickey 17. The film is helmed by Parasite director Bong Joon Ho.

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others including fighters and Iran's envoy to Beirut.

One of the biggest cliches in foreign policy, but a useful one offered in various forms, goes: "Nations have no permanent friends or enemies but only permanent interests.

America's FBI and Postal Service are investigating suspicious mail containing a white powder substance this after it was reportedly sent to election offices in at least 16 states this week. Watch to know more.

Anil Bonde, a Rajya Sabha MP, of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (Sep 18) called for the 'burning' of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's tongue. This comes as the Congress Party filed a police complaint against NDA leaders for threatening Gandhi with harm.

The United Nations member states are set to vote on a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. Watch to know more.

A train to Gatwick Airport had to be cancelled because of two unexpected passengers who started attacking other passengers. These weren't human, but squirrels. The rodents boarded the Great Western Railway train and started exploring the train, reportedly attacking passengers in the process.

Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Punjab Kings (PBKS) have reportedly appointed legendary Australia player Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. Ponting, sacked in July by Delhi Capitals after a seven-year stint, will have a huge task in hand to guide PBKS back into the IPL playoffs.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is preparing to hold strike authorisation votes at one or more of its Stellantis local chapters in the coming days. This development, announced by UAW President Shawn Fain on Tuesday, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the union and the Jeep manufacturer.

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is set to launch for Jupiter next month. Costing $5 billion, the mission has over one hundred-foot-long solar arrays and will examine one of the moons of the gas giant, Europa.

At the IAA Transportation fair in Hanover this week, leading truck manufacturers showcased their readiness to embrace the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. However, industry leaders are sounding the alarm on a critical obstacle: the lack of adequate charging infrastructure.

It is festive time in Hong Kong and people are making the famous mid autumn festival more vibrant with a variety of activities . Watch to know more.

India is on track to set a new record in renewable energy capacity. India aims to connect 35 gigawatts of solar and wind power to its grid by march 2025.

In a series of high-level discussions with German officials, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has voiced strong opposition to the European Union's proposed tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China.