Morning Filter: From Delhi to Kashmir, heavy security blanket for 76th Independence Day Celebrations

1. PM Modi to address nation on Independence Day for 9th straight time Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the ramparts of Red Fort and address the nation for the ninth consecutive time; PM may announce ‘Heal in India’, ‘Heal by India’ projects on Independence Day, say sources. 2. From Delhi to Kashmir, heavy security blanket for 76th Independence Day celebration India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir. 3. Heavy rain likely in south Bengal districts till Monday morning: Met The meteorological department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts in the southern part of West Bengal owing to a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal on Sunday. The system is likely to move in a west-northwestwards direction maintaining intensity till this morning, the Met said. 4. More U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip The group will be in Taiwan until Monday as part of a trip to Asia. 5. Next up for Serena is Raducanu at Western & Southern Open Serena Williams plays tonight at the Western & Southern Open in what is expected to be one of her final matches. [logo] The Morning Filter 15 AUGUST 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. PM Modi to address nation on Independence Day for 9th straight time [Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File.] Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the ramparts of Red Fort and address the nation for the ninth consecutive time; PM may announce ‘Heal in India’, ‘Heal by India’ projects on Independence Day, say sources. 2. From Delhi to Kashmir, heavy security blanket for 76th Independence Day celebration India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir. 3. Heavy rain likely in south Bengal districts till Monday morning: Met [An Indian resident walks through monsoon rain in Burrabazar on July 31, 2022 in Kolkata, India. India’s 2022 monsoon rainfall is varying in distribution and intensity, according to reports, pushing back monsoon rice planting for farmers in the state of West Bengal. India’s annual monsoon supplies around three quarters of the country’s yearly rainfall and underpins its agricultural economy. ] The meteorological department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts in the southern part of West Bengal owing to a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal on Sunday. The system is likely to move in a west-northwestwards direction maintaining intensity till this morning, the Met said. 4. More U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip The group will be in Taiwan until Monday as part of a trip to Asia. 5. Next up for Serena is Raducanu at Western & Southern Open Serena Williams plays tonight at the Western & Southern Open in what is expected to be one of her final matches. Today’s Best Reads [[Time for India to reclaim its moral leadership] Time for India to reclaim its moral leadership]( [[Changing contexts of caste] Changing contexts of caste]( [[Such a long reckoning] Such a long reckoning]( [[India must protect its hard-won freedoms] India must protect its hard-won freedoms]( 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](