Morning Filter: First India-Central Asia summit

1. PM Modi to virtually host first India-Central Asia Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the first India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format on Thursday during which the leaders are expected to deliberate on steps to take forward relations to newer heights as well as the evolving regional security situation. Government officials said the major areas of focus for the conference would be trade and connectivity, building development partnerships and enhancing cultural and people-to-people contacts 2. Delhi govt to recommend reopening of schools in DDMA meeting on Thursday: Sisodia The Delhi government will recommend the reopening of schools in the national capital in a DDMA meeting on January 27 as it has now become necessary to prevent further damage to the social and emotional well-being of children, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. 3.TMC delegation to visit EC Thursday to discuss ‘key issues’ on Goa polls A four-member TMC delegation will visit the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday to discuss “key issues” in connection with the upcoming polls in Goa, the party said on Wednesday. 4. Adani Wilmar IPO opens on Thursday to raise up to Rs 3,600 cr Edible oil major Adani Wilmar will on Thursday hit the capital market to raise up to Rs 3,600 crore through its Initial Public Offer (IPO). The proceeds of the public issue will be used to fund capital expenditure, reduce debt and for acquisitions as the company seeks to become India's biggest food and FMCG company. 5. Ogbeche threatens to break more records as Hyderabad take on Odisha A place in the top four will be up for grabs but for that Odisha FC will have to tame Bartholomew Ogbeche and Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Thursday. 6. Quarterfinals spot secured but Australia not dropping guards against Thailand Title contenders Australia have secured their place in the quarterfinals after two dominating wins and they would look to continue their strong show against Thailand in their final group B match of the women's Asian Cup in Mumbai on Thursday. 7. UP Yoddha look to return to winning ways against Puneri Paltan in PKL Their five-game unbeaten run broken, UP Yoddha would look to return to winning ways against 10th placed Puneri Paltan in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. 8. Nine days after surgery for broken jaw, Beth Mooney set for one-off women's Ashes test Three metal plates in her face, a wire on her bottom teeth and on liquid diet after a surgery to fix her broken jaw just over a week ago, Australia keeper-batter Beth Mooney is geared up to make the playing XI for the one-off women's Ashes Test against England starting in Canberra on Thursday. 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. [logo] The Morning Filter 27 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 Modi to virtually host first India-Central Asia Summit [A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the first India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format on Thursday during which the leaders are expected to deliberate on [steps to take forward relations to newer heights]( as well as the evolving regional security situation. Government officials said the major areas of focus for the conference would be trade and connectivity, building development partnerships and enhancing cultural and people-to-people contacts 2. Delhi govt to recommend reopening of schools in DDMA meeting on Thursday: Sisodia The Delhi government will recommend the reopening of schools in the national capital in a DDMA meeting on January 27 as it has now become necessary to prevent further damage to the social and emotional well-being of children, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. 3.TMC delegation to visit EC Thursday to discuss ‘key issues’ on Goa polls A four-member TMC delegation will visit the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday to discuss “key issues” in connection with the upcoming polls in Goa, the party said on Wednesday. 4. Adani Wilmar IPO opens on Thursday to raise up to Rs 3,600 cr Edible oil major [Adani Wilmar will on Thursday hit the capital market]( to raise up to Rs 3,600 crore through its Initial Public Offer (IPO). The proceeds of the public issue will be used to fund capital expenditure, reduce debt and for acquisitions as the company seeks to become India's biggest food and FMCG company. 5. Ogbeche threatens to break more records as Hyderabad take on Odisha [Planning another coup: Odisha, which ambushed Mumbai City in its previous match, will look to stun ATK MB next.] A place in the top four will be up for grabs but for that Odisha FC will have to tame Bartholomew Ogbeche and Hyderabad FC in their Indian Super League match at the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco on Thursday. 6. Quarterfinals spot secured but Australia not dropping guards against Thailand Title contenders Australia have secured their place in the quarterfinals after two dominating wins and they would look to continue their strong show against Thailand in their final group B match of the women's Asian Cup in Mumbai on Thursday. 7. UP Yoddha look to return to winning ways against Puneri Paltan in PKL Their five-game unbeaten run broken, UP Yoddha would look to return to winning ways against 10th placed Puneri Paltan in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. 8. Nine days after surgery for broken jaw, Beth Mooney set for one-off women's Ashes test [Beth Mooney.] Three metal plates in her face, a wire on her bottom teeth and on liquid diet after a surgery to fix her broken jaw just over a week ago, Australia keeper-batter Beth Mooney is geared up to make the playing XI for the one-off women's Ashes Test against England starting in Canberra on Thursday. 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