Morning Filter: ASI joins Varanasi mosque row

1. Appeal to opposition with folded hands to join debate in Parliament on Manipur: Anurag Thakur The opposition parties have planned joint protests in Parliament on Monday on the situation in Manipur. They have been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament before starting a discussion on the issue. 2. ASI team in Varanasi, to begin scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex on Monday A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrived here on Sunday to conduct a scientific survey to determine if the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple is built upon a temple. 3. Pakistan’s long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka Speaking to reporters ahead of the second test starting Monday, Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn said that Pakistan’s long-term target is to become the top-ranked team. Pakistan is currently ranked sixth and a 2-0 series win will help to close the ranks on fifth-place New Zealand. 4. Morocco, Benzina set to make Women’s World Cup history in a game against Germany The 25-year-old defender will be the first player to wear the Islamic headscarf at the senior-level Women’s World Cup. She and the Atlas Lionesses face two-time World Cup champions Germany in Melbourne, Australia, today. 5. Pace bowlers in focus as Deodhar Trophy returns after four years The focus will be on players, especially pacers, who could potentially form the core of India’s white ball and A teams when the Deodhar Trophy kicks off in Puducherry. [logo] The Morning Filter 24 July 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. Appeal to opposition with folded hands to join debate in Parliament on Manipur: Anurag Thakur [Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur ] The opposition parties have planned joint protests in Parliament on Monday on the situation in Manipur. They have been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament before starting a discussion on the issue. 2. ASI team in Varanasi, to begin scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex on Monday A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) arrived here on Sunday to conduct a scientific survey to determine if the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple is built upon a temple. 3. Pakistan’s long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka Speaking to reporters ahead of the second test starting Monday, Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn said that Pakistan’s long-term target is to become the top-ranked team. Pakistan is currently ranked sixth and a 2-0 series win will help to close the ranks on fifth-place New Zealand. 4. Morocco, Benzina set to make Women’s World Cup history in a game against Germany The 25-year-old defender will be the first player to wear the Islamic headscarf at the senior-level Women’s World Cup. She and the Atlas Lionesses face two-time World Cup champions Germany in Melbourne, Australia, today. 5. Pace bowlers in focus as Deodhar Trophy returns after four years The focus will be on players, especially pacers, who could potentially form the core of India’s white ball and A teams when the Deodhar Trophy kicks off in Puducherry. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over last fortnight; more suspects identified in May 4 sexual violence case] Over 13,000 detained in Manipur over last fortnight; more suspects identified in May 4 sexual violence case]( [[To win Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, BJP and Congress go head to head with promises for women’s welfare] To win Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, BJP and Congress go head to head with promises for women’s welfare]( [[The politics of the Uniform Civil Code] The politics of the Uniform Civil Code]( [[A busload of problems in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation] A busload of problems in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]( Copyright @ 2023, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](