## Top Events Today: A Busy Day of Politics, Business, and Weather
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
The meeting comes on the heels of an agreement between India and China to end the standoff between their armies in eastern Ladakh. This meeting is a significant event, given the recent tensions between the two nations, and will be closely watched by international observers.
In India’s domestic political scene, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will file her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election today.
The Election Commission of India announced the by-election, and the Congress party has chosen Gandhi to contest the Waynad seat as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala. Senior Congress leaders are expected to be present during Gandhi’s nomination filing before the district collector this afternoon.
Meanwhile, Cyclone Dana continues to gain strength in the Bay of Bengal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 23 over the east-central Bay of Bengal. As a precautionary measure, schools in seven districts of West Bengal, including South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata, will remain closed from October 23 to 26.
The business world is also buzzing with activity today, as key Q2 financial results are being announced.
TVS Holdings will be releasing its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 2024. The company will also be meeting today to consider raising funds through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis.
In Bengaluru, heavy rains are expected.
The IMD has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for the city, leading the Bengaluru Urban district administration to declare a holiday for schools and Anganwadi centers on Wednesday, October 23, as a precautionary measure for the safety of students.
Keep checking back for updates on these and other key events happening around the world today.
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