Trump’s Return to X and a Conversation with Musk
Former US President Donald Trump is set to make a return to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night for a discussion with tech mogul Elon Musk. This appearance is part of Trump’s ongoing strategy to reach out to new voter bases and expand his reach ahead of the 2024 US Presidential Elections. Musk has described the event as “unscripted with no limits on subject matter,” promising a potentially entertaining and insightful conversation.
Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Awaits CAS Verdict
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to deliver its final ruling on Tuesday on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics. Phogat, who was disqualified from competing for the gold medal on Tuesday, filed her appeal on Wednesday and announced her retirement the following day. The verdict is anticipated to be issued by 6:00 PM CET (9:30 PM IST) on August 13.
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on Madarsa Education Act
The Supreme Court will hold a final hearing on the pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court order that had scrapped the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004. The high court had deemed the Act “unconstitutional” and violative of the constitutional principle of secularism. The Supreme Court had previously stayed the high court judgement in April, and the case will now be listed for final disposal on August 13.
Lufthansa Extends Flight Suspension over Regional Tensions
German airline group Lufthansa has extended the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until August 21 due to ongoing regional tensions. This decision follows a similar move by Air France and its subsidiary Transavia France, which have also extended their suspension of flights to Beirut until August 14.
FirstCry Set for Stock Market Debut
Shares of Brainbees Solutions, which operates the online platform FirstCry, are set to debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, August 13. The stock is currently trading with a grey market premium (GMP) of ₹ 88, and with the upper price band set at ₹ 465, it is anticipated to list at a 20% premium.
Palestinian Representative to Meet with Putin
Palestinian officials are scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 13. The talks will focus on bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on the ongoing escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Other Notable Events:
* The Supreme Court is likely to hear marital rape petitions from August 13.
* A ‘Tiranga Bike Rally’ featuring members of Parliament from all parties will take place in Delhi to commemorate the National Flag.
* The BMC has halted non-emergency medical services until August 13 in response to the death of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital.
* BJP’s Shazia Ilmi has filed a defamation case against Rajdeep Sardesai in the Delhi High Court, with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
* CM Siddaramaiah will visit the Tungabhadra dam near Hosapete on August 13 for an on-site inspection.
* ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’: Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha and Minister Sushanta Chowdhury have encouraged public participation from August 13 to 15.
* The BJP will hold a Tiranga Yatra in Ahmedabad on August 13.
