Amidst escalating tensions with the U.S. administration, Apple is reportedly planning to significantly ramp up iPhone production in India. A Wall Street analyst predicts that by fall 2025, up to 65% of iPhones could be manufactured in India. Despite pressure from President Trump to shift production to the U.S.
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Microsoft is implementing a two-year rehire ban for employees ousted due to performance issues, categorizing these departures as 'good attrition.' This shift signals a stricter approach to workforce management, preventing the return of underperformers. The company terminated 2,000 employees without severance and introduced a globally consistent performance improvement plan.
A 33-year-old Bengaluru woman filed a police complaint against a fake astrologer who allegedly cheated her of over Rs 5 lakh by claiming to cure her health issues through exorcism. The accused performed bizarre rituals in a hotel room, citing "15 spirits" affecting her. After no improvement and refusal of refund, the woman reported the fraud.
The Lawrence Bishnoi group claimed responsibility for the murder of Harjit Singh Dhadda, a Sikh businessman, in Mississauga, Ontario. Rohit Godara, an associate of Bishnoi, stated that Dhadda was killed for allegedly assisting Khalistan Tiger Force chief Arsh Dalla with bail. Godara, a wanted man by Interpol, accused Dhadda of supporting their enemies despite prior warnings.
President Trump claimed India offered to eliminate all tariffs for the U.S., but he's in no rush to finalize a trade deal. This follows India's aim to secure an agreement during a tariff suspension period. Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $129 billion in 2024, with India holding a $45.7 billion surplus.
In separate incidents, two individuals were arrested for trespassing at Salman Khan's Mumbai residence. Jitendra Kumar Singh, a fan, attempted to enter Galaxy Apartments on Tuesday, while Isha Chabria claimed she was invited by the actor the following day. Both were apprehended and face house trespassing charges.
NSA Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Moscow to push for the swift delivery of remaining S-400 systems, potentially ordering more to enhance India's defence capabilities. This visit follows parliamentary delegation's trip and India's Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the effectiveness of Russian-origin defence platforms. India seeks deeper strategic coordination with Russia against terrorism and expects continued support.
Aamir Khan Productions displays the Indian flag amidst boycott calls, while Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife posts a cryptic message amid rumors involving Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Ishaan Khatter halts an interview when questioned about his girlfriend. Dr. Shriram Nene humorously debunks a venom-sucking scene, and Suniel Shetty proudly discusses Athiya's natural delivery, praising her strength and composure during childbirth.
There are millions of fights going on at the same time. There’s Kohli vs Rohit, BTS vs Blackpink, Messi vs Ronaldo, Ranbir vs Ranveer fans, Salman vs SRK, ChatGPT vs Gemini, Trads vs Raytas, BJP vs Congress IT Cells – but all internecine fights were put to rest amid the siren call of war and Indians became unhinged dogs of war against anyone trying to push Pakistan’s narrative: Pakistanis with VPNs who were on Twitter, YouTube channels pushing the Pakistani agenda, or even mainstream... Expand
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.
Bangladesh has requested an additional $762 million from the IMF, potentially increasing total assistance to $4.1 billion. This request comes as the nation faces macroeconomic challenges, including slowed GDP growth and persistent inflation. The IMF's support is contingent upon Bangladesh undertaking critical reforms, such as exchange rate liberalization and tax improvements, to ensure financial stability.