At least 21 people were killed and 29 injured after a passenger bus lost control and rolled down a hillside in Udhampur. An Army convoy led rescue efforts, while leaders including Narendra Modi announced compensation for victims

The death toll in the explosion at a firecracker unit near Kattanarpatti has risen to 25, with many bodies charred beyond recognition. Authorities say identification is being done through personal belongings, while the factory owner remains absconding