Morning Filter: INDIA bloc parties to hold talks on seat-sharing, convenor on Saturday

INDIA bloc parties to hold talks on seat-sharing, convenor on Saturday Top leaders of parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will hold discussions on January 13 on strengthening the alliance, chalking out a strategy on seat-sharing and deciding whether to have a convenor of the grouping, sources said on Friday. Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee will not be part of the virtual meeting on Saturday morning as she is preoccupied with prior engagements, they said. Parliament security breach | Eight-day police custody of accused ends on Saturday The polygraph and narco-analysis tests on the Parliament security breach accused were completed on Friday, an official said. The five of the six accused — Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Amol Shinde, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat — were taken for polygraph tests to Ahmedabad on December 8. The officials said as the tests were completed, the accused may be brought back to Delhi as their eight-day police custody is ending on Saturday. Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China With rallies and concerts attended by thousands of flag-waving supporters, Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature on Saturday in what many see as a test of control with China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own. India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its opening group match of the AFC Asian Cup in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday. [logo] The Morning Filter 13 January 2024 [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 INDIA bloc parties to hold talks on seat-sharing, convenor on Saturday Top leaders of parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will hold discussions on January 13 on strengthening the alliance, chalking out a strategy on seat-sharing and deciding whether to have a convenor of the grouping, sources said on Friday. Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee will not be part of the virtual meeting on Saturday morning as she is preoccupied with prior engagements, they said. Parliament security breach | Eight-day police custody of accused ends on Saturday [The accused of the Parliament security breach incident being brought to Patiala House Court by the Delhi Police Special Cell.] The polygraph and narco-analysis tests on the Parliament security breach accused were completed on Friday, an official said. The five of the six accused — Sagar Sharma, Manoranjan D, Amol Shinde, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat — were taken for polygraph tests to Ahmedabad on December 8. The officials said as the tests were completed, the accused may be brought back to Delhi as their eight-day police custody is ending on Saturday. Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China With rallies and concerts attended by thousands of flag-waving supporters, Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature on Saturday in what many see as a test of control with China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own. India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC Asian Cup opener Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its opening group match of the AFC Asian Cup in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday. [Sign up for free]( Today’s Best Reads [[PM Modi begins special 11-day ritual before opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya] PM Modi begins special 11-day ritual before opening of Ram Temple in Ayodhya]( [[Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide against Palestinians] Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide against Palestinians]( [[Possible debris of IAF aircraft located in Bay of Bengal after 7 years] Possible debris of IAF aircraft located in Bay of Bengal after 7 years]( [[Food inflation hit 10.4% in urban India in December] Food inflation hit 10.4% in urban India in December]( 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](