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TMC presses for short duration discussion on duplicate voter ID issue in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) The TMC (Trinamool Congress) on Wednesday pressed for a short-duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha next week under Rule 176 on the issue of duplicate voter card numbers, stressing that the opposition parties do not want to disrupt proceedings over the demand. With the Chair rejecting notices under Rule 267, which calls for setting aside the business of the day to discuss a matter, TMC’s Derek O’Brien said several opposition parties have raised the issue and they have been reasonable in their desire for an open discussion. Deputy Chairman Harivansh said as many as nine

India’s retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months, boosts rate cut hopes

NEW DELHI, March 12 (Reuters) – India’s retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, giving the central bank room to cut rates further in coming meetings. Annual retail inflation in February eased to 3.61%, below economists’ estimate of 3.98% and the lowest since July. Inflation for January was revised to 4.26% from 4.31%. The South Asian country’s inflation has been within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) tolerance band of 2%-6% for four consecutive months. The slower rate of inflation has been mainly aided by

RJD MP Jha asks EC to immediately take call on extent of duplicate voter ID card numbers

New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) Senior RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday expressed concern over duplicate voter ID card numbers and demanded that the Election Commission should immediately take a call on the extent of the duplication in the country. Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Jha said large number of duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers have been found, and due to which fairness of elections is being compromised. Each voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India carries a 10-digit EPIC number along with the voter’s picture and other

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

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