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.

Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath asked Tesla Founder Elon Musk what advice he would give young entrepreneurs in India. "I'm a big fan of anyone who wants to build...So I think anyone who wants to make more than they take, has my respect," he replied. He said entrepreneurs should work towards providing useful services, and money will come as a consequence.

Elon Musk, in a podcast with Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath, admitted that US benefited immensely from Indians. He, however, added that the H-1B visa programme has been misused. "Some of the outsourcing companies have gamed H-1B system...And we need to stop that...But I'm certainly not in the school of thought that we should shut down the H-1B program," he said.

During a podcast, Nikhil Kamath told Elon Musk that he doesn't have kids, to which the latter replied, "Maybe you should...You won't regret it." Musk also said he worries about population decline, and he doesn't want humanity to disappear. "I mean, I think we fundamentally have to have kids or go extinct, you know," he added.

The Opposition on Sunday demanded that the Parliament must discuss the Delhi blast, air pollution and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the upcoming winter session from December 1. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assured the opposition of discussion, stating, "I am saying this in a positive manner that we are ready to listen to the Opposition."

A total of 272 Pakistani drones were seized in Punjab till November 30 this year, IPS Dr Atul Fulzule, IG Punjab BSF, said on Sunday. The BSF also seized 10 kilograms of explosives, 12 hand grenades and over 367 kilograms of heroin and arrested 18 Pakistanis, 3 Bangladeshis and 4 Nepali people this year. Three Pakistani intruders were also neutralised.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a call for the 'Wed(ding) in India' campaign during winters in his 'Mann ki baat' episode on Sunday. "Whether it’s the golden winter sun or the blanket of fog descending from the mountains...the hills are also becoming very popular for destination weddings." PM Modi said. He added many weddings are being held beside Ganga river.

Police began sending injured people to LNJP Hospital by 6:53pm, a minute after the Delhi car blast. By 7:02pm, police officials flashed a distress message to fire and ambulance services, secured blast site and managed nearby traffic. They'd restricted commuter movement at nearby metro station, swept blast site for secondary explosive devices and received first medico-legal certificate at 7:02pm.

A land parcel in Bandapura village in Karnataka, worth ₹12 crore approximately, has sparked a legal battle after four women, who claimed they are Radha, said they are the owner of the land. All four women claimed to be the wife of owner S Krishnan, who died in 1986. An FIR has been filed in Bengaluru over the case.

A lorry driver in Bengaluru set his employer's vehicle on fire near the Somanahalli Toll after allegedly not being paid for two to three months. Firefighters controlled the blaze, but the lorry was heavily damaged. Locals caught the driver, Bhima Raju, as he tried to flee and handed him to the police. A case has been registered.

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.

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.

The government will likely introduce two new bills in the Parliament to replace the GST compensation cess on tobacco products and pan masala with another levy, as per reports. The move aims to keep the tax on sin items unchanged when the compensation cess expires in March 2026. Bills will likely be tabled at the start of the Winter session.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Sunday that Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, is still ongoing and remains highly sensitive. "The air defence between the three services is integrated, and it was done during Operation Sindoor as well...the navy is fully on board," the Navy Chief said.

A stunning aerial video of Bengaluru draped in mist and soft winter light has gone viral. This is revealing a serene, hill-station-like charm across areas such as Hulimavu, Jayanagar, NICE Road, Silk Board and JP Nagar. Shared by creator Kartik Surya, the visuals surfaced as the city recorded its coldest day of the year, drawing praise and nostalgia from residents.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a driving licence stays valid for 30 days after its expiry and said that the accidents happening even on the 30th day will be fully covered under insurance. The High Court ruled against an insurance company's attempt to deny a claim because the accident occurred within the 30-day grace period.

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 Rapido driver whose bank account received ₹331.36-crore deposits in just 240 days was found living in a two-room shanty in Delhi when Enforcement Directorate conducted raids. According to officials, over ₹1 crore out of the funds was used for a "grand destination wedding" in Rajasthan's Udaipur. The driver failed to identify the wedding's groom, bride or their families.

A man in MP's Bhopal has alleged that his girlfriend's family forced him to convert to Islam by feeding him beef and making him offer 'namaz' after learning about their relationship, reports said. He further alleged that they also made him change his name to Aman Khan from Shubham Goswami. Police have registered an FIR on his complaint.

Tomato prices in Karnataka state have surged to around ₹80 per kg at HOPCOMS and local markets, raising fears that rates may soon hit ₹100 again. A non-harvest period and sharp drop in supply at Kolar and Chikkaballapur APMCs have triggered the rise. Just days ago, tomatoes cost ₹15-₹20, but reduced arrivals may keep prices high until the next harvest.

In Karnataka, a woman in Moodushedde, Mangaluru was caught on video thrashing her elderly mother with footwear outside a Gram Panchayat office during a dispute. The victim, Nirmala, who reportedly has mental health issues, had gone to remove her daughter's name from family records. Despite the viral video and public outrage, police say no formal complaint has been filed yet.

In Karnataka, five migrant labourers from West Bengal, Assam, Tripura died after a speeding tempo overturned on the national highway in Udupi's Kapu taluk. The vehicle jumped the divider and crashed onto service road, flinging workers onto the road. Twelve labourers were on board and several remain critically injured. Police say overspeeding caused the accident and have launched an investigation.

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.

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.

A woman abused and assaulted a female BLO (booth level officer) in Chhattisgarh's Raipur over the form for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The woman allegedly threatened the BLO with slippers when the SIR verification form was reportedly not delivered to her residence on time. She also hit a man who attempted to intervene between both of them.