Key Events of the Day:
- PM Modi’s Karnataka Rallies: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up to bolster BJP’s campaign in Karnataka with back-to-back rallies scheduled for Saturday, April 20. He will address two major rallies in the Old Mysuru region, starting with one in Chikkaballapur, expected to draw a crowd of over one lakh. Later in the day, he will speak at a public gathering in Bengaluru’s Palace Grounds.
- US-Israel Talks on Gaza: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin engaged in discussions with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, focusing on regional stability efforts and the evolving situation in Gaza.
- Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1: The first phase of voting for 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories concluded with an estimated voter turnout of nearly 64 percent. Final turnout figures are expected after the scrutiny of Form 17A.
- Delhi Capitals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL Match: Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for the TATA IPL cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Arun Jaitley Stadium, detailing traffic restrictions and alternative routes.
- Today’s IPL Match: Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. DC currently stands at number 6 on the points table, while SRH holds the 4th position.
- HDFC Bank Q4 Results: HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, is anticipated to release its Q4 results today, with expectations of strong performance driven by treasury income growth.
- Delhi Court’s Response to Manish Sisodia’s Plea: A Delhi court has requested responses from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s plea for interim bail, scheduling the hearing for April 20.
