Apple and Foxconn urgently seek Indian government assistance due to severe delays of specialized manufacturing equipment at Chinese ports. These delays, persisting for months, could significantly impact India's electronics manufacturing expansion plans, especially for iPhone production, amid heightened India-China diplomatic tensions.
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Punjab government dismissed DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu for misconduct during gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's September 2022 interview in police custody. The state home secretary stated Sandhu, under suspension since October 2024, severely damaged Punjab Police's reputation and failed to cooperate with the inquiry.
Iron Age in Tamil Nadu may have begun around 3,345 BCE, a thousand years earlier than previously believed, new carbon dating from burial urns in Sivagalai reveals. This challenges the notion that the Hittite Empire used iron first, redefining the timeline of iron usage in global archaeology.
Mohammed Siraj continued his on-field theatrics during the Brisbane Test, playfully flipping the bails at Marnus Labuschagne's end on day two of the match at the Gabba. This followed a previous incident in Adelaide where Siraj and Labuschagne clashed during the beer-snake incident, followed by the Indian pacer's face-off with Travis Head.
The Indian Army paid tribute to Ladakhi shepherd Tashi Namgyal, who recently passed away. Namgyal played a vital role in the 1999 Kargil War by alerting the army to Pakistani infiltration. While searching for his yaks, he discovered Pakistani soldiers constructing bunkers, enabling a swift Indian response.
Poornima Ramarao, mother of Suchir Balaji, seeks FBI investigation into his death, alleging foul play despite police ruling it a suicide. A private autopsy revealed discrepancies, and family efforts include legal action and public campaigns to prompt a proper investigation.
US military planes have begun deporting migrants, with 265 Guatemalans arriving in their home country on Friday. These flights are part of a broader operation led by President Donald Trump, which includes hundreds of deportations by military aircraft. The US crackdown aims to expel "criminal aliens," with the White House calling it the "largest massive deportation operation in history."
The 49ers host the Lions in a Week 17 Monday Night Football game. San Francisco is out of playoff contention, while Detroit seeks the top seed. The Lions miss star running back David Montgomery, out for the season due to a torn MCL.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recovered over Rs 40 lakh in cash and jewellery worth Rs 1.61 crore from four properties of BJP leader Nitisen Bhatia in connection with a money laundering case. His sons Neeraj and Naveen Bhatia were accused of illegal marketing of cough syrup.
The Janata Dal (United) formally withdrew support from the BJP-led Manipur government, directing their lone MLA, Md Abdul Nasir, to join the opposition. JD(U) had initially aligned with the INDIA bloc but rejoined the NDA. Despite this shift, the BJP retains a strong legislative majority in Manipur.