31st December, Current Affairs:
- 33 MLAs from the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) switched sides to join BJP under the led by current chief minister Pema Khandu.
- The sports ministry has suspended the deemed recognition granted by it to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for its decision to appoint Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Chautala as life presidents.
- New Army Chief General Bipin Rawat took over charge today from outgoing Army Chief General Dalbir Singh.
