Breaking News Live: PM Modi Lays Wreath at Mazargues War Cemetery in France to Honour Indian Soldiers

PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, lays wreath at the Mazargues War Cemetery in France's Marseille. The cemetery contains a memorial that honours the memory of Indian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending foreign lands during the World Wars.

Ahead of Narendra Modi's visit to the White House for a meeting with President Trump, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stated on X that the PM must address the "2Ts - tariffs and traumatic deportation," which are of great concern for all Indians.

Varanasi : The side effect of heavy crowd seems to have hit Varanasi as well with large number of devotees arriving in the city from Maha Kumbh. The management of Ghats has decided the postpone the Ganga Aarti, adding that the same will be performed only symbolically

As per the new direction, Aarti will be performed by one priest. The format of the grand Aarti performed on the Ghats has been reduced.

On normal days, Ganga Aarti is performed by 7 priests. They have also urged the people to not come in large numbers.

DMK likely to nominate veteran actor Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha, say sources.

PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired an AI Action Summit in Paris. To achieve the summit’s key goals, a Public Interest AI Platform and incubator were launched to bridge gaps between public and private sectors and reduce digital divide.

Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija appeared at Khar police station today regarding the show India's Got Latent. A complaint was filed against Apoorva Makhija, YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, comedian Samay Raina, and the show's organisers for allegedly using abusive and vulgar language.

Over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam for Maghi Purnima at the Maha Kumbh mela. The sacred bath commenced early Wednesday, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath monitored the event from Lucknow. The month-long Kalpavas ends with the Maghi Purnima bath, with around 10 lakh ‘Kalpvasis’ expected to leave the Maha Kumbh.

PM Modi met Sundar Pichai in Paris during the AI Action Summit where they discussed India's progress in AI and its potential for public benefit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received and welcomed by the Indian community upon his arrival at Marseille Provence Airport in southern France.

Haryana Minister Anil Vij responds to show cause notice issued to him by BJP high command over his repeated targeting of CM Nayab Singh Saini and state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli.

“I have sent the reply. I have written in the letter that if any more answers are needed then I will do that too… I cannot make it public.”

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has stated that the rising GBS cases in Mumbai are not like COVID, and it is a routine virus. “It’s not a virus like COVID. There is a fear among people but it’s a routine virus. Patients are getting discharged. We will only appeal to people to increase their resistance power (immune system) and consider the advice of their family doctor" , said the Health Minister to PTI.

Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case, expressed sadness at the death of Ayodhya Ram Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das. “It’s a sad moment for the people of Ayodhya. He blessed everyone no matter if they were Hindu or Muslims. I respect him. He was like a guru to me,”, said Ansari to PTI.

Acording to sources, AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and two others have been booked in a criminal case. The case has been filed in serious sections of BNS.

Sources said he has not joined the investigations and he should first join the probe.

On February 11th, Mukesh Ambani and his family, including his son Anant Ambani and daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant, participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela by taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam.

Row over PM Modi's tribute to Veer Savarkar in France. RJD MP Says, "RSS controls the BJP and to show their loyalty to them, BJP leaders take names of RSS icons… Tomorrow, someone will come and say that Nathuram Godse was also a freedom fighter."

Sambit Patra meeting Guv AK Bhalla again. Sources have informed that Guv Bhalla has already sent his report to Centre on BJP not coming up with a CM face.

Orders on Suspended Animation expected soon.

Ram mandir chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das passes away in Lucknow. On his demise, UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak said, "Ayodhya Dham's Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das has passed away. We are saddened. We pray to God to give him peace and give his followers the strength to bear this pain. All his life was spent at the feet of Ram Lalla. He was a pious soul..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last day of France visit: The PM landed in Marseille earlier in the day. Here, he will inaugurate a new Consulate General of India with French President Emmanuel Macron. Apart from this, the two leaders have a series of engagements planned for Wednesday, including an expected visit to the Mazargues War Cemetery to honour the sacrifice of Indian soldiers who died fighting in the World Wars.

They will also tour the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, an international nuclear fusion collaboration.

Trains are getting overcrowded with pilgrims in large numbers going to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Visuals are from Kaimur station in Bihar.

On PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US, John Sitildes, senior fellow for national security, Foreign Policy Research Institute, said: "I would estimate that today, India is one of the single most important countries on the world stage for American foreign policy and national security. We value the role that India plays in the wider Indo-Pacific region… We are looking to see how we can also build stronger trade ties."