Morning Filter: Israel launches an expanded ground operation in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war, Day 23 | Israel says the Gaza war has entered a new stage Israel on Saturday expanded its ground operation in Gaza, sending in tanks and infantry backed by massive strikes from the air and sea. The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza. This largely cut off the besieged enclave’s 2.3 million people from the world, while enabling the Israeli military to control the narrative in the new stage of fighting. Rahul Gandhi visit to Chhattisgarh On Sunday, he will address rallies in Rajnandgaon and Kawardha constituencies at 1 pm and 2.50 pm, respectively. RLP’s ‘Satta Sankalp Yatra’ to conclude in Jaipur on Sunday The ‘Satta Sankalp Yatra’ taken out by the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party convener and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal will conclude in Jaipur on Sunday. Amrit Kalash yatra from Lucknow to leave for New Delhi on Sunday The soil brought from all the states will be put in a large vessel called ‘Amrit Kalash’ in New Delhi on October 31, an activity that will depict the country’s resolve of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’, U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. Bangladesh calls out paramilitary force as tension escalates over rival political rallies in Dhaka A Bangladeshi policeman was killed and more than 200 people, including security personnel, were injured on Saturday as violence erupted during rallies called by the ruling and opposition parties here, heightening tensions in the country ahead of the expected elections in January. Main opposition BNP has called a nationwide general strike on Sunday, the first in several years to protest against police action to foil their planned rally and assault their activists. Battle of contrasting approaches: Unstoppable India face deflated England India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. And that is unlikely to change in Lucknow on Sunday. Campillo leads by 1 shot at Qatar Masters as fading light cuts short his third round Campillo will return on Sunday bidding to win on the European tour for a fourth time, for the second time this year after the Kenya Open in March and for the second time at the Qatar Masters, after 2020. China dominates in Asian Mountain Bike Cycling Championship The championship is set to conclude Sunday, promising yet another day of captivating competition. The lineup for Sunday features the cross-country eliminator finals, adding to the excitement of this remarkable event. [logo] The Morning Filter 29 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 Israel-Hamas war, Day 23 | Israel says the Gaza war has entered a new stage Israel on Saturday expanded its ground operation in Gaza, sending in tanks and infantry backed by massive strikes from the air and sea. The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza. This largely cut off the besieged enclave’s 2.3 million people from the world, while enabling the Israeli military to control the narrative in the new stage of fighting. Rahul Gandhi visit to Chhattisgarh On Sunday, he will address rallies in Rajnandgaon and Kawardha constituencies at 1 pm and 2.50 pm, respectively. RLP’s ‘Satta Sankalp Yatra’ to conclude in Jaipur on Sunday The ‘Satta Sankalp Yatra’ taken out by the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party convener and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal will conclude in Jaipur on Sunday. Amrit Kalash yatra from Lucknow to leave for New Delhi on Sunday The soil brought from all the states will be put in a large vessel called ‘Amrit Kalash’ in New Delhi on October 31, an activity that will depict the country’s resolve of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’, U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. Bangladesh calls out paramilitary force as tension escalates over rival political rallies in Dhaka A Bangladeshi policeman was killed and more than 200 people, including security personnel, were injured on Saturday as violence erupted during rallies called by the ruling and opposition parties here, heightening tensions in the country ahead of the expected elections in January. Main opposition BNP has called a nationwide general strike on Sunday, the first in several years to protest against police action to foil their planned rally and assault their activists. Battle of contrasting approaches: Unstoppable India face deflated England India and England have played with contrasting approaches in the World Cup so far, producing contrasting results. And that is unlikely to change in Lucknow on Sunday. Campillo leads by 1 shot at Qatar Masters as fading light cuts short his third round Campillo will return on Sunday bidding to win on the European tour for a fourth time, for the second time this year after the Kenya Open in March and for the second time at the Qatar Masters, after 2020. China dominates in Asian Mountain Bike Cycling Championship The championship is set to conclude Sunday, promising yet another day of captivating competition. The lineup for Sunday features the cross-country eliminator finals, adding to the excitement of this remarkable event. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[CJI to head five-judge Bench that will hear electoral bonds case] CJI to head five-judge Bench that will hear electoral bonds case]( [[Government imposes minimum export price of $800 per tonne on onion till December 31] Government imposes minimum export price of $800 per tonne on onion till December 31]( [[Scott Edwards: the selfless keeper of the Oranje flame] Scott Edwards: the selfless keeper of the Oranje flame]( [[UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel] UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel]( 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](