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Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida steps down amidst financial struggles and the collapse of merger talks with Honda. Ivan Espinosa, currently the company's chief planning officer, will take over as CEO on April 1st, bringing with him extensive experience within Nissan and a deep understanding of the company's potential.

Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan strongly opposes the new National Education Policy, citing lack of funding and infrastructure, and criticizes its forceful implementation without parliamentary approval. He emphasizes Tamil Nadu's commitment to the two-language policy and the Chief Minister's efforts to unite southern states.

Canada retaliated against US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium by imposing tariffs on USD 29.8 billion worth of American goods, with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc calling Trump's action "unjustified and unjustifiable." Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly condemned Trump's claim of a "national security threat" as a "bogus and insulting justification.

Kerala Police, with assistance from India's CBI and international cooperation, arrested Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, sought by US authorities on multiple serious charges related to money laundering and operating an unlawful cryptocurrency exchange. Besciokov is accused of laundering millions in criminal proceeds, including those from ransomware attacks, and is awaiting extradition proceedings.

KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar highlighted the transformative impact of the Khadi Revolution led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing a 20% wage increase for Khadi artisans effective April 2025. The past decade has witnessed significant growth in Khadi sales and employment, empowering artisans and establishing Khadi as a modern fashion statement.