Morning Filter: PM Modi to lead 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar

President Droupadi Murmu to visit institute for persons with disabilities on Thursday President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi on Thursday. During her visit, the President will pay homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, after which she will ceremonially plant a sapling on the institute’s premises, symbolizing growth and renewal. PM Modi to lead 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark this year’s International Day of Yoga on Thursday in Srinagar during which he will address the gathering and also participate in a yoga session, his office said on Wednesday. PM Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Friday, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Thursday External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Sri Lanka on Thursday in his first bilateral visit abroad in his second consecutive term in office. The visit reaffirms India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ and underlines New Delhi’s continued commitment to Sri Lanka as its “closest” maritime neighbour and time tested friend, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. North India reels from punishing heat wave, slight relief likely on Thursday Swathes of northern and eastern India grappled with punishing heat wave conditions on Wednesday, and a western disturbance may provide much-needed relief, though only marginally, over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department. In the national capital, hospitals reported a spike in heatstroke cases and several deaths in the last two days. Delhi recorded its warmest night in at least 14 years, with the minimum temperature settling at 35.2°C. Gujarat High Court’s interim stay on OTT release of film ‘Maharaj’ extended by a day The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday said it will take a call on whether to watch ‘Maharaj,’ the debut film of Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, in order to decide on the plea against its release on streaming platform Netflix for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The interim stay on the release of the movie granted by the court of Justice Sangeeta Vishen continued for one more day as the matter was kept for further hearing on Thursday. Chandrababu Naidu to visit Amaravati capital region on Thursday He will know first-hand the status of infrastructure works left unfinished by the previous YSRCP government; his first visit will be to the site where Praja Vedika once existed with its debris still lying there. Euro 2024: Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row and the record is tight Defending champion Italy plays Spain on Thursday in one of the most anticipated games at Euro 2024. Spain leads Group B ahead of Italy on goal difference after both teams won their opening games. Croatia and Albania are the other teams in the group. Euro 2024: England faces Denmark in rematch of semifinal last time decided by Harry Kane goal England faces Denmark on Thursday as the leader of Group C at the European Championship after a 1-0 win over Serbia. Denmark was denied by Slovenia’s late leveler in a 1-1 draw also on Sunday. Euro 2024: Slovenia hoping for 1st European Championship win when it plays Serbia; draw more likely Slovenia faces Serbia on Thursday in Munich in their second Group C match. Serbia is bottom of the group after a narrow 1-0 loss to England in its opener while Slovenia managed a 1-1 draw against Denmark. T20 World cup: Kohli expected to shine on big stage as India ponder over Kuldeep question Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will anxiously wait for his chance when title-favourites India face a sprightly Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday. [morning filter logo] The Morning Filter 20 June 2024 [morning filter logo] The Morning Filter 20 June 2024 Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [View in browser]( [More newsletters]( Here are the latest news and big news stories to follow today President Droupadi Murmu to visit institute for persons with disabilities on Thursday [Droupadi Murmu PTI] President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities in New Delhi on Thursday. During her visit, the President will pay homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, after which she will ceremonially plant a sapling on the institute’s premises, symbolizing growth and renewal. PM Modi to lead 10th International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark this year’s International Day of Yoga on Thursday in Srinagar during which he will address the gathering and also participate in a yoga session, his office said on Wednesday. PM Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and Friday, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Thursday External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Sri Lanka on Thursday in his first bilateral visit abroad in his second consecutive term in office. The visit reaffirms India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ and underlines New Delhi’s continued commitment to Sri Lanka as its “closest” maritime neighbour and time tested friend, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. North India reels from punishing heat wave, slight relief likely on Thursday Swathes of northern and eastern India grappled with punishing heat wave conditions on Wednesday, and a western disturbance may provide much-needed relief, though only marginally, over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department. In the national capital, hospitals reported a spike in heatstroke cases and several deaths in the last two days. Delhi recorded its warmest night in at least 14 years, with the minimum temperature settling at 35.2°C. Gujarat High Court’s interim stay on OTT release of film ‘Maharaj’ extended by a day The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday said it will take a call on whether to watch ‘Maharaj,’ the debut film of Bollywood star Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, in order to decide on the plea against its release on streaming platform Netflix for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The interim stay on the release of the movie granted by the court of Justice Sangeeta Vishen continued for one more day as the matter was kept for further hearing on Thursday. Chandrababu Naidu to visit Amaravati capital region on Thursday He will know first-hand the status of infrastructure works left unfinished by the previous YSRCP government; his first visit will be to the site where Praja Vedika once existed with its debris still lying there. Euro 2024: Italy and Spain meet for the fifth European Championship in a row and the record is tight Defending champion Italy plays Spain on Thursday in one of the most anticipated games at Euro 2024. Spain leads Group B ahead of Italy on goal difference after both teams won their opening games. Croatia and Albania are the other teams in the group. Euro 2024: England faces Denmark in rematch of semifinal last time decided by Harry Kane goal England faces Denmark on Thursday as the leader of Group C at the European Championship after a 1-0 win over Serbia. Denmark was denied by Slovenia’s late leveler in a 1-1 draw also on Sunday. Euro 2024: Slovenia hoping for 1st European Championship win when it plays Serbia; draw more likely Slovenia faces Serbia on Thursday in Munich in their second Group C match. Serbia is bottom of the group after a narrow 1-0 loss to England in its opener while Slovenia managed a 1-1 draw against Denmark. T20 World cup: Kohli expected to shine on big stage as India ponder over Kuldeep question Virat Kohli will be expected to hit his straps after a lean run while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav will anxiously wait for his chance when title-favourites India face a sprightly Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday. 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