Former US President Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held on January 9 at Washington DC's National Cathedral, marking a day of mourning. President Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy, with federal offices and the Supreme Court closed in Carter's honor. Preceding events include tributes at Carter's Georgia home and Capitol Hill, where he will lie in state. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Carter championed global peace and human rights. Indian PM Modi praised Carter's role in strengthening India-US ties. Carter passed away at 100 in Plains, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and diplomacy.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its remarkable run, earning ₹6.65 crore on its fourth Monday, bringing its total box office collection to ₹1163.65 crore. The film, also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, grossed ₹725.8 crore in its first week and ₹129.5 crore in week three. Despite controversies surrounding a stampede incident during its premiere, Pushpa 2 remains a box office juggernaut. The film's team extended ₹2 crore to support the victim’s family. Arjun expressed deep regret for the tragedy, stating it was unintentional. Telangana CM emphasized no compromise on law and order for the film industry.

The United States will honor former President Jimmy Carter with a national day of mourning on 9 January. A state funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral, followed by public ceremonies in Atlanta, Georgia, before his burial in Plains, next to his wife, Rosalynn. President Joe Biden has ordered US flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days. Carter, who passed away at 100, served as the 39th president and was celebrated for his humanitarian work, including earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and advocating for global peace and human rights.

5 people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne's death in Argentina. The 31-year-old One Direction star died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Hotel manager Gilda Martin, employee Esteban Grassi, and Payne’s friend Roger Nores face manslaughter charges. Two hotel workers, Braian Paiz and Ezequiel Pereyra, are charged with supplying drugs. Toxicology reports showed Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and a prescription drug in his system. Authorities ruled his fall as accidental, as he may have been unconscious. Payne’s funeral was held in the UK last month.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed deep sadness over the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. Xi praised Carter for his role in normalizing China-US relations, which began in 1979. In a message to US President Joe Biden, Xi said Carter made significant contributions to fostering cooperation between the two nations. Xi emphasized that China-US ties are "one of the most important" globally and expressed China's willingness to work with the US for healthy and stable relations moving forward. Carter, although not visiting China during his presidency, remained a key figure in diplomatic exchanges.

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing at Muan Airport on Sunday. Only two crew members survived. The plane hit birds and tried to land again but overshot the runway, crashing into an embankment. Experts are questioning why the plane was too fast and its landing gear was not down. Rescue teams are working to identify bodies. South Korea’s acting president has ordered a full investigation and inspection of the country’s airline systems. The transport ministry is also reviewing all Boeing 737-800 aircraft for safety checks. Muan Airport remains closed.

Elon Musk expressed doubts over the death of Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old ex-OpenAI employee found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. Suchir’s mother, Poornima Ramarao, alleged foul play, citing ransacked rooms, blood spots, and signs of a struggle. A private autopsy reportedly contradicted police conclusions of suicide. Musk responded to her call for justice on X, stating, “This doesn’t seem like suicide.” Suchir, a whistleblower against OpenAI’s data practices, resigned in August 2024 over ethical concerns. His family is urging the FBI to investigate, declaring, “It’s a cold-blooded murder.”

A recent poll indicates that Labour would lose its majority in the UK general election if held today, with Sir Keir Starmer’s party likely to lose nearly 200 seats. Labour would still top the election but face a fragmented parliament with five parties holding over 30 seats each. The poll highlights the strain on the UK's First Past the Post system, which struggles to handle multi-party politics. Reform UK would emerge as a significant force, becoming the third largest party with 72 seats. The election outcome could make government formation challenging.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump led tributes, celebrating Carter’s legacy as a man of principle, humility, and dedication to humanitarian work. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the U.S., is remembered for his role in brokering the Camp David Accords and his post-presidency efforts promoting global human rights. His death on Sunday, December 29, 2024, marks the loss of a revered leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his relentless work in diplomacy and peacebuilding.

A case has been filed against Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party chief, and others for allegedly instigating protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants in Patna. Thousands of candidates, demanding a re-examination over allegations of a question paper leak during the 70th BPSC exam, gathered at Gandhi Maidan despite the district administration’s rejection of their protest request. Over 19 individuals and 600 unidentified people are named in the FIR. Kishor criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for ignoring youth issues, stating, “No exam in Bihar has happened without corruption.” Protesters continue demanding justice, calling for examination reforms.