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Supriya Sule of the Sharad Pawar faction will submit nomination papers for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency on April 18. File image/PTI

It is going to be a crucial Thursday all around the globe.

Member of Parliament Supriya Sule will file her nomination today to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

In the national capital, AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody is expected to end today.

On the international stage, the UN Security Council is expected to hold its quarterly meeting on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” today at the ministerial level.

Let’s delve into the day’s newsmakers:

Pawar and Sule to set up clash in Baramati

Sunetra Pawar from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Supriya Sule representing the Sharad Pawar faction are slated to lodge their nomination papers for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency on 18 April.

Initially, a joint plan was in place for Mahayuti candidates from Pune, Baramati, and Shirur to file their nomination forms together, preceded by a public rally. However, this arrangement was shelved due to logistical challenges, given the candidates’ disparate locations.

Sources indicate that Sharad Pawar may be present during Supriya Sule’s nomination filing.

According to NCP insiders, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, are expected to attend the public rally coinciding with Sunetra’s nomination submission.

A crucial UNSC meeting

On 2 April, the heads of the Arab Group at the UN (Saudi Arabia), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (Mauritania), and the Non-Aligned Movement (Uganda) jointly addressed a letter to the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and the President of the Security Council, expressing their endorsement for the admission of the State of Palestine to UN membership.

The Security Council is anticipated to convene its quarterly meeting on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question” on 18 April, at the ministerial level. If there has been limited progress regarding the reconsideration of the State of Palestine’s application for UN membership, this issue might be discussed during or before this meeting.

Sisodia’s judicial custody to end today?

Last week, a court in Delhi extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia until 18 April in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja made this decision after Sisodia was presented before the court upon the expiration of his previous judicial custody.

2024 World Press Photo winners to be declared

On 18 April 2024 at 11:00 am CEST (Amsterdam time), the four global winners, selected from the regional winners, will be announced at the press opening of the Flagship World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and online simultaneously.

DXB on hold

Dubai International (DXB) has released a travel advisory urging passengers to avoid visiting the airport unless absolutely necessary due to unprecedented weather conditions in the country. Dubai Airports emphasised ongoing flight delays and diversions, advising passengers to stay informed by contacting their airlines for the latest flight status updates.

The advisory is in response to adverse weather conditions impacting operations at Dubai International Airport, resulting in continued flight disruptions. Authorities are cautioning travelers against unnecessary visits to the airport while assuring passengers that efforts are underway to swiftly restore operations.

Happy birthday, Sachin!

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, often referred to as the “Master Blaster,” was born on this day, marking the celebration of his remarkable contributions to the sport.