1. PM to hold meeting with CMs on Covid situation today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers over the COVID-19 situation amid the surge in coronavirus cases due to its Omicron variant, sources say. 2. Candidates of SP, allies for 1st, 2nd phase of UP polls to be announced in a day or two Interacting with reporters, SBSP leader Om Prakash Rajbhar said the first list of candidates of the Samajwadi Party and its allies for the first and the second phase will be declared by Thursday evening. 3. NATO, Russia in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer The meeting is being held to try and bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the future of Ukraine, amid deep skepticism that Russian President Vladimir Putinâs security proposals for easing tensions are genuine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the outcome of Wednesdayâs meeting, and one at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Thursday, could determine whether it makes sense to continue talking. 4. Hong Kong to list out more national security offences Hong Kong will draw up a host of new national security crimes, the cityâs leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday, as she presided over the first session of a new âpatriots onlyâ legislature scrubbed of political opposition. The current national security law defines four crimes â secession, subversion, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces â and offenders can face up to life in prison. 5. Chennaiyin look to dethrone Hyderabad and break into top-four Former champions Chennaiyin FC will aim to break into the top-four at the expense of Hyderabad FC when the two teams clash in the Indian Super League in Margao on Thursday. 6. Bengal Warriors look to bounce back, Pune eye U Mumba scalp in Maharashtra Derby Defending champions Bengal Warriors will have their task cut out against an in-form Tamil Thalaivas in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. 7. Hockey India moves HC challenging CIC order to disclose list of members, employee salaries under RTI Act The matter came up before Justice Rekha Palli who asked the counsels for Hockey India, the RTI applicant and the Centre to place on records the documents being relied upon by them and listed the plea for further hearing on Thursday. Morning Filter will return tomorrow. Follow up on the dayâs biggest stories and get concise analysis by The Hindu with the Evening Wrap newsletter. [logo] The Morning Filter 13 JANUARY 2022 [The Hindu logo] Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [[Arrow]Open in browser]( [[Mail icon]More newsletters]( Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. PM to hold meeting with CMs on Covid situation today [Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the 25th National Youth Festival in Puducherry, via video conferencing. PTI -] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers over the COVID-19 situation amid the surge in coronavirus cases due to its Omicron variant, sources say. 2. Candidates of SP, allies for 1st, 2nd phase of UP polls to be announced in a day or two Interacting with reporters, SBSP leader Om Prakash Rajbhar said the first list of candidates of the Samajwadi Party and its allies for the first and the second phase will be declared by Thursday evening. 3. NATO, Russia in high-level talks as Ukraine tensions simmer [Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Alexander Fomin, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg are seen during NATO-Russia Council at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium January 12, 2022.] The meeting is being held to try and bridge seemingly irreconcilable differences over the [future of Ukraine]( amid deep skepticism that Russian President Vladimir Putinâs security proposals for easing tensions are genuine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the outcome of Wednesdayâs meeting, and one at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Thursday, could determine whether it makes sense to continue talking. 4. Hong Kong to list out more national security offences [Hong Kong will draw up a host of new national security crimes]( the cityâs leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday, as she presided over the first session of a new âpatriots onlyâ legislature scrubbed of political opposition. The current national security law defines four crimes â secession, subversion, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces â and offenders can face up to life in prison. 5. Chennaiyin look to dethrone Hyderabad and break into top-four [Making a mark: Lukaszâs 31st-minute strike helped Chennaiyin begin the year on a winning note. Focus Sports/ISL] Former champions Chennaiyin FC will aim to break into the top-four at the expense of Hyderabad FC when the two teams clash in the Indian Super League in Margao on Thursday. 6. Bengal Warriors look to bounce back, Pune eye U Mumba scalp in Maharashtra Derby Defending champions Bengal Warriors will have their task cut out against an in-form Tamil Thalaivas in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. 7. Hockey India moves HC challenging CIC order to disclose list of members, employee salaries under RTI Act The matter came up before Justice Rekha Palli who asked the counsels for Hockey India, the RTI applicant and the Centre to place on records the documents being relied upon by them and listed the plea for further hearing on Thursday. [underlineimg] Morning Filter will return tomorrow. Follow up on the dayâs biggest stories and get concise analysis by The Hindu with the Evening Wrap newsletter. Today's Top Picks [[Can Indiaâs best stop badmintonâs new superstar Loh Kean Yew? | In Focus podcast] Can Indiaâs best stop badmintonâs new superstar Loh Kean Yew? | In Focus podcast](
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