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Kangana Ranaut claims her film Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor board yet

Kangana Ranaut has stated that her upcoming political drama Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor Board yet. The film is due to release on September 6 and has been courting controversy over its sensitive theme.

Hindenburg target Tingo fails to respond to sec fraud lawsuit

A financial technology company, Tingo group, targeted by Hindenburg research, is in legal mess. A federal judge found Tingo group and its chief executive officer liable for fraud after the company failed to respond to a US securities and exchange commission (sec) lawsuit. The sec accused them of overstating financial results.

How Warren Buffett led a textile company into a $1 TN empire

As Warren Buffett celebrates his 94th birthday, he was treated with a remarkable early present. Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he has led for decades, crossed 1 trillion dollar in market value. This makes it the first non-technology company in the United States to achieve such a monumental feat.

India and China discuss situation along LAC to narrow down differences

India and China on Thursday had a “frank, constructive and forward-looking” exchange of views on the situation along the LAC to “narrow down” differences and find an early resolution to outstanding issues, the MEA said.

Erotic thriller at Venice sees Nicole Kidman 'exposed'

Nicole Kidman said she felt "exposed and vulnerable" as the erotic thriller "Babygirl" premiered at the Venice Film Festival Thursday, with the veteran actress pushing herself far from her comfort zone.

Assam axes colonial-era 2-hour Friday namaz break in Assembly; opposition calls it 'cheap popularity' stunt

Himanta Biswa Sarma, chief minister of India's north-eastern state, Assam announced the removal of the two-hour break for Friday prayers, known as namaz, in the Assam Legislative Assembly on August 30.

US Elections: 'Unimpressed' Trump questions Harris' Presidential credibility

The Democrat Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has defended her policy shift on key issues insisting in the first interview of a US presidential campaign that her values have not changed. Watch WION to know more on the story.

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris says Americans ready to turn the page on Trump

The Democrat Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has defended her policy shift on key issues insisting in the first interview of a US presidential campaign that her values have not changed. Watch WION to know more on the story.

Russia-Ukraine war: F-16 crashed: Russian expert analyses

A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

Pakistan debt crosses $254 billion as of June 2024

Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR 71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30).

Vistara to operate last flight on Nov 11 ahead of merger with Air India

Vistara will operate the last flight under its brand on November 11 and the full-service carrier's operations will be unified with Air India from November 12. The government has given its nod for the foreign direct investment by Singapore Airlines as part of the Air India-Vistara merger.

New Zealand mourns loss of Maori monarch

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Friday morning at age 69, according to a statement released by his representatives. Watch in for more details!

Money-Wise: India introduces Unified Pension Scheme. Will it be more beneficial than NPS & OPS?

In a major overhaul to the pension system of India, the Union government announced a new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) that assures pension to central government employees, along with other benefits, post-retirement.

Hyderabad woman claims that Swiggy agent stole laptop, demanded nearly $179 as ransom

A woman from the Indian city of Hyderabad recently accused the Swiggy delivery boy of stealing the laptop and demanding a ransom of $178.91 (₹15,000) to return it.

Spanish TV star Rodolfo Sancho's son guilty of murder

A Thai court on Thursday jailed for life the son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho for the high-profile murder and dismembering of a Colombian man last year on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan.

Bangladesh: Special security cover accorded to Hasina and family withdrawn

Days after revoking the diplomatic passports, the Bangladesh interim government on Thursday withdrew the special security cover accorded to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her close relatives.

Gaza to see temporary peace as Israel agrees to 'humanitarian pauses' for polio vaccination

The United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said that a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza will go into effect to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches fresh wave of missile and drone attacks

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days Thursday, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said.

Multiple IDF raids in West Bank for third day

The Israeli military says it has killed the head of Hamas in Jenin and two other fighters, as a major operation continues for a third day in the north of the occupied West Bank.