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The Morning Filter

21 SEPTEMBER 2021

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Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today.
 
 
 
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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today

1. Joe Biden to host PM Modi for bilateral meeting at White House  

U.S. President Joe Biden would host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral meeting at the White House on September 24, according to the president's weekly schedule released on Monday. Mr. Biden will also meet Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, the White House said as it released the president's weekly schedule.

2. Two-day Vanijya Utsav for export promotion in Andhra Pradesh 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate a two-day Vanijya Utsav (festival of commerce) in Vijayawada on Tuesday as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to with the theme of 'Showcasing India as a Rising Economic Force'. 

3. Paras Defence and Space Technologies raises ₹51-cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO 

Paras Defence and Space Technologies said it has garnered a little over ₹51 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial public offering from Tuesday. The company has allotted 29,27,485 equity shares to anchor investors at ₹175 apiece, valuing the transaction at ₹51.23 crore, according to a circular uploaded on the BSE website. 

4. Noida police bans private drones till Wednesday evening over Yogi Adityanath's visit 

The police has prohibited use of private drones in Gautam Buddh Nagar from Tuesday ahead of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's proposed visit to the district, an official order said. The use of private drones has been banned till Wednesday evening by the police commissioner under section 144 of the CrPC, which is already imposed in the districts adjoining Delhi in western UP.

5. BJP to hold two-day 'Chintan Shivir' to discuss strategy for 2023 Rajasthan assembly polls 

The BJP will hold a two-day brainstorming meeting to discuss the strategy for the 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections, party sources said. The 'Chintan Shivir' will start from Tuesday in Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand district. Party's state president Satish Poonia reached the district for the session on Monday, they said. 

6. Canadians re-elect Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party 

Canada's ruling Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to for the next government, CBC News projected after a tight election race. 

Elections Canada showed the Liberals leading in 146 electoral districts with only a small fraction of votes counted. 

7. Xi Jinping to address UNGA: Chinese FM 

Chinese President Xi Jinping will address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday and will deliver important remarks via video link, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. This year's UNGA session commenced on September 14 under the Presidency of Abdulla Shahid. The high-level week - the General Debate - will run from September 21, with US President Joe Biden addressing world leaders on Tuesday. 

8. New Zealand's largest city to remain locked down 

New Zealand's largest city Auckland will remain in a COVID-19 lockdown for at least another two weeks, although some restrictions will be eased, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. 

She said the city of two million would move down to level three on New Zealand's four-tier coronavirus response system by late Tuesday.

9. India vs Australia | Big test for India's middle-order, Harmanpreet not fit for opener 

The under-fire middle-order will be expected to deliver when India take on the mighty Australia in the ODI series beginning Tuesday, aiming to finalise their combination ahead of the Women's World Cup next year. India have lost back-to-back series against South Africa and England primarily due to poor batting and even poorer strike-rate save for openers. The next challenge could not be tougher with Australia on a record 22-match winning streak. 

10. IPL | Battle of explosive top-orders as Rajasthan Royals meet Punjab Kings 

Liam Livingstone and Evin Lewis's explosive batting will meet its match in Chris Gayle's power and KL Rahul's finesse when Rajasthan Royals lock horns with Punjab Kings to improve upon their mid-table position in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. The two IPL teams have been perennial under-achievers in the league and would be desperate to change their fortunes after disappointing one and all with their underwhelming performances over the past few seasons. 

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