The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a significant half-point, marking a dramatic shift after over two years of high rates aimed at controlling inflation. This move signals a potential end to the Fed's inflation-fighting measures, which had made borrowing costly for American consumers.

Apple Inc. introduced the iPhone 16, emphasizing its integration of artificial intelligence. CEO Tim Cook highlighted that the device was designed with AI capabilities from the ground up.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is considering a policy change to address abuses of temporary foreign workers by publicly naming business managers or owners who violate Canada’s labor rules. This initiative aims to enhance accountability and protect labor rights.

Steel and aluminum producers in Canada are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to impose new tariffs on Chinese products, citing concerns that an influx of metals from China is threatening local jobs and flooding the Canadian market.

India has condemned US calls for fairness in legal cases involving opposition parties as unwarranted and unacceptable, emphasizing that its legal processes are governed by the Rule of Law. The diplomatic tension follows the arrest of Delhi's chief minister and the freezing of Congress party accounts, with the US advocating for transparent legal processes. India's government summoned a top US diplomat to protest the comments, which could complicate US-India relations as President Biden seeks to strengthen ties with Prime Minister Modi. Similar objections were raised against Germany for commenting on the arrest. The BJP denies targeting the opposition, defending its actions as anti-corruption measures.

India has strongly objected to US comments calling for fairness in legal cases involving opposition parties, labeling them as unwarranted and unacceptable. The diplomatic tensions arise from the arrest of Delhi's chief minister and the freezing of Congress party accounts, with the US advocating for transparent legal processes. India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned a top US diplomat to express its disapproval, while similar objections were raised against Germany. The situation poses a challenge for US President Joe Biden, who seeks to strengthen ties with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid geopolitical tensions with China.

Security was heightened around Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in Delhi as police detained protesters following a call for demonstrations by the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The AAP's leader, Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on March 21 in a bribery case but has not resigned as Delhi's chief minister. The BJP, which demanded Kejriwal's resignation, held a counter-protest. The AAP plans nationwide protests on March 31, alleging that Modi's government is targeting opposition groups through federal agencies, a claim the BJP denies.

Security around Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in Delhi has been increased following opposition protests triggered by the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi police detained protesters and issued road restrictions near Modi’s home. The Bharatiya Janata Party held a counter-protest without police intervention. Kejriwal, who remains the chief minister of Delhi, was arrested on bribery charges, sparking accusations from opposition groups of political targeting by Modi’s government. Nationwide protests are planned by the AAP.

India has rejected the US's call for fairness in legal cases involving opposition parties, labeling it as unwarranted. The US has reiterated its stance for fair and timely legal processes, especially as India approaches national elections. Diplomatic tensions have risen following the arrest of Delhi's chief minister and the freezing of Congress party accounts, with India summoning a top US diplomat to express its objections. The situation complicates US President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen ties with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid broader geopolitical strategies against China. Opposition parties accuse Modi's government of using federal agencies to target them, while the ruling BJP defends its actions as necessary to combat corruption.

The Indian National Congress has respectfully declined to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, citing the event as a political move by the BJP ahead of elections. The BJP has included the temple's construction in its manifestos for years, and the site has been contentious since Hindu extremists demolished a mosque there in 1992. The Supreme Court awarded the land to a Hindu trust in 2019, and construction began in 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the groundbreaking. Political analyst Arati Jerath suggests the Congress had no choice but to decline, while a BJP spokesperson accused the Congress of insulting Indian beliefs. Modi, along with other senior BJP leaders and various dignitaries, is set to attend the ceremony.