Morning Digest: Trump, Putin agree to begin ‘negotiations’ on ending Ukraine war; PM Modi arrives in U.S., and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on February 13, 2025
President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone call Wednesday to begin “negotiations” on ending the Ukraine war and would “work together, very closely” toward winding down the conflict.
The BJP in Manipur struggled to select a successor to caretaker Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh for the third straight day on Wednesday (February 12, 2025).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) departed for the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump after wrapping his two-day visit to France where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron with whom he also held bilateral discussions.
India and France on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) announced that they would continue to work closely to implement the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) project.
Candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha election each spent an average of ₹57.23 lakh for campaigning, according to an Atlas on last year’s general elections released by the Election Commission of India on Wednesday (February 12, 2025).
The Congress on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) asked the Narendra Modi-led Union government to come clean on the claims made in a news report that it had changed the rules regarding land allocation near international borders to help the Adani group build a renewable energy park in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch at the India-Pakistan border.
India made a sizzling start to their campaign, delivering a 5-0 thrashing to Macau in their opening group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday.
Karnataka High Court sentences former IIA employee to four months in prison for contempt of court in two cases.
Atchannaidu criticizes YSRCP's signature drive as a political gimmick, urging recognition of genuine efforts for healthcare reform in Andhra Pradesh.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) ward delimitation draws cross-party objections with legislators making a beeline to the civic body's office on Monday.
Alliance Francaise de Bangalore has a slew of events lined up to celebrate turning 55
Government introduces the VBSA Bill for higher education reform, facing opposition claims of federalism attack and executive overreach.
Over 8,000 participants joined the inaugural Chennai Navy Half Marathon, featuring 21.1-km, 10-km, and 5-km races.
The SARAS DWCRA exhibition in Visakhapatnam promotes women's economic prosperity with 250 stalls and cultural programs for self-help groups.
Bronze statues of poets and freedom fighter unveiled in Kadiyam, highlighting the importance of preserving the Telugu language.
The SHANTI Bill encourages private sector investment in nuclear energy while limiting operator liability and reforming regulatory frameworks.
Calcutta HC to hear PILs for a Central probe into violence at Messi's event amid spectator unrest and arrests.
Greater Chennai Corporation enforces pet licensing, imposing fines on owners without valid licenses or microchips amid complaints of a cumbersome process.
Mumba Masters pip American Gambits
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