Morning Digest | Centre offers talks with farmers after ruling out MSP law; Shehbaz Sharif nominated as Pakistan’s PM candidate by PML-N, and more
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From Centre ruling out MSP law to PML-N nominating Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.
Centre rules out MSP law; talks with farmers may resume
As the protests by farmers belonging to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha – Non-Political (SKM-NP), a splinter group of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) escalated into a full-blown conflict with the security forces at various points on the Haryana-Punjab border on Tuesday, the Centre yet again made it clear that announcing a guaranteed minimum support price (MSP), the key demand of the farmers, will not be possible. The government, however, offered a third round of talks with the leaders of the groups.
Sonia Gandhi to file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan: sources
Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party and former party president Sonia Gandhi, will be filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on February 14, according to sources. Ms. Gandhi is currently serving her fifth term in Lok Sabha and it will be her first stint in the upper house.
PML-N nominates Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s prime ministerial candidate
In a surprise development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Tuesday nominated its president Shehbaz Sharif as the prime ministerial candidate of Pakistan instead of the party supremo and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif.
Haryana Police is first force to use drones for tear gas
Elephant collapses and dies at Kochi temple festival; post-mortem scheduled to determine cause of death.
BWSSB invites tenders to supply ultra-pure treated water to Peenya Industrial Area, enhancing sustainability and efficiency for industries.
East Bengal FC dominates Nita FA 5-0, securing the top position in the Indian Women's League standings.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin receives a warm welcome in Tiruchi during his “Samathuva Nadaipayanam” event, causing traffic disruptions.
Cyberabad police register 53 cases against illegal Chinese manja sellers in 2025, warning of serious risks to riders and wildlife.
A motorist was killed when a lorry overturned while fleeing police in Tirupattur; two arrests made in connection.
The Irrigation Consultative Committee of the Bhadra Command Area Development Authority (CADA), which met on Friday, resolved to release Bhadra waters for summer cultivation through the left bank canal from Saturday, January 3, and through the right bank canal from January 8.
A portion of the Panjapur integrated market in Tiruchi is set to open by January, featuring around 100 shops.
Krishnagiri District convenes Mental Health Monitoring Committee to assess treatment facilities and discuss rehabilitation strategies for the mentally ill.
TTD utilizes AI-driven technology to streamline crowd management, significantly reducing wait times for devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadasi festivities.
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) launched a drive to collect property tax by physically inspecting properties on Friday.
Southern Railway to soon issue a tender for the Athipattu to Gummidipoondi track doubling project, enhancing rail capacity and speed.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Friday stood at 131.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with inflow of 429 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.