Mon Mar 31 01:00:05 UTC 2025: ## International and National News Headlines: March 31, 2025
**Global Tensions Rise Amidst Trump’s Threats and International Incidents:**
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping reciprocal tariffs affecting all nations, escalating trade tensions globally. He also issued stark warnings to Iran, threatening bombing if nuclear weapons development continues. Separately, Trump’s assertion of U.S. control over Greenland was rejected by the Greenlandic Prime Minister. In Myanmar, the military junta is accused of attacking rebel groups in earthquake-affected areas, even as rescue efforts continue following a significant earthquake in Mandalay.
**India: Train Derailment, Tax Dispute, and Religious Observances:**
Eleven coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed in Odisha, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The Income Tax Department imposed a ₹944.20 crore penalty on IndiGo, a decision the airline plans to contest. Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated on March 31st following the sighting of the moon. A mosque explosion in Maharashtra, reportedly caused by a dispute, sparked outrage and led to arrests. The Supreme Court rejected a plea to control stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana due to lack of specifics in the application.
**Domestic News:**
A tense situation unfolded at the University of Hyderabad following the detention of students by Telangana police. In sporting news, Rajasthan Royals secured their first IPL 2025 victory against Chennai Super Kings.
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