Driven by tariffs and government incentives, smartphone exports from India to the US are surging. Motorola, leveraging Indian manufacturing, significantly increased Android phone shipments to the US, capitalizing on tariff advantages over China. Samsung also boosted exports, while Apple remains the largest exporter overall.
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Donald Trump seemingly endorsed regime change in Iran, questioning why it wouldn't occur if the current regime fails to improve the nation. This contrasts with his administration's earlier statements, where officials like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth asserted that the recent US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were not aimed at toppling the government.
A high-profile sexual assault trial involving five former Team Canada junior hockey players has gripped the nation. Graphic testimony and legal twists marked the intense weeks. The complainant's account of the 2018 incident was met with defense challenges. Carter Hart testified, claiming consensual acts. Justice Maria Carroccia will now rule alone after jury dismissal.
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Donald Trump asserted that Israel and Iran approached him seeking peace "almost simultaneously." This declaration followed his announcement of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire accepted by both nations to end their recent conflict. Trump expressed optimism for their future, envisioning "tremendous love, peace and prosperity" if they maintain a path of "RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH."
A Canadian intelligence report acknowledges the presence of Khalistani extremists in Canada, using the country for promotion, fundraising, and planning violence in India. Tensions between Canada and India remain strained following the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with investigations suggesting Indian government links. The report also highlights concerns about India's foreign interference activities in Canada.
Air India flight AI180, traveling from San Francisco to Mumbai, experienced a technical malfunction in its left engine upon landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport at 12:45 am. The aircraft landed on schedule, but the engine snag delayed its onward journey. Passengers were asked to deplane around 5:20 am, with the captain citing flight safety as the reason.
Omar Abdullah reports a resurgence in Kashmir tourism. Pahalgam, once deserted, now thrives with tourists and locals. This revival follows a terror attack in April. Efforts to restore tourism are yielding positive results. Abdullah expresses satisfaction with the progress. The region is experiencing renewed activity and interest. The return of tourists signals a positive shift for the local economy.
Delhi has improved its Performance Grading Index (PGI) score by 44 points, moving from Akanshi-1 to Prachesta-3 in the 2023–24 evaluation released by the Ministry of Education. The capital made notable gains in infrastructure and governance, while maintaining strong performance in equity. However, learning outcomes and access showed limited improvement. Delhi’s progress reflects broader national trends, with 24 states and UTs improving their PGI scores, though only Chandigarh reached the... Expand
In Bengaluru, a Rapido bike taxi captain named Suman was arrested after allegedly slapping a female rider, Priya, who criticized his reckless driving. Priya claimed Suman drove rashly and refused to follow the designated route, leading to an argument when she ended the ride early.