December 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Halts Illegal Resort Building near Avalanche Lake to Protect Wildlife

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department stopped illegal resort construction around Avalanche Lake in the Nilgiris. The buildings lacked proper permissions and threatened wildlife paths. Conservationists demand their removal to safeguard the area's environment.

December 4, 2025

Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officers in Electoral Roll Revision

Supreme Court on December 4, 2025, put the burden on State governments to manage Booth Level Officers struggling under election duties, refusing to let their distress stall crucial electoral work.

December 4, 2025

Software Worker Murali Govindaraju Dies After Years of Harassment Over Property Dispute in Bengaluru

Murali Govindaraju, a 45-year-old IT professional, died by suicide at his under-construction home in Nallurahalli after years of alleged harassment and extortion from neighbors and civic officials. Police arrested a couple linked to the case, while their son remains missing.

December 4, 2025

US Military Under Fire for Second Strike Killing Survivors on Venezuelan Drug Boat

A second US strike killed survivors on a Venezuelan drug boat, raising war crime fears. Congressional committees vow probe as legality of strikes faces tough scrutiny.

December 4, 2025

Students Protest in Prakasam, Demand Medical College and Education Funds

Student groups SFI, PDSU, and AP JAC held protests in Prakasam district. Colleges closed and a rally moved from Nellore bus stand to Ongole collectorate, pressing 10 key education demands.

December 4, 2025

NASA Satellite Captures Rare High-Res Images of Massive Kuril-Kamchatka Tsunami

On 29 July 2025, a strong 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Kuril-Kamchatka, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami. NASA’s SWOT satellite captured rare detailed ocean data, revealing surprising complex wave patterns and challenging traditional tsunami models.

December 4, 2025

US Military Justifies Second Strike on Drug-Smuggling Boat Despite Legal Concerns

The US military confirms a second airstrike on a drug-smuggling boat on Sept 2, killing two survivors deemed 'still in the fight.' The strike follows new counter-cartel rules but faces criticism over possible international law breaches.

December 4, 2025

India Introduces Health Security se National Security Cess on Pan Masala Machines to Boost Funds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new cess on pan masala production machines to fund health and national security. The bill, debated in Parliament, targets machines by production speed and pouch weight, aiming to reduce tobacco use and increase revenue.

December 4, 2025

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits China's Xinjiang, Shallow Depth Sparks Aftershock Concerns

A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Xinjiang, China, at a shallow 10 km depth. This raises concern over possible aftershocks days after a 3.9 quake hit the same area.

December 4, 2025

Oman Invites Public for Stargazing With Supermoon and Saturn on December 4

The Oman Society of Astronomy teams with Muscat Municipality to host a free stargazing event on December 4 in Seeb. See the December Supermoon and planet Saturn through telescopes from 6 PM to 9 PM at South Mabela’s Green Walk.