At least six people died and over two dozen were injured after two buses collided head-on in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, on Monday. Police said a private bus from Madurai to Senkottai was travelling at high speed. "Excessive speed and negligent driving appear to have caused the accident," the officer said. All 28 injured passengers have been admitted to nearby hospitals.

Delhi Police arrested over 15 protesters after they allegedly used chilli spray on personnel during an anti-pollution demonstration at India Gate on Sunday. New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla said they were holding posters of Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, who was recently killed in an encounter. "Police tried to remove [protesters], but...they tried to attack them," Mahla added.

A Mumbai woman, Ritika Arora, has claimed that items worth ₹40,000 were stolen after her checked-in suitcases were cut open during an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Delhi. She said airline responses were unhelpful and lacked accountability. IndiGo denied any theft after reviewing CCTV footage. Her viral post led many other flyers to share similar baggage-related complaints.

A viral video from Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Uttar Pradesh shows a man allegedly selling fake mineral water by refilling branded bottles using contaminated water from a filthy tank. The man is seen standing at a government-installed unclean water station located on the railway platform & filling bottles to sell them later.

A shocking video circulating on social media has sparked widespread concern after it showed a labourer working with his hands cuffed & legs shackled while carrying heavy loads in what appears to be a busy Delhi market. However, no formal statement has yet been issued by Delhi Police or government labour departments regarding the authenticity of the video.

Udhampur's Chak Shatrmble village is seeing renewed growth as farmer Mulkh Raj's bumper organic radish harvest showcases the impact of government support. A borewell installation solved irrigation woes, while PM-KISAN's ₹6,000 aid eased input costs. Officials say his success reflects wider reforms, with over 54,000 farmers benefiting and adopting multi-crop farming.

India is set to launch its first privately built Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in early 2026. The rocket, developed jointly by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is already sending key components to ISRO. The maiden PSLV-N1 mission will carry the EOS-10 Earth observation satellite, marking a major milestone for India's private space sector.

Posters and slogans supporting Madvi Hidma, a Maoist leader killed in a recent encounter, surfaced at Sunday's protest at Delhi's India Gate against air pollution. A poster read, "From Birsa Munda to Madvi Hidma...the struggle for our environment...will go on". Some of the protesters attacked police personnel using chilli spray. Delhi Police have assured action against those who raised slogans.

An Arunachal Pradesh–born Indian-origin UK resident alleged that Chinese immigration officials harassed her at Shanghai Airport after refusing to recognise her Indian passport during transit. Prema Wangjom Thongdok said officers declared it "invalid", claiming "Arunachal is part of China". She was detained for 18 hours, mocked by staff and released only after Indian consulate's intervention.

Investigators probing the November 10 Delhi blast believe the doctors involved had been radicalised over the past five years. Their radicalisation reportedly began during MBBS or internships, with handlers grooming them since 2020. Officials added the group was allegedly shown AI-generated videos depicting Muslim genocide to incite hatred and prepare them for suicide missions.

Newly appointed Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he aims to eradicate Supreme Court's image of being a court only for rich and high-profile people. "The SC's true face is revealed when the common public's case is argued first and they are given justice," he said. He took oath as the 53rd CJI on Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mumbai is set for a major pedestrian upgrade as the BMC launches a ₹100-crore footpath revamp across 14 key roads. The project includes smoother walkways, ramps, tactile paths, modern signages, and IRC-standard designs crafted by urban planners. Aimed at improving walkability and accessibility, these "model footpaths" will first roll out on select pilot roads across the city.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, with both leaders agreeing to accelerate cooperation across innovation, defence, trade and talent mobility. This was their first meeting since Takaichi assumed office in October.

A 51-year-old Indian man, who was visiting Canada on visitor visa, was convicted of harassing two teenage girls outside their school. Jagjit Singh, who arrived in Ontario in July to meet his newborn grandchild, will be deported and banned from coming back. Police said Singh started frequenting the smoking area outside a school, where he allegedly harassed young girls.

Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the government said. Notably, discussions between the two nations paused following a diplomatic spat in 2023. PM Narendra Modi recently met his counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of G20 summit in South Africa and noted the ongoing discussions on expanding collaboration.

The Indian Navy has commissioned the indigenous INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, in Mumbai on Monday. "She will serve as a 'Silent Hunter' on the Western Seaboard - powered by self-reliance and dedicated to safeguarding India’s maritime frontiers," the press release stated. Its crest features the flexible sword of Kalaripayattu 'Urumi'.

Scammers are misusing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive to trick voters with fake calls, links, and APKs. These fraudulent 'SIR forms' steal personal data and bank details once opened. The real SIR process is strictly offline and handled only by BLOs with official IDs. Authorities urge citizens not to click suspicious links and report scams immediately.

Two first-year BSc Nursing students died after being run over by a speeding Vande Bharat Express near Karnataka's Chikkabanavara railway station. The victims, 19-year-old Sterlin Eliza Shaji and 20-year-old Justin Joseph from Kerala, were crossing the railway track on way back to PG when the accident occurred. Investigators are probing both accident and suicide angles.

Muzaffarnagar CMO Sunil Tewatia was found inside an illegal clinic in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh during a raid by Women's Commission member Sangeeta Jain. He briefly locked himself in a toilet before police forced him out. A 15-minute argument followed, with Jain accusing him of treating patients unlawfully. Tewatia denied wrongdoing. The matter will be escalated to senior officials.

In a chilling case from UP's Hathras, a 60-year-old woman, Joshina, was strangled by Imran, who allegedly claimed he killed her "to get rid of her" after she pressured him to marry her. Police traced him using over 1,000 CCTV cameras across five districts. Imran confessed to luring her before murdering her and staging the scene. He was arrested.

A head constable in Aligarh was suspended after a video of him drunk on duty, creating a ruckus at Malkhan Singh District Hospital, went viral. Brought for a medical test, he argued with the doctor, refused to blow into breathalyser and snatched the device, claiming it was 'faulty'. Senior officers were alerted and SSP Neeraj Jadoun ordered his immediate suspension.

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai set a notable precedent after Surya Kant's swearing-in by leaving the official vehicle for the new CJI at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Gavai arrived in the Mercedes-Benz traditionally used by the CJI but returned home in a personal car, winning praise for a gesture highlighting humility and respect for institutional continuity.

A 38-year-old woman doctor from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh died by suicide at her flat in Hyderabad due to depression over not getting US visa, said police. The woman, identified as Rohini, was found dead on November 22. The incident came to light after her family members, who stay in another locality, broke open the door when there was no response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took part in the IBSA Leaders' Meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, emphasising that reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) are “no longer optional” and calling for a united, uncompromising global stance against terrorism. "No room for double standards," he called for unity against terrorism suggesting institutionalised NSA-level meetings.

A social media post by Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reignited debate on city infrastructure by sharing a graphic on X comparing roads and vehicles in six major Indian cities. It showed Delhi with 32,000 km of roads and 154 lakh vehicles, while Bengaluru had only 12,878 km of roads but 120 lakh vehicles, highlighting severe congestion despite a smaller road network.