Morning Filter: Move to cut Russia from SWIFT

1. U.S., U.K., Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia’s access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions against Moscow as it continues its assault against Ukraine. The United States and its European partners also said they would impose restrictions on Russia’s central bank to limit its ability to support the rouble. 2. 20th anniversary of Godhra train burning Today is the 20th anniversary of the Godhra tragedy, in which 58 Hindu pilgrims were burnt alive in a train. 3. 692 candidates in the fray across 12 districts in crucial fifth phase of U.P. polls The BJP’s Hindutva experiment will be tested as Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot vote today. Sixty-one constituencies spread over 12 districts of Awadh and Purvanchal will vote for the crucial fifth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. 4. India begins evacuation of its citizens from Ukraine Two Air India aircraft with Indian nationals from war-torn Ukraine onboard have landed in India. One more aircraft with evacuees will arrive today. 5. Election in 108 municipalities in West Bengal today Election in 108 municipalities across West Bengal will take place today amidst tight security measures. 6. Congress gears up for Mekedatu ‘padayatra-II’ today The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee will take up afresh its march for water today to demand the implementation of the Mekedatu project across Cauvery in Ramanagara district of the State. 7. Fierce contest on cards as ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru fight for semis spot With the semifinal race reaching its final phase, arch-rivals ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC will face off in a crucial Indian Super League match at the PJN Stadium in Margao today. [logo] The Morning Filter 27 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. U.S., U.K., Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT [A protester holds a placard reading “No SWIFT for Russia” during a rally against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 26, 2022, in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. ] The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia’s access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions against Moscow as it [continues its assault against Ukraine](. The United States and its European partners also said they would impose restrictions on Russia’s central bank to limit its ability to support the rouble. 2. 20th anniversary of Godhra train burning Today is the 20th anniversary of the Godhra tragedy, in which 58 Hindu pilgrims were burnt alive in a train. 3. 692 candidates in the fray across 12 districts in crucial fifth phase of U.P. polls [Polling officials check the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) before they leave for their respective polling stations on the eve of the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections, in Allahabad on February 26, 2022. ] The BJP’s Hindutva experiment will be tested as Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot vote today. Sixty-one constituencies spread over 12 districts of Awadh and Purvanchal will [vote for the crucial fifth phase]( of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. 4. India begins evacuation of its citizens from Ukraine [Two Air India aircraft]( with Indian nationals from war-torn Ukraine onboard have landed in India. One more aircraft with evacuees will arrive today. 5. Election in 108 municipalities in West Bengal today Election in 108 municipalities across West Bengal will take place today amidst tight security measures. 6. Congress gears up for Mekedatu ‘padayatra-II’ today [Flex Moving Cycle advertising Congress’s 2nd phase of Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0 - Walk for Water, to be launched from Ramanagara to National College Grounds, Basavanagudi, on February 27 to March 03, 2022, forcing the BJP Governments to implement the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across Cauvery river, at Mekedatu, in Bengaluru on February 25, 2022. ] The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee will take up afresh its march for water today to demand the implementation of the [Mekedatu project]( across Cauvery in Ramanagara district of the State. 7. Fierce contest on cards as ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru fight for semis spot With the semifinal race reaching its final phase, arch-rivals ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC will face off in a crucial Indian Super League match at the PJN Stadium in Margao today. Today’s Best Reads [[Russia-Ukraine crisis | In a major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine] Russia-Ukraine crisis | In a major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine]( [[Air India's second flight carrying 250 Indian evacuees from Ukraine lands in Delhi] Air India's second flight carrying 250 Indian evacuees from Ukraine lands in Delhi]( [[Russia-Ukrain crisis | Russian troops zero in on Kyiv as 1,50,000 Ukrainians flee] Russia-Ukrain crisis | Russian troops zero in on Kyiv as 1,50,000 Ukrainians flee]( [[692 candidates in the fray across 12 districts in crucial fifth phase of U.P. polls] 692 candidates in the fray across 12 districts in crucial fifth phase of U.P. polls]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. 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