Amidst strained relations, Canada invited India to the G7 summit, driven by pressure from other G6 nations seeking stronger strategic partnerships with India. Despite past tensions, India's economic significance and commitment to law enforcement dialogue were key factors in the invitation. Canada aims to demonstrate global relevance through diplomacy.
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Apple's iPhone shipments from India to the US surged by 76% in April 2025, driven by a strategic shift away from China amid tariff pressures. This move comes as President Trump urges Apple to manufacture iPhones in the US, threatening tariffs on foreign-made devices.
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In Karachi, over 100 inmates escaped from Malir prison after earthquake tremors prompted an evacuation. Prisoners attacked guards, seizing weapons and fleeing before dawn. While 78 have been recaptured, police are searching for the remaining escapees. One inmate died and three officers were injured in a shootout. Authorities are urging the escapees to surrender, warning of potential terror charges.
Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan reunite after 36 years with 'Thug Life,' featuring music by A.R. Rahman and a stellar cast. Early reviews are positive, calling it a potential cult classic, but controversy arises in Karnataka over Kamal Haasan's past remarks about the Kannada language. Despite the challenges, the film is generating significant buzz and high ticket sales.
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