India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, credited the team's six-bowler strategy for their recent Champions Trophy victory over New Zealand. Emphasizing the pivotal role of bowlers, Gambhir stated, "Batters win you matches, but bowlers win you tournaments." He highlighted the exceptional performance of spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who took nine wickets in three matches, including crucial games against New Zealand. Gambhir's approach also involved deploying multiple spinners, with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja playing significant roles. Additionally, promoting all-rounder Axar Patel up the batting order proved effective, as he contributed vital runs in both the semifinal and final matches. 

On March 8, 2025, the bodies of three civilians—Darshan Singh (40), Yogesh Singh (32), and Varun Singh (15)—were discovered near a waterfall in the forested region of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. The trio had been missing since March 5 after attending a wedding in Marhoon village. Union Minister Jitendra Singh condemned the incident, labeling it a terrorist attack aimed at disrupting regional peace. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered an investigation, assuring that the perpetrators would be swiftly brought to justice. The incident has sparked protests in Billawar town, leading to heightened security measures. If confirmed as a terrorist act, this would be the deadliest civilian attack in the Jammu region since June 2024. 

Balesh Dhankhar, a prominent Indian-Australian community leader, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by an Australian court for the premeditated rapes of five Korean women. The Downing Centre District Court imposed a non-parole period of 30 years on March 7. Dhankhar, a former IT consultant, lured victims aged 21 to 27 through fake job ads, drugging and assaulting them in Sydney. Found guilty of 39 offenses, including 13 counts of rape, his crimes were deemed manipulative and highly predatory. Dhankhar previously led a BJP-linked group and served as a Hindu Council spokesperson before his 2018 arrest.  

On March 10, 2025, Punjab Police apprehended Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, a transnational drug trafficker wanted by the FBI for his involvement in a global narcotics syndicate. Singh was a key figure in smuggling cocaine from Colombia into the United States and Canada. Following a U.S. operation on February 26 that resulted in the arrest of his associates and the seizure of 391 kg of methamphetamine, 109 kg of cocaine, and four firearms, Singh fled to India. Punjab Police successfully tracked and arrested him in Tarn Taran, demonstrating their commitment to combating drug trafficking and organized crime. 

On March 9, 2025, violent clashes broke out in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, during a rally celebrating India's ICC Champions Trophy victory. As the procession passed near Jama Masjid, stones were allegedly thrown, leading to arson and vandalism. Several vehicles and shops were set ablaze, and at least four individuals sustained injuries. Authorities deployed heavy police and army presence to control the situation. The incident has heightened communal tensions in the area, prompting calls for peace from local leaders.   

On March 10, 2025, Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the Citizenship Commission to revoke the passport of Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision followed revelations that Interpol had twice rejected India's requests for an alert notice against Modi due to insufficient judicial evidence, which would have led to the automatic denial of his citizenship application. Napat emphasized that Vanuatu citizenship is a privilege and should not be used to evade extradition. He stated that Modi's intention appeared to be avoiding extradition, contradicting the legitimate reasons for obtaining Vanuatu citizenship.   

India lifted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in Dubai. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) was named Player of the Tournament, while Rohit Sharma (India) won Player of the Match in the final. Ravindra also topped the run charts (263 runs), while Matt Henry (New Zealand) claimed the most wickets (10). Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran scored the highest individual knock (177), and KL Rahul had the best batting average (140.00). Varun Chakaravarthy (India) and Henry took the best bowling figures (5/42). Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson grabbed 7 catches each. KL Rahul led with 6 dismissals.

Clashes erupted in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, as a rally celebrating India’s ICC Champions Trophy victory faced stone pelting near Jama Masjid. Chaos ensued, with participants abandoning motorcycles, some of which were later torched. Indore Collector Ashish Singh assured that the situation was under control, with heavy police deployment. Deputy Inspector General of Police Nimish Agarwal confirmed incidents of stone pelting and arson. Superintendent of Police Hitika Wasal visited the site to assess the situation. No casualties were reported, but tensions remain high. Authorities are investigating the cause of the violence and ensuring security in the affected areas.

On March 9, 2025, Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, was elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party with 85.9% of the vote, positioning him to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's next Prime Minister. Carney's appointment comes at a critical time, as Canada faces escalating trade tensions with the United States, following President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Trudeau praised his administration's legacy but cautioned about the turbulent times ahead. Carney's economic expertise is viewed as a vital asset in navigating the ongoing trade conflict and maintaining Canada's economic stability. 

India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in the final. This victory gave Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli their fourth ICC trophy, surpassing MS Dhoni’s record of three. Under Rohit’s leadership, India won all five matches, extending his ICC winning streak to 13 games. Rohit’s 76-run knock also placed him third among the highest run-scorers in ICC ODI knockouts, surpassing Kohli. He became the second Indian captain, after Dhoni, to win multiple ICC trophies, further cementing his legacy in cricket.