Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive in Delhi this evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for him at his Lok Kalyan Marg official residence in Delhi. On his state visit for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Putin will meet with Modi to discuss regional, national and global issues of […]
President Murmu will begin a two-day visit to Thiruvananthapuram today, where she will attend the Navy Day 2025 celebrations at Shangumugham Beach and witness a demonstration by the Indian Navy. Navy Day is observed annually on December 4 to commemorate the 1971 Operation Trident strike on Karachi. This year’s celebration promises a grand display.
Veteran producer M. Saravanan, longtime head of AVM Productions, died in Chennai today, December 4, 2025, at 86 from age-related health issues. His body lies at AVM Studios in Vadapalani for public respects. He sustained AVM after his father’s death and produced landmark films like “Sivaji: The Boss,” :Minsara Kanavu” and “Ayan,” shaping South Indian […]
Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, met AP CM Chandrababu last night to review the progress of the Group’s infrastructure projects in the state and discuss major future investments. The meeting at Undavalli’s camp office included AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh, with a focus on strategic partnership for the state’s development.
Parliament’s Winter Session Day 4 begins today at 11 AM, with the opposition set to raise the Delhi pollution crisis and other issues. After two days of uproar, normalcy returned. Consensus was reached to discuss Vande Mataram and electoral reforms next week. Minister Scindia defended the Sanchar Saathi app, while TMC shows signs of opposition disunity.
The DHS launched an immigration crackdown in New Orleans, targeting “the worst of the worst” amid the city’s sanctuary policies. Trump may deploy National Guard troops to assist. Mayor-elect Helena Moreno raised concerns over masked federal agents, potential targeting of minorities, and violations of due process during raids, emphasizing public safety risks.
Schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, remain closed today due to heavy rains and waterlogging. Authorities cited student safety in issuing the holiday, following Wednesday’s closure. The Bay of Bengal depression continues to bring intense rainfall, while government teams work actively to manage flooding and mitigate risks in the affected areas.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus visited critically ill ex-PM Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital, urging patience. Treated by international medical teams, including US, UK, and Chinese doctors, her condition is stable. Global leaders, including PM Modi, Xi, and Shehbaz Sharif, offered support. Son Tarique Rahman oversees treatment from London.
Fifty-four couples celebrated a mass wedding in Khan Yunis, walking hand in hand amid Gaza’s war-damaged ruins. Brides in traditional dresses and grooms with flags paraded on a red carpet laid over rubble, expressing hope after years of conflict, hunger and loss. The event, organised by an Emirati charity, aimed to revive joy and resilience […]
Imran Khan accused Army Chief Asim Munir of deliberately igniting tensions with Afghanistan and following disastrous policies that fuel terrorism. From jail, he alleged solitary confinement, psychological torture, and fabricated charges against him and his wife. He said Munir’s actions collapse rule of law, block family and legal access, and violate human rights.
Donald Trump said he believes Vladimir Putin wants to end the Ukraine war, even though talks between Putin and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ended without agreement. The envoys, negotiating into early hours, saw no breakthrough, yet emerged convinced Putin “would like to end the war.” Still Moscow cited battlefield gains and rejected compromise.
The Kerala High Court granted the SIT 6 more weeks to finish investigating irregularities in the gold plating of Sabarimala’s Dwarapalaka idols and Sreekovil doors. The court asked the team to work carefully and report any new findings. The SIT is awaiting forensic results and said the complex transactions require more time.
In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, seven Naxals were killed in a gun battle, while two DRG jawans were martyred and another was injured. The joint operation by DRG, STF, and CoBRA continues. So far this year, 268 Naxals have been killed. Earlier, 37 Naxals surrendered in Dantewada, receiving cash and rehabilitation support from the government.
Scholars highlight the divinity of Brahma Muhurta on Margashirsha Purnima, which falls tomorrow from 4:19 AM to 4:58 AM. This full moon day is believed to radiate special lunar energy, bringing peace to the mind and body. Mythology holds that bathing in holy rivers and undertaking pilgrimages on this day enhances virtue and spiritual merit.
3 people, including an 11-year-old boy, were killed and one person critically injured after a speeding car rammed into a road divider at Kishtaram in Telangana’s Khammam district. The victims died on the spot, and the injured was rushed to hospital. Police suspect overspeeding, shifted the bodies for post-mortem, and registered a case for further […]