1. Tirupati Stampede: Six people died and over 20 were injured in a stampede at darshan ticket counters in Tirupati.

2. Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: The Indian government aims to implement these rules by mid-2025.

3. WHO on HMPV: The World Health Organization reported no unusual outbreak patterns for HMPV in China.

4. India-EU Relations: India and the EU discussed the importance of protecting human rights and freedom of expression.

5. India-Maldives Defence: India handed over defence equipment to the Maldives and reaffirmed its support for enhancing Maldives' defence preparedness.

6. Tricolour Hoisted: A 73-foot mast with the Indian tricolour was erected near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh.

7. India-Taliban Meeting: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Dubai to discuss trade and support for Afghanistan.

8. Supreme Court on Dam Safety: The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for not fully implementing the Dam Safety Act.

9. Donald Trump: The former U.S. President asked the Supreme Court to block his sentencing in a hush money case.

10. Pritish Nandy: The Indian poet, painter, film producer, and former parliamentarian passed away at 73.

11. Road Accident Victims: The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame a cashless medicare scheme for road accident victims.

12. ISRO: The Indian Space Research Organisation delayed its satellite docking experiment again.

13. Union Budget: Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey was entrusted with the Revenue Department ahead of the Union Budget.

14. Gold Imports: India revised its import bill for November 2024, with a significant downward revision in gold imports.

15. Los Angeles Wildfires: Massive wildfires in the Los Angeles area killed at least two people and forced thousands to flee their homes.