Morning Filter: BRICS summit today

1. 14th Summit of BRICS nations today The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) brings together five of the largest developing countries in the world, representing 41 per cent of the global population, 24% of the global GDP and 16 per cent of the global trade. The Summit will be held in virtual format under the theme of Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development. 2. PM to inaugurate Commerce Ministry’s new premises Vanijya Bhawan Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Vanijya Bhawan, on Thursday and also launch a new portal developed as a one-stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade, the PMO said. 3. Indian delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor to visit Sri Lanka on Thursday An Indian government delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran will arrive on Thursday to assess Sri Lanka’s economic conditions and examine whether another tranche of financial package needs to be disbursed to the island nation, which is in the midst of an unprecedented economic turmoil. 4. AIADMK general council and executive committee meeting on Thursday The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the general council and executive committee meeting of the AIADMK scheduled to be held at Vanagaram near Chennai. 5. Bommai’s Delhi visit triggers fresh speculations on Cabinet rejig Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is set to leave for New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit. The sudden plan has raised eyebrows and many leaders in the BJP State unit are speculating about the possibility of him discussing ministerial expansion with central leaders, even though they are occupied with the quick pace of political developments in Maharashtra. 6. Bypolls to three Lok Sabha, seven Assembly seats on Thursday By-elections to three Lok Sabha and seven Assembly seats across six States will be held today. Votes will be counted on June 26. The bypolls will help the poll panel fill up vacancies in the electoral college which elects the President of India. 7. Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category The competition in Under-23 category will start on Thursday with Greco Roman style events. 8. Indian women’s hockey team beats Ukraine 3-0 in U-23 five-nation tournament India will play against USA in their fourth and final league stage match of the tournament on Thursday. 9. India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in 1st T20 The Indian women’s cricket team will be eyeing a fresh start under new all-format skipper Harmanpreet Kaur against Sri Lanka in the first T20 International of the three-match series, starting in Dambulla on Thursday.. [logo] The Morning Filter 23 JUNE 2022 [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 1. 14th Summit of BRICS nations today [This handout photograph provided by the Press Information Bureau shows leaders of the BRICS nations, clockwise from top left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during a video conference, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Leaders of the BRICS grouping on Thursday emphasized the need for cooperation on studying the origins of the coronavirus as an important element in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's summit was held virtually and marked the 15th anniversary of the grouping, which includes Brazil, India, China, South Africa and Russia. Together, the five countries represent nearly half of the world's population. (Press Information Bureau via AP)] The[BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa]( brings together five of the largest developing countries in the world, representing 41 per cent of the global population, 24% of the global GDP and 16 per cent of the global trade. The Summit will be held in virtual format under the theme of Foster High-quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development. 2. PM to inaugurate Commerce Ministry’s new premises Vanijya Bhawan Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Vanijya Bhawan, on Thursday and also launch a new portal developed as a one-stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade, the PMO said. 3. Indian delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor to visit Sri Lanka on Thursday An Indian government delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran will arrive on Thursday to assess Sri Lanka’s economic conditions and examine whether another tranche of financial package needs to be disbursed to the island nation, which is in the midst of an unprecedented economic turmoil. 4. AIADMK general council and executive committee meeting on Thursday [Chennai, Tamilnadu, 22/06/2022: AIADMK workers readying flex boards at Vanagaram on Wednesday. ahead of the general council meeting. Photo: VEDHAN M/ THE HINDU] The Madras High Court on Wednesday [refused to interfere]( the general council and executive committee meeting of the AIADMK scheduled to be held at Vanagaram near Chennai. 5. Bommai’s Delhi visit triggers fresh speculations on Cabinet rejig [Basavaraj Bommai is set to leave for New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit. MURALI KUMAR K] Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is set to leave for New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit. The sudden plan has raised eyebrows and many leaders in the BJP State unit are speculating about the possibility of him discussing ministerial expansion with central leaders, even though they are occupied with the quick pace of political developments in Maharashtra. 6. Bypolls to three Lok Sabha, seven Assembly seats on Thursday [By-elections to three Lok Sabha and seven Assembly seats]( six States will be held today. Votes will be counted on June 26. The bypolls will help the poll panel fill up vacancies in the electoral college which elects the President of India. 7. Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category The competition in Under-23 category will start on Thursday with Greco Roman style events. 8. Indian women’s hockey team beats Ukraine 3-0 in U-23 five-nation tournament India will play against USA in their fourth and final league stage match of the tournament on Thursday. 9. India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in 1st T20 The Indian women’s cricket team will be eyeing a fresh start under new all-format skipper Harmanpreet Kaur against Sri Lanka in the first T20 International of the three-match series, starting in Dambulla on Thursday.. Today’s Best Reads [[Four new corals recorded from Indian waters] Four new corals recorded from Indian waters]( [[Business Matters | Why are so many IT employees quitting?] Business Matters | Why are so many IT employees quitting?]( [[How will the Agnipath military recruitment scheme play out? | In Focus podcast] How will the Agnipath military recruitment scheme play out? | In Focus podcast]( [[Watch | Why ketchup could be a victim of climate change?] Watch | Why ketchup could be a victim of climate change?]( Copyright @ 2022, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please [try here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails [go here](