Tue Mar 11 01:13:47 UTC 2025: ## Ontario Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs, Other Global News Headlines
**Toronto, Canada/Mumbai, India – March 11, 2025** – Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% electricity price hike for 1.5 million American consumers, effective March 10th, in direct response to US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. This escalation of the trade war dominated headlines alongside a range of other significant global developments.
In India, Maharashtra introduced a Hindu-tradition meat certification program. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024, modernizing shipping regulations. A Parliamentary Standing Committee recommended expediting the Census and gathering data on immigrant influx, specifically mentioning Rohingya and Bangladeshi immigrants. The possibility of restoring India’s High Commissioner to Canada is being considered, suggesting a potential thaw in relations following the change in Canadian leadership.
On the tech front, Elon Musk reported a major cyberattack on X (formerly Twitter), prompting speculation about targeted attacks or the consequences of staff reductions. The platform experienced widespread outages across multiple continents.
In sports, Mumbai Indians secured a nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League, boosting their chances of a direct final berth.
Finally, a collision between a cargo ship and a US military jet fuel tanker off eastern England resulted in a major rescue operation and a significant fuel spill into the North Sea. All crew members were accounted for, with one hospitalized.
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