US President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and components, significantly affecting US consumers and potentially inciting retaliation from the EU and Canada. Indian automakers might evade immediate impact, but the auto parts and tyre industries, particularly those with US-export dependencies, could face challenges.

Illinois lawmakers are facing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act (HB2827), which requires homeschooling parents to register with public school districts and provide immunization documentation. The bill has sparked concerns among parents and lawmakers, who argue it infringes on family autonomy and parental rights. With nearly 30,000 witness slips submitted in opposition, critics including state legislators Chris Miller and La Shawn Ford warn that the bill is a direct attack on homeschooling

The post-mortem reports of three youths from Kathua who were found dead suggest they died from trauma injuries caused by an accidental fall. There were no signs of physical assault or gunshot wounds, ruling out a terrorist attack. They were last in contact with family members before losing their way to a wedding, with alcohol found at the scene.

US companies Harley-Davidson and Tesla, despite President Trump's push for lower Indian import duties, prefer manufacturing outside the US. Harley imports its bikes from Thailand, and Tesla will ship its cars from Germany due to locational advantages and economies of scale. India's recent customs duty cuts are unlikely to change these import strategies.

Chief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin urges its total withdrawal and accuses BJP of undermining Tamil identity and judicial independence. He also mentioned that TNs population control work puts it at a disadvantage in the delimitation exercise, affirming rejection of the three language policy.

Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died in Karnataka's Belagavi after being assaulted by autorickshaw driver Amirsuhil Shakilsab Sanadi during a road rage incident. The altercation occurred when Mamledar's car brushed against the autorickshaw, leading to a heated argument and subsequent physical assault. Sanadi has been arrested and jailed.

Bhajan Singh Rana, an autorickshaw driver, received a surprise call from Saif Ali Khan's personal secretary and met the actor in the hospital. Rana had driven the injured actor to Lilavati Hospital after he was stabbed. Khan and his mother, Sharmila Tagore, expressed their gratitude and offered support.

PM Modi urged the auto industry to focus on eco-friendly mobility through EVs, hydrogen fuel cells, and biofuels while highlighting the role of the middle class and youth in driving car sales. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, he emphasized manufacturing in India for both domestic use and export, with the aim to reduce fossil fuel imports and promote sustainability.

India reaffirmed its commitment to strategic autonomy after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti appeared critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India values its independent policy decisions while maintaining strong ties with the US.

Shatrughan Shah, a vegetable vendor, lost his auto rickshaw and suffered burn injuries in a fire on Jaipur-Ajmer highway due to an LPG tanker collision. Despite his injuries, his name was left off the official injured list, leaving him without compensation. Shah hopes the authorities will still help him.

India's November vehicle retail sales rose 11.2% to 32,08,719 units, driven by a 15.8% surge in two-wheeler demand due to festive spillover. However, passenger vehicle sales dipped 13.7% to 3,21,943 units, hampered by weak sentiment, limited product variety, and a lack of new launches, despite some support from rural markets.