India prepares to add new incentives under its flagship PLI scheme for smartphone companies; likely to boost Apple and Samsung

The growth in local production, especially in smartphones, was supported by the government’s PLI scheme. (AI image) The Indian government is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of its flagship smartphone manufacturing incentive programme. The ‘revamped’ flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones will tie government subsidies to exports and the use of locally produced components…

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Farooq Abdullah’s first reaction after assassination attempt: ‘The killer always has an advantage’ | India News

Farooq Abdullah (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: After an attempt on his life, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday reflected on the incident, saying, “God saved me.”Sharing brief details about the tense moments at a wedding function in Jammu’s Greater Kailash area, NC chief told reporters, “I…

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India gets safe passage amid attack on tankers: Iran allows ships through Strait of Hormuz after Jaishankar speaks to counterpart

Iran on Thursday allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, even as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has slowed sharply following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a report in The Economic Times.The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of global energy supply routes that pass through…

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‘Daughter’s wedding is tomorrow. Need money for tika’: Farmer breaks down after dispute stalls crop auction at mandi | Bhopal News

A farmer’s plea for his daughter’s wedding funds turned desperate as crop auctions halted in Guna’s Nanakhedi mandi. GUNA: A farmer broke down inside the Nanakhedi Krishi Upaj Mandi in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district on Tuesday after the auction of crops came to a halt following a dispute involving a market inspector.Standing beside sacks of…

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