At least 10 people died, and 20 others got injured after two government buses collided head-on near Kummangudi in Sivaganga district on Sunday evening, police said. One of the buses was travelling from Tiruppur to Karaikudi, while the other was travelling from Karaikudi towards Dindigul district. Locals helped rescue passengers out of the mangled vehicles.

An Indian man, Parth Maniar proposed to his partner Shreya with a Bollywood-style flash mob at New York's Times Square. His friends danced to popular Shah Rukh Khan-songs, including "Pretty Woman," creating a lively surprise. The proposal video went viral on Instagram with over 3 lakh views and sweet comments. Shreya also shared her excitement online, celebrating the romantic moment.

Polyworking is a growing trend of managing multiple jobs/side hustles rather than relying on single source of income. The trend has gained popularity amidst rising inflation and the fear of layoffs. "I don’t want to just do the same thing every day," said a 29-year-old who is a visual merchandiser for Patagonia and also works for a German shoe brand.

Wellness birthday parties are going viral as a popular alternative to traditional celebrations, focusing on mindfulness, self-care, and meaningful experiences. Replacing cakes with yoga, meditation, spa rituals, and healthy food, the viral trend reflects a growing shift towards mental and physical wellbeing, especially among millennials and Gen Z seeking calmer ways to celebrate their birthdays.

Malaika Arora and Sunny Leone turned showstoppers for Ashley Rebello's runway show in Mumbai on November 29. For the ramp walk, Malaika stunned in a bold red mini dress featuring daring cut-outs and a long coat. Meanwhile, Sunny walked the show in a sizzling silver top and matching skirt.

Mumbai saw a star-studded evening on November 29 in Mumbai, where Bollywood's finest stars brought their best style on the red carpet. Saiyaara actor Ahaan Panday stole the show in an all-black look, while Aamir Khan joined him in a classic bandhgala suit. Vicky Kaushal, Ananya Panday and Manish Malhotra also graced the event.

Newly-appointed Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Vinay Kumar announced that the dissolved HPCC would be constituted within the next 2-3 months. Kumar has formally taken charge from outgoing chief Pratibha Singh at the Congress headquarters. Reiterating that he had good relations with all senior leaders, Kumar said he would take everyone along while carrying out his duties.

A class 2 student in Chhattisgarh suffered internal eye bleeding and facial swelling after allegedly being slapped repeatedly by his drunk head teacher for a counting mistake. The child informed his family, who filed a police complaint. Authorities have launched an investigation. District Education Officer Maneeram Yadav has suspended the head teacher, Uday Kumar Yadav pending inquiry.

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal took to X to pen a post after Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd ODI hundred and 83rd international ton. He wrote, "You just have 52 centuries more than me...Waiting for the day when...Virat bhaiya...you will have 100 more centuries than me." Kohli scored 135(120) in the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday.

During a Supreme Court hearing, advocate Mukul Rohatgi revealed he called head coach Gautam Gambhir over the team's recent home Test struggles. "I told him..entire India...is saying...even on your own pitches...if you're going to lose like this, you better stop," he said. He made the remark after a judge compared India's defeats to prioritising T20s and ODIs over Tests.

Billionaire philanthropist and Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has invested in Funding U, a startup founded by her college roommate Jeannie Tarkenton, AP reported. Tarkenton's father had given $1,000 to Scott decades ago, when the latter was unable to fund her college tuition fees. Funding U provides merit-based last-gap loans to low-income students without co-signers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will brief accredited media on December 1 as Parliament's winter session begins. The session, running until December 19, will introduce several key bills, including the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill. An all-party meeting was held ahead of the session, with major legislative and financial business scheduled for discussion.

In Punjab, panic spread on Phagwara-Jalandhar GT road on Sunday when a moving car suddenly caught fire on the flyover, turning into a ball of flames within minutes. The vehicle was completely gutted before the fire brigade could bring the blaze under control. The occupants managed to jump out in time, narrowly escaping what could have been a major tragedy.

Cyclone Ditwah is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, leaving parents and students unsure about school schedules for December 1. While several districts declared holidays earlier, no official update has been issued by the administration for Monday. The IMD has sounded a red alert, predicting intense rain and flooding risk.

A man named Bhola Prasad was arrested in connection with the illegal cough syrup case at Kolkata airport while he was trying to flee to Thailand. Bhola is the father of Shubham Jaiswal, the alleged mastermind of the codeine cough syrup syndicate. Earlier, a probe found that codeine-based syrup worth around ₹57 crore was shown as sold through forged documents.

The mother of Deepti Chaurasia, the daughter-in-law of Kamla Pasand owner Kamal Kishore, has said her daughter was defamed at social events by her mother-in-law. Deepti died by alleged suicide. Deepti's mother claimed the deceased was excluded from family functions. She also said that Deepti's alleged harassment began a few months after her wedding in December 2010.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Udaipur's handicrafts and promoted message of 'Vocal for Local' in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address. He cited the silver horse replica he gifted to Canada's PM as an example of Indian craftsmanship. Local artisans expressed pride, saying the recognition will boost the 'Vocal for Local' movement, attract global attention and strengthen Udaipur's economy and tourism.

The Pakistan government is yet to notify the appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces, a position that was created after amending the constitution for field marshal Asim Munir, reports said. The post puts Munir at the helm of the army, air force and navy for a fixed five-year term. Notably, Turkey, seen as Pakistan's aide, condemned the constitutional changes.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag praised Virat Kohli after he scored his 52nd ODI ton in Ranchi ODI. "Kohli once again showed that scoring runs is as easy for him as making tea is for us...Kohli is not chasing records, records are chasing [him]," he said. "Even today, it's the same hunger and passion. King stays King!" Sehwag added.

Apple has named its first foldable iPhone as 'iPhone Ultra', which will likely launch in 2026, reports stated. It will feature side-mounted Touch ID and a titanium frame, paired with a liquid metal hinge. The device may feature a crease-free folding display with a 7.8-inch inner screen and a 5.5-inch outer cover display, and be powered by an A20 chipset.

Amazon blocked OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other tools from accessing or training on its marketplace data. It has restricted employees and third parties from allowing OpenAI tools to access seller information, product listings, consumer behaviour insights, and other internal datasets. This impacts the recently launched Shopping Research tool, which can no longer scan prices, reviews or deals on Amazon.

Chinese regulators have barred TikTok owner ByteDance from using NVIDIA chips in new data centres, The Information reported. The ban comes amid China's efforts to reduce reliance on US technology, as the US tightens export restrictions for AI chips. ByteDance reportedly bought more NVIDIA chips than any other Chinese company this year.

Physicist Robert Scherrer calculated two effects of primordial black hole passing through human body. He suggested that a black hole weighing about 1.4 × 10¹⁷ grams could generate lethal shock waves while smaller ones would pass through body unnoticed. Black holes weighing 7 × 10¹⁸ to 7 × 10¹⁹ grams could generate tidal forces that can tear the cells apart.

A 42-year-old booth-level officer (BLO), Anuj Garg, passed away while uploading data of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Rajasthan's Dholpur. His family said that he fell on the ground at home minutes after asking for tea and was declared dead on arrival at hospital. They alleged that he had been working under extreme pressure.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rejected a petition seeking insolvency proceedings against Voltas. The plea was filed by Air Wave Technocrafts, one of Voltas' operational creditors. Upholding the earlier decision of the NCLT, the appellate body dismissed the plea, saying an email chain between both parties "reflects ongoing disputes".