On March 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Republic Plenary Summit, expressing concern over the evolving nature of Naxalism in India. He noted that while Naxalism has significantly declined in rural regions—reducing from over 100 severely affected districts to approximately two dozen—it is now gaining traction in urban centers. Modi attributed this urban spread to certain political parties adopting ideologies aligned with urban Naxals, indirectly referencing the Congress party. He emphasized the importance of both development and heritage preservation for India's progress and cautioned against the influence of urban Naxals opposing these objectives. 

Mohammad Sharifullah, an ISIS-K operative linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, was deported to the US from Pakistan on March 2, 2025, after being held by Pakistan's ISI for months. US President Trump labeled him as a “top terrorist,” but investigations revealed Sharifullah played a minor role in the bombing, involved mainly in reconnaissance. The ISI, alongside CIA, had been using him to capture key ISIS figures linked to multiple international attacks. The bombing killed 13 US personnel, and Sharifullah's role appears less significant than initially portrayed.  

In an unusual comment, U.S. President Donald Trump praised astronaut Sunita Williams for her impressive hair, stating, "She’s got a solid head of hair." Trump made the remark during a conversation at an event where Williams was being honored. Known for his blunt comments, Trump’s praise highlighted the astronaut’s appearance in a lighthearted moment. Williams, who made history as one of the first women to command the International Space Station, was part of a growing dialogue about female achievements in science and space exploration.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat on March 7, 2025, to launch the Food Security Campaign, which will benefit 2,00,000 people under the PMGKAY scheme. On March 8, International Women’s Day, he will attend the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Navsari district’s Vansi-Borsi. During the event, Modi will disburse over Rs 450 crore to 2.5 lakh women from more than 25,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across Gujarat. The event also marks the deployment of 2,165 women constables managing law and order, underlining the state's emphasis on women’s empowerment.

Israeli authorities have rescued ten Indian construction workers who were lured to the West Bank village of al-Zaayem with false promises of employment. Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, preventing their return to Israel. The workers endured over a month in captivity before an overnight operation involving the Population and Immigration Authority, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the Justice Ministry secured their release. The IDF had earlier detected the illicit use of the stolen passports, which facilitated the rescue. The workers are now in a secure location while authorities assess their employment status. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities faced by foreign laborers in conflict zones.

U.S. President Donald Trump has labeled India a "very high tariff nation," criticizing its substantial levies on American goods. He announced that starting April 2, the U.S. will implement reciprocal tariffs on countries imposing high duties on U.S. products. Trump highlighted that while nations like India and China impose tariffs ranging from 150% to 200% on American goods, the U.S. often charges them nothing in return. He also pointed out that Canada imposes a 250% tariff on U.S. milk products. This move aims to address what Trump describes as long-standing trade imbalances, asserting that the new tariffs will be a "big game changer" for the U.S.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged that impending U.S. tariffs could impact India. She noted that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in the U.S., engaging with officials, including the United States Trade Representative, to safeguard India's export interests. These discussions aim to address the potential repercussions of President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs set to commence on April 2 against countries imposing high taxes on U.S. products. The U.S. strategy seeks to counter unfair trade practices and encourage foreign nations to reduce or eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods or to establish manufacturing operations within the U.S., thereby boosting its economic growth.

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana is extraditable to India for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, rejecting Rana's habeas corpus petition and determining that the U.S.-India Extradition Treaty permits his extradition. Rana, previously convicted in the U.S. for supporting the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, had argued that extradition would constitute double jeopardy. However, the court found that the charges in India contain distinct elements from those in the U.S. case. This ruling brings India closer to prosecuting Rana for his alleged role in the attacks that killed 166 people.

Hamas has issued a stark warning, threatening to execute Israeli hostages if Israel resumes military operations in Gaza. This announcement follows President Donald Trump's ultimatum demanding the immediate release of all hostages, both living and deceased, accompanied by threats of severe repercussions against Hamas. The militant group's spokesperson, Abu Ubaida, accused Israel of "bullying, stalling, and reckless aggression," asserting that Israeli threats would not secure the captives' release. He cautioned that any escalation would result in the killing of enemy captives. Currently, Israel estimates that 24 hostages remain alive in Gaza, including 22 Israelis, one Thai, and one Nepali national. The situation remains highly volatile as ceasefire negotiations falter, with both sides exchanging threats and demands.

SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday as the upper stage exploded mid-air over the Caribbean, minutes after launching from Boca Chica, Texas. The booster stage was successfully recovered using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, but the upper stage lost control before disintegrating. Fiery debris was visible across Florida and the Bahamas, prompting the FAA to temporarily halt air traffic at several Florida airports due to safety concerns. This incident marks the second consecutive Starship explosion, following a similar failure in January. The FAA has initiated an investigation, requiring SpaceX to implement corrective actions before future flights. Despite setbacks, Starship remains central to Elon Musk's vision for Mars colonization and NASA's Artemis lunar missions.