Morning Filter: Kerala wants to become Keralam

1. Security tightened ahead of Naga community rallies in Manipur on Wednesday In a statement, the United Naga Council (UNC) said rallies will be held in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel districts from 10 am on Wednesday. 2. LDF govt to move resolution in assembly to urge Centre to rename state as ‘Keralam’ The ruling Left government in Kerala will on Wednesday move a resolution in the assembly urging the Centre to rename the state as ‘Keralam’. 3. Pakistan PM Sharif says he would recommend dissolving National Assembly on Wednesday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said he would write to President Arif Alvi on Wednesday to dissolve Pakistan’s National Assembly prematurely, a move aimed at getting extra time for holding the general elections scheduled for later this year. 4. Imran Khan appeal against conviction The petition will be taken up on Wednesday by a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court. 5. ACT 2023: India aim to avoid complacency against Pakistan Their semifinal berth already sealed, three-time champions India would look to guard against complacency when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage last round-robin league match of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday. [logo] The Morning Filter 09 August 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. Security tightened ahead of Naga community rallies in Manipur on Wednesday In a statement, the United Naga Council (UNC) said rallies will be held in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel districts from 10 am on Wednesday. 2. LDF govt to move resolution in assembly to urge Centre to rename state as ‘Keralam’ The ruling Left government in Kerala will on Wednesday move a resolution in the assembly urging the Centre to rename the state as ‘Keralam’. 3. Pakistan PM Sharif says he would recommend dissolving National Assembly on Wednesday Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said he would write to President Arif Alvi on Wednesday to dissolve Pakistan’s National Assembly prematurely, a move aimed at getting extra time for holding the general elections scheduled for later this year. 4. Imran Khan appeal against conviction The petition will be taken up on Wednesday by a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court. 5. ACT 2023: India aim to avoid complacency against Pakistan Their semifinal berth already sealed, three-time champions India would look to guard against complacency when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage last round-robin league match of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths] Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths]( [[Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel] Why no disaggregated data on tribal populations, asks House panel]( [[Siddique, a hitmaker who set humour standards for a generation] Siddique, a hitmaker who set humour standards for a generation]( [[Explained | How a changing monsoon is challenging forecasters and disaster managers] Explained | How a changing monsoon is challenging forecasters and disaster managers]( 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](