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Samsung dominates global smartphone assembly by volume, with 25% of India’s 2024 share compared to Apple’s 15%. Samsung’s largest production hub is Vietnam (55%), followed by India (25%) and Brazil (12%).

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an Indian-origin otolaryngologist, has become the 180th president of the American Medical Association (AMA), making history as its first Indian-origin leader.

Foxconn has seen remarkable growth in India, with its share of global non-current assets rising from 2.6% in 2022 to 10.8% in 2024, making India its fastest-growing market.

A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed into Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College complex shortly after takeoff, killing 265 people

Traveling on a tourist visa for business can lead to tax complications, as seen in M. Mahadevan’s case.

The Indian Navy and Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members from the Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire after a container explosion off Kerala's coast.

Southeast Asian nations are actively courting Indian tourists to reduce reliance on Chinese visitors by easing visa rules, boosting air connectivity, and promoting travel packages.

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, has received approval to operate in India after a two-year wait.

Apple is increasingly relying on India for iPhone production, with Indian suppliers shipping 2.9 million units to the US in April, a 76% year-on-year rise.

India is emerging as a key player in global aviation, with Airbus naming IndiGo and Air India among its top three airline customers.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the ISS on June 10, becoming the second Indian in space and the first to visit the ISS.

Saudi Arabia, under its Vision 2030 program, aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030, shifting its focus from religious tourism to affluent leisure travelers.

The US House passed a bill imposing a 3.5% remittance tax on green card holders and non-immigrant visa categories like H1B, L1, and F1.

De Beers Group is significantly increasing its marketing investment in India, aiming to double the natural diamond market by 2030, driven by rising incomes, a growing middle class, and evolving consumer preferences.

Chinese scientists have achieved error-free underwater acoustic data transmission over 600 kilometers, a significant milestone with wide-ranging civilian and military implications.

India’s proactive doctrine, exemplified by Operation Sindoor, emphasizes strategic resolve and global engagement. A unified political approach and expanded preventive diplomacy aim to counter apathy and indifference, safeguarding India’s sovereignty and security while shaping global understanding.

China and Europe are actively courting U.S.-based researchers facing funding cuts and political challenges.

The proposed 5% US excise tax on remittances by non-citizens has alarmed the Indian diaspora and experts, citing discrimination and economic impacts.

India’s Semiconductor Mission, "Semicon 2.0," targets capturing 5% of the global chip market by 2030.

India’s robust domestic economy, low reliance on exports, and proactive government policies position it well to withstand global trade challenges and U.S. tariffs.