SC verdict on electoral bonds; TCS, Infosys Q4 results: Top events of today

From SC order on electoral bonds to Infosys and TCS Q4 results, here are some of the most important news events scheduled for today that will be keenly watched

1. SC to pass order on electoral bonds today

The Supreme Court will pass an order on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme on Friday. The court heard the arguments from the Centre and the petitioners. The petitioners moved the court seeking either a stay on the scheme or some other transparent alternative for funding of political parties.

During the hearing on Wednesday, the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) had taken opposing stands. The central government had defended the scheme and said that electoral bonds could be used to curb black money. The ECI had