A remarkable story of human-animal bonding is the talk of the town in Karnataka's Davanagere. A stray dog remarkably turned up at the home of 21-year-old Tippesh days after he died avoiding a collision with the canine. Tippesh died due to severe head injuries in Bhadravathi, a taluk in Shivamogga district, on November 16. His mother Yashodamma said, "The dog tried to approach our house after the funeral, but other strays fought it off. It finally entered...and rested its head on my hand. We felt the dog was trying to convey grief." A relative said the dog walked 8 kilometers back along with Tippesh's body and was even around at his funeral. Three days later his sister Chandana said, it "cosied up to Tippesh's mother." She added the family is "not angry with the dog" as "it was an accident." The heartwarming bond between a canine and a grieving family is a tale that needs telling again and again.

Authorities said horizontal manual drilling by specialist "rat miners" has begun in the Uttarakhand tunnel where 41 workers remain trapped, unable to rely just on the faulty American auger machine. The miners are used to burrowing narrow mine shafts through primitive techniques to extract coal. Neeraj Khairwal, Secretary, Uttarakhand government, said 24 rat miners will work 24 hours to remove manual debris. The work will be done in three shifts. Once in working condition, the Auger Machine will push the 800-mm pipe forward as the manual drilling progresses. Separately, 36 meters of a potential vertical escape passage has been dug. With main drilling avenues faltering after over 15 days, manual boring by the skilled workers from the sides, top, and other ends is the focus now. Officials indicated with machine failures, the painstaking manual drilling process remains the only certain recourse left to save the group.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor weighs in on the workweek debate sparked by Narayana Murthy advocating for a 70-hour work week and Bill Gates endorsing a 3-day work week. Tharoor suggests a compromise, stating on X, "If Mr Gates and Mr Narayana Murthy sit down together and work out a compromise, we will end up exactly where we are, with a five-day work week!" Various responses emerged, with users discussing the differing perspectives on work-life balance and the ongoing demand for a five-day work week in India's banking sector.

In a shocking incident at a private school in Indore Madhya Pradesh, a Class 4 student was reportedly attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by three classmates on November 24. The victim received first aid and was allowed to leave the hospital. The Child Welfare Committee is investigating, expressing concern over the violent behavior. The police are examining the case, while the victim's father lodged a complaint, seeking CCTV footage. All children involved are below 10 years old, and authorities are taking appropriate legal measures. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

"Don't be nervous, we're on it" is what relatives like Saba Ahmad's brother Naiiyar keep assuring the 41 men stuck for 15 days inside Uttarakhand's tunnel. A mic lets workers communicate from the tunnel's intact stretch beyond the collapsed rubble. A team of doctors, stationed at the rescue operation site, talk to the trapped workers twice a day -- from 9 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 8 pm. Also, family members of the trapped workers are allowed to talk to them anytime they like. Initially, juices and energy drinks were being provided to the workers, but now proper meals like boiled eggs, milk, tea, and porridge for breakfast; then lentils, rice, flatbread, and vegetables for lunch and dinner are sent to them. The administration has set up a camp for the families of the workers outside the tunnel. Five doctors including psychiatrists are constantly stationed on site. Nodal officer Dr. Bimlesh Joshi said at least 10 more doctors remain on standby in Uttarkashi through the rescue operation. As risks rise, relatives and medical teams work relentlessly to reassure and support workers during their arduous confinement.

With the main auger drill breaking down, rescuers are attempting multiple strategies simultaneously to save the 41 workers trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel for over 16 days. Manual drilling by specialists flown from Delhi will pick up where the auger left off, with diggers taking turns in the grueling task. The 'rat miners', called so for their rat-like skill in boring, will cut through debris inside the tunnel's 800mm pipe. According to rescue teams, these professionals are skilled in cutting through metal barriers too. Separately, vertical drilling started by drilling 300 meters horizontally first before boring 86 meters down. Officials said 31 vertical meters are done so far. The challenge is safely penetrating the tunnel roof crust without injuring workers beneath. As obstacles persist, authorities continue adding new plans like manual, horizontal, and vertical drilling in a 360-degree bid to rescue the trapped group enduring prolonged hardship.

Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara under-construction tunnel continue on day 15. The National Disaster Management Authority employs vertical drilling as part of a multi-pronged strategy. A 20-meter vertical bore, aiming for an 86-meter depth, commenced on Sunday. NHIDCL's Mahmood Ahmed projects completion by Thursday if no obstacles arise. Five evacuation routes are concurrently in progress, including the 180-meter alternate escape route. Two BRO officials were injured near the site in a bus collision. The urgency heightens amid challenges in the horizontal drilling operation.

Shah Rukh Khan attended an event at Mumbai's Gateway of India on the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 attack to honor the "unsung heroes" who sacrificed their lives. The Founder of Divyaj Foundation said the event stands as "a tribute to the unsung heroes of 26/11, a night of reflection and unity where we honor the sacrifices made by these extraordinary individuals." SRK interacted with attendees ranging from politicians to celebrities at the memorial. He joined other Bollywood figures commemorating the victims of the 2008 terror siege. SRK called the heroic victims "extraordinary individuals" as he paid respects to those lost in the 26/11 carnage.

On the 15th day of the Uttarakhand tunnel collapse rescue mission, vertical drilling was initiated, progressing nearly 20 meters on its first day. The American auger machine, previously hindered by a metal grinder, is beyond repair, prompting the shift to vertical drilling. Approximately 10% of the tunnel rubble remains, and experts estimate a 10-12 meter drilling requirement. If vertical efforts prove futile, manual drilling becomes the last resort, though less efficient, requiring an additional 18-24 hours. The Indian Army's engineer regiment stands ready for manual drilling at the Silkyara tunnel site.

At least 14 people died in Gujarat due to unexpected rains, with lightning cited as the cause. South Gujarat, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat faced rain and winds, impacting over 155 talukas. Dahod, Bharuch, Amreli, Surendranagar, and other districts reported casualties. The India Meteorological Department had predicted rain, attributing it to a strong trough and western disturbance. Animals also perished, and the death toll may rise as more data is collected. Mumbai experienced light showers, while Maharashtra witnessed widespread rains. The unseasonal weather is linked to troughs and a western disturbance, causing hail in affected areas.