Morning Filter: Israel-Hamas war

1. Israel-Hamas conflict Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory, declared war on Hamas Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged above 1,100 after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise assault from Gaza. 2. Poll strategy, caste census set to dominate CWC meet A caste census and poll strategies are set to dominate the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here on Monday, with Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram set to be announced soon. 3. Bengal Guv to meet TMC leaders at 4pm on Monday West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose will meet Trinamool Congress leaders at the Raj Bhavan at 4pm on Monday for a discussion on the issue of the Centre stopping MGNREGA funds to the state, official sources said. 4. SC to hear on Oct 9 ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain’s bail plea in money-laundering case The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a bail plea of former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case lodged against him. 5. TN Assembly to convene on Monday amid Cauvery issue TN Finance minister Thangam Thennarasu is slated to present the first supplementary estimates for FY 2023-24 on Monday. The session is expected to be brief. 6. Bengaluru Metro Rail’s Purple Line to be operational from Monday The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Sunday announced operation of Metro Rail services on the two sections between Krishnarajapura and Baiyappanahalli and the other beyond Kengeri to Challaghatta with effect from Monday. 7. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 4-day visit to Italy, France from Monday; focus on industrial cooperation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a four-day visit to Italy and France beginning Monday to expand bilateral strategic engagement and explore industrial cooperation for joint development of military hardware. 8. Tanzanian President Hassan begins 4-day India visit On Monday, Hassan is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 9. Dassault Aviation CEO visiting India for talks on marine variant of Rafale jets Eric Trappier arrives in Delhi on Monday to hold negotiations on the procurement 10. Cricket World Cup: Dutch face stern test after New Zealand’s high-flying start The Kiwis played the competition opener on Thursday against defending champions England, pummelling the 2019 champions by nine wickets and once again showing the intent to go deep into the tournament. [logo] The Morning Filter 09 October 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. Israel-Hamas conflict Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory, declared war on Hamas Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged above 1,100 after the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise assault from Gaza. 2. Poll strategy, caste census set to dominate CWC meet A caste census and poll strategies are set to dominate the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here on Monday, with Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram set to be announced soon. 3. Bengal Guv to meet TMC leaders at 4pm on Monday West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose will meet Trinamool Congress leaders at the Raj Bhavan at 4pm on Monday for a discussion on the issue of the Centre stopping MGNREGA funds to the state, official sources said. 4. SC to hear on Oct 9 ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain’s bail plea in money-laundering case The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a bail plea of former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case lodged against him. 5. TN Assembly to convene on Monday amid Cauvery issue TN Finance minister Thangam Thennarasu is slated to present the first supplementary estimates for FY 2023-24 on Monday. The session is expected to be brief. 6. Bengaluru Metro Rail’s Purple Line to be operational from Monday The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Sunday announced operation of Metro Rail services on the two sections between Krishnarajapura and Baiyappanahalli and the other beyond Kengeri to Challaghatta with effect from Monday. 7. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 4-day visit to Italy, France from Monday; focus on industrial cooperation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a four-day visit to Italy and France beginning Monday to expand bilateral strategic engagement and explore industrial cooperation for joint development of military hardware. 8. Tanzanian President Hassan begins 4-day India visit On Monday, Hassan is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 9. Dassault Aviation CEO visiting India for talks on marine variant of Rafale jets Eric Trappier arrives in Delhi on Monday to hold negotiations on the procurement 10. Cricket World Cup: Dutch face stern test after New Zealand’s high-flying start The Kiwis played the competition opener on Thursday against defending champions England, pummelling the 2019 champions by nine wickets and once again showing the intent to go deep into the tournament. 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