US rejection of Indian mango consignments due to procedural issues led to significant losses for exporters, prompting allegations of non-adherence to standard protocols by US inspectors.
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Foxconn is constructing a 300-acre campus in India, including dormitories for 30,000 workers. Despite Donald Trump's suggestion to avoid building in India, Apple plans to manufacture most iPhones for the US market there. The facility in Devanahalli, Karnataka, represents a $2.56 billion investment, with production targets set for 100,000 iPhones by December.
Rohit Sharma, visibly emotional, honoured his parents at Wankhede Stadium during the unveiling of a stand named after him on Friday. He expressed gratitude for their sacrifices, acknowledging their role in his cricketing journey. Alongside Sharma, Ajit Wadekar and Sharad Pawar were also recognised.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Friday, with ITC and IT stocks leading gains. While Nifty50 went above 24,850, BSE Sensex was up over 900 points.
Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Army following the Pahalgam terror attack, successfully dismantled terror infrastructure across the LoC. Intercepted communications revealed panic within the Pakistan army, with a senior commander from the 75th Infantry Brigade abandoning his post and seeking refuge in a mosque. Pakistani retaliation involved shelling civilian areas, prompting further strikes on Pakistani military posts.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Amir Khan Muttaqi spoke. They discussed the Pahalgam attack condemnation. India appreciated Afghanistan's stance against Pakistan's claims. Both nations aim to boost cooperation. They addressed visa issues for Afghan citizens. They also discussed the release of Afghan prisoners in India. Focus was on trade and Chabahar port development. India considers resuming projects in Afghanistan.
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.
Kuldeep Yadav's frustration boiled over after an umpire's call denied him an early wicket against Gujarat Titans. Sai Sudharsan, the beneficiary of the call, went on to score a century, leading the Titans to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals.
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.
Air India is urging Indian authorities to block IndiGo's leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines, citing business disadvantages and security concerns related to Turkey's stance on Pakistan.