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US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Smartphone shipments to the United States jumped 30 percent in March as manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, and Motorola raced to bring more devices into the country ahead of potential import tariffs, according to a report by Counterpoint Research released this week.

Apple, in particular, airlifted a record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in March, relying on Indian suppliers Foxconn

DGFT notification on precious metal trade ensures consistency between customs duties and import regulations: GTRI

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a new notification to streamline the import of precious metals, ensuring consistency between customs duties and import regulations.

According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the move will help plug loopholes that were previously misused by importers to bypass higher duties.

The DGFT Notification No. 0

Telangana BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi: Who are the real 'saudagars' - Congress or EAM Jaishankar?

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): In a strongly worded rebuttal to what it described as 'deliberate distortion and dangerous rhetoric,' the Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the Congress party's attempt to malign External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The BJP called out senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his loyalist Pawan Khera for twisting a firm diplomatic warni

Ireland Curtis Campher, Craig Young ruled out of three-game series against West Indies due to injury

New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher and seamer raig Young Chave been ruled out of the three-game series against West Indies after picking up injuries, according to the ICC.

Injury has forced Ireland to make two late changes to their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series at home against the West Indies.

Curtis Campher fractured his finger in the nets when batting, whil

Jaishankar, Netherlands Defence Minister hold talks on security perspectives and challenges

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague on Monday and exchanged views on their respective security perspectives and challenges.

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Pleased to meet Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague today. Exchanged views on our respective security perspectives and

"Operation Sindoor fulfilled every Indian's desire for justice": Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

He said the operation was a result of the collective desire of every Indian citizen to avenge the deaths of innocent people killed by terrorists in Pahalgam.

'Operation Sindoor was successful

"New e-Zero FIR to nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed": Amit Shah

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the new e-Zero FIR initiative will automatically convert cyber financial crimes above Rs 10 lakh and registered on the 1930 helpline of the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), into FIRs.

In a post on X on Monday, Shah emphasised that the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has introduced this initiative as a pilot projec

Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick, advances India-US trade talks

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held productive discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing on expediting the first tranche of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.

Taking to the social media platform X, Goyal shared an image of the two leaders shaking hands, stating, 'Good discussions with Secretary Howard Lutnick towards expediting the fi

"No FIR to date, need to find out bigger sharks": VP Jagdeep Dhankhar on Justice Yashwant Varma case

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has raised concerns over the probe by a panel of three judges into allegations of discovery of unaccounted cash at the official resident of Justice Yashwant Varma during a fire incident in March this year, wondering that there is no FIR to date and everyone in the country is now thinking 'whether this will be washed off.'

VP Dhankhar spoke at the boo

Bihar: Former BJP MP Uday Singh elected as national president of Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj party

Patna (Bihar) [India], May 20 (ANI): In a series of political developments in Bihar ahead of Assembly polls, scheduled to be held later this year, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Uday Singh alias Pappu Singh has been elected as the national president of the Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party.

Speaking to ANI, Uday Singh highlighted that the party will work to convey their message to the public and hopes

"Wait till September 10": Assam CM reiterates Pakistan's connection charge on Congress MP Gogoi

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 20 (ANI): After alleging that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi visited Pakistan on the invitation of ISI, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that if he is lying in the matter, then a resolution should be brought in the Assembly and the Court can even summon him.

Speaking to the media on Monday, CM Sarma asked everyone to wait till September 10, leaving everyone in doubt.

EAM Jaishankar lauds Netherlands' support against terrorism, strengthens bilateral ties during Hague visit

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his meeting with Netherlands' Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp on Monday (local time), admired the country's strong condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its support for a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

Taking to the social media platform X, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the Netherlands' hospital

"Prime Minister now turning towards bipartisanship": Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre over all-party delegation

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, alleging that the recent move to send all-party delegations across the globe reflects a 'momentary, hypocritical, and opportunistic' shift in India's diplomatic approach.

In a post on X, Jairam alleged that the BJP's 'poisonous politics at home' has da

"No one is talking how terrorists came to Pahalgam": Aditya Thackeray alleges BJP of doing "politics" over Pakistan issue

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has alleged Bharatiya Janata Party of doing 'politics' over the recent tensions with Pakistan despite the support from the opposition.

Thackeray reiterated the opposition's stand of offering their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Pakistan, saying that it is time to show India's strength, and each party will stay 't

"Misinformed, being very irresponsible": Defence expert Dhruv Katoch slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Op Sindoor

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): After Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's remarks questioning the loss of aircraft during Operation Sindoor, Defence expert Dhruv Katoch believed that the latter is 'misinformed'.

The defence expert highlighted that India's Operation Sindoor was conducted in two phases, out of which one of the attack on 'terror bases'. In contrast, the second phase depended upon 'Pakistan's response'.