Apple’s Strategic Realignment Amid intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China, Apple is reportedly accelerating plans to shift its iPhone assembly for the U.S. market entirely to India. According to an ET report, this move is seen as a direct response to the recent tariff hikes, including a 145% U.S. import duty on Chinese electronics and China’s retaliatory 125% levy on American goods. With India subject to a relatively lighter 26% tariff, it has quickly emerged as Apple’s most viable alternative for manufacturing continuity. This shift is not merely…
Day: April 25, 2025
India Begins Nationwide Crackdown: Over 1,000 Pakistani Nationals Set for Deportation from Uttar Pradesh
A Nation Responds to Terror In the aftermath of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 innocent tourists, the Indian government has launched a sweeping crackdown against perceived Pakistani links within its borders. With Islamabad accused of fostering terrorism, New Delhi has moved swiftly—revoking all Pakistani visas and ordering every Pakistani citizen in India to leave immediately. One of the most visible outcomes of this policy is now unfolding in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Identifies Over 1,000 Pakistani Nationals According to senior officials in…
Rare Earth Roadblock: China’s Export Curbs Hit Tesla’s Humanoid Robot Ambitions
Musk Reveals Rare Earth Restrictions Are Slowing Optimus Production Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that China’s tightening of export restrictions on rare earth magnets has directly affected the production of its much-anticipated Optimus humanoid robots. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Musk stated that Tesla is actively working with Chinese authorities to secure the necessary licenses to resume imports of these critical components. “China wants assurances that these are not used for military purposes, which obviously they’re not,” Musk said. “They’re just going into a humanoid robot. It’s not a weapon.”…
“We Did the Dirty Work for the West”: Pak Minister Admits Terror Ties Amid Pahalgam Massacre Fallout
Pak Minister Confesses to Terror Training Under Western Influence In a stunning and controversial revelation, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted on international media that the country trained and backed terror groups for over three decades — under the influence of the United States and the West. The statement, made during an interview with journalist Yalda Hakim, aligns with India’s longstanding assertion that Pakistan has been a state sponsor of terrorism, especially in South Asia. “We have been doing this dirty work for the US and the West, including…
United Resolve: Why the Government Called an All-Party Meeting After the Pahalgam Terror Attack
A Unified Front Against Terrorism In the wake of the horrifying terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 tourists on April 22, the central government convened an all-party meeting to brief political leaders on the gravity of the situation and the way forward. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the meeting underscored the need for national unity in the face of terrorism and provided an opportunity for cross-party solidarity in condemning the massacre. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking after the meeting, said, “All parties said they were with the government and…
Mossad Uncovers Global Network Behind Attacks on Adani and Indian Interests
Operation Zeppelin: Mossad’s Eye on a Coordinated Campaign In a dramatic twist to one of India’s most controversial corporate sagas, Israeli intelligence agency Mossad has reportedly unearthed an intricate global network of individuals and organizations allegedly involved in a coordinated effort to target the Adani Group and, by extension, India’s financial credibility. The revelation was brought to light by Vijay Patel, the founder of the fact-checking platform ‘Only Fact,’ who cited Mossad’s covert findings in a detailed post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). According to Patel, this intelligence-led…
Meta Faces Sharp Rebuke from Oversight Board Over Content Moderation Rollback
Oversight Board Demands Accountability Meta’s Oversight Board has issued a scathing critique of the tech giant’s recent content moderation overhaul, calling on the company to re-evaluate significant changes made in January 2025. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the company to thoroughly assess the global impact of these adjustments, particularly their potential to exacerbate harm in crisis-affected regions. Among the board’s chief concerns was the replacement of Meta’s U.S. fact-checking program with the new “Community Notes” feature, a tool that lacks the transparency and rigor…
India Refuses to Play Pakistan in ICC Events, BCCI Sends Formal Communication to ICC: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials are reported to have written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the Pahalgam attack. They have requested not to club India and Pakistan in the same group in future tournaments. After the terrorist attack at Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC), requesting them not to club India and Pakistan in the same group in future tournaments. In the last 10 years, India and Pakistan…
Virat Kohli Overtakes Chris Gayle to Claim Second Spot on Elite T20 Run-Scorers List
Virat Kohli hit his 111th 50+ score in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He surpassed Chris Gayle on the list, as only David Warner is ahead of him. Against Rajasthan, Kohli made 70 runs off 42 balls while Devdutt Padikkal scored 50. Star India cricketer Virat Kohli smashed his 111th half-century in T20 cricket against Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With that, the 36-year-old has surpassed Chris Gayle and moved to number two on the list of the most 50+ scores in T20 cricket. David Warner…