Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

iPhones now account for about 75% of India's smartphone exports, making smartphones the country's top export category in FY25. With five assembly plants operated by Tata Group and Foxconn and a strong MSME supply chain, India has emerged as the world's second-largest mobile phone producer. Jan 12, 2026
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The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

In a world of rising uncertainties from AI disruptions to climate crises the U.S. and India are natural allies, bound by shared democratic values and mutual interests. But alliances endure not through coercion, but through respect. Jan 9, 2026
India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

India has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and said it is closely monitoring the situation. Reaffirming its support for the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people, India has urged all parties to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue, while confirming that its embassy in Caracas is in touch with the Indian community and extending all possible assistance. Jan 4, 2026
No place for any double standards in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi at IBSA meet

No place for any double standards in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi at IBSA meet

Calling IBSA an "important platform" connecting three continents, he stated, "IBSA is not just a group of three countries; it is an important platform connecting three continents, three major democratic powers, three major economies. It is also a deep and intimate bond, characterised by diversity, shared values, and shared aspirations." Nov 23, 2025
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US clears $93 million in arms sales to India as defence ties deepen

On October 31, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year 'Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership', heralding a new era in deepening the defence ties between the two nations. Nov 20, 2025