Morning Filter: 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case judgement likely today

1. Hijab for Muslims like Hindu's 'mangalsutra', Christian's crucifix, Sikh's turban: Cong MP in Lok Sabha The ‘hijab’ (scarf) row in Karnataka intensified as some students sought to defy the government order mandating uniform style of clothes. The matter will now be heard in the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday. 2. 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case judgement likely on Tuesday A special court is likely to pronounce its judgement on Tuesday in the case related to the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts that claimed 56 lives and for which nearly 80 accused were put on trial, a senior public prosecutor said. The court had concluded the trial in the more than 13-year-old case in September last year. Senior public prosecutor Sudhir Brahmbhatt said the verdict is likely to be pronounced on Tuesday as special judge A. R. Patel, who presided over the trial court, has resumed work after recovering from COVID-19. Punjab polls: PM Modi to address virtual rally on Tuesday. 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first virtual rally for the Punjab Assembly polls on Tuesday. He will address people from 18 Assembly segments of Ludhiana and Fatehgarh Sahib parliamentary constituencies, according to a statement issued by the BJP. About 50,000 people are expected to watch the PM's address, it said. Germany eyes easing COVID rules; pharmacies to offer shotsThe German government is working on plans to relax coronavirus restrictions after the peak in new cases has passed, likely by the end of February. Germany still has many pandemic restrictions in place that exclude unvaccinated people from restaurants, public venues and some stores. 4. Kerala HC extends for one more day interim hold on Centre order barring MediaOne telecast The Kerala High Court on Monday extended for one more day its interim order putting on hold the implementation of the Centre's bar on Malayalam news channel MediaOne's telecast. Justice N. Nagaresh while extending the interim order also reserved judgment on the pleas moved by Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd -- which operates MediaOne -- its employees and a journalists union challenging the Centre's decision to bar telecast of the news channel. The court said it will pronounce the verdict on Tuesday, February 8. 5. Iran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday Talks to revive Iran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers are resuming on Tuesday. The United States pulled out of the Vienna accord in 2018 under then President Donald Trump and reimposed heavy sanctions on Iran. Tehran has responded by increasing the purity and amounts of uranium it enriches and stockpiles, in breach of the accord. 6. MP: Nirjhani Mahotsav to express gratitude to Narmada to begin on Tuesday Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 'Nirjhani Mahotsav', a festival to express gratitude to the Narmada River, will begin along its banks across the districts of the state on Tuesday. “In our country, Neer (water), Nari (women) and Nadi (river) are all revered," the CM said. 7. Upbeat Indian men face France in FIH Pro League Hockey opener Carrying the mantle of Olympic bronze medallists has added "some pressure" as India begin their campaign in the 2021-22 FIH Pro League Hockey with a match against France here on Tuesday. 9. ATKMB aim to stop Hyderabad juggernaut and keep top-four pace ATK Mohun Bagan will have to be at their best when they take on leaders Hyderabad FC who will look to further consolidate their lead at the top of the table when the two sides meet in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. Hyderabad is on a three-match winning streak, sitting three points clear of second-placed Kerala Blasters FC on 26 points from 14 games. 10. Haryana Steelers take on Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates meet old foes U Mumba In-form Haryana Steelers will be eager to replicate their collective effort from the previous two outings when they take on Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. Haryana’s collective efforts helped them win their last two matches and position themselves as a frontrunner for a Playoff spot. 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 08 FEBRUARY 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. Hijab for Muslims like Hindu's 'mangalsutra', Christian's crucifix, Sikh's turban: Cong MP in Lok Sabha [A faculty member talks to students after the school authorities denied them entry for wearing hijab, in Kundapura of Udupi district, Karnataka. PTI] The ‘hijab’ (scarf) row in Karnataka intensified as some students sought to defy the government order mandating uniform style of clothes. The matter will now be heard in the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday. 2. 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case judgement likely on Tuesday A special court is likely to pronounce its judgement on Tuesday in the case related to the [2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts]( that claimed 56 lives and for which nearly 80 accused were put on trial, a senior public prosecutor said. The court had concluded the trial in the more than 13-year-old case in September last year. Senior public prosecutor Sudhir Brahmbhatt said the verdict is likely to be pronounced on Tuesday as special judge A. R. Patel, who presided over the trial court, has resumed work after recovering from COVID-19. Punjab polls: PM Modi to address virtual rally on Tuesday. 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first virtual rally for the Punjab Assembly polls on Tuesday. He will address people from 18 Assembly segments of Ludhiana and Fatehgarh Sahib parliamentary constituencies, according to a statement issued by the BJP. About 50,000 people are expected to watch the PM's address, it said. Germany eyes easing COVID rules; pharmacies to offer shotsThe German government is working on plans to relax coronavirus restrictions after the peak in new cases has passed, likely by the end of February. Germany still has many pandemic restrictions in place that exclude unvaccinated people from restaurants, public venues and some stores. 4. Kerala HC extends for one more day interim hold on Centre order barring MediaOne telecast [A protest organised in Kozhikode on Tuesday against the decision of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to ban transmission of MediaOne citing security reasons. K. Ragesh] The Kerala High Court on Monday extended for one more day its interim order putting on hold the implementation of the Centre's bar on Malayalam news channel MediaOne's telecast. Justice N. Nagaresh while extending the interim order also reserved judgment on the pleas moved by Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd -- which operates MediaOne -- its employees and a journalists union challenging the Centre's decision to bar telecast of the news channel. [The court said it will pronounce the verdict on Tuesday]( February 8. 5. Iran nuclear talks to resume in Vienna on Tuesday Talks to revive Iran's tattered [2015 nuclear dealÂ]( world powers are resuming on Tuesday. The United States pulled out of the Vienna accord in 2018 under then President Donald Trump and reimposed heavy sanctions on Iran. Tehran has responded by increasing the purity and amounts of uranium it enriches and stockpiles, in breach of the accord. 6. MP: Nirjhani Mahotsav to express gratitude to Narmada to begin on Tuesday [Poll prayers Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offering puja to Narmada river at his village of Jait before filing papers for contesting the election from the Budhni constituency. A.M. Faruqui] Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said 'Nirjhani Mahotsav', a festival to express gratitude to the Narmada River, will begin along its banks across the districts of the state on Tuesday. “In our country, Neer (water), Nari (women) and Nadi (river) are all revered," the CM said. 7. Upbeat Indian men face France in FIH Pro League Hockey opener Carrying the mantle of Olympic bronze medallists has added "some pressure" as India begin their campaign in the 2021-22 FIH Pro League Hockey with a match against France here on Tuesday. 9. ATKMB aim to stop Hyderabad juggernaut and keep top-four pace ATK Mohun Bagan will have to be at their best when they take on leaders Hyderabad FC who will look to further consolidate their lead at the top of the table when the two sides meet in the Indian Super League here on Tuesday. Hyderabad is on a three-match winning streak, sitting three points clear of second-placed Kerala Blasters FC on 26 points from 14 games. 10. Haryana Steelers take on Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates meet old foes U Mumba In-form Haryana Steelers will be eager to replicate their collective effort from the previous two outings when they take on Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday. 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