The Morning Filter: Modi in T.N., Kerala

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 14, February 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. Two more bodies recovered from Tapovan tunnel Two more bodies have been recovered from the slush of the [Tapovan tunnel](, where rescue operation has been underway since February 7, said Uttarakhand Director-General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar. "Search and rescue operations at Tapovan in Chamoli have been intensified following the recovery of two bodies from a tunnel today," said Chamoli District Magistrate Swati Bhadoria. 2. Modi to visit Tamil Nadu, Kerala [In Tamil Nadu](, PM Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Second Phase of Metro Rail Project [in Chennai](, lay the foundation for the Discovery Project at the Indian Institute of Technology at Thaiyur and hand over the Arjun Main battle tank MK-1A to the Indian Army. [In Kerala](, Mr. Modi will dedicate to the nation the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Ro-Ro Vessels at Willingdon Islands in Cochin, inaugurate the International Cruise Terminal Sagarika at Cochin Port and the Marine Engineering Training Institute at Vigyana Sagar. 3. Rahul Gandhi to kick off Congress campaign for Assam Assembly Elections [ Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ] Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is [scheduled to kick off the party’s campaign]( for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam today. He will address a rally in eastern Assam’s Sivasagar, close to a historic field from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the BJP’s poll campaign in January. 4. 'Jai jawan, jai kisan' torch processions and candle marches between 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Farmer leaders announced that torch processions and candle marches will be organised across the country today to pay homage to the soldiers who have laid down their lives in line of action and the farmers who have died during the ongoing stir on the Delhi borders since November. 5. Arrangements in place for civic body polls in Punjab All the arrangements are in place for the civic body elections in Punjab on Sunday, an official spokesperson of the State Election Commission said yesterday. 6. NCP faction quits LDF coalition, to join UDF [Mani C. Kappan MLA](, who is heading the faction, said he would attend the 'Aiswarya Kerala Yatra' led by senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala when it reaches his constituency Pala in Kottayam district today. 7. Valentine's Day Right wing outfit Shri Ram Sene has said it would counter Valentine's day by observing 'Mata-Pita' pooja on February 14. The fringe outfit President said there will be volunteers of the organisation at places such as pubs, bars, malls, ice cream parlours and parks to ensure there is no "vulgarity" in public places. 8. India vs. England, day 2 of second Chennai Test India begins day two of the second test against England [on 300-6](. Rishabh Pant, on 33, and Axar Patel, on 5, are at the crease. 9. Booking of tickets for third India-England Test from today [ File photo shows an aerial view of the Motera Cricket stadium. The Motera stadium will hold India’s second pink ball Test during February 2021. ] The authorities have decided to allow 50% spectators inside the Motera stadium for the last two Test matches of the four-match series, GCA officials said. 10. ISL | Summit spot up for grabs for ATKMB against Jamshedpur High on confidence after registering three wins on the trot, ATK Mohun Bagan will be eyeing the top spot when they face Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League in Margao on Sunday. 11. I-League | Mohammedan SC look to build on good form against Indian Arrows; Aizawl face Sudeva in a mid-table clash Mohammedan SC face a tricky test in their search for crucial points as they take on Indian Arrows in the I-League in Kolkata. Aizawl FC and Sudeva Delhi FC will be keen to outdo each other when the two sides meet in a mid-table clash in Kalyani. 12. Australian Open [ Novak Djokovic in action during a semi-final match against Austria's Dominic Thiem. File photo. ] Novak Djokovic is scheduled to face 2016 Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic in the last match of the night session at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night. 13. Coronavirus | [Latest numbers]( and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,08,98,803 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,57,030. 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. 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