March 19 �?What will make news today

1. Lalu Prasad to appear before ED in land-for-jobs caseRJD president and former Bihar CM has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for questioning. The 76-year-old is set to appear before the agency in Patna.2. Talks between protesting farmers and CentreThe seventh round of talks between the protesting farmers and the Union government is scheduled in Chandigarh. The discussions will focus on 13 key issues, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.3. India-France joint Naval exercise 'Varuna'The Indian and French Navies will conduct the 23rd edition of their bilateral naval exercise. The exercise will be held starting March 19 until March 22.4. Smart Cities India ExpoThe 32nd Convergence India & 10th Smart Cities India Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The expo will showcase advancements in AI, 6G, Fintech, and smart urban solutions.5. New Zealand PM and Ukraine's Foreign Minister in MumbaiBoth are in Mumbai to deepen trade ties with India. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will attend a trade event at the World Trade Centre. New Zealand PM will spend two days in India meeting business leaders. medium nocaption119190619OTHER KEY EVENTS�?10th edition of Raisina Dialogue concludes�?Special NIA Court to hear Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea�?Hi-tech govt school to be inaugurated in Greater Noida under UP's 'Operation Kayakalp'�?Bengal BJP to hold rally in Baruipur�?TN farmers�?body to hold major stir in Tenkasi for legalisation of Minimum Support Price�?Tirupur power loom weavers to begin indefinite strike from today demanding wage hike�?US Federal Reserve releases decision after Monetary Policy Committee meeting medium nocaption1191906643 TOI+ TOP-READ EXCLUSIVES1. What 9 months in space can do to the human body2. How list of India’s enemies killed in Pakistan is getting longer 3. Why early dinners are back on the table for health-conscious Indians medium nocaption119190664BIRTH ANNIVERSARIES�?Cricketer Abbas Ali Baig�?Actress Tanushree Dutta�?Actor Angela D'Angelo�?The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened on this date in 1932�?India & Bangladesh signed a Friendship Treaty today in 1972�?1953: The Academy Awards was televised for the first time with Bob Hope as the host�?1995: Michael Jordan went back to play for the Chicago Bulls after deciding to come out of retirementLast updated on March 19 at 12:49 pm | Compiled by Rajesh Sharma