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India retaliated with "Operation Sindoor," striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with precision. The operation symbolized justice and unity, led by diverse leaders, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The attack highlighted the need for global action against cross-border terrorism.

India’s aviation sector has become a global leader in gender diversity, with women making up 14% of pilots, far above the 6% global average, and 39% of the overall aviation workforce.

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, criticized Europe's inconsistent global stances, emphasizing India's need for "partners, not preachers."

India’s media and entertainment industry is set to grow from $28 billion to over $100 billion within a decade, according to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

countries like India and China have rapidly expanded their road networks, with India increasing its highways by nearly 60% and China adding 50,000 km of expressways

Apple is set to produce iPhones worth $40 billion annually in India by FY26, meeting 80% of US demand and fulfilling local needs.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed that India will not allow trans-shipment practices that violate rules of origin,...

The United States has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, expressing solidarity with India. DNI Tulsi...

India is seeking relaxed US export controls and access to advanced technologies under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA),...

US Vice President JD Vance’s first official visit to India, alongside his family and senior officials, focused on strengthening US-India ties in trade, defense, and technology. Vance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed regional and global issues, finalizing a roadmap for a trade deal aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

India is working to address its $41 billion trade surplus with the US by increasing imports and fostering collaboration through a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Key discussions, including high-level visits, aim to bridge trade gaps and align on tariffs.

China dominates the $450 billion global critical minerals market, controlling 60% of processed mineral exports and excelling in battery materials and electric vehicles (EVs). It leads in both imports and exports of raw and processed materials, cementing its supply chain influence.

Astrophysicist Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan and his team have discovered dimethyl sulfide (DMS), a molecule linked to biological activity, in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b, located 120 light-years away.

India’s pharmaceutical exports hit a historic $30 billion in FY25, marking a 9.4% annual increase. March 2025 saw a standout 31.21% YoY growth, with exports reaching $3.68 billion. The US led as the top importer, with exports rising 14.29% to $8.95 billion, followed by the UK, Brazil, France, and South Africa.

India’s trade deficit with China hit $99.2 billion in 2024/25, driven by surging imports of electronics, solar cells, and batteries. Exports to China dropped by 14.5%, highlighting an imbalance.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted progress in India-China relations at the CNN-News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2025, noting improved ties through disengagement in key border areas and addressing post-COVID disruptions.

The Golconda Blue, a 23.24-carat vivid blue diamond with origins in India’s historic Golconda mines, is set to debut at Christie’s Geneva auction on May 14, valued at $35–$50 million.

If Apple were forced to manufacture iPhones entirely in the U.S., prices could soar to $30,000 due to a lack of skilled labor and supply cha

The US-China trade war, initiated under Trump and continued under Biden, involves steep tariffs, escalating tensions, and significant economic fallout.

Apple quickly shipped five planes of iPhones from India to the US to counter a 10% tariff imposed by the Trump administration.