Morning Filter: Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K

1. Wrestlers threaten to step up protest against WFI chief A day after top Indian wrestlers accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation of young athletes at the women’s national camp, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said that several more wrestlers were willing to step forward. 2. Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who reached Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening for the last leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, said that he had come to listen and share the pain of the people of J&K. Mr. Gandhi will conclude his yatra in Srinagar on January 30. 3. Women officers in command soon The Army has begun the process for selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers. According to sources, women officers Special No. 3 Selection Board is being conducted for promotion from the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel to Colonel from January 9 to 22. 4. SC Collegium firm on appointing gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi High Court Judge The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday stood firm by its resolve to have the government appoint openly gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi High Court judge, saying every individual is “entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality based on sexual orientation”. 5. Narendra Modi to launch third Rozgar Mela on Jan 20 The centre is all set to provide jobs to the youth under the third ‘Rozgar Mela’, which will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20. Around 71,000 appointees are expected to get appointment letters during the event. [logo] The Morning Filter 20 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. Wrestlers threaten to step up protest against WFI chief A day after top Indian wrestlers accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation of young athletes at the women’s national camp, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said that several more wrestlers were willing to step forward. 2. Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K Congress leader [Rahul Gandhi, who reached Jammu and Kashmir]( on Thursday evening for the last leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, said that he had come to listen and share the pain of the people of J&K. Mr. Gandhi will conclude his yatra in Srinagar on January 30. 3. Women officers in command soon The Army has begun the process for selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers. According to sources, women officers Special No. 3 Selection Board is being conducted for promotion from the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel to Colonel from January 9 to 22. 4. SC Collegium firm on appointing gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi High Court Judge The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday stood firm by its resolve to have the government appoint openly gay lawyer [Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi High Court judge]( saying every individual is “entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality based on sexual orientation”. 5. Narendra Modi to launch third Rozgar Mela on Jan 20 The centre is all set to provide jobs to the youth under the third ‘Rozgar Mela’, which will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20. Around 71,000 appointees are expected to get appointment letters during the event. Are you a tech enthusiast looking for a comprehensive source of the latest news and trends?? Look no further than "Today's Cache"! Get top headlines straight to your inbox, so you can stay up-to-date on the most important developments in the tech world. [Subscribe Now!]( Today’s Best Reads [[COVID-19 did not force girls to exit schools early, says study] COVID-19 did not force girls to exit schools early, says study]( [[We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India] We want normal ties with Pakistan, says India]( [[Data Point | What are Indians eating?] Data Point | What are Indians eating?]( [[{NAME} to face involuntary manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting] {NAME} to face involuntary manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting]( 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](