Apple has assured the Indian government that its investment plans remain unchanged, despite President Trump's criticism regarding the company's expanding manufacturing presence in India. The tech giant reaffirmed its commitment to India as a major manufacturing hub, even after Trump expressed his preference for increased production in the United States. India's electronics industry remains optimistic, downplaying any potential negative impacts.
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An Indian-origin man in the US, Rohit Joy, sparked controversy by suggesting the termination of the H-1B visa program and the return of its holders to their home countries. This proposal came in response to Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick's advocacy for domestic visa renewals.
Ravichandran Ashwin has endorsed Jasprit Bumrah as his top choice to succeed Rohit Sharma as India's Test captain, citing Bumrah's leadership qualities on his YouTube channel. Despite concerns over workload management, Ashwin expressed disappointment if Bumrah isn't considered.
James Comey's cryptic Instagram post featuring seashells arranged as "8647" has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Many interpret the post as a veiled threat against Donald Trump, referencing slang for 'remove' and his position as the 47th president. The post has drawn criticism from Trump's allies, including Donald Trump Jr.
A proposed US bill, dubbed 'The One Big Beautiful Bill,' threatens to impose a 5% remittance tax on non-US citizens, including H-1B and green card holders, sending money abroad. This could significantly impact the Indian diaspora, who remit approximately $32 billion annually to India. If enacted, Indians in the US could face a $1.
In a bizarre incident in Bengaluru, a 27-year-old man from Assam, identified as Imranullah, broke into a mobile store naked, only wearing a mask, to steal expensive phones for his girlfriend. He drilled a hole in the wall to avoid ruining his new clothes. Police swiftly arrested Imranullah and recovered the stolen phones, while continuing to search for his accomplice.
Chinese defence stocks plummeted following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, erasing earlier gains fueled by expectations of increased arms sales to Pakistan. The Hang Seng China A Aerospace & Defence Index saw a significant drop, with companies like AVIC Chengdu Aircraft and Zhuzhou Hongda experiencing substantial losses.
Sanjay Raut's new book, ‘Narkatla Swarg', alleges Bal Thackeray helped Amit Shah secure bail in an encounter case and Sharad Pawar opposed Narendra Modi's arrest after the Godhra riots. The book launch, attended by prominent opposition leaders, sparked controversy, with BJP leaders demanding investigation into Raut's claims about judicial process.
A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in early trade on Tuesday a day after an over 3.5% rally. While Nifty50 went below 24,750, BSE Sensex was below 81,700.