Morning Filter: Campaign for 5 states heats up

1. Israel-Hamas war, Day 19 | Israel escalates its bombardment in the Gaza Strip More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly civilians who died in the initial Hamas rampage. In addition, 222 people including foreigners were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, Israel’s military has said. Four of those have been released. 2. Union Cabinet meeting likely on Wednesday The Union Cabinet is likely to meet at 10.30 a.m. 3. Priyanka Gandhi to make big announcement for homemakers in Jhunjhunu rally: CM Gehlot Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address an election rally in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Wednesday in which she is likely to make some announcements related to homemakers. 4. French Open Super 750 badminton tournament On Wednesday, Kidambi Srikanth will be up against France’s Tomav Popov Junior while Lakshya Sen will take on another Frenchman Arnaud Merkle. 5. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa to spearhead Indian challenge in Grand Swiss Young Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa will lead the Indian challenge in the year’s strongest open aptly titled, the FIDE Grand Swiss that gets underway at Isle of Man in the United Kingdom on Wednesday and is offering two slots for the Candidates. 6. Resurgent Australia face tenacious Netherlands in World Cup Bolstered by the revival of their batting firepower, a rejuvenated Australia will look for another dominating show against a tenacious Netherlands in a World Cup match in New Delhi on Wednesday. [logo] The Morning Filter 25 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, Day 19 | Israel escalates its bombardment in the Gaza Strip More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly civilians who died in the initial Hamas rampage. In addition, 222 people including foreigners were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, Israel’s military has said. Four of those have been released. 2. Union Cabinet meeting likely on Wednesday The Union Cabinet is likely to meet at 10.30 a.m. 3. Priyanka Gandhi to make big announcement for homemakers in Jhunjhunu rally: CM Gehlot Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address an election rally in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Wednesday in which she is likely to make some announcements related to homemakers. 4. French Open Super 750 badminton tournament On Wednesday, Kidambi Srikanth will be up against France’s Tomav Popov Junior while Lakshya Sen will take on another Frenchman Arnaud Merkle. 5. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa to spearhead Indian challenge in Grand Swiss Young Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa will lead the Indian challenge in the year’s strongest open aptly titled, the FIDE Grand Swiss that gets underway at Isle of Man in the United Kingdom on Wednesday and is offering two slots for the Candidates. 6. Resurgent Australia face tenacious Netherlands in World Cup Bolstered by the revival of their batting firepower, a rejuvenated Australia will look for another dominating show against a tenacious Netherlands in a World Cup match in New Delhi on Wednesday. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping] An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping]( [[Rate of fatality in road accidents declines marginally in city limits] Rate of fatality in road accidents declines marginally in city limits]( [[How do SIM cards work? | Explained] How do SIM cards work? | Explained]( [[The present and future of Dalit politics] The present and future of Dalit politics]( 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](