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‘India is a competitive hub for smartphone manufacturing’: Commerce secretary shrugs off US President Donald Trump’s swipe at Apple’s India plans

NEW DELHI: After US President Donald Trump claimed he had advised Apple CEO Tim Cook against manufacturing in India, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal on Thursday pushed back, saying that companies will decide based on where the advantage lies, and India, he emphasized, is now a competitive global hub for smartphone production.“Companies will see competitive advantage…

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India’s first monthly job survey shows 5.1% unemployment rate in April 2025

India’s unemployment rate stood at 5.1 per cent in April 2025, according to the country’s first-ever monthly labour force data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Thursday.The release marked a significant shift in employment monitoring, as job data until now had been published only on quarterly and annual bases.The ministry launched…

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Virat Kohli retires: Former Team India coach reveals conversation with star batter before his Test retirement

Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri Former India cricket coach Ravi Shastri has disclosed details of his conversation with Virat Kohli before the latter’s unexpected Test retirement announcement on Monday, May 12. Kohli, who ranks as India’s fourth-highest Test run-scorer with 9230 runs and 30 centuries, made this decision despite an upcoming five-Test series against England…

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In a first, India to conduct experiments aboard ISS to study sustainability of life in space

NEW DELHI: India is all set to conduct the first ever biological experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to study the sustainability of human life in space, ministry of science & technology announced on Thursday. The initiative comes as a part of BioE3 Biotechnology policy launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“In a historic initiative,…

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Preity Zinta REACTS to Bollywood’s silence during India-Pakistan conflict: ‘Have you seen those mothers that give their sons up for our country…’ |

Amidst discussions on the recent ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Preity Zinta addressed the silence of Bollywood celebrities regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. As a ‘Fauji kid,’ she expressed that such events deeply affect her. Zinta highlighted the sacrifices of military families, emphasizing their strength and resilience. During the AMA session, she also shared lighthearted moments,…

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