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Morning Digest: PM Modi begins France, U.S. visit with focus on AI, bilateral ties; Donald Trump says Palestinians won’t have right to return to Gaza, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Published - February 11, 2025 07:03 am IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is greeted by President of France Emmanuel Macron as he arrives for a reception at Palais de l’Elysee in Paris on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, is greeted by President of France Emmanuel Macron as he arrives for a reception at Palais de l’Elysee in Paris on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP

Representing Global South in AI summit, bilateral ties, visit to ITER on agenda of PM Modi during France visit

Representing the Global South in Paris AI Action summit to broadening consular and diplomatic ties, and nuclear research are some of the items on the agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 10-12 visit to France, an official statement declared on Monday.

BJP starts scouting for next Manipur CM

A day after Nongthombam Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of restive Manipur, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) began scouting for his successor.

After Delhi loss, Arvind Kejriwal to focus on Punjab election in 2027

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will meet party MLAs from Punjab in Delhi on Tuesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his Cabinet colleagues, who campaigned for the party in Delhi, will also join the meeting.

Case registered after row breaks out over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s comment

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology following a controversial remark he made that sparked widespread criticism with calls for his podcast to be banned.

Palestinians won’t have right to return to Gaza: Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said Palestinians would not have the right of return to Gaza under his proposal to redevelop the enclave and would have a permanent place to live elsewhere, according to excerpts of his interview with Fox News released on Monday (February 10, 2025).

White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia’s war on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.

Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says will delay next hostage release

A Hamas spokesman on Monday (February 10, 2025) accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday’s hostage release would be delayed.

India may offer lower duties on pecan nuts to cool Trump’s tariff barbs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, which are likely to include intense parleys on tariffs, may include some offers for further reductions in import duties on items of U.S. interest such as the uniquely American pecan nuts grown in its southwestern States.

BJP terms Budget a booster shot as Opposition rakes up slowdown

Members of the Opposition and treasury benches went head-to-head during a discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Monday (February 10, 2025).

Badminton Asia Mixed Team championship: Without Sindhu, India faces uphill task

Without the services of an injured PV Sindhu, India will face an uphill task in pursuit of an elusive gold medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships which get underway in Qingdao on Tuesday (February 11, 2025).

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