1. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has banned protests by MPs and political parties at Parliament gates after recent political protests turned ugly.

2. China has built significant military infrastructure since the 2020 standoff with India, according to a U.S. report.

3. Despite recent indictments, U.S. officials state that the U.S.-India relationship remains very strong.

4. The Delhi government has imposed a permanent ban on firecrackers.

5. Sixteen Indian workers are trapped in a cement factory in Libya and are seeking help from the Indian government.

6. K.T. Rama Rao defended the transfer of ₹55 crore for the Formula-E race, stating there was no corruption involved.

7. The U.S. House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling, leaving the next steps uncertain.

8. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining Indian democracy and stated he is unfit to be the Leader of Opposition.

9. The Allahabad High Court stated that the Union government is the competent authority to decide on citizenship-related matters.

10. Mayawati criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, stating they have offended Ambedkar's followers.