The Morning Filter: Gatherings to be banned in Maharashtra from today

The Hindu Newsletter - Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today [The Hindu Logo]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( [Instagram]( Monday 22, February 2021 [alt_text]( The Morning Filter The Morning Filter: Gatherings to be banned in Maharashtra from 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. Narayanasamy-led Congress govt. in Puducherry to face floor test today [The resignations of two more MLAs on Sunday]( have brought down the House strength to 26, with the ruling combine — the Congress (9), the DMK (2) and an Independent — having only 12 legislators. The Speaker, from the Congress, can vote in a floor test only if there is a tie. In the Opposition, the AINRC has seven legislators, the AIADMK four and the BJP three (all nominated MLAs). 2. Modi to inaugurate Kolkata Metro extension to Dakshineswar The PM will flag off a train from Noapara to Dakshineswar from a programme in the Hooghly district, Kolkata Metro spokesperson Indrani Banerjee said. 3. Gatherings to be banned in Maharashtra from today [Passengers taking COVID-19 tests at the Thane railway station in Maharashtra on Sunday. ] [Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray]( on Sunday said that in view of the rising COVID-19 cases, religious, social and political gatherings will be prohibited in the State from Monday. 4. Delhi Disaster Management Authority likely to hold meeting on Monday on COVID-19 preparedness, precautions With the number of coronavirus cases in the national capital coming down, Delhi appears to be heading towards reopening completely and taking on challenges of the post-COVID era. 5. Narasimha Rao's daughter to file nomination for Telangana MLC polls on Monday The ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on Sunday announced Surabhi Vani Devi, daughter of former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao, as its candidate for the coming polls to the Telangana Legislative Council from the Graduates' constituency. 6. Chhattisgarh Assembly budget session to begin on Monday Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who holds the finance portfolio, will present the State budget on March 1. 7. Snubbed as Barack Obama high court pick, Merrick Garland in line to be AG Garland, an appeals court judge, is widely expected to sail through his confirmation process, which begins on Monday before the Democratic-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee, with bipartisan support. 8. HFC aim to put one foot in top four, ATKMB on cusp of League Winners Shield Unbeaten in their last 10 matches, Hyderabad FC will look to maintain the momentum and get closer to a Play-offs spot when they clash with ATK Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League at Vasco on Monday. 9. Coronavirus | [Latest numbers]( and developments The number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,10,05,640 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,57,801. 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]( [Crossword blog #248 | Cryptics try to confuse you; don’t be conned, fuse the answer]( [alt_text]( [Mahout, assistant arrested for beating up elephant at rejuvenation camp]( [alt_text]( [Explained | Why have the guidelines for international fliers been tweaked?]( [alt_text]( [China detains bloggers for ‘insulting’ PLA soldiers who died in Galwan]( 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-0bfgas35bf2f90kauhrxfebysa8hkaf@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](