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.

Actor Chandrachur Singh has accused his aunt and others of conspiring to sell his ancestral haveli in Aligarh. He met the DM and submitted an application for the same. Meanwhile, his aunt also filed a counter application claiming her ownership on the property. She also accused Chandrachur and his brother of physical violence and forcing her out of the house.

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a major grassroots economic shift as the Lakhpati Didi initiative empowers rural women. As of November, 18.56 lakh women earn over ₹1 lakh annually. Nearly 36 lakh have been identified for the programme, with income data digitised for 29.68 lakh. With a target of 28.92 lakh lakhpati women by 2026–27, UP is on track to achieve it early.

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.

Indian Railways is accelerating India's push toward a $5 trillion economy, surpassing its entire 2013-14 freight loading within the first eight months of FY26. With record volumes, lower logistics costs, and environmental benefits, rail freight is strengthening supply chains, boosting trade, and offering a sustainable, reliable alternative that supports long-term economic growth.

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.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented it. He added that Nehru had suggested using funds collected by the public for Patel's memorial to construct roads and wells. Singh hailed Patel as a liberal, secular leader who never practiced appeasement.

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.

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).

Telangana CM and Congress leader Revanth Reddy sparked a controversy after he mocked Hindu Gods. "How many Gods do Hindus believe in? Are there three crore? Why do so many exist? There is one God for those who are unmarried- Hanuman...And there is yet another God for those who drink alcohol," he said. He's being criticised for hurting religious sentiments.

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.

Congress leaders in Telangana have condemned Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for claiming that coconut plantations in Konaseema were damaged by the 'evil eye' of people from Telangana, calling the remark superstitious and insulting. Senior ministers and legislators have demanded an unconditional apology, advising him to exercise restraint in public statements.

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.

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.

A distressing incident in Thane saw an elderly woman, reportedly in her final stages, abandoned by relative Mohammad Ali Mujahid near Cadbury Signal. Locals found her and alerted police. An NC complaint is filed, but Mujahid remains absconding, sparking a police search. The woman awaits hospitalisation as the shocking act is investigated.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major e-cigarette smuggling racket at the VO Chidambaranar Port (formerly Tuticorin Port) in Tamil Nadu. Officials seized 45,984 e-cigarettes valued at ₹10.41 crore from a container, which was being imported from China under the guise of having umbrellas. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case.

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.

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.

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.

Scottish vlogger Hugh Abroad named Bengaluru 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.

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.

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.