Friday, September 11
India's electronics exports surged over 47 % year-on-year in Quarter 1 of 2025-26 over the same quarter in 2024-25, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a post on X. The exports during the quarter were to the tune of USD 12.4 billion."Our electronics exports have seen a surge of over 47% in Q1 of 2025-26 over the same quarter in 2024-25. It is a sweet success story for 'Make In India', which has led to an exponential growth in our electronics production from $31 Bn to $133 Bn in a decade beginning 2014-15," the minister wrote on X.The government has created several enablers for making India Aatmanirbhar in manufacturing. As a result, India has moved from having 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 to over 300 today, he said. "One of the greatest journeys has been our t
Cities that balance affordability, culture, nightlife, and quality of life are emerging as top choices for Gen Z. A global survey of more than 18,500 residents under 30 has revealed the places where young people feel happiest and most at home. According to the 2025 survey ranking by Time Out 2025, the best city for Gen Z this year is Thailand's capital Bangkok.Melbourne followed at the second position, climbing two places from the earlier ranking. Young people in the Australian city praised its diversity, inclusive environment, and strong cultural scene, with nearly 96% rating its arts and culture highly. Cape Town came third in the Gen Z-specific ranking. The South African city was rated highly for natural beauty, nightlife, and affordability, with three out of four young residents callin
US President Donald Trump said that Russia has lost India as an oil client, while also suggesting that the United States may not immediately impose secondary sanctions on China.In an interview with Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot…And if I did what's called a secondary sanction, or a secondary tariff, it would be very devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I'll do it. Maybe I won't have to do it.”Trump’s comments come after he recently threatened to take the total tariffs on India to 50% after imposing an additional 25% tax on imports from New Delhi starting August 27.The White House cited national security and foreign po
