| 1. PM Modi begins two-day visit to Bangladesh todayIndia and Bangladesh are likely to ink at least five MoUs during Mr. Modi's visit, says Foreign Minister. 2. Bharat Bandh: rail, road transport likely to be affected in parts of countryRail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday as farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called for a complete 'Bharat Bandh', even as it will not be observed in four poll-bound States and Puducherry. 3. RJD calls for bandh to protest police action in Bihar Assembly RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday gave a call for "Bihar Bandh" on March 26 in protest against forceful eviction of Opposition MLAs from the Assembly when they were agitating against the police bill two days ago. 4. Prahlad Patel to inaugurate Chhatrasal Convention Centre at KhajurahoUnion Tourism and Culture Minister Pralhad Patel will inaugurate the Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on Friday and kick-start a roadshow to promote the UNESCO world heritage site as a potential site for global gatherings. 5. Supreme Court to deliver judgement in Tata-Mistry caseThe Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday its judgement on the cross appeals filed by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd. and Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. against the NCLAT order which had restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the over $100 billion salt-to-software Tata conglomerate. 6. Maharashtra to decide on lockdown at COVID-19 review meetIn the wake of the relentless case surge, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that a review meeting of all elected representatives along with top officials had been called for on Friday. 7. Madras HC to hear DMK's appeal over postal ballots The DMK on Thursday complained to the Madras High Court against the collection of postal votes from 'absentee voters' even before a list of such voters could be provided to recognised political parties. 8. 2nd ODI: With series win in sight, India gear up for 'Surya Namaskar'The immensely talented Suryakumar Yadav is likely to get a chance to showcase his '360 degree' hitting skills when a rampaging Indian team takes on a rather clueless England, aiming to seal another series victory in the second ODI in Pune on Friday. 9. ISSF World Cup: India's 50m rifle 3 positions men's final postponed after Hungary pulls out over internal feudThe gold medal round will now take place on Friday between hosts India and third-placed team U.S. in what seems to be an unprecedented development in the marquee event. The Hungarian team for the particular event has been disqualified from the tournament due to "unsporting behaviour". 10. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developmentsThe number of positive coronavirus cases reported from India now stands at 1,18,46,066 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 1,62,363. Morning Filter will return tomorrow. Follow up on the day's biggest stories and get concise analysis by The Hindu with the Evening Wrap newsletter. |
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