Putin's visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE; Republican debate: Top news today

With the election concluding in five states, the focus now shifts to electing the Chief Ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. In other parts of the world, Russian president Vladimir Putin is visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE, there is fourth round of GOP presidential primary debate taking place, Pakistan court has summoned Imran Khan and his wife. Here’s a quick overview of what is expected today. Putin’s visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE Russian president Vladimir Putin will be visiting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated over the Ukraine conflict. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the Russian leader would discuss bilateral relations, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and international politics. The Kremlin did not specify whether Putin would attend any related events. UK’s Cameron to visit Washington British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will travel to Washington DC to undertake a programme of bilateral meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as meet Republican and Democratic members of Congress. Notably, this will be his first visit to the US since taking up the position last month. Fourth round of GOP presidential primary debate Four candidates have qualified for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate that will be taking place today evening in Alabama, the Republican National Committee and debate broadcaster NewsNation said. [caption id=“attachment_13469582” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Republican presidential candidates from left, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, participate in a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News. AP[/caption] Florida governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will face off in Tuscaloosa. Former president Donald Trump will again skip the event. Pakistan court summons Imran Khan, wife A Pakistan anti-corruption courthearing the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case summoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Wednesday, while issuing non-bailable arrest warrants against six other accused in the case. UK rail strikes Rail passengers around Great Britain will continue today, while Southeastern is running a reduced service. Limited Southern shuttle will run calling at Gatwick Airport and Victoria only. Congress’s swearing-in ceremony in Telangana The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Congress government was delayed on Monday due to lack of consensus among the grand-old party’s 64 MLAs on the face of Chief Minister. [caption id=“attachment_13467902” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] According to sources, the party high command is thinking about appointing one or two deputy CMs and that Reddy could get the top job. PTI[/caption] According to media reports, the CM swearing-in ceremony is likely to take today. 3-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting starts The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is scheduled to run from 6 to 8 December. The discussions will be led by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, who will also disclose its decision on Friday morning. Women’s cricket - First ODI - India VS England The England women’s cricket team, under the leadership of legendary Heather Knight, is currently in India to take part in a three-match T20I series and one Test against the hosts. The series is scheduled to start on Wednesday with the T20Is. Court hearings today… The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals to establish safeguards against unreasonable interference by law enforcement agencies and create comprehensive guidelines for the search and seizure of digital devices. A PMLA court will hear a case against around a dozen accused being probed in the alleged coal levy money laundering case in Chhattisgarh. A Delhi High Court will hear fresh status report on removal of cattle from city’s roads. The National Green Tribunal to hear a matter over status of Ganga pollution in West Bengal. Important anniversaries Indian cricketer Rudra Pratap Singh will be celebrating his 37th birthday. The Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya, around a 130-kilometres from Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow in 1992. NASA revealed photographs taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars in 2006. Finland declares independence from Russia in 1917.