TODAY NEWS ON March 03, 2025

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Source: THE HINDU

ECI allays fears on duplicate Voter ID numbers; says will ensure unique ID

Taking cognizance of certain reports that electors in two different States were getting the same Voter ID numbers, the Election Commission of India on Sunday (March 2, 2025) said irrespective of the EPIC number, a person can cast a vote only at their designated polling stations in their respective constituencies in their States or Union Territories. The Commission said that it would remove these duplications and ensure that each voter gets a unique EPIC number.

U.K., France will work with Ukraine to end war and present plan to Trump: Starmer

The U.K. will work with France and other countries to arrive at a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and present that to U.S. President Donald Trump. This sequence of events was outlined by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday (March 2, 2025), following unprecedented scenes from the Oval Office on Friday (February 28, 2025), where an argument erupted between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance.

Uttarakhand avalanche rescue: Four more bodies pulled out of the ice, death toll is 8 at the end of 60-hour rescue operation

The bodies of the last four workers trapped by an avalanche at Uttarakhand’s Mana village were recovered on Sunday, ending a 60-hour long multi agency rescue operation at 10,500 feet above sea level amidst heavy snowfall. The final death toll reached eight, though 23 trapped workers were safely pulled out by Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police teams who worked relentlessly for almost three days.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy visits SLBC tunnel, reviews rescue work with agencies

The exact whereabouts of the eight persons trapped under the debris, about 14 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, is not known precisely even to the rescue agencies due to the very high thick sheet of over 5-metre-deep mud and it would be taking another 2 or 3 days to locate them, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said.

Analysis: Congress steps up efforts to strengthen party in poll-bound States like Assam, Kerala and Bihar

After a series of defeats in the recent Assembly elections, the Congress has stepped up its efforts to strengthen the organisation in States where polls are scheduled in the next one year. But in several States, the party will have to maintain a fine balance between building a strong organisation on the ground and meeting the expectations of its partners

No need for confrontational stance on languages: Vice-President

Wading into the Tamil Nadu Government’s ongoing clash with the Centre over the alleged imposition of Hindi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the need to assume a “confrontational stance” on the issue. All languages must be nurtured, he said.

Government should convey to the U.S. that Indian tariffs are WTO-compliant, says think tank GTRI

India’s import duties are in compliance with global trade rules and the government should convey this to the U.S. administration, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), an economic think tank, said on Sunday (March 2, 2025).

Employment rising, but salaries not keeping pace with inflation: Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani

Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani has said that while employment is increasing in India, real wages for regular jobs have not kept pace with inflation over the past seven years. India has an opportunity in terms of the global population, and there is a need to take advantage of it. For this, improving the quality of teaching and training is important, he noted.

Outrage as Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

Israel faced sharp criticism on Sunday (March 2, 2025) as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire.

Pope Francis didn’t need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday (March 2, 2025), the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s (February 28, 2025) coughing episode, which sparked fears of a new infection. Doctors again said his prognosis remained guarded, meaning he wasn’t out of danger.

Court orders FIR against ex-SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch, five others

A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register an FIR against former SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials in connection with alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations. “There is prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, requiring a fair and impartial probe,” the special ACB court judge, Shashikant Eknathrao Bangar, said in the order passed on Saturday.

BSP chief Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from key positions

BSP chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts, and announced there will no successor to her in the party till she is alive. At a high-level meeting in Lucknow with party office bearers from across the country to strengthen the party, she announced significant changes in the party leadership. The BSP chief appointed her brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam as national coordinators to oversee party affairs across the country.

NGT seeks presence of Uttarakhand Govt officials over illegal felling of 176 trees

The NGT has asked the member Secretary of the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) and the State’s principal chief conservator of forests to appear before it in a matter regarding illegal felling of 176 trees in Udham Singh Nagar district. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was hearing a petition on the unauthorised felling of trees during the development of a residential colony by private persons in the district’s Chandpur village.

India, EU discuss efforts to accelerate FTA talks

With India and the European Union (EU) setting the year-end deadline to conclude a free trade agreement, teams from both sides held discussions on Saturday (March 1, 2025) to accelerate efforts towards a balanced and mutually beneficial pact. The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in Mumbai along with officials from both sides.

2025 Champions Trophy: Varun bamboozles Kiwi batters as India tops group with all-win record

Varun Chakaravarthy’s previous international appearances at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium were forgettable as he went wicketless in the three games he played during the 2021 T20 World Cup. On Sunday against New Zealand, he did not get off on the right note either on his Champions Trophy debut, dropping a sitter off a Free Hit at mid-on in the fourth over of the chase. However, the Varun of 2025 is a far more savvy cricketer than he was four years ago and produced a mesmerising spell (10-0-42-5) to help the Men in Blue finish on top of Group-A with a convincing 44-run win in the final league match of the tournament.