FIRSTUP: PM MODI'S ODISHA RALLY TO XI JINPING'S FRANCE VISIT... THE NEWSMAKERS OF THE DAY

It is going to be a day filled with significant global and local events.

In India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are set to campaign in Odisha. In Delhi, courts will pass important judgements in the cases against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha and Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal.

The African nation of Chad is set to conduct presidential elections. There's a big developments in space exploration coming from Boeing in the United States. Chinese president Xi Jinping will be on a state visit to France.

Here's a look at the major events lined up for Monday.

PM Modi and Nadda's campaign in Odisha

In India, PM Narendra Modi and BJP president J.P. Nadda will be actively campaigning in Odisha for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections. On Monday, Modi is expected to address rallies in the Berhampur and Nabarangpur constituencies, highlighting the party's initiatives and goals.

Court decision in K Kavitha's Case

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court is set to deliver a crucial ruling on the bail plea of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case. The verdict, which will also include a ruling in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case, is highly anticipated due to its potential impact on Kavitha's political activities amid ongoing general elections.

Naresh Goyal's bail decision

On May 6, the court will address the bail request of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal. Goyal has sought interim bail on medical grounds, citing serious health issues for both him and his wife. Goyal is at the centre of ongoing investigations into financial misconduct at Jet Airways.

Chad presidential elections

Chad is set to conduct its presidential elections on Monday, marking a pivotal moment as the first coup-affected country in Central and West Africa to attempt a transition from military rule via the ballot.

Opposition groups have expressed concerns about the fairness of the elections. Mahamat Idriss Deby, who assumed power following the assassination of his father, in 2021, is expected to win.

Western nations have remained relatively silent, monitoring the situation closely with hopes that the elections will bring some stability to a region plagued by militant violence and increasing Russian influence.

Boeing's Starliner test flight

After multiple delays, Boeing is set to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for the National Aeronautic and Space Association (NASA). The test flight, scheduled for May 6, will send NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams to the International Space Station for a week-long mission, serving as a critical test of Boeing's Crew Flight Test capabilities.

Xi Jinping's visit to France

On 6 and 7 May, French president Emmanuel Macron will host Chinese president Xi Jinping for a state visit, the first of Xi's European tours since the pandemic. This visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France. The discussions are likely to focus on pressing issues like the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

It's about to be an eventful day.

With inputs from agencies

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