Morning Filter: Congress brainstorming session today

1. Congress Chintan Shivir in Udaipur Facing the daunting task of revamping the party after a series of poll reverses, over 400 Congress leaders will go into a huddle at its ‘Chintan Shivir’ starting today focusing on time-bound party restructuring, finding ways to combat politics of polarisation and getting battle-ready for upcoming electoral challenges. The conclave will begin with introductory remarks of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. 2. Wickremesinghe appointed Sri Lanka’s PM, Cabinet announcement likely today Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed on Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation. Mr. Wickremesinghe, a contentious choice by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, took his oath in a ceremony at the President’s residence. The Cabinet announcement is likely to be made today. 3. Cyclone Asani further weakens into depression Cyclone Asani, which had turned into a deep depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh, has further weakened to a depression, the IMD said on Thursday, forecasting light to moderate rain in some districts of Odisha and West Bengal. 4. Odisha Police face stern test against title contenders Sethu FC Sethu FC will look to maintain their unbeatable run when they face Odisha Police in the Indian Women’s League in Bhubaneswar today. 5. I-League: Churchill face Sreenidi in a battle for 3rd place finish Churchill Brothers will need a draw even as rivals Sreenidi Deccan FC gun for victory when the two teams lock horns for a podium finish in their final I-League encounter today. 6. IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships Two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani (81kg) and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (70kg) will play their respective round-of-16 bouts today. 7. IPL | Riding high on momentum, RCB could be too strong for inconsistent Punjab Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have found much-needed momentum towards the business end of IPL, will back themselves to ride past an inconsistent Punjab Kings and get closer to a playoff spot today. [logo] The Morning Filter 13 MAY 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. Congress Chintan Shivir in Udaipur Facing the daunting task of revamping the party after a series of poll reverses, over 400 Congress leaders will go into a huddle at its ‘Chintan Shivir’ starting today focusing on time-bound party restructuring, finding ways to combat politics of polarisation and getting battle-ready for upcoming electoral challenges. The conclave will begin with introductory remarks of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. 2. Wickremesinghe appointed Sri Lanka’s PM, Cabinet announcement likely today Five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister [Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed]( on Thursday in an effort to bring stability to the island nation. Mr. Wickremesinghe, a contentious choice by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, took his oath in a ceremony at the President’s residence. The Cabinet announcement is likely to be made today. 3. Cyclone Asani further weakens into depression Cyclone Asani, which had turned into a deep depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh, has [further weakened]( to a depression, the IMD said on Thursday, forecasting light to moderate rain in some districts of Odisha and West Bengal. 4. Odisha Police face stern test against title contenders Sethu FC Sethu FC will look to maintain their unbeatable run when they face Odisha Police in the Indian Women’s League in Bhubaneswar today. 5. I-League: Churchill face Sreenidi in a battle for 3rd place finish Churchill Brothers will need a draw even as rivals Sreenidi Deccan FC gun for victory when the two teams lock horns for a podium finish in their final I-League encounter today. 6. IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships Two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani (81kg) and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (70kg) will play their respective round-of-16 bouts today. 7. IPL | Riding high on momentum, RCB could be too strong for inconsistent Punjab [Pune: Royal Challengers Bangalore players celebrate the wicket of Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings during the 49th T20 cricket match of the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL season 15), between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Chennai Super Kings, at MCA International Stadium in Pune, Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (Sportzpics for IPL/PTI Photo)(PTI05_04_2022_000235A)] Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have found much-needed momentum towards the business end of IPL, will back themselves to ride past an inconsistent Punjab Kings and get closer to a playoff spot today. Today’s Best Reads [[Ukraine crisis | Zelenskyy says he's ready to talk with Russian President Putin] Ukraine crisis | Zelenskyy says he's ready to talk with Russian President Putin]( [[100 meat shops sealed in one week under civic drive: NDMC] 100 meat shops sealed in one week under civic drive: NDMC]( [[Palestinians honour slain Al-Jazeera journalist, reject joint probe] Palestinians honour slain Al-Jazeera journalist, reject joint probe]( [[Managers fired from Twitter amid Musk buyout turmoil] Managers fired from Twitter amid Musk buyout turmoil]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](