Category: India

India’s Tata Steel Ramps up Coal Purchases From Australia, North America

India’s largest steelmaker, Tata Steel, is turning to Australia and North America for its coal supplies after the company decided to stop imports from Russia. This comes in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has forced buyers to find alternative commodity supplies such as coal, gas, wheat, and corn. “[Our] last shipment from Russia was…


Apple’s Global Manufacturing Strategy Tilts Towards India With Taiwan Factories Playing Leading Role

Apple’s latest phone model iPhone 14 is set to be produced and assembled in India, with Taiwan-based foundries Foxconn, Wistron, and Pegatron playing key roles. News that Apple has begun assembling iPhone 14 models in India, was released on Sept. 26 and is being seen as another indication that the tech giant’s global production strategy…


Apple Is Bringing 5G for iPhone Users in India—but There’s a Catch

iPhone users in India would soon be able to enjoy 5G services on their devices. What Happened There has been some confusion regarding the availability of the 5G network on Apple Inc. devices in India. Airtel, one of India’s telecommunications services companies, has now said that iPhone users in the country would soon be able…


Indian Himalayas Avalanche Kills 4, Several Missing

LUCKNOW—At least four people have died and several others are still missing in the Indian Himalayas after a group of 41 mountaineers was hit by an avalanche on Tuesday, a statement from a mountaineering institute in northern India said. The group, consisting of 34 mountaineering trainees and seven instructors, was caught under the avalanche at…


India Introduces First Domestically Built Light Combat Helicopters to Air Force, Boosting Defense Capability

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday introduced its first batch of domestically built light combat helicopters (LCH) that are capable of destroying enemy air defense. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the induction ceremony at the IAF’s Jodhpur base in Rajasthan, said the “Prachand” LCH will serve as “a big boost to IAF’s…


India Introduces 1st Domestically Built Light Combat Helicopters to Air Force, Boosting Defense Capability

The Indian Air Force (IAF) introduced on Oct. 3 its first batch of domestically built light combat helicopters (LCH) that are capable of destroying enemy air defenses. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the induction ceremony at the IAF’s Jodhpur base in Rajasthan, India, said the “Prachand” LCH will serve as “a big boost…


Farm Vehicle Packed With People Overturns in India; 26 Dead

LUCKNOW, India—A farm tractor pulling a wagon loaded with people overturned and fell into a pond in northern India, killing 26 people, most of them women and children, officials said Sunday. The wagon was carrying around 40 people returning from a ceremony at a nearby local Hindu temple Saturday night, said police Superintendent Tej Swaroop…


Viral Disease Kills 100,000 Cows, Buffaloes in India

A viral disease has killed nearly 100,000 cows and buffaloes in India and sickened over 2 million more. The outbreak has triggered devastating income losses for cattle farmers since the disease not only results in deaths but can also lead to decreased milk production, emaciated animals, and birth issues. The disease, called lumpy skin disease,…


Virus Kills 100,000 Cattle in India, Threatens Livelihoods

NEW DELHI—A viral disease has killed nearly 100,000 cows and buffaloes in India and sickened over 2 million more. The outbreak has triggered devastating income losses for cattle farmers since the disease not only results in deaths but can also lead to decreased milk production, emaciated animals, and birth issues. The disease, called lumpy skin…


US, India Vow to Bolster Ties Despite Strain Over US-Pakistan Arms Deal

Top U.S. and Indian officials on Sept. 27 pledged to deepen security and economic cooperation against the backdrop of Washington’s $450 million F-16 deal with Pakistan, which India has strongly opposed. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, a day after his separate meeting with Pakistan’s…