1. Haridwar all set for second royal bath of Maha Kumbh today
Haridwar is all set for the second royal bath of Maha Kumbh, which will be held on Monday under the COVID-19 protocols amid the alarming situation of coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand. The first bath was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri, while the second will be held on April 12 and on April 14, the third royal bath will be taken by the 13 Akhadas.
2. Allahabad HC to go online amid Covid-19 surge
Regular functioning of the Allahabad High Court will take place through the virtual mode from Monday onwards in light of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases being reported in Uttar Pradesh and across the country. As per a statement, 25 Courts will be made functional initially for hearing through virtual mode but may increase or decrease as per the existing workload (number of cases) and requirement.
3. SC to hear plea seeking removal of 26 verses from Quran
The Supreme Court will the petition filed by former Uttar Pradesh, Shia Waqf Board Chairman, Syed Waseem Rizvi, seeking a direction to appropriate authorities to remove 26 verses from the Quran which he states are used as "justifications" by Islamist Terrorist Groups for attacks on non-believers/ civilians on Monday.
4. PM Modi to address public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal
Ahead of the fifth phase of the ongoing election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address three public rallies in West Bengal on Monday.
5. Amit Shah to address 4 public programs in poll-bound West Bengal today
Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah will address four public programs in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday. Out of the four public programs, he will address two roadshows in the state today.
6. IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals Vs Punjab Kings today
Indian Premier League's (IPL) most expensive player of all time Chris Morris will be on display and facing a huge challenge when Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Punjab Kings in their opening encounter of this season on Monday. With Jofra Archer missing from at least the first part of the IPL season due to injury, Morris will have to shoulder the responsibility of being his team's frontline bowler as RR will look to stall the power-packed batting of Punjab Kings.
