Sat Mar 08 01:41:30 UTC 2025: **Manipur Peace March Heightens Tensions; India-US Trade Talks Continue Amid Tariff Concerns**

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI, March 8, 2025 – A planned peace march in Manipur on Saturday has raised concerns about escalating tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities. Increased security measures are in place across the state as the Federation of Civil Societies (FOCS) prepares for a potentially volatile demonstration.

Meanwhile, India continues its focus on bilateral trade agreement talks with the United States, despite President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs starting April 2. The implications of these tariffs for global trade and India’s diplomatic response remain key concerns.

**Other national news highlights include:**

* The Election Commission of India will resolve duplicate voter ID card issues within three months.
* Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is seeking support from other states for a joint action committee against the delimitation process.
* The Supreme Court will hear petitions alleging the use of Israeli spyware against Indian personalities on April 22nd.
* The court refused to halt the Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai.
* Actress Ranya Rao was granted three days’ custody after being arrested for gold smuggling.
* Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Tamil Nadu to offer medical and engineering courses in Tamil.
* Jadavpur University students threaten a shutdown if their demands are not met by March 10.
* The Delhi High Court ruled that certain acts against a minor, while violating her dignity, don’t necessarily constitute aggravated sexual assault under the POCSO Act.

**International News:**

* A South Carolina man was executed by firing squad, marking the first such execution in the U.S. in 15 years.
* President Trump threatened new sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine and is seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran.

**Sports:**

* India’s Champions Trophy preparations focus on maintaining its current successful strategy.

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