The Morning Filter: Rajasthan issue in SC

The Hindu Newsletter - The Morning Filter Thursday 23, July 2020 [alt_text]( The Morning Filter [Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today]( [alt_text]( Welcome to The Morning Filter, your guide to the busy news day ahead. We hope you are staying safe. Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today: 1) Coronavirus | [Latest numbers and developments]( The number of positive [coronavirus cases]( reported from India now stands at 12,39,675 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The toll from the disease stands at 29,906. 2) [Rajasthan political crisis | Supreme Court to hear Rajasthan Speaker’s plea on Thursday]( Speaker C.P. Joshi has moved the top court against the Rajasthan High Court order saying the “judiciary was never expected” to intervene in such matters resulting in “constitutional impasse”. [ Rajasthan Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi ] Rajasthan Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi 3) Recent clashes initiated by PLA latest examples of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ of Chinese Communist Party: Pompeo - follow up U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the recent clashes “initiated” by the Chinese military against India in eastern Ladakh [are the latest examples of the “unacceptable behaviour”]( of ruling Chinese Communist Party. 4) Kulbhushan Jadhav | Pakistan files petition in court for appointment of legal counsel - follow up In a unilateral move, the Pakistan government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court seeking appointment of a “legal representative” for Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, according to the Pakistani media. [ Kulbhushan Jadhav. File ] Kulbhushan Jadhav. File 5) PM to lay foundation stone for Manipur water project on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday lay the foundation stone for the Manipur water supply project, an important component of the state government’s efforts to provide potable water to all rural households by 2024. 6) [Curfew-like restrictions to be imposed in Manipur for 14 days]( Curfew-like restrictions will be imposed for 14 days across Manipur, beginning Thursday 2 pm, to stem the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the State, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced onWednesday. 7) Amit Shah to launch ‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’ on Thursday Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Thursday launch a campaign under which trees will be planted in mines, colonies and offices. 8) Nizam of Hyderabad’s descendants back in U.K. court over historic funds The judge will continue to hear arguments over Thursday over allegations of impropriety by the administrator of late seventh Nizam’s estate. 9) Rossari Biotech to make stock market debut on Thursday The Rs. 496-crore IPO of Rossari Biotech was subscribed by 79.37 times. The price range for the offer was fixed at Rs. 423-425 per share. 10) Tokyo Olympics not possible under current conditions: Organising committee chief The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to open on July 23, 2021 — a year from Thursday. A small, 15-minute ceremony without fans is scheduled for Thursday at the new national stadium to mark the date. [ File photo of the Olympic rings near the New National Stadium in Tokyo. ] File photo of the Olympic rings near the New National Stadium in Tokyo. Morning Filter will return tomorrow. Follow up on the day’s biggest stories and get concise analysis by The Hindu with the Evening Wrap newsletter. [Click here]( to get it in your inbox. Today's Top Picks [alt_text]( [Transforming higher education]( [alt_text]( [Humans lived in America 30,000 years ago, far earlier than thought: study]( [alt_text]( [Kim Kardashian asks for compassion as Kanye West struggles with bi-polar disorder]( [alt_text]( [Liverpool lifts Premier League trophy]( You are receiving this email because you are a user of [thehindu.com]( If you do not wish to receive any such emails, [unsubscribe here.](mailto:rm-0b4yyhhybf2f90kauhrxfebysa8hk16@newsalert.thehindu.com?subject=Unsubscribe&body=You will be unsubscribed from our mailing list.) To ensure you continue to receive emails from The Hindu in your inbox, please add newsletters.th@newsalert.thehindu.com to your contact. If you can't see the mailer, please [click here.]( Group Sites [The Hindu]( | [இந்து தமிழ் திசை]( | [Business Line]( | [BL on Campus]( | [Sportstar]( | [Frontline]( | [The Hindu Centre]( | [Images]( | [roofandfloor]( | [Classifieds]( Copyright @ 2020 ,THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. [About Us]( | [Contact Us]( | [Digital Subscription](