Thu Feb 13 07:49:14 UTC 2025: ## India News Roundup: Modi’s US Trip, Kumbh Mela Success, and More

**Prayagraj, India & Washington D.C.** – A flurry of news dominated headlines today, covering a range of topics from political events to sporting achievements and cultural celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to the United States is underway. He has already arrived in Washington D.C. and is scheduled to meet with President Biden and key business leaders. This trip is expected to further strengthen Indo-US relations, following recent successful talks with French President Macron, where both leaders lauded the growing partnership between their nations.

Meanwhile, the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has been declared a resounding success, with an estimated 50 crore (500 million) pilgrims taking a holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spent nine hours in a war room overseeing the smooth functioning of the event, earning praise for his meticulous management.

In other news:

* **Cricket:** Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha set a new record with a 260-run partnership in an ODI match.
* **Politics:** The Congress party has initiated a restructuring process in preparation for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The Uttarakhand government’s implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has faced opposition, with a petition filed in the Nainital High Court by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. Concerns were also raised regarding the privacy of information collected under the UCC.
* **Legal:** All 18 episodes of the reality show “India’s Got Latent” are under review following allegations of offensive language by judges.
* **International Affairs:** Speculation continues about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war following a reported lengthy conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. A UN report revealed shocking figures of 1400 deaths during recent violence in Bangladesh. A former US State Department official sensationally claimed that a plot to defeat PM Modi was hatched in the US.
* **Bollywood:** The film “Chhawa” has topped advance bookings, surpassing “Deva” and “Emergency.” The upcoming release of a Salman Khan and Aamir Khan film after a 31-year gap is generating significant buzz.

This is just a snapshot of the day’s top stories. Further developments are expected in the coming days.

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