Morning Filter: India-Pak World Cup clash faces rain threat

1. Israel-Hamas war More than 1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza faced an Israeli deadline on Saturday to flee south, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had only just begun to retaliate for last week’s Hamas rampage across southern Israel. 2. Second batch of Indian nationals flies out of conflict-ridden Israel The second batch of 235 Indian nationals, including two infants, were safely evacuated on Friday, informed sources told PTI. The flight took off at 11.02 pm local time. The evacuation of Indian nationals will continue on Saturday as well. 3.RSS chief arrives on 3-day visit to J&K On Saturday morning, Bhagwat will address a gathering of RSS workers in Jammu. RSS workers from Kishtwar, Rajouri, Udhampur and Jammu Mahanagar are slated to participate in the event, the statement said. He is also scheduled to visit a temple and offer prayers. 4.India vs Pakistan: Rohit’s men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat Rohit Sharma’s poise, Virat Kohli’s intensity and Jasprit Bumrah’s cerebral artistry make India overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup match here on Saturday that has a compelling socio-political context, implications of which transcend beyond the 22-yards. [logo] The Morning Filter 14 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 war More than 1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza faced an Israeli deadline on Saturday to flee south, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had only just begun to retaliate for last week’s Hamas rampage across southern Israel. 2. Second batch of Indian nationals flies out of conflict-ridden Israel The second batch of 235 Indian nationals, including two infants, were safely evacuated on Friday, informed sources told PTI. The flight took off at 11.02 pm local time. The evacuation of Indian nationals will continue on Saturday as well. 3.RSS chief arrives on 3-day visit to J&K On Saturday morning, Bhagwat will address a gathering of RSS workers in Jammu. RSS workers from Kishtwar, Rajouri, Udhampur and Jammu Mahanagar are slated to participate in the event, the statement said. He is also scheduled to visit a temple and offer prayers. 4.India vs Pakistan: Rohit’s men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat Rohit Sharma’s poise, Virat Kohli’s intensity and Jasprit Bumrah’s cerebral artistry make India overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup match here on Saturday that has a compelling socio-political context, implications of which transcend beyond the 22-yards. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[Adani group likely overbilled coal consumers by 12,000 crore: Congress] Adani group likely overbilled coal consumers by 12,000 crore: Congress]( [[With two in two, India seems to be getting its act right, albeit it is still early days] With two in two, India seems to be getting its act right, albeit it is still early days]( [[Australia heads to ballot to decide on Indigenous Voice to Parliament] Australia heads to ballot to decide on Indigenous Voice to Parliament]( [[Should the 50 % legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?] Should the 50 % legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?]( 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](