Morning Filter: Kharge to launch Congress Telangana manifesto, Rahul to address rallies

M.P., Chhattisgarh Assembly polls Madhya Pradesh will vote today to decide the electoral fate of 2,533 candidates in 230 Assembly seats. The second and final phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections for 70 seats in the 90-member Assembly will be held today. The first phase for 20 seats was held on November 7 and saw a high turnout of 78% Kharge to launch Congress’ Telangana manifesto, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge will be launching the party’s manifesto for the upcoming polls today, as he and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi participate in separate poll rallies in Hyderabad and various places in Telangana. Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into cyclonic storm, cross Bangla coast The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by today, will have no major impact on Odisha as it will move towards the Bangladesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Bhujbal, Wadettiwar to take part in OBC rally in Jalna’s Ambad area Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal and senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar are expected to be present for a rally of the Other Backward Classes in Jalna’s Ambad area on Friday, an official said. Muizzu to be sworn in as Maldives President India would be represented by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Muizzu, a close associate of former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen who forged close ties with China during his Presidency from 2013 to 2018, defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff held in September. Spain’s Pedro Sanchez reelected Prime Minister despite controversy over amnesty for separatists The Speaker of the House will now convey the result to King Felipe VI. Once published in the State Gazette, Sanchez will be sworn in as the new prime minister before the king, most likely today. [logo] The Morning Filter 17 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 M.P., Chhattisgarh Assembly polls Madhya Pradesh will vote today to decide the electoral fate of 2,533 candidates in 230 Assembly seats. The second and final phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections for 70 seats in the 90-member Assembly will be held today. The first phase for 20 seats was held on November 7 and saw a high turnout of 78% Kharge to launch Congress’ Telangana manifesto, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies [Datia, Nov 14 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a public meeting for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, at Sewda, in Datia on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)] AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge will be launching the party’s manifesto for the upcoming polls today, as he and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi participate in separate poll rallies in Hyderabad and various places in Telangana. Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into cyclonic storm, cross Bangla coast The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by today, will have no major impact on Odisha as it will move towards the Bangladesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. Bhujbal, Wadettiwar to take part in OBC rally in Jalna’s Ambad area Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal and senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar are expected to be present for a rally of the Other Backward Classes in Jalna’s Ambad area on Friday, an official said. Muizzu to be sworn in as Maldives President India would be represented by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Muizzu, a close associate of former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen who forged close ties with China during his Presidency from 2013 to 2018, defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff held in September. Spain’s Pedro Sanchez reelected Prime Minister despite controversy over amnesty for separatists [Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and some socialist deputies applaud after he was chosen by a majority of legislators to form a new government after a parliamentary vote at the Spanish Parliament in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)] The Speaker of the House will now convey the result to King Felipe VI. Once published in the State Gazette, Sanchez will be sworn in as the new prime minister before the king, most likely today. 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