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Over 3,300 CISF personnel take over security operations at the parliament complex in New Delhi, replacing 1,400 CRPF staff. The transition follows a security breach incident and directives from the government to enhance security measures, including counterterrorism efforts.

Protests outside Taiwan's parliament criticized government oversight backed by opposition parties. President Lai Ching-te faced accusations of undermining democracy, sparking tensions with the ruling party. The fractured legislature debated reforms proposed by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party. Key issues included parliamentary reforms, contempt of parliament, and defining false statements.

The Russian Duma approved the re-appointment of Alexander Novak as Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin proposed to expand Novak's role, assigning him additional responsibilities for the economy alongside his current duties overseeing the energy sector and representing Russia in the OPEC+ group of oil producers. Novak's nomination was met with approval, consolidating his position in the Russian government.

Georgian parliament approves divisive bill amidst mass protests, criticized for threatening democratic freedoms and country's EU aspirations. Bill requires registration for entities receiving over 20% foreign funding. European Council President emphasized respect for rule of law and democratic principles mandatory for joining EU. Opposition compares bill to Moscow's crackdown laws. Protests escalate amid clashes with police.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, praising him as a reliable partner and man of his word. Raisi and several others died in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. Putin instructed a parliamentary official to convey sympathy at memorial events, highlighting Russia's deepening ties with Iran amid concerns from the US and Israel.

South Africa's court barred Jacob Zuma from election, affected the ANC's majority. Zuma campaigns for MK, a threat in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging new laws replacing India's penal codes, introducing changes to sedition laws, IPC section 124A, and defining terrorism. President Droupadi Murmu assented to the bills passed by Lok Sabha. The PIL was filed by Tiwari, who had claimed they were enacted without any parliamentary debate.

Indian women in the UK showcased cultural pride and political support for BJP and PM Modi at the UK parliament, echoing slogans and highlighting the Overseas Friends of BJP UK's statement on PM Modi's global impact.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a petition challenging the enactment of three new laws that seek to overhaul India's penal codes claiming that they suffer from many "defects and discrepancies'. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, sitting during a vacation period, is expected to address the issue. The Lok Sabha passed three important laws on December 21 of the previous year.

The speaker of Russia's parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, criticized the EU for banning four Russian media outlets, accusing the EU of stifling freedom of speech. The banned outlets include Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti news agency, Izvestia, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta, allegedly for supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned of a harsh response if the ban proceeds, while the Russian Union of Journalists (RUJ) labeled the ban as unlawful.

JJP candidate Rahul Yadav Fazilpuria calls for youth leadership in politics, highlighting the revolution needed to empower the youth, who represent India's largest youth population. He engages in street-corner meetings, emphasizing efforts to increase youth participation in various fields.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident in Handlova, approximately 150 kilometers northeast of the capital, Bratislava. He was shot in the abdomen but was conscious upon arrival at the hospital. A suspect was quickly detained at the scene, and Fico was rushed to the hospital where he received treatment.