Sachin Tendulkar led Holi 2025 celebrations at the India Masters team hotel in Raipur, playing a prank on Yuvraj Singh with a water gun. Yuvraj, who had slept in after his match-winning knock in the International Masters League (IML) semi-final against Australia, was caught off guard. Tendulkar, joined by Yusuf Pathan and Rahul Sharma, ambushed Yuvraj at his hotel room door before drenching him in colors. The celebrations continued in the hotel lawn, where Tendulkar himself was soaked. India Masters will face the winner of West Indies vs. Sri Lanka in the IML final on Sunday.

Liberal Party leader Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, replacing Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January. Carney, a former Bank of Canada governor, takes office amid escalating trade tensions with the US under President Donald Trump. The trade war has led to tariffs affecting key Canadian industries, with Carney vowing to protect the economy and strengthen ties with global partners. "Canada will stand firm in defending its interests," he said. Trudeau, who served since 2015, wished Carney success. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, attended by senior officials.

Elon Musk's Tesla has warned the Trump administration that new retaliatory tariffs could harm US companies, including the EV sector. In a letter to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Tesla urged officials to consider the "downstream impacts" of trade actions, cautioning that tariffs could trigger countermeasures from other countries. Tesla, which has seen declining sales in Europe, highlighted past trade disputes that led to increased tariffs on US exports. Meanwhile, Trump defended Tesla, blaming "Radical Left Lunatics" for boycotts. Despite tensions, Trump purchased a red Tesla Model X this week, calling it "beautiful" as he sat in the driver's seat.

US President Donald Trump said he had "productive discussions" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the Ukraine war. He urged Putin to spare thousands of Ukrainian troops he claimed were "completely surrounded" and in a "vulnerable position." Trump expressed optimism, saying there’s a "very good chance" the war could end soon. His call followed a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted, while Putin expressed "cautious optimism." Kyiv accused Russia of stalling the process. The US recently held talks with Ukraine and Russia in Saudi Arabia, leading to resumed US military aid for Ukraine.

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian American University of Pittsburgh student, went missing while on spring break in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She was last seen on March 5 with Joshua Riibe, 24, who told authorities they were hit by a wave and pulled into the ocean. Riibe, a lifeguard, said he tried to save her but later lost sight of her, assuming she had "taken her things and left." Authorities believe she drowned but continue investigating beyond an "accidental event." Riibe is not a suspect and is cooperating. Konanki’s disappearance raises safety concerns for Indian Americans and tourists.

Award-winning farmer Kailash Arjun Nagare, 43, was found dead in his field in Shivni Armal village on Holi, having consumed poison. Nagare, honored with Maharashtra's 2020 Young Farmer Award, had persistently advocated for irrigation water from the Khadakpurna reservoir for 14 villages. Despite a 10-day hunger strike last year, his demands remained unmet. In a three-page suicide note, he expressed frustration over governmental neglect and requested that his body not be moved until the demands were addressed. His death incited significant unrest among local farmers, leading to protests and calls for accountability from the administration. Nagare is survived by his father, wife, and three children.

India has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations of Indian involvement in the recent Jaffar Express hijacking in Balochistan. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated, "We strongly reject the baseless allegations made by Pakistan. The whole world knows where the epicenter of global terrorism lies." He urged Pakistan to introspect rather than deflect blame for its internal issues. This response follows Pakistan's Foreign Office claims linking India to the attack, despite evidence pointing to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and connections to Afghanistan. The BLA had hijacked the Jaffar Express, resulting in casualties among passengers and security personnel, before Pakistani forces neutralized the insurgents.

Tesla has expressed concerns over potential retaliatory tariffs resulting from President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies. In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, Tesla highlighted that previous U.S. trade actions led to increased tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) exported to affected countries, thereby impacting U.S. exporters disproportionately. The company emphasized challenges in sourcing certain parts domestically, even with efforts to localize supply chains, and advocated for a phased implementation of new trade measures to allow businesses time to adapt. Additionally, the trade group Autos Drive America, representing major foreign automakers, echoed these concerns, warning that broad-based tariffs could disrupt U.S. production, elevate consumer prices, reduce vehicle model availability, and potentially lead to job losses across the supply chain.

Mangat Rai Manga, district president of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) in Moga, Punjab, was shot dead on March 13, 2025. The incident occurred around 10 pm near Gill Palace when assailants in an SUV chased and fired at Manga's car. Despite attempts to escape, Manga was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the hospital. A 12-year-old bystander, Thomas, was also injured and is receiving treatment. Manga had been associated with the Shiv Sena for an extended period. Local authorities are investigating the motive and searching for the suspects.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold valued at approximately Rs 12.5 crore. Investigations revealed that she had made 30 trips to Dubai within a year, allegedly smuggling gold each time. Authorities discovered she used customized clothing to conceal the gold and claimed to be the daughter of an Additional Director General of Police to bypass security checks. Further examination of her mobile contacts uncovered frequent communication with influential figures, leading to the arrest of star hotel owner Tarun Raj for purchasing smuggled gold from her. Ranya has denied coercion during interrogation, and her bail plea verdict is pending.