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Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

QUETTA, Pakistan, March 12, 2025 (AP) — Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Security forces were being cautious as officials said the hostages were surrounded by militants wearing vests loaded with explosives. Government spokesman Shahid Rind said Pakistani forces were being backed up by helicopters in the remote region and described the attack as “an act of terrorism.” At least 27 militants have been killed and security forces rescued more than 150 of the 450 people

Explained: What is three-language formula at centre of row between Centre, Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The three-language formula proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, is at the centre of the political row between the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and the central government. Here is an explainer of what the formula is: 1. What is three-language formula? The three-language formula in NEP 2020 recommends that students learn three languages, at least two of which must be native to India. This formula applies to both government and private schools, giving states the flexibility to choose languages without any imposition. 2. What is the history of three-language formula? The formula was

Inflows into India’s equity mutual funds at 10-month low as markets stumble

March 12 (Reuters) – Inflows into India’s equity mutual funds shrank to a 10-month low in February as the benchmark index posting its longest falling streak in nearly three decades pushed away investors, data released on Wednesday showed. Inflows fell 26% month-on-month, the steepest drop since April 2023, to 293.03 billion rupees (about $3.4 billion), according to data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India. Flows into largecap funds fell 6% month-on-month while those into smallcap and midcap funds fell 34% and 36%, respectively. India’s smallcap and midcap indexes fell 13% and nearly 11% in February, their worst month

Gold holds steady as markets eye inflation data

March 12 (Reuters) – Gold held steady on Wednesday ahead of a key U.S. inflation data that could help gauge the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path amid trade tensions and economic slowdown fears, while attention was also on a potential ceasefire deal in Ukraine. Spot gold was flat at $2,915.65 an ounce as of 0455 GMT, while U.S. gold futures were steady at $2,921.00. “Gold is operating in ‘consolidation mode’ ahead of the next batch of U.S. inflation data,” KCM Trade chief market analyst Tim Waterer said. Investors await U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due later in the day

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