1. TikTok Restores Service in the U.S.: TikTok resumed operations in the U.S. after a brief outage, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the reversal.

2. R.G. Kar Rape and Murder Case: A Kolkata court will announce the sentence for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a doctor.

3. Trump's Inauguration Rally: President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory at a rally, declaring "We won".

4. Gaza Truce: Hamas released three Israeli women hostages as a truce began, ending over 15 months of conflict.

5. Maha Kumbh Fire: A cylinder blast at the Maha Kumbh campsite in Prayagraj caused a fire, injuring one person.

6. Private Sector Investments: Investment plans by India's private sector fell by 1.4% in Q3 2024-25 due to waning domestic demand.

7. Early Modi-Trump Meeting: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Washington visit includes discussions on trade, immigration, and tariffs.

8. Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Akash Kanojiya, a suspect in the case, denied involvement.

9. Congress Criticizes Tax Policies: The Congress party urged the government to end "tax terrorism" ahead of the Union budget.

10. Rahul Gandhi FIR: An FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati for allegedly provoking rebellion against the Indian state.

11. Assam Rat-Hole Coal Mines: Authorities in Assam began sealing rat-hole coal mines after a flooding incident.

12. Kho Kho World Cup: The Indian men's team won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, following the women's team's victory.