BJP Vs AAP In Delhi, BPSC Protests In Bihar And More | December 31 News Wrap

🐎Hello readers! We bring to you the last news wrap of the year. Today's rundown includes the BJP-AAP clash over priests scheme, latest updates on BPSC Protests, effect of Jimmy Carter's funeral on Trump's inaugurations and more.

December 31 News Wrap

After BJP’s ‘Chunavi Hindu’ Jab On Kejriwal For Priests Scheme; AAP Hits Back With 'Open Challenge'

🍨The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using religious symbolism for electoral gains. The party shared a poster of Kejriwal on social media calling him a ‘Chunavi Hindu’. 

This comes in response to Kejriwal’s latest scheme – “Pujari Granthi Samman Rashi Scheme” – a proposal that promises Rs 18,000 per month to temple priests (pujaris) and gurdwara granthis. READ FULL STORY

BPSC Row: Protests Over Exam Leak Continue As Students Demand Cancellation; Bihar Ministers Weigh In

💙The ongoing protest over allegations of a question paper leak in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination took a political turn, as union ministers, state officials, and protest leaders traded statements while the deadlock remained unresolved.

Union Minister Nityanand Rai told reporters on Tuesday that the discussion on the issue will be done on January 2. “Will talk about every issue on January 2,” he said as he attended an event in Patna. READ FULL STORY

Ex-US President Jimmy Carter's Funeral To Impact Donald Trump's Inauguration | Here's How

﷽Former US President Jimmy Carter, who was America's oldest living president, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. With the US in a state of mourning, Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, is expected to be a sombre event.

Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. Following his demise, outgoing President Joe Biden declared a national day of mourning on January 9. On this day, Jimmy Carter will be sent off with a state funeral.

"With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe,” Biden said while paying tribute to Carter. READ FULL STORY

South Korea: Court Issues Warrant To Detain Impeached President Yoon Over Martial Law Probe

𓆏A South Korean court issued warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office over his martial law decree, the anti-corruption agency said on Tuesday. This came a day after the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials sought the court warrant.

🏅The arrest warrant was issued after Yoon ignored repeated requests by investigative authorities to appear for questioning and allow them to search his office.

According to the anti-corruption agency, the officials are investigating whether his declaration of martial law amounted to rebellion. Although Yoon has the presidential privilege of immunity from criminal prosecution, but it does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason. READ FULL STORY

Israel Players Debarred From World Indoor Bowls Championships: Check Tour Statement, Reactions

✱Players from Israel have been debarred from participating in January 2025's World Indoor Bowls Championships. Three Israelis were slated to take part at the championships, which will be held in Norfolk, England, but their invites have been revoked.

😼Amnon Amar and Itai Rigbi have been withdrawn from the pairs section, and Daniel Alomin can no longer compete in the singles.

In a statement, the World Bowls Tour said that there had been a "significant escalation in related political concerns" after the involvement of Israeli bowlers at the Scottish International Open in August. "This decision was not taken lightly and has been made in the best interests of the event's success and integrity," the statement added. READ FULL STORY