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In the Champions Trophy semifinal, New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs, advancing to the final against India. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries, leading New Zealand to 362/6. South Africa's chase fell short at 312/9 despite David Miller's unbeaten 100. Mitchell Santner took 3 wickets for New Zealand.

​The meetings were held in secrecy between US presidential envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler and Hamas officials. Israel was not informed of what was discussed at these direct meetings as the Axios report said that Israel learnt "about aspects of the talks through other channels". However, the Trump administration consulted with Israel about the possibility of engaging with Hamas, the report added.

The US justice department has charged ten Chinese hackers and two law enforcement officers for orchestrating a cyberespionage campaign targeting dissidents, news organizations, and federal agencies, including the US treasury. Directed by China's Ministry of Public Security, the scheme involved stealing data through private hacking contractors selling information to the Chinese government.

US President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, citing high tariffs from countries like India and China. He criticized allies and partners for unfavorably high tariffs and attributed opioid issues to China, Mexico, and Canada. The International Chamber of Commerce warned the move could lead to a 1930s-style Great Depression. Trump's claims included purported rising crime due to undocumented immigrants, despite studies showing otherwise.

A mysterious illness has claimed 13 lives in a month in Sukma's Dhanikorta village, Chhattisgarh. Sukma's health officials attribute the deaths to dehydration caused by weather changes during mahua harvesting. Health teams are conducting door-to-door surveys and giving ORS to affected villagers to prevent further casualties.

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla stated that resuming India-Pakistan cricket ties depends on the Indian government’s approval. He emphasized the teams should play on each other's soil, not neutral venues. Shukla mentioned the ICC's provision about government consent and rebutted claims of India’s advantage in the Champions Trophy due to venue allocation.

President Trump has proposed a 'golden dome' missile defense shield, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, to protect the US from advanced aerial threats. He emphasized the use of state-of-the-art technology and urged Congress for funding, aiming to ensure national security against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile attacks.

Tesla has signed a five-year lease to open its first showroom in Mumbai, located in the Maker Maxity building near Bandra Kurla Complex. The company will pay approximately $446,000 in rent for 4,003 square feet. Initially delayed by regulatory hurdles, Tesla resumed its efforts last year to establish a retail presence in India's fast-growing car market.

International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, honors women's significant contributions in various roles. The day acknowledges gender equality progress and aims to empower women worldwide. The article also lists inspiring wishes, messages, and quotes to celebrate and encourage the amazing women in our lives.

The RBI will inject ₹1.9 lakh crore liquidity into the banking system through open market operations (OMOs) and USD/INR swaps in March. It plans ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchases in two tranches on March 12 and 18, alongside a $10 billion forex swap on March 24. The central bank assures continued monitoring of liquidity conditions and readiness for further measures to ensure financial stability.

President Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, 20% on Chinese goods—have triggered a full-scale trade war. Retaliatory tariffs from these nations threaten higher consumer prices, economic losses, and supply chain disruptions. Key industries like retail, agriculture, and automotive face significant risks. Experts warn of GDP decline and inflation, while uncertainty looms over whether tariffs will persist or force policy reversals.

Pakistani security forces captured Mohammad Sharifullah, a top IS-K commander linked to the deadly Kabul airport bombing in 2021. This operation, announced by President Trump, could improve US-Pakistan ties as IS-K intensifies its attacks. The arrest highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and may aid in restoring US security assistance programs.

Virat Kohli's outstanding 84-run performance against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal has elevated him to fourth in the ICC ODI rankings for batters. Shubman Gill retains the top spot while Rohit Sharma drops to fifth. Notable performances by Axar Patel and Mohamed Shami also reflect in their improved rankings.

The United States has paused military and intelligence aid to Ukraine after a disagreement between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Despite this, Zelenskyy emphasized his commitment to peace and expressed gratitude for past American support, highlighting the importance of US-provided Javelins for Ukraine's defense.

US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs starting April 2025 on countries with higher duties on American exports. This move will significantly impact Asian economies - but how vulnerable is India? What will be the impact of Trump's tariff move? We take a look: