Maharashtra, the most sought after state for major parties, is witnessing a fierce political battle. With more than 9.6 crore voters going to cast their votes today, 4,136 candidates – 2,050 from various parties and 2,086 independents – are vying to make it to the 288-member assembly.

Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024: Battle Between Mahayuti & MVA For Maharashtra

Moscow signaled to the West that it’s ready for a nuclear confrontation after Ukraine was given permission to attack Russian territory using US-made long-range missiles. Watch this report for more details!

Russia Says New Phase Of Western War; Warns U.S Of Strong Action

Residents of the Indian capital continue to reel under the pollution crisis as Central and state authorities scramble to implement course correction measures. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Air Pollution Crisis: Air Quality Remains In Severe Category For Another Day

Indian, Chinese Defence Minister To Meet Today After Border Disengagement, second India-China minister level meet.

Indian, Chinese Defence Ministers To Meet Today After Border Disengagement

Sabrina Carpenter's Video Sparks Controversy; Priest Replaced After Sabrina Films Music Video in his church.

Sabrina Carpenter's Video Sparks Controversy; Priest Replaced After Sabrina Films Music Video

The bond between Elon Musk and Donald Trump appears to be getting stronger. Musk was a big supporter of Trump's campaign over the past few months, and the president-elect recently appointed the SpaceX founder and CEO to co-lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency," which aims to slash regulations and reduce government spending. Watch in for more details!

Donald Trump Joins Elon Musk For SpaceX Starship Rocket Launch

As per the new revised policy, Pakistani students will be able to seek admission in Dhaka University and Bangladeshi students will also be able to pursue courses in Pakistan.

Bangladesh: Dhaka University Ends Ban Imposed In 2015; Welcomes Pakistani Students

Russia will do everything possible to prevent the breakout of nuclear war: Lavrov. Lavrov told reporters in Rio de Janeiro that nuclear weapons would act as a deterrent to nuclear war. President Vladimir Putin lowered the threshold for Russian use of nuclear weapons in a new policy document. Moscow said that Ukraine had fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into western Russia. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Revises Russia's Nuclear Doctrine in Response to Attacks in Ukraine

The talks between the Lebanese leader Nabih Berri and the American envoy Amos Hochstein or the US proposal for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel have lasted well over two hours. Watch in for more details!

Hezbollah-Israel Truce Deal | Who Is Nabih Berri? Man Mediating Lebanon Peace Deal

A tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of Parliament to oppose a bill. The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced earlier this month by legislators. The bill seeks to amend a 184-year-old treaty signed between the British and Indigenous Maori. The bill seeks to dilute Maori rights and threatens to set race relations back decades: Opponents. Watch in for more details!

New Zealand: Māori Protesters Protest Outside Parliament Against Treaty Bill

Maharashtra, the most sought after state for major parties, is witnessing a fierce political battle. With more than 9.6 crore voters going to cast their votes today, 4,136 candidates – 2,050 from various parties and 2,086 independents – are vying to make it to the 288-member assembly. Watch in for more details!

Maharashtra Election 2024: Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Side Will Voters Pick?

As The UK Witnessed The First Snowfall Of The Season, Across Various Parts, The Light Dusting Of Snow Covered Rooftops Of The Houses, In The Fields, And Almost Everywhere In The Country, Creating A Mesmerising View Of A Winter Wonderland...

UK Witnesses First Snowfall Of Season

Negotiators in Baku had been hoping for a breakthrough at the G20 summit on issues blocking progress at their talks thousands of miles away...But a statement from the meeting of world leaders in Rio fell short of expectations...Watch in for more details!

Divided G20 Fails To Agree On Climate

Volunteer divers took to the waters of Milna Bay on the Croatian island of Brac,---Participating in an underwater cleanup effort organized by a local diving club. This marks the fourth such initiative this year.. The project aims to address the growing environmental toll of tourism as the busy nautical season drew to a close in one of the country’s most popular marinas...Watch in for more details!

Croatian Divers Tackle Underwater Waste In Cleanup

Residents Of The Indian Capital Continue To Reel Under The Pollution Crisis, As Central And State Authorities Scramble To Implement Course Correction Measures.. Delhi Government Has Announced A 'work From Home' For 50 Per Cent Of Government Employees Amid Worsening Air Pollution In National Capital...

Delhi: Odd-even Rule To Make Comeback? | Delhi Pollution Crisis

The new doctrine outlines that Russia will consider using nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state if they are supported by nuclear powers.

Nuclear Threat In Ukraine War? Putin Broadens Scope For Nuclear Weapons Use

S Jaishankar holds discussions with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at G20 Summit in Brazil. MEA says disengagement on LAC going as planned, China says ready to work with India. First high-level engagement between both sides after completion of disengagement. After June 2020 bloody border clash and four years of icy ties nations begin to thaw relations. Watch to know more!

India-China: Beijing And New Delhi Signal Need For Normalised Ties | WION Originals

US special envoy Amos Hochstein said on a visit to Beirut that an end to the Israel-Hezbollah war was "now within our grasp" as he met with officials to discuss a truce plan largely endorsed by Lebanon. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Fires Guided Missiles At IDF Troops

Speednews: - Trump Picks Linda McMahon As Education Secretary - Delhi Pollution Crisis - Russia Ukraine War Update

Trump Picks Linda McMahon As Education Secretary | Delhi Pollution Crisis | Speednews

Starship Starship Launched; Trump's Attendance Signal Deepening Alliance With Musk

The Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has expressed grave concern over the sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong to up to 10 years in prison under China’s National Security Law, highlighting the potential erosion of fundamental freedoms in the region. Watch in for more details!

Hong Kong's Hope For Freedom Fade As Security Law Muzzles Dissent

As Delhi's air quality plummeted to "severe plus" category on Monday, the Supreme Court of India pulled up the authorities for delayed responses. The Apex Court instructed authorities that the Stage IV measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) should remain in effect, even if the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital and surrounding areas drops below the threshold of 450.

India: Top Court Grills Government for Slow Response As Delhi Battles Toxic Air

Gold s expected to soar to record highs next year driven by Central Bank purchases and anticipated US interest rate cuts. According to analysts at Goldman Sach's group the investment advisory highlighted gold as one of the top commodity trades for 2025. Watch in for more details!

Goldman Bets Big On Gold For 2025 Boom

India’s Entrepreneurial Landscape Is Witnessing A Remarkable Shift. Women Are Breaking Stereotypes And Emerging As Powerful Forces In The Business World. As We Celebrate Women Entreprenuership Day Today...let’s Delve Into The Challenges & Truimphs Facing Women Leaders. Take A Look...

Challenges & Triumphs Of Women Entrepreneurs

Pakistan's stock market is projected to see significant gains by the end of 2025, with analysts forecasting an increase of 27 to 34%. According to brokerage firms, the benchmark kse-100 index could rise to as high as 127,000 points. The positive outlook is driven by a stabilising economy, easing inflation, and declining interest rates. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Stocks To Rise By 27-34% By End Of 2025, Say Brokerages

India's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, called for lower interest rates and downplayed any dangers to economic growth. The reserve bank of India has kept rates unchanged for over two years.

India Finance Minister Says Bank Rates Should Be More Affordable

French farmers are preparing a wave of protests against a controversial trade agreement. The farmers argue that the deal between the EU and Mercosur block of countries threatens their livelihood. They claim that the deal allows a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. The deal is currently under negotiations and aims to open markets between the European Union and South America's Mercosur block. Watch in for more details!

French Farmers Protest EU Trade Deal; Demand Fair Deal

Spirit Airlines has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with a series of financial challenges. This includes consistent quarterly losses, a failed merger with Jetblue, and mounting debt. Watch in for more details!

Spirit Airlines Faces Debt Reduction In Bankruptcy Restructuring

The Ukraine war marks 1,000 days of death and destruction today but the conflict shows no signs of ending. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western supporters are only escalating toward a potential world war after reports suggest that outgoing U.S. President Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range Western weapons. This would be crossing Putin's so-called "red lines" in the war. The Kremlin has already called this a major escalation. Does Biden’s decision increase the risk of direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia? Could it lead to World War III?

Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 Days of Death & Destruction in Ukraine

In China, The Rise Of The "Companion Chat" Economy Reflects A Growing Societal Shift As Loneliness Becomes A Pressing Issue, Especially Among Younger Generations. Social Platforms Are Seeing A Surge In Users Offering Paid Conversations, With Millions Of Views Under The Hashtag “companion Chat.”

Loneliness Drives China's Multi-Billion Dollar Companion Economy

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