Three unidentified motorcycle-borne men opened fire at the driver’s side of a Punjab Roadways bus travelling from Ferozepur to Ganganagar, injuring the conductor, officials said on Tuesday. They added that the firing took place near Karian Pehelwan village with 25-30 passengers onboard. After the attack, the assailants fled, and the driver took the bus to the nearby police station.

Vivek Vidyalaya & Junior College in Mumbai's Goregaon banned burqas in classrooms, a change from years of permission. This decision sparked controversy, with students reporting discomfort. Affected students, joined by an AIMIM advocate, approached Teen Dongri police. The principal was summoned for talks, refusing to revoke the rule without consulting management. No legal action has been taken yet.

The Centre informed Parliament that Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 87 illegal loan apps. Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra said regulatory actions, including inquiries, inspections of accounts, and investigations under the Companies Act, 2013, are conducted periodically against companies involved in online lending activities.

A two-year-old girl who went missing from an estate worker's house was reunited with her parents after spending an entire night alone in a forest in Karnataka where tigers roam. More than 100 people, including police, and four pet dogs had joined the search mission. Hours into search, one of the dogs started barking, indicating that she had been found.

Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said Sanchar Saathi app-related matters were discussed with all mobile phone players in a working group. "Apple is the only company...that did not participate in that working group," he added. Apple will reportedly not comply with the government's order to phone makers to pre-install the app on new devices.

Smartphone makers Apple and Google are planning to push back against Indian government's order to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app for cybersecurity on all devices, The Indian Express reported. The opposition is reportedly linked to "concerns around privacy and system security". Apple and Google have "no...precedent of preloading state-owned apps" to devices anywhere in the world, said the report.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar wears a Cartier watch worth nearly ₹40 lakh, the BJP claimed. "The 'common man's messiah' look on the outside...yet the luxury on display tells a very different story," BJP's Pradeep Bhandari said. Notably, Shivakumar is the second richest minister in India with declared assets exceeding ₹1,413 crore, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Reacting to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy remarks mocking Hindu Gods, BRS leader Rakesh Reddy Anugula said mocking Hindu deities had become a fashion for everyone these days. "Holding the position of CM and speaking inappropriately about Hindu deities...Reddy should immediately apologise," Rakesh said. BJP's Chikoti Praveen said Hindus across the state felt ashamed by Reddy's remarks.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy defended Sonia and Rahul Gandhi while presenting a wide-ranging welfare and development agenda for the state. Calling their contributions 'unparalleled', he referred to the fresh FIR in the National Herald case and said the Gandhi family had always given everything for the nation, urging people to recognise their sacrifices.

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly have demolished illegal constructions linked to associates of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan. The demolition targeted Aiwan-e-Farhat and Good Marriage Hall in the Sufi Tola area under Baradari police station limits. The action followed UP Police naming the arrested cleric as accused number one in an FIR over the "I Love Muhammad" protest clashes.

Scottish vlogger Hugh Abroad named Bengaluru as India's best city for food, praising its dosas, idlis, and filter coffee as "out of this world". Sharing his experiences on social media, he highlighted the city's vibrant breakfast culture. Netizens responded with excitement, agreeing or debating his view, putting Bengaluru's South Indian cuisine and culinary heritage in the spotlight.

A newborn baby was left alone in the cold outside a bathroom in a railway workers' colony in West Bengal's Nadia district. A pack of stray dogs had formed a ring around the newborn standing guard through the night. Residents said the dogs did not allow anyone or anything to come near through the night.

Russia's lower house of parliament, State Duma, ratified Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) with India ahead of President Vladimir Putin's state visit to India on December 4-5. The military pact sets procedure for sending military formations of Russia to India and vice versa. "Our relations with India are strategic...and we value them," Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of State Duma, said.

India on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's claim that Delhi delayed granting clearance to a plane carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. "We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Notably, Pakistan was mocked for sending expired food to Sri Lanka.

Three men stole an ATM in Karnataka's Belagavi on Monday night and left it on the road after failing to open the ATM. The men were caught on CCTV taking away the ATM on a pushcart and the ATM which had ₹1 lakh cash, was later recovered from the site. The ATM kiosk had been shut and had no guard.

Karnataka reports an early Monkey Fever (KFD) case in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, with a 50-year-old woman testing positive, likely from a tick bite. Health officials have launched awareness campaigns, door-to-door surveys, tick control, advisories, and vaccination drives. Residents are urged to avoid forest areas, while Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao calls for vigilance.

A 22-year-old man was killed and another was injured in a mob attack in Diva, Thane, according to the police. Abhishek Patil succumbed to injuries after being assaulted with sharp weapons by Hritik Dubey and six others in Ganesh Pada area. Another victim, Sumit Gawde is undergoing treatment. This is the second violent incident in the area this month.

Visuals from Wednesday morning showed a thick layer of haze in Delhi's India Gate area, with the monument becoming invisible behind smog. Delhi's average AQI crossed 370 ('very poor'), while several areas recorded 400+ ('severe') air quality. The AQI was 436 in Nehru Nagar, 431 in Chandni Chowk, 420 in RK Puram and 417 in Rohini.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he will discuss increasing Indian goods imports during his upcoming visit to India. He slammed Western sanctions, stating Russia's economy is coping. Putin highlighted strong ties with India and China, announcing joint projects in energy, industry and agriculture, aiming for enhanced technological cooperation.

Bengaluru police confirmed a hoax bomb threat targeting Kempegowda Airport and major malls. The email, claiming to be from 'Jaish-e-Mohammed White Collar Terror Team,' also demanded money. Security teams conducted thorough checks and found no explosives. An FIR has been registered, and cyber investigations are underway to trace the sender and prevent future threats.

Tension in Meghalaya's Maikhuli village eased after Peace Committees from Assam and Meghalaya intervened and facilitated an agreement between residents. The conflict began when a group allegedly tried to erase an MGNREGA stone inscription. Officials restored calm, agreed to prevent future incidents, and approved repairs to a damaged electric pole and the vandalised marker.

DRDO successfully conducted a rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the speed of 800 km/h. A video showed the test, where a dummy pilot was seen safely propelling out of the cockpit, simulating conditions when a fighter jet encounters a life-threatening situation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and IAF for the test.

The RBI has tightened rules to boost regional language use across banking services. Banks must provide trilingual communication, multilingual forms, digital support and local-language customer service. PSBs must recruit Local Bank Officers and ensure frontline staff clear a language proficiency test. The move aims to make banking more accessible, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

India has deployed two temporary field hospitals to provide medical aid in Sri Lanka, hit by Cyclone Ditwah. Over 70 medical and support personnel have also been sent, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared. Over 300 patients received timely medical attention, restoring access to healthcare at a time when routine services are disrupted, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

CBI arrested Shafat Ahmad Shangloo in Srinagar for allegedly conspiring with Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik in the 1989 abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. However, a TADA court rejected CBI's custodial-remand plea and ordered his release, as he was not named an accused in the case registered by the CBI.