Morning Filter: First I2U2 high-level meeting today

1. Rains update | 17 dead, thousands moved to safety as rains batter various parts of India Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast. 2. First I2U2 high-level meeting today; PM Modi to attend virtually The I2U2 - comprising India, Israel, the UAE and the US - was established in October 2021 following an initiative by the four countries’ foreign ministers as part of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Israel. 3. President polls | NDA nominee Murmu in Goa today National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu will meet MLAs and MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa on Thursday, a party leader said. 4. Gynavapi case arguments will continue today The Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not apply in the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex case and Hindus should be allowed to offer prayers there, the counsel for petitioners told a district court on Wednesday while arguing on the maintainability of the case. 5. Haridwar all set for Kanwar Yatra: District Magistrate Haridwar is all set to host the Kanwar Yatra beginning on Thursday with the administrative machinery in the district fully geared up to deal with the traffic and security challenges the nearly fortnight long fair entails, the senior official said. 6. DGCA hopes ‘sick-leave protest’ at IndiGo, Go First will end soon Go First said a “few people” who had absented themselves from duties in the last two to three days were “misguided” and after counselling, they have assured the carrier that they will rejoin office either on Thursday. 7. Second round of voting in Tory leadership race Former finance minister Rishi Sunak led the field of Conservative MPs bidding to become Britain’s next Prime Minister in the first ballot of Tory lawmakers on Wednesday, as the race narrowed to six with the elimination of two candidates. The second round of voting is set to happen today. 8. Ind v England 2nd ODI: Kohli still doubtful as India eye another series win A confident Indian team looks set to overpower England with yet another dominant show in the second ODI at the Lord’s on Thursday despite Virat Kohli’s dodgy groin and dismal form. [logo] The Morning Filter 14 JULY 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. Rains update | 17 dead, thousands moved to safety as rains batter various parts of India [Fire and Rescue Services personnel removing a fallen tree in Udhagamandalam on Wednesday. M. SATHYAMOORTHY] Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast. 2. First I2U2 high-level meeting today; PM Modi to attend virtually The I2U2 - comprising India, Israel, the UAE and the US - was established in October 2021 following an initiative by the four countries’ foreign ministers as part of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Israel. 3. President polls | NDA nominee Murmu in Goa today [Jaipur: NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu after her arrival at the airport, in Jaipur, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_13_2022_000048B)] National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu will meet MLAs and MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Goa on Thursday, a party leader said. 4. Gynavapi case arguments will continue today The Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not apply in the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex case and Hindus should be allowed to offer prayers there, the counsel for petitioners told a district court on Wednesday while arguing on the maintainability of the case. 5. Haridwar all set for Kanwar Yatra: District Magistrate Haridwar is all set to host the Kanwar Yatra beginning on Thursday with the administrative machinery in the district fully geared up to deal with the traffic and security challenges the nearly fortnight long fair entails, the senior official said. 6. DGCA hopes ‘sick-leave protest’ at IndiGo, Go First will end soon [Many complaints: Go First technicians are protesting against low wages and delay in payment of salary. File photo] Go First said a “few people” who had absented themselves from duties in the last two to three days were “misguided” and after counselling, they have assured the carrier that they will rejoin office either on Thursday. 7. Second round of voting in Tory leadership race [New beginning: Rishi Sunak at the launch of his campaign in London to be the Conservative Party leader and PM. AP STEFAN ROUSSEAU] Former finance minister Rishi Sunak led the field of Conservative MPs bidding to become Britain’s next Prime Minister in the first ballot of Tory lawmakers on Wednesday, as the race narrowed to six with the elimination of two candidates. The second round of voting is set to happen today. 8. Ind v England 2nd ODI: Kohli still doubtful as India eye another series win A confident Indian team looks set to overpower England with yet another dominant show in the second ODI at the Lord’s on Thursday despite Virat Kohli’s dodgy groin and dismal form. Today’s Best Reads [[India ranks 135 out of 146 in Global Gender Gap Index] India ranks 135 out of 146 in Global Gender Gap Index]( [[Transgender trainee-pilot Adam Harry told to reapply for medical test] Transgender trainee-pilot Adam Harry told to reapply for medical test]( [[Birth certificates of children born after August 2015 will be available on DigiLocker] Birth certificates of children born after August 2015 will be available on DigiLocker]( [[Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres] Free COVID-19 booster shots for all adults for 75 days from July 15 at government centres]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. 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