Morning Filter: Israeli troops advance in Gaza

Blinken will enter diplomatic maelstrom over Gaza war on new Mideast trip Just weeks after a frenzied trip to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the region with a somewhat more nuanced message than he offered in the immediate aftermath of Hamas’ bloody October 7 attack on Israel and Israel’s military response. As he did last month, Blinken will stress U.S. support for Israel and try to prevent a wider Mideast war as he visits Israel and Jordan. Israel’s troops advance as diplomatic efforts aim to at least pause Gaza fighting Israel’s ground troops were advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensified for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war. Israel’s military chief says that Israel is willing to allow fuel shipments into the Gaza Strip — if there are assurances the fuel is not diverted to Hamas for military use. World Food India 2023 | PM to disburse seed capital assistance to over 1 lakh SHGs Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse seed capital assistance to over one lakh Self Help Groups and inaugurate a food street as part of the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ in the national capital. He will inaugurate the second edition of World Food India at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi and the event will conclude on November 5. Bhutan king’s maiden visit to Assam Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be on a three-day visit to Assam from today, the first trip by any monarch of the neighbouring country to the State, officials said. During his visit, he will attend various programmes here and also visit Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its one-horned rhinos. Rajya Sabha privileges panel to convene today The Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha will convene today to review the pending complaints against House members, including the ones against suspended AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha and TMC member Derek O’Brien. Sonowal to launch domestic sailing of first int’l cruise liner Costa Serena Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will launch the domestic sailing of the first international Cruise Liner Costa Serena in Mumbai. Primary schools in Delhi shut for 2 days in view of rising pollution: Kejriwal All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for two days in view of rising pollution levels, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on November 2. Pollution levels in the national capital entered the “severe” zone for the first time this season on the day. Amid rising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called for a meeting to discuss the implementation of stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Hong Kong gears up for first Gay Games in Asia despite pushback The Gay Games will kick off in Hong Kong, the first time the international sporting event is held in Asia, despite some local opposition and fears over political freedoms. Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland on tacky Ekana surface Afghanistan’s quest to reach the next level starts in earnest against an equally inspirational Netherlands in a World Cup match between the two teams in Lucknow. [logo] The Morning Filter 03 November 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 Blinken will enter diplomatic maelstrom over Gaza war on new Mideast trip [Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the State Department, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington. Just weeks after a frenzied trip to the Middle East, Blinken is returning to the region with a somewhat more nuanced message than he offered in the immediate aftermath of Hamas’ bloody Oct. 7 attack on Israel and Israel's military response.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)] Just weeks after a frenzied trip to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the region with a somewhat more nuanced message than he offered in the immediate aftermath of Hamas’ bloody October 7 attack on Israel and Israel’s military response. As he did last month, Blinken will stress U.S. support for Israel and try to prevent a wider Mideast war as he visits Israel and Jordan. Israel’s troops advance as diplomatic efforts aim to at least pause Gaza fighting Israel’s ground troops were advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensified for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war. Israel’s military chief says that Israel is willing to allow fuel shipments into the Gaza Strip — if there are assurances the fuel is not diverted to Hamas for military use. World Food India 2023 | PM to disburse seed capital assistance to over 1 lakh SHGs Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse seed capital assistance to over one lakh Self Help Groups and inaugurate a food street as part of the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ in the national capital. He will inaugurate the second edition of World Food India at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi and the event will conclude on November 5. Bhutan king’s maiden visit to Assam Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be on a three-day visit to Assam from today, the first trip by any monarch of the neighbouring country to the State, officials said. During his visit, he will attend various programmes here and also visit Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its one-horned rhinos. Rajya Sabha privileges panel to convene today The Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha will convene today to review the pending complaints against House members, including the ones against suspended AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha and TMC member Derek O’Brien. Sonowal to launch domestic sailing of first int’l cruise liner Costa Serena Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will launch the domestic sailing of the first international Cruise Liner Costa Serena in Mumbai. Primary schools in Delhi shut for 2 days in view of rising pollution: Kejriwal [**EDS: FILE PHOTO** New Delhi: In this Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 file photo, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in New Delhi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 asked Kejriwal to appear before it on November 2 for questioning in Delhi excise policy case. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI10_30_2023_000394B)] All government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for two days in view of rising pollution levels, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on November 2. Pollution levels in the national capital entered the “severe” zone for the first time this season on the day. Amid rising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called for a meeting to discuss the implementation of stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Hong Kong gears up for first Gay Games in Asia despite pushback The Gay Games will kick off in Hong Kong, the first time the international sporting event is held in Asia, despite some local opposition and fears over political freedoms. Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland on tacky Ekana surface Afghanistan’s quest to reach the next level starts in earnest against an equally inspirational Netherlands in a World Cup match between the two teams in Lucknow. 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