Mon Mar 10 01:10:09 UTC 2025: ## Carney Elected Canadian Prime Minister, Defies Trump; India Wins Cricket; Gaza Electricity Cut
**OTTAWA, CANADA/DUBAI, UAE/GAZA CITY, PALESTINE – March 10, 2025** – Mark Carney, the former central banker, has been overwhelmingly elected as Canada’s new Prime Minister, securing 85.9% of the Liberal Party leadership vote. He immediately adopted a defiant stance against threats from US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, India clinched victory in a thrilling cricket match against New Zealand, winning by four wickets. In a concerning development, Israel’s Energy Minister announced a halt to electricity supplies to Gaza, echoing the early days of the ongoing conflict.
Other significant news includes:
* **India:** The Assam government plans to request increased security measures at NEET exam centers, including biometric checks, following concerns about the knowledge level of some high-scoring students. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues its criticism of the BJP’s women’s aid scheme.
* **Nepal:** Former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Kathmandu to a welcoming reception from pro-monarchy supporters.
* **Manipur, India:** Protests blocked a national highway following violent clashes between security forces and the Kuki-Zo people, resulting in one fatality.
These are among the top headlines from The Hindu’s March 10th, 2025 edition, which also features sections on books, science, technology, and Karnataka news.
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