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Nine people were killed in Chitradurga when an overspeeding container truck crossed the divider and rammed a luxury sleeper bus near Hiriyur, triggering a fire. The injured bus driver said he tried to regain control but failed as the truck struck head-on

Justice Department says it needs weeks to review newly discovered million-plus Epstein documents, missing a congressionally mandated deadline. Lawmakers demand inspector general audit, accuse DOJ and Trump administration of cover-up, while officials promise transparency and victim protections amid mounting scrutiny

Axis Energy and Reliance Industries emerged as top bidders in India’s latest coal block auction, targeting UCG-capable blocks. The move supports cleaner coal gasification, syngas and hydrogen production, reduces import dependence, and boosts private sector confidence in energy transition

Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received civil aviation NOCs, joining Shankh Air, which may start in 2026. The move aims to expand India’s domestic aviation market beyond IndiGo and Air India’s duopoly, promoting regional connectivity and growth

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in Odisha's Bhadrak district. An accused was arrested from Jagatsinghpur district in connection with the case

BNHS and Maharashtra Forest Department tagged 15 long-billed vultures at Melghat Tiger Reserve to track movements, survival, and behavior. Solar-powered GSM and satellite tags were used, supporting conservation efforts and reintroduction of vultures into the wild

In Balochistan, Pakistan, a bomb exploded on the railway track near Dera Murad Jamali, damaging the line and suspending Jaffar Express services. Police defused another device while a security operation was launched to find those responsible

Shooting for *Mirzapur: The Film* is underway in Rajasthan, bringing back fan-favorite characters from the hit series. Starring Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyendu, the movie will release nationwide in 2026, later streaming on Prime Video

South Korea saw 21,958 babies born in October, marking the 16th consecutive monthly increase but the slowest growth this year. Despite rising births and marriages, population declined as deaths outnumbered births, continuing the overall downward trend since 2019

In Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, a CRPF jawan was injured when a leopard entered a camp in Kapran during breakfast. The animal attacked him before fleeing into the forest. The jawan is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital

Allu Arjun and director Trivikram Srinivas are rumored to reunite for a Rs 1000 crore mythological epic, marking their fourth collaboration. Scheduled to begin February 2027, the film promises grand visuals, cutting-edge technology, and a pan-Indian cinematic spectacle

Tennis legend Venus Williams married Danish-Italian model and actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. Williams, 45, recently became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match and plans to compete in her 33rd WTA season

In Uttar Pradesh, junior clerk Ashish Singh was arrested for allegedly raping a minor under the pretext of marriage and defrauding her of ₹7 lakh. The victim complained after discovering he had married another woman

Three blackbucks, including two females and one male under two years, were found dead with suspected gunshot injuries in Kadur taluk, Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials registered a case and are investigating possible poaching near the Basur Amrit Mahal Kaval reserve

Sharif Omar Hadi accused Bangladesh’s interim government of orchestrating his brother’s killing to disrupt February 2026 elections. Inqilab Moncho demanded a speedy trial within 30 working days and threatened protests, citing rising violence against minorities, media, and cultural institutions

A six-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, died over a month after being bitten by a street dog, despite receiving timely anti-rabies treatment. Her condition worsened suddenly, and she passed away at a Mumbai hospital, officials confirmed

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s PIL seeking transfer of prisoners to local jails, stating it appeared politically motivated. The court emphasized that PILs cannot be used for partisan gains or electoral advantage

The Bombay High Court quashed a 12-year-old FIR against Star Pravah programming heads over an allegedly objectionable dialogue in the serial *Laxmi versus Saraswati*, ruling they had no role in its creation and noting procedural lapses in prosecuting under the Atrocities Act 

Toronto police are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana and have issued a first-degree murder warrant for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori. The Indian High Commission condemned the incident and pledged support to the victim’s family

US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 49 illegal immigrants operating semitrucks with commercial licenses in California. The crackdown, including Operation Highway Sentinel, targets safety violations after fatal accidents caused by unlicensed or illegally residing drivers, authorities said

A private jet carrying Libya’s top military chief and four officers crashed near Ankara, Turkey, killing all onboard. The delegation was returning from defence talks. Turkish authorities cited a technical malfunction, and investigations are underway by both nations

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army died after sustaining a gunshot wound in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have ruled out a terror angle and ordered an investigation

Bangladesh police arrested 663 people and seized firearms nationwide under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, aimed at restoring law and order ahead of elections. The intensified crackdown has drawn political criticism amid rising violence and allegations of targeting opposition members

Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species, *Neelus sikkimensis*, in Sikkim. The finding marks the first Indian record of the genus Neelus, highlighting the Eastern Himalayas as a key biodiversity hotspot