After attending the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, PM Modi shared a social media post thanking Dubai for a "productive" meeting. He reiterated his commitment to continued collaboration for environmental action. Modi highlighted his interaction with King Charles III, praising the British monarch as a passionate and important voice in the fight against climate change. The post contained a video summarizing key moments and meetings with global leaders during COP28. Modi engaged world leaders bilaterally while emphasizing in his summit address the need for all countries to contribute to mitigating climate change. Overall, the post and video projected Modi’s active leadership and India’s constructive role at the pivotal climate conference.

Ranbir Kapoor has scored the biggest non-holiday opening of his career with 'Animal', raising Rs 116 crore globally on day one. The family crime drama directed by 'Kabir Singh' fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. It depicts a troubled father-son relationship between Kapoor and Kapoor's characters set against a violent backdrop. Recently, it was also reported that Animal has crossed $1 million in North America. With this, the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial has become the first Hindi movie in North America to achieve this feat. 

India's Aditya-L1 solar mission, led by ISRO, achieves a significant milestone as its Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) begins normal operations. The instruments, Solar Wind Ion Spectrometer (SWIS) and SupraThermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (Steps), demonstrate optimal performance. SWIS analyzes solar wind ions, providing crucial insights into solar phenomena and potential Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). ISRO chief S Somanath anticipates Aditya-L1's arrival at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point (L1) by January 7, 2024, enhancing space weather studies. The spacecraft, launched on September 2, carries seven payloads to comprehensively study the Sun.

Taylor Swift is projected to earn over $100 million from Spotify streams alone in 2023, cementing her position as the platform's top streamed artist for the year with over 26 billion streams. Billboard estimates Swift's Spotify royalty payout will reach $101 million for the year based on her current streaming totals, plus additional publishing royalties taking the total to around $131 million from Spotify. And with income from other streaming services factored in, Swift's projected annual streaming earnings could approach a staggering $200 million for 2023. The figures underline her popularity across major streaming platforms.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds Hamas responsible for the breakdown of the Gaza truce, citing their failure to uphold commitments on hostage release. Following an alleged Hamas terrorist attack in Jerusalem and subsequent rocket firings into Israel, tensions escalate. Qatar engages in talks to restore the truce, but Israeli strikes in Gaza pose challenges. The US emphasizes support for Israel's security while urging a focus on civilian protection. The resumption of hostilities claims 178 lives in Gaza, with fighting spreading to Israel's northern border. Accusations fly between Hamas and the US as humanitarian aid faces disruptions.    

Cyclone Michaung poses a looming peril for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The India Meteorological Department's alert indicates the system's trajectory towards a landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5, with expected wind speeds of 80-90 kmph. The government of Puducherry has declared a holiday for all colleges in the Union Territory next week on December 4 due to Cyclone Michaung.Tamil Nadu's CM, MK Stalin, has initiated precautionary measures, foreseeing heavy rainfall. The National Crisis Management Committee is actively reviewing preparedness. A comprehensive rainfall warning spans southern and eastern India, urging residents to brace for escalating rain intensity from December 3 onwards, emphasizing the need for caution and preparedness in vulnerable regions. 

A mild tremor measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt in India's Ladakh region on Friday morning. The earthquake occurred at 8:25am at a depth of 10km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). No casualties or damage have been reported. In neighboring Bangladesh, a stronger 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 10km, says the German Research Center for Geosciences. Both Ladakh and Bangladesh fall in earthquake-prone zones, making them vulnerable to frequent seismic activity originating from the active tectonic movements in the Himalayan belt. While the Ladakh quake was minor, the one in Bangladesh triggered panic among residents.

Israel resumed airstrikes on Gaza, killing at least 178 people, as reported by Hamas, following the expiration of a week-long truce. The Israeli army struck over 200 targets, alleging a breach by Hamas before the truce ended. United Nations chief and the White House urged a renewed ceasefire amid warnings of a humanitarian crisis. The exchange of hostages ceased, and Hamas's armed wing received orders to resume combat. The situation remains dire as international mediators strive for a resolution, while casualties rise, and both sides brace for intensified conflict.            

the House of Representatives voted to expel New York Republican George Santos, accused of fabricating his background and financing a lavish lifestyle with stolen campaign donations. Santos, who entered Congress in 2022, faced federal charges including credit card fraud and money laundering. The congressional ethics investigation revealed overwhelming evidence of misconduct, accusing him of fraudulent exploitation of his candidacy. Allegations of using donor money for Botox surgery, luxury goods, and the OnlyFans porn website further tarnished his image. George Santos has denied his criminal charges. Santos becomes the sixth House member expelled since 1789. His removal poses a challenge for Republicans holding a slim majority, potentially impacting legislative efforts.

The Lok Sabha ethics committee, chaired by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar, will present a report on December 4, proposing the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra. The report follows allegations of Moitra accepting bribes in exchange for parliamentary questions against Gautam Adani. The government is expected to move a motion for her expulsion, triggering a potential uproar in the House. Opposition parties, including the INDIA bloc, may unite in protest, while Congress conveys support to Moitra, calling it a political witch hunt. The decision hinges on a House vote in favor of the ethics panel's recommendation.