A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus carrying passengers from Chaupal to Paonta Sahib plunged into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Kalsi area, killing at least three passengers, including two women and at least 10 others were seriously injured, officials said. PICS/PTI

A severe cold wave has gripped northern India, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and dense fog in several states. Authorities have issued warnings for frost, chilly winds, and health precautions, especially for the elderly and children (PICS/PTI)