Morning Filter: Gearing up for Rajasthan polls

1. Gujarat, Micron to sign MoU for semiconductor unit The Gujarat government will on Wednesday sign an MoU with American computer storage chipmaker Micron Technology for a semiconductor assembly and test facility at Sanand in Ahmedabad district, said the state government on Tuesday. The MoU (memorandum of understanding) will be signed in the evening in Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, said a government release. 2. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to address rallies in Rajasthan Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda will address public meetings in different parts of Rajasthan, a party leader said on Tuesday. Rajasthan BJP president C P Joshi told reporters here that the three senior leaders will highlight the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led central government. 3. ED arrests real estate firm Supertech’s chairman R K Arora in money-laundering case The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested real estate company Supertech’s chairman and owner R K Arora on money-laundering charges, official sources said. Arora was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following a third round of his questioning at the federal agency’s office, they said. 4. Allahabad HC to hear plea for ban on ‘Adipurush’ film The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie “Adipurush”, saying “Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time”. The court has fixed the next hearing on Wednesday. 5. Govt to release critical minerals list on Wednesday The government on Wednesday will release a list of ‘critical minerals of India’ for the first time, an official statement said. The list will be released by Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, it said. “The Ministry of Mines is all set to unveil for the first time the list of critical Minerals for India to ensure reduced import dependencies, enhance supply chain resilience and support the country’s net zero objectives,” the coal ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. 6. Duleep Trophy: Chance for established and aspirants to underline red ball credentials The latest edition of the grand opera that is Indian domestic season will begin on Wednesday with the Duleep Trophy, giving the experienced and aspirants a chance to reemphasize their red ball chops. [logo] The Morning Filter 28 June 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. Gujarat, Micron to sign MoU for semiconductor unit [FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A smartphone with a displayed Micron logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo] The Gujarat government will on Wednesday sign an MoU with American computer storage chipmaker Micron Technology for a semiconductor assembly and test facility at Sanand in Ahmedabad district, said the state government on Tuesday. The MoU (memorandum of understanding) will be signed in the evening in Gandhinagar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, said a government release. 2. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to address rallies in Rajasthan [New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah leave after BJP's National Executive Meeting at NDMC Convention Centre, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) (PTI01_17_2023_000309B)] Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda will address public meetings in different parts of Rajasthan, a party leader said on Tuesday. Rajasthan BJP president C P Joshi told reporters here that the three senior leaders will highlight the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led central government. 3. ED arrests real estate firm Supertech’s chairman R K Arora in money-laundering case The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested real estate company Supertech’s chairman and owner R K Arora on money-laundering charges, official sources said. Arora was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following a third round of his questioning at the federal agency’s office, they said. 4. Allahabad HC to hear plea for ban on ‘Adipurush’ film [New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah leave after BJP's National Executive Meeting at NDMC Convention Centre, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) (PTI01_17_2023_000309B)] The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the way key characters of the epic Ramayana have been depicted in the controversial movie “Adipurush”, saying “Hindus are tolerant but why they are tested every time”. The court has fixed the next hearing on Wednesday. 5. Govt to release critical minerals list on Wednesday The government on Wednesday will release a list of ‘critical minerals of India’ for the first time, an official statement said. The list will be released by Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi, it said. “The Ministry of Mines is all set to unveil for the first time the list of critical Minerals for India to ensure reduced import dependencies, enhance supply chain resilience and support the country’s net zero objectives,” the coal ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. 6. Duleep Trophy: Chance for established and aspirants to underline red ball credentials The latest edition of the grand opera that is Indian domestic season will begin on Wednesday with the Duleep Trophy, giving the experienced and aspirants a chance to reemphasize their red ball chops. 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