Azerbaijan is preparing possible retaliatory measures after accusing Iran of sending drones across its border into the Nakhchivan exclave. Azerbaijani authorities say four drones entered their airspace, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure, including the terminal building at Nakhchivan International Airport.

On December 19, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making her feel uncomfortable during a protest outside Parliament. She explained that Rahul Gandhi approached her closely, which made her uncomfortable, and then began shouting. Konyak expressed that the incident was upsetting and that she did not appreciate the way the situation unfolded. She also mentioned that she had complained to the Chairman about the incident. Konyak stated that the actions of Rahul Gandhi and others involved in the protest were inappropriate and should not have happened, describing the entire experience as sad.