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In a surprising statement made during his recent visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump said he had told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he did not want the tech giant to “build in India.” Trump expressed concerns over India’s high tariffs and indicated a preference for Apple to manufacture iPhones in the United States. However, government sources and Apple insiders have downplayed these comments, saying they will not impact the company’s investment plans in India.

In a landmark event for India’s fashion industry, Dr. Yash Ramu, esteemed as India’s Fashion Guru, has launched M Universe International 2025, positioning India as a central hub in the global pageant arena. This initiative, under the aegis of YS International Fashion Week, offers a transformative platform for aspiring models, designers, and artists, providing them with international exposure and career-defining opportunities.

Mother Dairy, a leading dairy product brand in India, announced a hike in milk prices by up to ₹2 per litre, effective April 30. This price revision comes after the company faced increased procurement costs, which had risen by ₹4-5 per litre in recent months.

In response to escalating trade tensions and proposed tariffs by the US government, South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly exploring shifting part of its smartphone and electronics manufacturing from Vietnam to India. The move comes amid concerns over a steep 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam, proposed by the Trump administration. In comparison, India faces a less burdensome 26% tariff and has been granted a temporary 90-day reprieve from reciprocal tariffs, excluding China.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission first investigates and impartially investigates complaints of crime, corruption, injustice and gets to the truth. Then, without any delay, it brings the matter to the attention of the highest authorities and informs them about the matter.

In a landmark move to boost its naval capabilities, India has cleared a government-to-government deal with France to procure 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The ₹63,000-crore agreement marks the first major fighter jet upgrade for the country's naval forces.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the Hyperloop test track at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Chennai, where he explained how the futuristic transport system would function. The project, which aims to revolutionize travel with high-speed pods, has already seen 410 meters of track laid as part of its development.

Australia has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to deepen its economic engagement with India, with a focus on agribusiness, clean energy, and education to enhance trade, create jobs, and secure supply chains.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded seven projects in India with a total budget of approximately $750 million in the financial year 2023-24, according to the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry.

Tech millionaire and anti-ageing researcher Bryan Johnson made headlines after walking out of a podcast recording with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath midway, citing poor air quality as the reason for his departure. The 47-year-old billionaire, known for his efforts in reversing the ageing process, was recording an episode for Kamath's podcast "WTF" at a five-star hotel equipped with an air purifier.