Morning Filter: RT-PCR for fliers from 5 countries

1. Prayer meet for PM Modi’s mother Hiraben at Vadnagar in Gujarat on Sunday A prayer meet will be organised on Sunday in memory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben at PM’s birthplace Vadnagar in Gujarat, according to her family members. 2. RT-PCR test mandatory for fliers from five nations from Sunday From January 1, 2023, all international arrivals from China, Singapore, Hongkong, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Thailand and Japan will undergo mandatory pre-departure RT-PCR testing; more European nations have tightened COVID rules for China flights. 3. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to be inaugurated on Sunday The office of Brazil’s vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country. An official document says Bolsonaro may be headed to Florida. 4. Tata Open Maharashtra The second and final round of the qualifiers will be played on Sunday as Bhambri, Ramanathan and others will look to win and secure the main draw spots for themselves. Bhambri and Ramanathan will take on Ymer and Bellucci respectively in the final round. [logo] The Morning Filter 01 JANUARY 2023 [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. Prayer meet for PM Modi’s mother Hiraben at Vadnagar in Gujarat on Sunday A prayer meet will be organised on Sunday in memory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Hiraben at PM’s birthplace Vadnagar in Gujarat, according to her family members. 2. RT-PCR test mandatory for fliers from five nations from Sunday From January 1, 2023, all international arrivals from China, Singapore, Hongkong, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Thailand and Japan will undergo mandatory pre-departure RT-PCR testing; more European nations have tightened COVID rules for China flights. 3. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to be inaugurated on Sunday The office of Brazil’s vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country. An official document says Bolsonaro may be headed to Florida. 4. Tata Open Maharashtra The second and final round of the qualifiers will be played on Sunday as Bhambri, Ramanathan and others will look to win and secure the main draw spots for themselves. Bhambri and Ramanathan will take on Ymer and Bellucci respectively in the final round. Interested in Science? Our "Science For All" weekly newsletter takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! [Subscribe Now!]( Today’s Best Reads [[The Gambia children deaths | WHO drew premature link with India-made cough syrups, says drugs regulator] The Gambia children deaths | WHO drew premature link with India-made cough syrups, says drugs regulator]( [[43 policemen convicted for killing 10 Sikhs in 1991] 43 policemen convicted for killing 10 Sikhs in 1991]( [[The great gamble on the Russian oil price cap] The great gamble on the Russian oil price cap]( [[‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ | Bailey Bass, Jamie Flatters on bringing James Cameron’s vision to life] ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ | Bailey Bass, Jamie Flatters on bringing James Cameron’s vision to life]( 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](