Morning Filter: Qatar World Cup opens today

FIFA World Cup 2022 opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday, but even the buildup to that match has been overshadowed by Friday’s announcement that the sale of beer will be banned inside the stadium grounds. U.N. climate talks poised for deal creating ‘loss and damage’ fund Delegates at the 27th edition of the U. N. climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh continue to negotiate a final agreement, with the latest draft suggesting the creation of a fund to compensate a section of developing countries for the damage already done by disasters linked to climate change. China and the U.S., the two biggest carbon polluters, declined to comment; European negotiators were huddling over proposals. PM Modi to address rallies in Gujarat Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly Polls, the Prime Minister will address four rallies in the districts of Bhavnagar, Amreli and Junagadh today, the party sources said. Mehrauli murder | Delhi cops call victim’s ex-manager for questioning on Sunday A Delhi Police team on Saturday recorded the statements of two men in Maharashtra’s Palghar from whom 27-year-old Shraddha Walkar, who was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala in May this year, had sought assistance after she was assaulted by the accused in 2020, officials said. MCD polls | BJP chief Nadda, Union ministers to take part in road shows on Sunday Top BJP leaders including its chief JP Nadda, Union ministers and chief ministers of party-ruled states will take part in 14 road shows planned across the city ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, a party statement said. Low Pressure Area becomes well marked, depression likely, rains expected in TN It is likely to move west-northwestwards and gradually concentrate into a depression by Sunday over southwest Bay of Bengal. 53rd IFFI set to open Sunday with retrospectives on Asha Parekh, Carlos Saura The 53rd edition of the nine-day festival will be inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur at Panaji. Nepal is scheduled to hold elections on Sunday To elect 275 members of the federal Parliament and 550 seats of the seven provincial assemblies. India’s Ravina among three boxers to progress into quarterfinals Nine Indians, including three women, will be in action in the last-16 stage on Sunday. Vishvanath Suresh (48kg), Jadumani Singh (51kg), Ashish (54kg), Vanshaj (63.5kg), Aman Rathore (67kg) and Deepak (75kg) will fight in the men’s section. Bhawna Sharma (48kg), Tamanna (50kg) and Huidrom Griviya Devi (54kg) will take the ring in the women’s quarterfinals. Meltwater Champions Tour Finals in San Francisco In the sixth round on Sunday, Praggnanandhaa will take on Carlsen in a much-awaited clash while Erigaisi will meet Liem Le. 2nd T20I: India face Bhuvneshwar dilemma while praying for game time Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces an arduous challenge of remaining relevant in shortest format as a young Indian team, seeking some game time, is expected to face tough resistance from New Zealand in the second T20 International in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. [logo] The Morning Filter 20 NOVEMBER 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 FIFA World Cup 2022 opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday, but even the buildup to that match has been overshadowed by Friday’s announcement that the sale of beer will be banned inside the stadium grounds. U.N. climate talks poised for deal creating ‘loss and damage’ fund Delegates at the 27th edition of the U. N. climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh continue to negotiate a final agreement, with the latest draft suggesting the creation of a fund to compensate a section of developing countries for the damage already done by disasters linked to climate change. China and the U.S., the two biggest carbon polluters, declined to comment; European negotiators were huddling over proposals. PM Modi to address rallies in Gujarat Ahead of the Gujarat Assembly Polls, the Prime Minister will address four rallies in the districts of Bhavnagar, Amreli and Junagadh today, the party sources said. Mehrauli murder | Delhi cops call victim’s ex-manager for questioning on Sunday A Delhi Police team on Saturday recorded the statements of two men in Maharashtra’s Palghar from whom 27-year-old Shraddha Walkar, who was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala in May this year, had sought assistance after she was assaulted by the accused in 2020, officials said. MCD polls | BJP chief Nadda, Union ministers to take part in road shows on Sunday Top BJP leaders including its chief JP Nadda, Union ministers and chief ministers of party-ruled states will take part in 14 road shows planned across the city ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, a party statement said. Low Pressure Area becomes well marked, depression likely, rains expected in TN It is likely to move west-northwestwards and gradually concentrate into a depression by Sunday over southwest Bay of Bengal. 53rd IFFI set to open Sunday with retrospectives on Asha Parekh, Carlos Saura The 53rd edition of the nine-day festival will be inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur at Panaji. Nepal is scheduled to hold elections on Sunday To elect 275 members of the federal Parliament and 550 seats of the seven provincial assemblies. India’s Ravina among three boxers to progress into quarterfinals Nine Indians, including three women, will be in action in the last-16 stage on Sunday. Vishvanath Suresh (48kg), Jadumani Singh (51kg), Ashish (54kg), Vanshaj (63.5kg), Aman Rathore (67kg) and Deepak (75kg) will fight in the men’s section. Bhawna Sharma (48kg), Tamanna (50kg) and Huidrom Griviya Devi (54kg) will take the ring in the women’s quarterfinals. Meltwater Champions Tour Finals in San Francisco In the sixth round on Sunday, Praggnanandhaa will take on Carlsen in a much-awaited clash while Erigaisi will meet Liem Le. 2nd T20I: India face Bhuvneshwar dilemma while praying for game time Bhuvneshwar Kumar faces an arduous challenge of remaining relevant in shortest format as a young Indian team, seeking some game time, is expected to face tough resistance from New Zealand in the second T20 International in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Today’s Best Reads [[FIFA World Cup 2022 | Can Messi, Neymar end Europe’s hegemony?] FIFA World Cup 2022 | Can Messi, Neymar end Europe’s hegemony?]( [[No place for those defaming Gujarat: PM Modi] No place for those defaming Gujarat: PM Modi]( [[Srinagar set for a ₹980-crore makeover] Srinagar set for a ₹980-crore makeover]( [[Tabassum: The charming, pioneering talk-show host] Tabassum: The charming, pioneering talk-show host]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. 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