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Important national events to look for today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today in the suo motu contempt case against activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his two tweets allegedly derogatory against the judiciary. Meanwhile, the hearing on the University Grants Commission’s directives for final-year exams is scheduled for today. Ahead of the crucial session of the Rajasthan assembly beginning Friday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the Congress will seek a trust vote today in the Assembly to prove its majority in the House. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will launch the largest country-wide Fit India Freedom run today. The run, to be organised by the Sports Ministry, will be held from August 15 to October 2. Here is a heads up for all the important national events to look for today.

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Published : Aug 14, 2020, 6:57 AM IST

Published : Aug 14, 2020, 6:57 AM IST

Important national events to look for today
Important national events to look for today

1. SC to pronounce verdict today in suo motu contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict today in the suo motu contempt case against activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his two tweets allegedly derogatory against the judiciary.

Supreme Court

2. SC to hear pleas against UGC final-year exams today

The Supreme Court on Friday will hear on the pleas against the UGC guidelines to hold final-year exams by September-end.

SC to hear pleas against UGC final-year exam

3. Congress to go for trust vote in Rajasthan assembly today

Ahead of the crucial session of the Rajasthan assembly beginning Friday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the Congress will seek a trust vote today in the Assembly to prove its majority in the House.

Rajasthan assembly

4. Sports Ministry to launch unique Fit India Freedom Run today

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will launch the largest country-wide Fit India Freedom run today. The run, to be organised by the Sports Ministry, will be held from August 15 to October 2.

Kiren Rijiju

5. Thaawarchand Gehlot to address 'Nashamukt Bharat' campaign today

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot will address a gathering of 272 district collectors, 32 state secretaries besides NGOs who are involved with 'Nashamukt Bharat Campaign' through webcast of NIC on Friday.

Thaawarchand Gehlot

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