Morning Filter: Budget session begins today

1. Budget session of Parliament, Economic Survey The Budget session of Parliament begins on Monday and is expected to start on a stormy note as the Opposition is all set to corner the Narendra Modi government over the latest revelations regarding the Pegasus spyware. The session will begin with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to members of both the Houses; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha on Monday. 2. Adhir writes to LS Speaker seeking privilege motion against govt, IT Minister Leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has demanded that a privilege motion be moved against Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw for allegedly misleading the Lower House of Parliament on the Pegasus issue. 3. PM to address NCW's foundation day programme Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 30th National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day programme on Monday via video-conferencing, his office said. 4. Congress to launch booklet highlighting rising prices under BJP govt The Congress on Monday will highlight the issue of rising prices and will launch a 'BJP brought inflation' booklet in poll-bound states. 5. EC to review on Monday ban on physical rallies The Election Commission will meet on Monday to assess the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-going states and decide on whether to continue the ban on physical rallies. 6. Rakesh Tikait says farmers would observe 'Betrayal Day' on Monday Alleging betrayal by the Centre, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday announced a country-wide observance of "Betrayal Day" on Monday over farm issues. Mr. Tiktait claimed the over-a-year-long protest at Delhi's borders was withdrawn on the basis of a letter of promises by the government on December 9 but those remain unfulfilled. 7. Educational institutions in Tripura to open from Monday: Minister Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday said all educational institutions in the state including schools, colleges and universities would open from Monday. 8. Haryana Steelers battle Gujarat Giants, Dabang Delhi take on U Mumba in PKL Haryana Steelers will bank on their consistency when they lock horns with an out-of-form Gujarat Giants in a Pro Kabaddi League match in Bengaluru on Monday. 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 31 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. Budget session of Parliament, Economic Survey [ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman with Secretaries of the Finance Department, on Friday. Arunangsu Roy Chowdhury ] The Budget session of Parliament begins on Monday and is expected to start on a stormy note as the Opposition is all set to corner the Narendra Modi government over the latest revelations regarding the [Pegasus spyware](. The session will begin with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to members of both the Houses; Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha on Monday. 2. Adhir writes to LS Speaker seeking privilege motion against govt, IT Minister Leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has demanded that a [privilege motion be moved]( against Minister for Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw for allegedly misleading the Lower House of Parliament on the Pegasus issue. 3. PM to address NCW's foundation day programme [Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an online event marking the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation. File image.] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 30th National Commission for Women (NCW) Foundation Day programme on Monday via video-conferencing, his office said. 4. Congress to launch booklet highlighting rising prices under BJP govt The Congress on Monday will highlight the issue of rising prices and will launch a 'BJP brought inflation' booklet in poll-bound states. 5. EC to review on Monday ban on physical rallies The Election Commission will meet on Monday to assess the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-going states and decide on whether to continue the [ban on physical rallies](. 6. Rakesh Tikait says farmers would observe 'Betrayal Day' on Monday [Rakesh Tikait. File image.] Alleging betrayal by the Centre, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday announced a country-wide observance of ["Betrayal Day" on Monday]( over farm issues. Mr. Tiktait claimed the over-a-year-long protest at Delhi's borders was withdrawn on the basis of a letter of promises by the government on December 9 but those remain unfulfilled. 7. Educational institutions in Tripura to open from Monday: Minister Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Sunday said all educational institutions in the state including schools, colleges and universities would open from Monday. 8. 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