Two Democratic US senators are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk’s connections with Russian officials and his role in SpaceX contracts. They are worried about national security risks linked to Musk’s communication with Russia and the potential impact on government contracts. The senators have asked the Departments of Defense and Justice to look into whether Musk’s ties with Russia should affect his ability to continue working with the government.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore in cash from Santiago Martin, a Chennai-based businessman known as the ‘lottery king.’ The operation targeted 20 locations across several states as part of a money laundering probe. Martin has been under investigation for alleged lottery fraud, donations via electoral bonds, and questionable business practices. The ED is looking into his financial dealings and assets linked to fraudulent lottery sales.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi to talk about the region’s financial progress and ways to increase local revenue. They discussed attracting investment in tourism, agriculture, and other key sectors to reduce the area’s reliance on central funds. This meeting is important as it comes before the National Conference’s first budget presentation since the region was under central rule. Abdullah also met other national leaders to secure promises for development projects.

Zinka Logistics Solutions’ ₹1,114.72 crore IPO opens today with a price range of ₹259-273 per share. The IPO includes a fresh issue of ₹550 crore and an offer for sale of ₹564.72 crore. Anchor investors have already committed ₹501 crore. The funds will be used for marketing, product development, and other corporate purposes. Zinka connects 63,345 truck operators across India.

Jainam and Jivika, siblings from Dubai, have decided to give the JioHotstar.com domain to Reliance for free. The domain was initially purchased to help a Delhi-based developer with his MBA plans, but it has gained attention due to rumors of a possible Jio-Hotstar merger. The siblings clarified that they never planned to sell the domain, but now they are offering it to Reliance without any outside pressure.

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% on Tuesday, driven by weak global trends, foreign fund outflows, and a sell-off in auto and banking stocks. The BSE Sensex lost 821 points, closing at 78,675, while the Nifty shed 258 points to settle at 23,883. Almost all sector indices ended in the red, with foreign institutional investors offloading equities worth over 2,306 crore rupees.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India today, following the retirement of Justice DY Chandrachud. Khanna, appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2019, has worked on high-profile cases, including those involving Arvind Kejriwal. He will serve as Chief Justice until May 13, 2025.

The Indian Navy’s INSV Tarini arrived in Fremantle, Australia, on November 9, after a 39-day journey as part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama 2 expedition. Led by two women officers, the expedition covered 4,900 nautical miles and promotes gender equality, sustainability, and international cooperation in maritime affairs.

A woman in Bengaluru shared her alarming experience with a “fake” Ola driver at the city’s airport. After booking an Ola cab, the driver, not assigned via the app, made unsettling demands, including extra fares and diverting from the planned route. The woman called emergency services and avoided potential danger. This incident highlights concerns about the safety of women using ride-hailing services at night.

Zomato has introduced a ‘food rescue’ feature to reduce food waste. Customers can now buy cancelled orders at discounted prices if they are within 3 km of the delivery partner. CEO Deepinder Goyal highlighted how this will help address the 4 lakh cancelled orders Zomato receives each month, benefiting both customers and restaurant partners.