Parliament Security: A Delhi court again denied bail to two men accused in the 2023 Parliament breach, citing the seriousness of the charges and rejecting their plea based on long detention. UP Elections: Akhilesh Yadav says Congress is seeking 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, while describing alliance talks as positive. Congress-BJP Clash: The BJP accused Congress of using its Hyderabad Bharat Summit to promote anti-India narratives; Congress leaders have faced a wave of attacks over the event. Party Organisation: Congress appointed BM Sandeep as its new Telangana in-charge amid reported internal differences. Ladakh Rights: Protesters and the Kargil Democratic Alliance say Sonam Wangchuk is being targeted for raising demands for democratic representation and constitutional safeguards. U.S. Congress: Democrats’ incoming majority is preparing to focus on affordability, health care and oversight of President Trump, though the divided government could limit its agenda. Pakistan: Opposition leaders petitioned the Federal Constitutional Court to disclose the whereabouts of nine detained lawmakers, including former KP chief minister Sohail Afridi. Chile: Protests over living costs and government policies are putting pressure on President José Antonio Kast, whose approval has fallen to 24%.