August 9th is a day filled with a diverse range of events, celebrations, and key developments across the globe. India commemorates Quit India Movement Day, National Book Lover’s Day, and Nagasaki Day, while simultaneously hosting a range of important political and legal gatherings.
In the business world, major companies like Alkem, Apollo, and Berger Paints release their Q1 2024 financial results. The automotive sector witnesses the launch of the Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe and Lamborghini’s Urus SE Hybrid, and Welspun Living’s substantial share buyback adds to market dynamics. Meanwhile, the Ola Electric IPO allotment has been finalized, with the company’s equity shares set to be listed on the same day.
Political and legal events include border talks between Assam and Mizoram, Supreme Court hearings, and legislative activities across various states. From a Parliament March organized by the All-India Students’ Association in Delhi to the NCP (SP)’s ‘Shiv Swarajya Yatra’ in Maharashtra, political activity is vibrant.
Celebrating World Tribal Day, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls for a grand celebration of the Jharkhand Tribal Festival, while West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will flag off similar celebrations in Jhargram. The Maharashtra BJP launches its ‘Har ghar tiranga’ campaign, and MSRTC workers in Mumbai hold a dharna morcha demanding salary hikes and better facilities. Nagaland declares August 9th as Javelin Day in honor of Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic victory.
The entertainment world is equally bustling with several notable film and show releases on OTT platforms and in cinemas. Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon’s ‘Ghudchadi’ is set for release on August 9th on OTT, while Kamal Haasan and Siddharth’s ‘Indian 2’ makes its OTT premiere on the same day. The reality-based found footage thriller ‘Hocus Focus’ debuts in theatres in Maharashtra.
August 9th proves to be a day brimming with significance, encompassing a wide spectrum of events that shape the global landscape.
