1. Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, dies at 100: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100. He was known for his humanitarian work after his presidency.

2. South Korean plane crash: A passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 179 out of 181 people on board. The crash occurred due to a landing gear failure.

3. 75th year of Indian Constitution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of events to celebrate the 75th year of the Indian Constitution.

4. ISRO's final mission of 2024: ISRO will launch its final mission for 2024 on December 30, which will include a space docking experiment.

5. Protests in Patna: The Bihar Police used lathicharge and water cannons to disperse BPSC aspirants protesting for a re-exam.

6. PM Internship Scheme: The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme received 6.21 lakh applications for 1.27 lakh opportunities.

7. Delhi voter list manipulation accusations: AAP and BJP accused each other of manipulating Delhi's voter lists ahead of the State Assembly election.

8. U.S.-India relations: Former Ambassador Kenneth Juster discussed the future of U.S.-India relations under Donald Trump's second term.

9. North Korea's anti-U.S. policy: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the toughest anti-U.S. policy before Donald Trump takes office.

10. Taliban's new order: The Taliban's supreme leader issued an order banning windows in residential buildings that overlook areas used by women.

11. Sumit Nagal's tennis career: Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal aims to break into the top-50 rankings after a mixed 2024 season.