April 21 — Vance in India, SC to hear PIL on Bengal violence, IPL: KKR vs GT

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Apr 20, 2025 | 20:52 IST
• US vice president begins visit to India

JD Vance will begin a four-day visit to India with his family. He will hold key meetings with PM Narendra Modi and senior officials, covering trade, tariffs and regional security. Cultural visits to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra are also part of the itinerary.

• SC to hear plea for probe into Bengal violence

The apex court will hear a PIL seeking the formation of a five-member commission to investigate violent protests against Waqf reforms in West Bengal. The petition also seeks action against hate speech and demands a status report from the state government.

• HC to hear actress Ranya Rao’s bail plea

The Karnataka High Court will hear the bail plea of Ranya Rao, accused in a ₹12.56 crore gold smuggling case. Her counsel has alleged procedural violations by the DRI and citing Supreme Court rulings.

• Modi to address 17th Civil Services Day

The prime minister will felicitate 14 awardees for outstanding public service and innovation at Vigyan Bhawan. E-books on holistic development and a film showcasing award-winning initiatives will be released at the ceremony.

• IPL 2025 - KKR vs GT at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

After a dramatic collapse against Punjab Kings, KKR aims to bounce back against table-toppers Gujarat Titans. The return of coach Abhishek Nayar is expected to boost the confidence of their underperforming batting lineup.

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Anniversaries

Civil Services Day

Death anniversary of mental calculator Shakuntla Devi

Birth anniversary of Karni Singh, the last Maharaja of Bikaner

Birth anniversary of UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II

Birth anniversary of German sociologist, historian, jurist and political economist Maximilian Carl Emil Weber

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