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

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 ...

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

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...

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Dhaka and surrounding areas

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...

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

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, ...

Centre to launch 100-day awareness drive for a Child Marriage Free Bharat

December 4, 2025 11:27 AM

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Centre to launch 100-day awareness drive for a Child Marriage Free Bharat

 Ministry of Women and Child Development will formally launch a 100-day intensive awareness campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat today, marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative. The event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of Union Women and Child Development Minis...

CEC Gyanesh Kumar assumes Chairship of International IDEA Council for 2026

December 4, 2025 7:14 AM

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar assumes Chairship of International IDEA Council for 2026

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has assumed the chairship of the council of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026.   India has been elected as the new chair of the Council of Member States of International IDEA for 2026. Indi...