With so much happening, today is shaping up to be nothing short of extraordinary! Mentioned below is all you need to know about these mega events
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The world is ready for an action-packed Sunday since it has not just one, but four mega events that promise to make headlines across the globe.
First off, India welcomes its new government as the swearing-in ceremony takes place, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats as arch-rivals India and Pakistan face off in a high-stakes T20 league stage match in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
Tennis fans are in for a treat with the French Open finals captivating audiences worldwide. And to top it all off, it’s the final day of the European Union elections, where millions of voters are casting their ballots to shape the future of the continent.
With so much happening, today is shaping up to be nothing short of extraordinary! Mentioned below is all you need to know about these mega events.
India’s new govt is sworn-in: India’s new government under the leadership of Narendra Modi will be sworn in late eveing. The Rashtrapati Bhavan where the ceremony is scheduled to take place announced it will begin at around 07.15 PM. Over 8,000 dignitaries, including foreign leaders, are expected to attend the event.
Modi’s new cabinet is exepected to have some new faces after worse than expected results of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 forced the BJP to form a coalition government with its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Nonetheless, this will be third consecutive government to form under the leadership of Narendra Modi, who has equalled India’s first PM Pt Jawaharlal Nehru’s feat.
India-Pakistan T20 match: Get ready for this electrifying showdown as cricket’s most legendary rivalry takes center stage tonight at 8 pm. India and Pakistan clash in the Men’s T20 World Cup Group A match, will ignite passions and unite fans across the globe. These two teams are only meeting in multi-nation tournaments since the 2012-13 season. Their last face-off happened in October 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium and India secured victory. The T20 World Cup 2024, is being co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies. It will take place at Nassau International Cricket Stadium on Long Island, New York.
French Open finals: Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will play for his third Grand Slam title in the men’s French Open final, facing fourth seed Alexander Zverev who has yet to win a major tournament. Match to start at 6PM (IST). Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in an engrossing five-set battle on Friday to reach his first French Open final. The 21-year-old will be the favourite heading into Sunday’s final as he aims to become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on clay, grass and hard courts.
Final day of EU elections: voting begain across the Europe in the final and most significant day of the marathon EU elections. Citizens in 21 countries, including France and Germany, head to the polls, with particular attention on the rising support for far-right parties.
Against the backdrop of pressing global challenges such as the war in Ukraine, trade tensions between the US and China, and the urgent need to address the climate crisis, Europe stands at a pivotal juncture. The outcome of the vote will not only determine the face of the next European Parliament but also indirectly influence the formation of the powerful European Commission and the EU policies for the next five years.