Putin agrees to U.S. 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He stated that the terms need further discussion and emphasized the need for a path to lasting peace. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Government will present its 2025-26 budget today in Chennai. This comes amid ongoing tensions between the central and state governments. India has launched its first auction for Exploration Licences for critical minerals. This initiative aims to tap into the country's untapped mineral resources, according to Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy.