Several political, diplomatic and sports developments are lined up across Tamil Nadu, India and abroad on March 5.
In cricket, India face England in the second World Cup semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm, with fans watching closely to see if India can secure a place in the final.
On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold talks in Delhi with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, who is on a visit to India. Reports indicate that key agreements may be signed in the presence of the two leaders.
In politics, March 5 is the last date to file nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections, with the Election Commission expected to scrutinise the submitted papers on March 6. Separately, reports say Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin are likely to file their nominations today.
In the region, New Tamil Nadu party leader Krishnasamy is scheduled to consult senior party functionaries on the party’s stance for the Assembly elections. In Chennai, a high-speed train trial run is planned between Velachery and St Thomas Mount (Parangimalai) over a 5-km stretch from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
Internationally, Nepal is holding a general election described as historically significant following the fall of a government led by former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. About 18.9 million voters are expected to elect a 275-member House of Representatives.
