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1. Qatari envoy for conflict resolution holds talks with MEA official on Afghanistan He is scheduled to call on Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, sources said. 2. Rains cause flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan, heavy downpour in deluge-hit MP abate The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Sawaimadhopur, Dholpur, Karauli and Baran districts of Rajasthan on Saturday. 3. Govt to launch 'PM-DAKSH' portal, app to make skill development schemes accessible The government will launch 'PM-DAKSH' portal and app on Saturday to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Safai Karamcharis. 4. CBI seeks to interrogate Rana Kapoor in Avantha Group case The CBI sought a production warrant for Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in connection with the Avantha case. Special judge S U Wadgaonkar said these prayers need consideration, including the maintainability of objection on behalf of accused to the application of production warrant made by the investigating officer in cited crime, and posted the matter for hearing on Saturday. 5. Army Chief on 2-day visit to southern command The Army Chief will be visiting the Indian Navy's airbase INS Hansa in Goa on Saturday, the second day of the visit. 6. Nadda on two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh from today Nadda will address a meeting of block and zila panchayat heads in Lucknow on Saturday. 7. Nepal's ruling alliance task force hands over CMP draft to PM Deuba The common minimum programme will be formally announced on Saturday and the Cabinet expansion is likely on Sunday or Monday, according to sources close to CPN- Maoist Centre. 8. Tokyo Olympics: India Schedule, August 7, 2021 Athletics: Neeraj Chopra in the final of men's javelin throw: 4:30pm IST Golf: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in women's individual stroke play round 4: 3:00am IST. Wrestling: Bajrang Punia in men's 65kg freestyle bronze medal match; either second or third bout after 3:15pm IST start. 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.

The Morning Filter 07 AUGUST 2021

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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today 1. Qatari envoy for conflict resolution holds talks with MEA official on Afghanistan He is scheduled to call on Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, sources said. 2. Rains cause flood-like situation in parts of Rajasthan, heavy downpour in deluge-hit MP abate   The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Sawaimadhopur, Dholpur, Karauli and Baran districts of Rajasthan on Saturday. 3. Govt to launch 'PM-DAKSH' portal, app to make skill development schemes accessible The government will launch 'PM-DAKSH' portal and app on Saturday to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Safai Karamcharis. 4. CBI seeks to interrogate Rana Kapoor in Avantha Group case   The CBI sought a production warrant for Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor in connection with the Avantha case. Special judge S U Wadgaonkar said these prayers need consideration, including the maintainability of objection on behalf of accused to the application of production warrant made by the investigating officer in cited crime, and posted the matter for hearing on Saturday. 5. Army Chief on 2-day visit to southern command The Army Chief will be visiting the Indian Navy's airbase INS Hansa in Goa on Saturday, the second day of the visit. 6. Nadda on two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh from today Nadda will address a meeting of block and zila panchayat heads in Lucknow on Saturday. 7. Nepal's ruling alliance task force hands over CMP draft to PM Deuba The common minimum programme  will be formally announced on Saturday and the Cabinet expansion is likely on Sunday or Monday, according to sources close to CPN- Maoist Centre. 8. Tokyo Olympics: India Schedule, August 7, 2021 Athletics: Neeraj Chopra in the final of men's javelin throw: 4:30pm IST   Golf: Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in women's individual stroke play round 4: 3:00am IST.   Wrestling: Bajrang Punia in men's 65kg freestyle bronze medal match; either second or third bout after 3:15pm IST start.   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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