The One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on December 17. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested sending the bill to a Parliamentary panel for detailed discussions. The bill aims to enable simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The move sparked protests from the opposition. Leaders like Congress' Manish Tewari and Samajwadi Party's Dharmendra Yadav criticised the bill. They argued it challenges the Constitution's structure and India's federal nature. Despite protests, 269 MPs supported the bill, while 198 opposed it.

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced constitutional amendment bills for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the Lok Sabha. The motion to introduce the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saw 269 MPs supporting it, while 198 opposed. Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress MPs criticized the bills, calling them an attack on the Constitution’s basic structure. The bills propose mid-term elections for dissolved assemblies to complete their five-year terms. If passed, simultaneous elections are expected to begin in 2034. The opposition demands the bills be sent to a joint committee.

India ended Day 4 of the 3rd Test at the Gabba on 252/9, trailing by 193 runs. KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) led the resistance with vital fifties. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's unbeaten 39-run partnership for the final wicket ensured India avoided the follow-on, frustrating Australia. Rain interruptions and resilient batting from India left the Aussies searching for breakthroughs. Pat Cummins claimed 4/80, while Nathan Lyon took 1/54. Australia's bowling effort was hindered by Josh Hazlewood's injury. With rain forecasted for Day 5, the match appears poised for a draw.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra brought attention to minority rights in Bangladesh by carrying a bag reading, “Stand with Bangladeshi Hindus and Christians,” in Parliament. This followed her earlier controversy over a “Palestine” bag. She urged the Indian government to engage diplomatically with Dhaka to address attacks on minorities. BJP leaders accused her of "communal posturing," while Priyanka emphasized India’s historical commitment to minority rights, citing the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. She dismissed criticism of her attire as patriarchal. India’s strategic ties with Bangladesh remain crucial amid concerns over rising violence against minorities.

  Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces (NBC), was killed in a bomb explosion in Moscow on December 17, 2024. The bomb, hidden in an electric scooter, detonated as Kirillov left a residential building. The explosion also killed his assistant. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a murder investigation. Kirillov, previously sanctioned by the UK for overseeing chemical weapon use in Ukraine, was also charged by Ukraine’s secret service with mass chemical weapon deployment. Russia denies the accusations. Investigations continue into the incident.

The One Nation One Election bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha today by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The bill, which includes the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, has sparked controversy. Opposition parties, including Asaduddin Owaisi, criticized the bill, claiming it undermines federalism and parliamentary democracy. Owaisi argued that the bill violates the right to self-governance and has been introduced to "massage the ego of the supreme leader." The government has proposed referring the bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further deliberation.

Fans have criticized Gautam Gambhir's decision to exclude Ravindra Jadeja from the first two Tests of India's series against Australia, after the all-rounder’s impactful performance in the third Test. Jadeja scored a gritty fifty at Gabba, showcasing his crucial batting skills. Despite being the world’s No. 1 all-rounder, Jadeja’s exclusion raised eyebrows, especially after his performance outshone those of other all-rounders like Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin. Jadeja’s batting average in Australia is now higher than that of Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, reinforcing his significance in the team.

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, was killed in a Moscow explosion on December 17, 2024. The bomb, hidden in an electric scooter, detonated outside a building near the Kremlin, resulting in Kirillov's death and that of his assistant. Kirillov had been recently charged in absentia by Ukrainian prosecutors for allegedly using banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, a claim Russia denied. The explosion is under investigation, with a criminal case filed. Kirillov's troops, known for operating in hazardous conditions, were responsible for Russia's defense against chemical and radioactive threats.

A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli in September. Kohli died after an assault while walking his dog in a park near Leicester, eastern England. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Youth Court on Monday. A 15-year-old boy had previously been charged with murder and remains in custody. The incident, which involved several minors, has left Kohli's family devastated. A post-mortem revealed the cause of death as a neck injury, and investigations continue.

The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet, was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The bill proposes simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies, sparking a divide between the ruling NDA and Opposition parties. While BJP and its allies support the bill, key opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, and DMK, oppose it. The bill aims to save time and resources, aligning with the government’s development agenda. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is leading the introduction of the Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament today.