Today, on Tuesday, March 19, significant events are set to unfold across the globe, spanning politics, judiciary, sports, finance, and education. Here's a rundown of the top happenings:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence his Lok Sabha 2024 election campaign in North Karnataka, starting from the Dharwad constituency. He plans to hold a public rally and engage with party supporters in the area. Additionally, PM Modi will address a public gathering in Salem, Tamil Nadu, marking another leg of his campaign trail for the upcoming elections.
In a separate development, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to convene to deliberate on a series of petitions concerning the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Furthermore, the court will also examine a bail plea from AAP leader Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.
As part of the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) election strategy, PM Modi will lead a roadshow in Palakkad, Kerala, aiming to drum up support for NDA candidates in the forthcoming Lok Sabha 2024 elections. These elections are slated to unfold over seven phases, commencing on April 19.
Meanwhile, Tata Steel's board is slated to convene today to mull over fundraising options through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) via private placement, according to an official statement from the company.
On the sports front, cricketing icon Virat Kohli is anticipated to grace the RCB Unbox event in Karnataka today after his arrival in Bengaluru yesterday.
Turning to legal matters, the Supreme Court will weigh the petitions challenging the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Additionally, the court will hear a plea from BRS leader K Kavitha regarding Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons related to the Delhi excise policy case.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is scheduled to meet today to deliberate on the Congress manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Key leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, are expected to participate in the discussions.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh's plea seeking bail in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam will also be heard by the Supreme Court today.
Lastly, in international news, US President Joe Biden will embark on a visit to Las Vegas and Reno before heading to Phoenix on March 19 and 20.
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