Union Cabinet has approved 'one nation one election' Bill to hold simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies, multiple reports said on Thursday. A comprehensive Bill on the same is likely to be introduced during the ongoing winter session of the Parliament, they said. Centre had, in September, approved recommendations of the high-level panel on the issue.

TVS iQube Electric surpassed 4,50,000 sales and in celebration has launched a limited-time 'Midnight Carnival' offer from 12 to 22 December. Customers who buy TVS iQube during this period stand a chance to win 100% cashback*, with one winner everyday. Renowned as India’s favourite family EV, TVS iQube is also offering assured benefits up to ₹30000 including free extended warranty.

Around 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier in the last three decades, according to a report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Further, 4.3 million km² of humid lands have been transformed into drylands in the last three decades, it stated. The report added that 40% global arable land has now been affected by aridity.

Cashfree Payments has announced Rajkummar Rao as its brand ambassador and launched its new brand campaign 'Move Fast'. Targeted at entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to accelerate growth, it positions itself as the ideal partner for faster onboarding, quicker payments, and seamless support. Cashfree Payments' offerings include payment gateway, checkout, onboarding and fraud monitoring solutions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall and cold wave warning for several states/UTs. Heavy rainfall is very likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep on Friday. Further, cold wave conditions are very likely over Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Friday.