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With Eye On China, Trump Pivots, Tells Apple Not To Expand In India

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump said on May 15 that he has told Apple CEO Tim Cook to curb the company’s growing expansion in India, citing trade imbalances and concerns over high tariffs. The company’s growing footprint in …

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Could border flare-ups threaten India investments?

This report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can …

Commentary: China’s defence industry is getting a DeepSeek moment with India-Pakistan clash

I see parallels. While the jury is still out on how disruptive DeepSeek is to US big tech, its arrival has pointed to a new way forward for China, and shows that growth is still possible despite US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. More than manufacturing …

Trump says he doesn't want Apple building products in India: 'I had a little problem with Tim Cook'

Donald Trump speaks alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) during the first meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 6, 2019. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images U.S. President Donald …

Trump says he urged Apple to manufacture in US not India

DOHA: US President Donald Trump said Thursday (May 15) he urged Apple to manufacture its products in the United States instead of India, where the US tech giant has said it would be shifting production after US tariffs on China. "I had a little …

UN cuts India’s 2025 GDP growth to 6.3%

India's economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 6.3 per cent, and despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by resilient consumption and government spending, the …

UPI extras miss mark; Amazon streamlines India ops

Happy Friday! Most new features on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have struggled to gain meaningful traction over the years. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. Also in the letter: ■ PB Fintech profit triples ■ GIC seeks CCI nod for Groww …

India’s MIDWIFE Strategy: Will It Suffice to Counterbalance China? 

India’s emerging “MIDWIFE” strategy reflects a calculated response to China’s growing regional assertiveness, balancing autonomy with deepening ties to the United States and Indo-Pacific allies. As China tightens its geopolitical grip, New Delhi is …

How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions

The recent headline-grabbing flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was punctuated by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights since World War II, retaliatory rhetoric, and a shaky cease-fire. But there’s a quieter, yet equally …

Arunachal Town Sees Massive Protest After China's 'Renaming' Attempt

Local residents of Hawai, district headquarters of Anjaw in Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday staged a massive protest against China's attempts to rename 27 places in the northeastern state, which Beijing refers to as "Zangnan" or the southern …

FirstFT: Trump criticises Apple over plan to source US iPhones from India

This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters here Good morning, happy Friday …

Apple’s India Plans Remain Unchanged Despite Trump’s Objection

SUMMARY Apple executives told Indian officials that the company’s investment plans for India remain intact Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company plans to shift its assembly units for iPhone sold in the US to India from China to India …

India-Pakistan Cease-Fire Cements a Dangerous Baseline

In the summer of 1999, Indian and Pakistani troops clashed in the heights of Kargil district in Indian-administered Kashmir. After Pakistani forces occupied Indian positions across the contested border, known as the Line of Control (LoC), India launched …

India News | Delhi Airport Ends Ties with Celebi; Assures of Smooth Operations, Employee Continuity

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): After Central government revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi, citing national security concerns, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially terminated its association …

Trump opposes iPhone assembly in India for US market

President Donald Trump has opposed Apple manufacturing or assembling iPhones in India for the U.S. market. During a business event in Doha, Qatar, on May 15, 2025, Trump stated he told Apple CEO Tim Cook, “I don’t want you building in India,” urging the …

Why India's Bid To Get TRF Tagged As 'Terror Group' By UNSC Has Deep Ramifications For Pakistan

Last Updated:May 16, 2025, 01:07 IST India's technical team will shortly sit down with the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee, with a dossier connecting TRF directly to the Pahalgam attack and Pakistan's terror ecosystem India's fresh push in …

Himadri immune to China’s moves, says CMD Anurag Choudhary

Anurag Choudhary, CMD and CEO, Himadri Speciality Chemical Although China’s behaviour impacts most of the chemicals market, India’s largest speciality carbon black maker, Himadri Speciality Chemical, is immune to whatever China does, said its CMD and CEO, …

Operation Sindoor 2.0: Time for India to cut the snake’s head

“If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him first.” — The Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Sanhedrin, Portion 72, Verse 1 Mehola Junction bombing (the first suicide bombing by Hamas, 2 killed), Afula Bus bombing (8 killed), Hadera central station …

Chinese weapons gave Pakistan a new edge against India

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Cognisense Launches to Lead the Charge in AI Risk Intelligence, Enforcement Insights, and Vendor Analysis

Cognisense launches to transform compliance with expert-led insights, AI risk intelligence, and training integrity for high-stakes industries. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cognisense, a North America-based remote …

Budget-Friendly Amazon.com Find Helps Bring Awareness and Energy Savings to American Homeowners

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More American homeowners have begun capping the tiny gaps around their home’s high hat lights in order to keep their homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, a budget-friendly, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Humphreys University Adds MBA – Project Management Concentration, Designed for International Students

STOCKTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humphreys University is proud to announce the addition of a new Project Management concentration to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, with enrollment beginning …

CREDAI Andhra Pradesh Steps Forward For Amravati’s Growth - Hydromo Supports

CREDAI AP 2025, Crowning The Torchbearers, May 13, Tuesday VIJAYAWADA, ANDRAPRADESH, INDIA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI Andhra Pradesh) welcomed its new leadership …

RINA exceeds €900 million in revenues in 2024 and updates its global strategy

GENOA, ITALY, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • RINA reported revenues of €915 million and EBITDA of €138 million in 2024, up 15% and 22% respectively on the previous year. • The positive growth trend continued into the first quarter of 2025 …

Fieldman and Utilities One Group Announce Partnership to Advance AMI Projects

Fieldman and Utilities One Group team up to accelerate AMI adoption and streamline smart meter installations across the U.S. SAWYER, MI, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fieldman and Utilities One Group are proud to announce a …

Vision Air Conditioning Expands Service with Industrial Desiccant Dehumidifier Solutions Across Canada and the USA

Vision Air Conditioning has expanded its services across Canada and the USA. They offer installation and maintenance for industrial desiccant dehumidifiers. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vision Air Conditioning …

Global Rotary Lobe Compressor Market To Reach $2.21 Billion By 2029 With A Growth Rate Of 4.6%

The Business Research Company's Global Rotary Lobe Compressor Market To Reach $2.21 Billion By 2029 With A Growth Rate Of 4.6% LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Telaeris XPressEntry Now Certified and Integrated with the LenelS2 OnGuard v8.3 Access Control System

Enhancing Physical Security with Seamless Handheld Badge, Biometric, and Mobile Credential Validation and Emergency Mustering SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Telaeris, Inc., a global leader in handheld security …

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

Bharti Airtel Partners with TierOne to Automate Application Assurance and Boost NOC Efficiency

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bharti Airtel has partnered with TierOne to launch an unmatched application assurance initiative aimed at increasing reliability and reducing the operational overhead across its …

Juniper® Systems Adds RTK Precision to Archer™ 4 GNSS Expansion Pod

An all-in-one RTK mapping solution. The Archer 4 with GNSS Expansion Pod and RTK connection is now an all-in-one centimeter mapping solution. LOGAN, UT, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Juniper® Systems Inc. is pleased to …

Geoactive Achieves ISO 27001 Certification with Support from TechForce Cyber and ISMS.online

Geoactive earns ISO 27001 with TechForce Cyber and ISMS.online, boosting security, cutting workload, and building global trust in geoscience software. ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Certification …

ByteBridge Launches Industry's First Foundational Liquid Cooling Certification (FLCC) Program

ByteBridge launches the first FLCC program to equip professionals with essential knowledge in AI data center liquid cooling technologies. HAYWARD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global AI data center innovator ByteBridge …

PG&E Automates BVLOS Compliance with AirData

EL DORADO HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has long been an innovator of drone use, using remote flight capabilities to better serve a 70,000-square-mile area in California. As their …

VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) Reaffirms Commitment to Core Fundamentals Amid Market Uncertainty

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC) PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC), a publicly traded holding company specializing in strategic business development, today issued a statement of …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Former Chemical Plant-Refinery Worker with Mesothelioma or ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of a former chemical plant or refinery worker who has just learned they have mesothelioma or lung cancer to please …

leagend Launches Cloud-Based Battery Management Systems to Elevate Energy Efficiency

Exploring why leagend cloud-based BMS solutions are transforming how organizations monitor, protect, and optimize their battery investments. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era defined by the rapid expansion …