1. A two-day winter session of the Maharashtra legislature is set to start today
A two-day winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, starting here from Monday, will focus on the passage of supplementary demands and see tabling of bills related to the Shakti Act that aims to curb crime against women and children with strict provisions, including the death penalty.
2. MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Delhi court to resume final hearing in defamation case today
A Delhi court is today scheduled to resume the final hearing in a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.
3. Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2020
The last solar eclipse of the year will occur between 7:03 pm (IST) and end at 12:23 am (IST). The eclipse will not be visible in India. Starting at 9.40 am IST, NASA will broadcast the eclipse live on NASA TV and on its website.
4. Third and final phase of Kerala polls today
The third phase of polling for the Kerala local body elections will be held in four districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod.
5. Farmer leaders to go on hunger strike today
Leaders of farmer groups have decided to intensify their agitation against the centre over the implementation of the new farm laws by going on a fast. They have also vowed to maintain peace as they agitate for their rights.
