Top events of the day: Democratic presidential race, Parliament, and more

Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha shortly shouted slogans against the government accusing it of failing its duty.

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Democratic presidential race reduced to a triangular contest ahead of 'Super Tuesday'
On the eve of the crucial "Super Tuesday" primaries in 14 US states, the Democratic presidential race appeared to have reduced to a three-way contest. The "Super Tuesday" results would allocate 1,357 of the 3,979 pledged delegates for the Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin later this summer, which would select its nominee for the presidential elections in November. Read More

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till Tuesday amid Opposition protests
The two Houses of Parliament, which met on Monday after the Budget session recess, could transact little business as Opposition MPs protested over the communal violence in the national capital. On Tuesday, there will be a discussion and voting on the Demands for Grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways for 2020-21, and the matters pending from Monday will be taken up.

CAC to shortlist candidates for selectors' job on Tuesday
The BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will finally get down to the work of picking two national selectors at its first meeting here on Tuesday. Read More

G7 finance ministers, central bank chiefs to hold talks amid outbreak


Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from G7 countries will hold talks on Tuesday amid rising global uncertainty over the coronavirus epidemic. Read More

 

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