The Morning Filter: Statement on vaccines expected

The Hindu Newsletter - Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today [The Hindu Logo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( Sunday 03, January 2021 [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. Drug Controller General of India to issue statement on COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday The [statement will be made](at 11 a.m. in National Media Centre. 2, Chief of Defence Staff in Arunachal Pradesh [ Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat. File ] Sources said that [Gen. Rawat will visit several other strategically located bases]( in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday as well to gain first-hand experience of the security scenario. 3. Karnataka BJP meeting in Shivamogga Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said he will [hold talks on expansion]( or reshuffle of Karnataka Cabinet with BJP national General Secretary in-charge of the state Arun Singh in Shivamogga. 4. Anniversary of Iranian General killing on Sunday The anniversary has American officials worried about possible retaliation by Iran. 5. Mariners hope Roy Krishna is back among goals as Highlanders pose fresh challenge [ Decisive blow: Krishna swung the contest ATKMB’s way with a clinical finish. ] ATK Mohun Bagan will hope star striker Roy Krishna returns to the scoresheet as they lock horns with NorthEast United FC in a tough Indian Super League match at the Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday. 6. East Bengal look to revamp attack, aim first win against Odisha Bolstered by the signing of Nigerian forward Bright Enobakhare, struggling SC East Bengal will look to revamp their attack and secure their first win in the ISL when they face laggards Odisha FC in Vasco on Sunday. 7. Coronavirus | [Latest numbers]( and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,03,23,320 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,49,481. 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]( [Aranmula mirrors are getting a makeover, courtesy of a leading designer]( [alt_text]( [Messages on buses to promote Nirbhaya cell]( [alt_text]( [Coronavirus | California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages]( [alt_text]( [The Hindu Explains | Why was a COVID-19 vaccine dry run necessary, and how was it organised?]( 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-0b44em30bf2f90kauhrxfebysa8hke4@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 @ 2021 ,THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. [About Us]( | [Contact Us]( | [Digital Subscription](