Indian consumers face potential economic cooling as GST collections plunged to a 12-month low of ₹1.7 lakh crore in November. This minimal 0.7 per cent growth, the slowest since the pandemic, reflects softer domestic demand. Economists warn receipts may weaken further, despite IMF's view of a strong economy, indicating ongoing challenges for businesses and households.

Professionals caution that today's market hides significant risks beneath record index levels. A narrow rally has left many stocks far below their highs, while data show that missing just a few strong trading days can drastically reduce long-term returns. As online speculation surges, experts stress discipline, risk management and avoiding emotional or short-term trading traps.

India's longest skywalk glass bridge, located in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, was opened to public on Monday (December 1). The bridge that stretches nearly 55 metres and is at a height of almost 1000 feet above sea level, was built at a cost of ₹7 crore. The bridge provides a view of the Kailasagiri Hilltop.

Kerala Police detained activist Rahul Easwar on Sunday for allegedly revealing the identity of a woman who had filed a sexual harassment complaint against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. A case has also been registered against KPCC General Secretary Sandeep Warrier and three others including Easwar for allegedly sharing information connected to the complainant.

PM Narendra Modi appeared to take a veiled dig at the former Rajya Sabha V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar. "In public life, after reaching high positions, people often feel the weight of office and sometimes get constrained by protocol," PM Modi said and praised the new V-P CP Radhakrishnan. "You have never been bound by protocol," he said about Radhakrishnan.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra countered PM Modi's comment that Parliament needs "delivery, not drama," saying, "Drama is not allowing discussion...over issues that matter to public." She stressed that huge concerns such as the election situation, the Special Intensive roll, and Delhi's severe air pollution demand open debate. "Let us discuss them. What is the Parliament for?" she asked.

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for a day on first day of winter session amid Opposition ruckus over various issues, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. "How will the House function if they refuse to hold discussions?" MP Priyanka Gandhi said. "I urge Opposition to...set aside their selfish interests," a BJP MP said.

The centre told the Parliament on Monday that Punjab and Haryana together recorded about 90% fewer farm fire incidents during the 2025 harvesting season compared to 2022. The centre also revealed that Delhi recorded its lowest January-November average AQI since 2018, barring 2020. This comes as the Supreme Court questioned the contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's air pollution.

The woman who symbolically married her lover's body after he was allegedly murdered over his caste in Maharashtra said her brother took her to the police station to file false cases. "The policemen told my brother that instead of fabricating cases, why don't you actually kill the person? My brother took it as a challenge and killed him," she said.

The Bengaluru railway division recently convened its Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee (DRUCC) meeting to review a wide range of passenger-focused improvements. In the meeting, digital initiatives and infrastructure progress across the division were also discussed. The meeting was chaired by Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Operations) Parikshit Mohanpuria.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing an event, asked 600 IAS trainees a maths question. "A person had so much money that he gave half to A, one-third to B, and remaining ₹100 to C. Tell me what was the total amount?" he asked. One trainee gave two incorrect answers, after which another trainee responded with ₹600, the correct answer.

Two buses collided in Haryana's Rohtak, injuring at least six children on Monday. Few other people also sustained injuries, including the drivers of both the buses. The accident happened while one bus was carrying students and the other bus had people returning from a wedding. Passers-by rescued the victims and rushed them to the hospital.

A four-year-old girl miraculously survived after a car ran over her outside her home in Nelamangala's Weavers' Colony on 28 November. The shocking incident, captured on CCTV, has raised serious concerns over reckless driving in residential areas. The Nelamangala Traffic Police have registered a case and initiated efforts to trace the driver.

India's costliest number plate that went viral after being sold for ₹1.17 crore in Haryana will be reauctioned after the bidder failed to pay the amount within the given period. Sudhir Kumar bid for the VIP number 'HR88B8888'. Kumar said he tried to deposit the bid amount twice on Saturday night but failed due to a technical glitch.

An excerpt from ex-Foreign Secretary MK Rasgotra's book, which detailed how India lost chance to be Asia's major electronics hub by rejecting Philips in 1970s, has resurfaced on social media. Rasgotra said Philips senior officials had approached to set up a research and production centre, but his request wasn't forwarded to ex-PM Indira Gandhi by Union Minister Raja Dinesh Singh.

BJP accused Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury of "insulting the Parliament" after she brought a dog there. "When asked about it, she says that those who bite are inside...That means the Parliament...and the MPs...they are dogs, in her opinion," BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla said. "She has in the past insulted our jawans too when she mocked Operation Mahadev," he added.

A dramatic chase unfolded in Bengaluru after an autorickshaw driver, accused of travelling in the wrong direction on a one-way road, crashed into a scooter and later sped away with a traffic police officer still inside the vehicle. The incident, which occurred on the night of November 27, has triggered a major police hunt for the accused driver.

In a significant step towards strengthening urban safety and adopting data-driven policing, the Bengaluru City Police have proposed the creation of a budget-neutral think tank and innovation hub called the UPIC. The initiative aims to tap into the intellectual and technological prowess of the city’s premier academic institutions and thriving startup ecosystem to combat rising crime.

Oil marketing companies increased the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 5.4% in December, marking the third consecutive month of price hikes. ATF price in Delhi has been hiked by ₹5,133.75 per kilolitre to ₹99,676.77, which could result in higher airfares. Revised prices in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai stood at ₹1,02,371.02, ₹93,281.04 and ₹1,03,301.80, respectively.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for a sweeping overhaul of global biosecurity frameworks under Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), highlighting the threat of biological weapons. "Misuse [of bio-weapons] is no longer a distant possibility," he said. "BWC has...no permanent technical body and no mechanism to track new scientific developments. These gaps must be bridged," he said.

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the contribution of stubble burning to the air pollution in Delhi-NCR. "During COVID, stubble burning happened as usual, but we could still see blue skies and stars...why?" the apex court said. It asked CAQM to revisit their action plan for reducing air pollution to check whether it has brought any effective changes.

A 46-year-old Moradabad (UP) Booth Level Officer died by suicide, leaving behind a video of him crying, alleging work pressure. Sarvesh Kumar said in the video that he "wanted to live but pressure was too much", added, "If I had time, I'd have finished this work." Kumar, a government school assistant teacher, was given BLO duties amid SIR, reports said.

Demand for air purifiers has jumped up to 20 times, particularly in the Delhi-NCR area, amid worsening air pollution, Moneycontrol reported. Other major cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru are also seeing strong demand. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'poor' category on Monday, while Mumbai's AQI improved to 'moderate' category.

The wife of a Navy officer died after falling from a moving train in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah and a TTE (Train Ticket Examiner) has been booked for her death. The woman's family alleged that TTE pushed her from the train after she boarded the wrong train. Meanwhile, some witnesses claimed that the woman jumped on her own from the train.

Gross GST collection rose at a slower pace of 0.7% at ₹1.70 lakh crore in November, as domestic revenues declined 1.5%, according to government data. The growth rate fell to a 12-month low and was also the slowest since the pandemic. IMF said India’s economy remains strong despite US tariffs, but economists warn GST receipts may weaken further.