Top Events of the Day
- Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka on April 8-9. During his trip, he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for various projects and participate in multiple programs.
- Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Today marks the occurrence of a rare celestial event – the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024. Astronomers and enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate this cosmic phenomenon, which will be observed on April 8.
- Sena Vs. Sena: SC Hearing on Disqualification Plea: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for the petition filed by the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Thackeray faction for April 8, 2024. The court has summoned original records related to the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde group, including the Chief Minister, by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker.
- Introduction of New Indices by NSE: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will introduce four new indices in both the cash and futures and options segments, effective from April 8.
- DCG Cables & Wires IPO Opening: The initial public offering (IPO) of DCG Cables And Wires Limited, a small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturing copper cables and wires, will open for subscription on April 8, 2024.
- CSK vs KKR IPL Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an IPL match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 8.
- Amit Shah’s Election Rallies in Assam: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address three election rallies in Assam on April 7-8 ahead of the upcoming general elections.
- IMD’s Rainfall Forecast for Pune: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the possibility of light rainfall in Pune around April 7-8, attributed to the movement of the jet stream and moisture incursion. The rain is expected to lower daytime temperatures in the region.