Important national events to look for today

Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government announced more restrictions including mandatory e-registration for those entering the State. Meanwhile, West Bengal will vote for its seventh phase of Assembly elections today which will decide the fate of 284 candidates.

• WB Polls: 7th phase of polling for 34 constituencies today
  

  7th phase of polling in West Bengal

West Bengal to vote for its seventh phase of Assembly elections today which will decide the fate of 284 candidates in the fray contesting for 34 assembly constituencies, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's home turf Bhabanipur. More than 86 lakh voters will likely cast their vote today.

• Karnataka Cabinet to take call on free vaccination for all
  

  Free vaccination

Amid growing concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Karnataka government is likely to make a decision today on providing free vaccination to all in the state. The meeting will be chaired by chief minister BS Yediyurappa.

• E-pass mandatory to travel to Tamil Nadu from today
  

  E-pass

Amid surging COVID-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government announced more restrictions including mandatory e-registration for those entering the State. This would come into effect from today.

• Tamil Nadu CM to discuss Sterlite's proposal today
  

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is likely to convene an all-party meeting at the State Secretariat today to discuss the issue of allowing the Sterlite copper smelter plant at Thoothukudi to reopen to produce oxygen.

• Kerala govt calls for all-party meet to discuss COVID-19 surge
  

  Kerala govt calls for all-party meet

With Kerala witnessing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government is likely to hold an all-party meeting today to discuss the situation. The meeting will be online and held at 10.30 am.