Morning Filter: Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

Udhayanidhi is T.N. Deputy CM; Senthilbalaji back in Cabinet The Cabinet reshuffle that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been promising since his return from the U.S. was announced on Saturday. A late-night release from the Raj Bhavan confirmed the elevation of the DMK’s Youth Wing secretary and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Deputy Chief Minister. V. Senthilbalaji, who was recently released on bail in a money-laundering case, also finds a place in the Council of Ministers. The swearing-in will be held at the Raj Bhavan at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday. Mr. Stalin recommended that Mr. Senthilbalaji, Dr. Govi. Chezhiaan, R. Rajendran and S.M. Nasar be inducted into the Cabinet, which has been accepted by Governor R.N. Ravi. PM Modi to launch projects worth ₹11,200 crore for Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth more than ₹11,200 crore for Maharashtra through video-conferencing on Sunday. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday said Mr. Modi will inaugurate the Pune Metro section from the district court to Swargate, which will also mark the completion of the Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). Shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur, Kangpokpi affects life; fresh violence in Jiribam The shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups affected normal life in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday, while fresh violence was reported from a village in Jiribam, officials said. The shutdown was called by Kuki-Zo groups, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), in protest against Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh’s statement about militants entering the state from outside. Markets and other commercial establishments remained shut in the two districts, while vehicles stayed off the roads, officials said. The shutdown began in the two districts on Friday and would continue till Sunday. Mobile internet to be disabled in Assam for 8 hours on Sunday for recruitment test For the second time in September, mobile internet services in Assam will be disabled for eight hours on Sunday to prevent malpractices during the written examination for a recruitment test to Grade III posts. The suspension of mobile internet/ mobile data/ mobile wi-fi connectivity will be in place from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., an official release said on Saturday. Election of BCCI representatives to ICC focal point of AGM The primary focal point of the BCCI’s 93rd Annual General Meeting, to be held in Bengaluru on Sunday, will be to elect two representatives of India to the ICC meetings, as finding a successor to incumbent secretary Jay Shah is not on agenda. AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India face Laos in must-win game Smarting from a heartbreaking loss to Iran, the Indian team faces hosts Laos in a must-win game in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane on Sunday, in order to make it to the main tournament. NorthEast United FC aims to rebound against Kerala Blasters in ISL showdown NorthEast United FC will look to bounce back from their recent defeat as they host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday. [morning filter logo] The Morning Filter 29 September 2024 [morning filter logo] The Morning Filter 29 September 2024 Welcome to the Morning Filter newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories and events to follow today. [View in browser]( [More newsletters]( Here are the latest news and big news stories to follow today Udhayanidhi is T.N. Deputy CM; Senthilbalaji back in Cabinet The Cabinet reshuffle that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been promising since his return from the U.S. was announced on Saturday. A late-night release from the Raj Bhavan confirmed the elevation of the DMK’s Youth Wing secretary and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Deputy Chief Minister. V. Senthilbalaji, who was recently released on bail in a money-laundering case, also finds a place in the Council of Ministers. The swearing-in will be held at the Raj Bhavan at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday. Mr. Stalin recommended that Mr. Senthilbalaji, Dr. Govi. Chezhiaan, R. Rajendran and S.M. Nasar be inducted into the Cabinet, which has been accepted by Governor R.N. Ravi.          PM Modi to launch projects worth ₹11,200 crore for Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth more than ₹11,200 crore for Maharashtra through video-conferencing on Sunday. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday said Mr. Modi will inaugurate the Pune Metro section from the district court to Swargate, which will also mark the completion of the Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1). Shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur, Kangpokpi affects life; fresh violence in Jiribam The shutdown called by Kuki-Zo groups affected normal life in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday, while fresh violence was reported from a village in Jiribam, officials said. The shutdown was called by Kuki-Zo groups, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), in protest against Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh’s statement about militants entering the state from outside. Markets and other commercial establishments remained shut in the two districts, while vehicles stayed off the roads, officials said. The shutdown began in the two districts on Friday and would continue till Sunday. Mobile internet to be disabled in Assam for 8 hours on Sunday for recruitment test For the second time in September, mobile internet services in Assam will be disabled for eight hours on Sunday to prevent malpractices during the written examination for a recruitment test to Grade III posts. The suspension of mobile internet/ mobile data/ mobile wi-fi connectivity will be in place from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., an official release said on Saturday. Election of BCCI representatives to ICC focal point of AGM The primary focal point of the BCCI’s 93rd Annual General Meeting, to be held in Bengaluru on Sunday, will be to elect two representatives of India to the ICC meetings, as finding a successor to incumbent secretary Jay Shah is not on agenda. AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India face Laos in must-win game Smarting from a heartbreaking loss to Iran, the Indian team faces hosts Laos in a must-win game in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane on Sunday, in order to make it to the main tournament. NorthEast United FC aims to rebound against Kerala Blasters in ISL showdown NorthEast United FC will look to bounce back from their recent defeat as they host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday. Today’s Best Reads [[Families displaced by HYDRAA pour out their woes before BRS leaders] Families displaced by HYDRAA pour out their woes before BRS leaders]( [[Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle: Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as deputy CM, Senthilbalaji makes a comeback] Tamil Nadu Cabinet reshuffle: Udhayanidhi Stalin elevated as deputy CM, Senthilbalaji makes a comeback]( [[J.D. Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate: When and where?] J.D. 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