Morning Filter: Cyclone Tej intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm

1. Cyclone Tej intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm The IMD also said the depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to further intensify into a deep depression by early Monday morning. If this system intensifies into a cyclone, it will be called Hamoon, a name given by Iran. 2. M.P. government to decide on resignation of deputy collector Nisha Bangre The Madhya Pradesh High Court had directed the State government to decide on the resignation from service and disciplinary proceedings against deputy collector Nisha Bangre by Monday. Ms. Bangre is tipped to be the Congress candidate from Amla constituency in Betul district in MP, where Assembly polls will be held on November 17. 3. BMC to issue guidelines for ensuring better air quality by Monday With the air quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be a private site or a government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken. 4. Israel-Hamas war, Day 17 | Israel says it’s stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip Israeli warplanes have struck targets across the Gaza Strip as well as two airports in Syria and a mosque in the occupied West Bank allegedly used by militants, while a second convoy of humanitarian aid reportedly began crossing into Gaza from Egypt on Sunday afternoon.. 5. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, falling back to square one Majority Leader Steve Scalise said they’re going “come back and start over” on Monday. 6. Amit Shah to launch NCEL logo, website on Monday Co-operation Minister Amit Shah will on Monday launch a logo, website and brochure of a newly established National Cooperative for Exports Limited (NCEL) at a national symposium in the national capital. 7. Pakistan wary of Afghanistan spin threat at Chepauk A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners’ ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch during the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday. [logo] The Morning Filter 23 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. Cyclone Tej intensifies into extremely severe cyclonic storm [In a recent study, scientists have deduced that global warming has heightened cyclone intensity. File photo The Hindu] The IMD also said the depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to further intensify into a deep depression by early Monday morning. If this system intensifies into a cyclone, it will be called Hamoon, a name given by Iran. 2. M.P. government to decide on resignation of deputy collector Nisha Bangre The Madhya Pradesh High Court had directed the State government to decide on the resignation from service and disciplinary proceedings against deputy collector Nisha Bangre by Monday. Ms. Bangre is tipped to be the Congress candidate from Amla constituency in Betul district in MP, where Assembly polls will be held on November 17. 3. BMC to issue guidelines for ensuring better air quality by Monday With the air quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be a private site or a government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken. 4. Israel-Hamas war, Day 17 | Israel says it’s stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip Israeli warplanes have struck targets across the Gaza Strip as well as two airports in Syria and a mosque in the occupied West Bank allegedly used by militants, while a second convoy of humanitarian aid reportedly began crossing into Gaza from Egypt on Sunday afternoon.. 5. House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, falling back to square one Majority Leader Steve Scalise said they’re going “come back and start over” on Monday. 6. Amit Shah to launch NCEL logo, website on Monday [ New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with tribal youth under the Tribal Youth Exchange Program (TYEP), in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)] Co-operation Minister Amit Shah will on Monday launch a logo, website and brochure of a newly established National Cooperative for Exports Limited (NCEL) at a national symposium in the national capital. 7. Pakistan wary of Afghanistan spin threat at Chepauk A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners’ ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch during the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday. 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