December 4, 2025 11:45 AM

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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct talks involving civilian representatives in decades on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as part of a U.S.-chaired ceasefire monitoring committee meeting. However, Lebanese officials emphasized that these were not peace negotiations and did not signal a path to ...

December 4, 2025 8:13 AM

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India celebrates Navy Day with Spectacular Maritime Display in Kerala Today

Navy Day is being celebrated today. The day is celebrated on the 4th of December every year to recognise the achievements and role of the Indian Navy.   It was on this day in 1971, during Operation Trident, that the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels, including PNS Khaibar.    This year, the Na...

December 4, 2025 8:01 AM

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IMD forecasts cold wave in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and North Rajasthan

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions to prevail over parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and north Rajasthan today.   According to the IMD, Dense fog conditions will prevail during early morning hours over pockets of Assam, Meghalaya and Odisha today and over ...

December 4, 2025 7:43 AM

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US tightens H-1B visa screening on content moderation work

The Trump administration has increased vetting for H-1B visa applicants, directing US consular officers to review applicants’ resumes and social media profiles for any work connected to censorship of protected speech.   An internal State Department cable says applicants involved in activities such a...

December 4, 2025 7:35 AM

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

In Bangladesh, Dhaka woke up to mild tremors early this morning as an earthquake struck the capital and surrounding areas around 6:15 am.   According to India's National Centre for Seismology, the quake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Narsingdi near Dhaka.    There w...

December 4, 2025 7:28 AM

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Sri Lanka cyclone death toll rises to 479, 350 Still Missing

The death toll in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka has risen to 479, with 350 still remaining missing, while the island braces for adverse weather conditions forecast for the coming days. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, ...