Morning Filter: Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days: Qatar

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days: Qatar A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said, as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire. During its first three days, 39 Israeli hostages were freed by the militant group in exchange for 117 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails as part of the deal between the two sides. ED summons to collectors | Madras HC to pronounce order today The Madras High Court would pronounce orders on Tuesday on the petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Government and five district collectors, challenging the summons issued to the Collectors by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its probe into alleged illegal sand mining in the state. Election Commission seeks explanation from Karnataka government over ads in Telangana media The Election Commission sought an explanation from the Congress government in Karnataka over advertisements publicising its achievements in newspapers in poll-bound Telangana. EC said the government did not obtain prior approval from it for publishing the advertisements, an action violating the poll code. SKM protest | Farmer leaders to give memorandum to Punjab governor today Farmer leaders will meet the Punjab Governor on November 28 in connection with their various demands as the three-day protest under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha continued. The farmers are protesting for the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price. Two-day Punjab Assembly session to begin today The two-day Punjab Assembly session, beginning on November 28, is likely to be a stormy affair with the opposition parties trying to corner the AAP government over several issues, including law and order, illegal sand mining, and the State’s debt. NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, as he will attend a NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Belgium. The two-day session on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the first foreign minister-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council. IND vs Aus 3rd T20I | India aim to seal series as Tilak looks for quality batting time After near-flawless batting performance in back-to-back games, the new-look Indian team would like to keep its foot firmly on the pedal on a Barsapara Stadium track that has traditionally been a batting belter. IFFI 2023 closing ceremony The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will conclude today. Actor Michael Douglas will be conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. [logo] The Morning Filter 28 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 Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days: Qatar [A barefooted Palestinian woman fleeing north Gaza with her daughter during rainfall moves southward amid a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, near Gaza City, November 27, 2023. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ] A humanitarian pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said, as an initial four-day truce in Gaza was set to expire. During its first three days, 39 Israeli hostages were freed by the militant group in exchange for 117 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails as part of the deal between the two sides. ED summons to collectors | Madras HC to pronounce order today The Madras High Court would pronounce orders on Tuesday on the petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Government and five district collectors, challenging the summons issued to the Collectors by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its probe into alleged illegal sand mining in the state. Election Commission seeks explanation from Karnataka government over ads in Telangana media The Election Commission sought an explanation from the Congress government in Karnataka over advertisements publicising its achievements in newspapers in poll-bound Telangana. EC said the government did not obtain prior approval from it for publishing the advertisements, an action violating the poll code. SKM protest | Farmer leaders to give memorandum to Punjab governor today Farmer leaders will meet the Punjab Governor on November 28 in connection with their various demands as the three-day protest under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha continued. The farmers are protesting for the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price. Two-day Punjab Assembly session to begin today The two-day Punjab Assembly session, beginning on November 28, is likely to be a stormy affair with the opposition parties trying to corner the AAP government over several issues, including law and order, illegal sand mining, and the State’s debt. NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, as he will attend a NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Belgium. The two-day session on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the first foreign minister-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council. IND vs Aus 3rd T20I | India aim to seal series as Tilak looks for quality batting time After near-flawless batting performance in back-to-back games, the new-look Indian team would like to keep its foot firmly on the pedal on a Barsapara Stadium track that has traditionally been a batting belter. IFFI 2023 closing ceremony The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will conclude today. Actor Michael Douglas will be conferred the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. 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