India supplies 40% of US smartphone imports, replaces China: Report

India supplies 40% of US smartphone imports, replaces China: Report

India is rapidly strengthening its position in the global electronics trade, now supplying about 40 percent of smartphones imported by the United States that were previously sourced from China.According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company cited by ANI, the United States is actively diversifying its import sources and has replaced nearly two-thirds of the goods previously sourced from China, worth more than $80 billion. India and ASEAN economies have played an important role in this transformation.“For example, India has increased smartphone exports to the United States to the tune of nearly 40 percent of China’s supply,” the report said.India’s growth in smartphone exports has been particularly notable, with shipments to the US rising rapidly despite a long geographical distance of nearly 13,000 kilometres. This reflects the country’s growing role in the global electronics manufacturing and supply chain.The report also highlights that ASEAN economies have replaced nearly two-thirds of US laptop imports that previously came from China, pointing to a broader shift in manufacturing bases across Asia.It said global trade remained resilient in 2025 despite recession concerns. Both US imports and Chinese exports reached new highs during the year, while overall global trade grew faster than the global economy.Among emerging economies, India has been a leader in expanding trade in various sectors. However, while total exports remained largely unchanged, smartphones were a major exception and drove export growth.The report said changes in trade patterns are being driven by domestic priorities and geopolitical realignment. Advanced economies and China are increasingly shifting trade away from geopolitically distant partners, while emerging economies such as India continue to expand trade across markets.It also pointed to changes in other areas. ASEAN strengthened its position as a manufacturing hub by importing more inputs from China and exporting finished goods to the United States. Brazil increased commodity exports to China, replacing goods that China previously took from the United States.

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Vinay Pathak celebrates Rajat Kapoor’s directorial skills in ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’.

Vinay Pathak lauds Rajat Kapoor's direction, calls his trust a 'protective shield' for actors
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actor Vinay Pathak, who is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response for his work in the streaming film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, has shared that he has to blindly trust the skills of his frequent collaborator Rajat Kapoor.

actor Vinay PathakThe actor, who has received a lot of positive feedback for his work in the streaming film ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’, shares that he has to blindly trust the skills of his frequent collaborator. Rajat Kapoor. ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ is directed by Rajat Kapoor, with whom Vinay Pathak shares a long history of collaboration. Vinay said that Rajat allows his actors to explore and even fail because he understands what kind of stimulation actors need as he is an actor himself.Vinay told IANS, “I think, due to the fact that he is an actor himself, he understands what hard work does, and that makes the job of actors a lot easier. He allows actors to play, explore and even fail. You know, he is always with you. And I think it’s a great safety net when you have a director like that, someone who allows you to fly knowing that if you fall, he’ll be around and, you know, he’s not going to let you get injured when you’re falling. So this is a great consolation. It’s a great freedom for any actor to immerse himself in that, and I think that’s one of his greatest strengths”.He also talked about the balance of humor and vulnerability in his character, as he said, “Honestly, any good work requires effort, no matter what type it is. But it’s not that difficult if you have a strong script and a good director. Whether it’s theatre, stage or films, I believe that a well-written story already has the potential to be told well.”Meanwhile, ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ is set during an intimate outdoor celebration among friends and family, what starts as spontaneous banter, free-flowing drinks and games that soon turns into discomfort. When Sohrab is brutally murdered late at night, the cordial atmosphere collapses, giving way to suspicion, resentment and moral uneasiness.Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Mithya Talkies, ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’ Hindi is available to stream on ZEE5.

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‘Oppose increase in SC, ST seats’: Amit Shah on Indian faction’s objection to delimitation bill – Top Quotes | india news

'Oppose increase in SC, ST seats': Amit Shah on Indian faction's objection to delimitation bill - top quotes

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Addressing the Lok Sabha on the Women’s Reservation Bill on Friday, she accused the Congress-led opposition of supporting the law but with “ifs and buts”.He termed the opposition’s objection to delimitation as opposition to the increase in SC/ST seats.Here are the top quotes of Amit Shah:

  • “No one has raised any objection to women’s reservation. But, if we look closely, all the members of the INDI alliance have opposed it using ‘ifs and buts’.”
  • “Opposing delimitation means opposing increase in SC/ST seats.”
  • “About 133 members in the House spoke on this important Constitution Amendment Bill, out of which 56 members were women, which will prove to be a record in itself.”
  • “I assure them that if they support us for delimitation, the value of each vote will be the same in all constituencies.”
  • “If we implement women’s reservation on the basis of 543 seats, 13 seats will be reserved for women and 26 seats will remain open in Tamil Nadu.”
  • “If we implement women’s reservation based on 2011 census, the number of parliamentary seats will be reduced by 6. But we are not doing that. We are increasing the seats by 50% for every state.”
  • “Even at that time (Emergency), it was the Congress Party which had deprived the people of the country of delimitation, and even today, it is the Congress Party which is depriving them of delimitation.”
  • “To ensure that there is no confusion in the minds of 140 crore Indians, I want to clarify that the Narendra Modi cabinet had decided to conduct the caste census along with the 2026 census.”
  • “The country should not be divided by this ‘North-South’ ‘East-West’ narrative. We must rise above this. All states and union territories have equal rights in this Parliament.”
  • “The women of the country are watching who is standing in their way.”

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The man DMK is counting on to break into AIADMK’s western stronghold in Tamil Nadu

In the early hours of June 14, 2023, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Tamil Nadu Power Minister V Senthilbalaji in a money laundering case stemming from the cash-for-jobs scam during his previous tenure as an AIADMK (ADMK for short) minister. When he lost his ministerial post, underwent heart treatment and spent more than a year in jail, there were many who felt it was time to write his political obituary.

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‘I was like a prop’: Elli Avram recalls ‘humiliating’ experience when her scenes were cut from a big film hindi movie news

'I was like a prop': Elli Avram recalls 'humiliating' experience as her scenes were cut from a big film

elli avram Has been a part of many notable projects. His filmography includes ‘Ganpat’, ‘Mickey Virus’, ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon’, ‘Malang’, ‘Alvida’. Ellie has now revealed about a difficult experience in her film career. The actress told that during editing her role in a big project was reduced. He described the situation as extremely frustrating and emotionally challenging.

Elli Avram’s role was reduced

Elli Avram said in an interview with Bollywood Bubble that she was initially signed as the second female lead in the film. He told that the project was to feature a hero and two lead actresses. However, the final version did not reflect the original plan. “This was a film for which I was signed as the second lead. It was supposed to be a film with one hero and two lead actresses. I was doing this film only because I was signed as the second lead. Otherwise I would not have signed that film.”According to Ellie, many of her scenes were removed before the release of the film. He recalled feeling hopeful about his role’s appearance during the dubbing stage.However, they later discovered that those parts had also been edited. This unexpected change startled him.

Elli Avram’s emotional reaction

Ellie expressed her disappointment at how her role was reduced in the final cut. He said that his introduction scene has been completely removed from the film. “Mera poora introduction dut diya, (They removed my entire introduction) meaning, I’m like a prop in that movie. It’s like why is Elli Avram also a part of this movie? I have never felt more humiliated in my entire career. Terrible. Very big movie. And this film also flopped badly. Even trying to sit down and watch that movie was ridiculous. Because now it was a different story. This is ridiculous,” Allie said.

elli avramConcerns over creative control

Ellie also talked about the lack of creative control during the filmmaking process. He suggested that key decisions were influenced by individuals close to the makers. This reportedly limited the director’s ability to shape the final product. He said, “Even the director did not have the right to say anything. Only people sitting close to the producers had to say anything. It is heartbreaking even for the director.”

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‘The whole thing is linked to number 16’: Rahul Gandhi’s interesting dig at the Center during the delimitation debate. india news

'It's all about number 16': Rahul Gandhi's interesting dig at the Center during the delimitation debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi It led to opposition allegations and uproar over the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill on Friday. During his speech in the lower house, he repeatedly mentioned the “number 16” in a cryptic manner, without explaining its clear meaning.Amid continued interruptions from the ruling party, Rahul ended his address using “number 16”.He said, “Yesterday I was watching the Prime Minister speak. Low energy, disconnected, nothing was coming. Then I saw it was April 16.”He added, “I felt like there was a nervousness going on while pushing this bill. I looked at my phone and saw the date – 16. And I thought, that’s the number. The whole answer to the puzzle is in the number 16. Everything is in number 16. Now if anyone understands what I am saying, please send me a message.After Rahul’s speech, the official handle of Congress onEarlier during his speech, Rahul Gandhi had called PM Modi a ‘magician’, which drew a sharp reaction. -Rajnath Singh And Om Birla.“Wizard of Operation SindoorBalakot has been caught,” Rahul said, adding, “Everyone knows that there is a partnership between magicians and businessmen.Rahul had also said, “There is a central confusion in the minds of people.” BJP. You are not the people of India or the armed forces. Stop hiding like cowards behind the armed forces and the people of India.”This comment was made during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and its connection with delimitation. Rahul Gandhi argued that the bill is less about improving women’s representation and more about political restructuring through redefinition of constituencies.He claimed that the proposed delimitation process could reshape the electoral map in a way that would benefit the ruling BJP while undermining the existing social justice framework. According to him, this move may reduce the political influence of backward communities and marginalized groups.Opposition parties have also raised concerns that linking the implementation of women’s reservation to delimitation could have cascading effects on federal balance, regional representation and caste-based political participation.

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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder ‘warned and fined’ for using phone in dugout. cricket news

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder 'warned and fined' for using phone in dugout
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been let off with just a fine and a warning for using a mobile phone in the dugout. It can be confirmed that BCCI has informed the franchises about the ACSU’s decision.

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals Manager Romi Bhinder has been let off with just a fine and a warning for using a mobile phone in the dugout. TimesofIndia.com has learned that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has conveyed its decision to the franchise after thoroughly examining Bhinder’s reply to the show cause notice.Investigators were convinced by Bhinder’s medical reasoning and how his current health condition forced him to keep and use the phone in the dugout. During the act, there was no discussion about the young Vaibhav Suryavanshi sitting next to Bhinder.“The ACSU investigated, and a formal communication has been sent to the franchise. Bhinder received a fine and a warning for using his phone in the dugout; however, investigators were convinced that its use was necessary due to his medical condition, so there were no serious consequences. There was no discussion regarding Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He is a kid and maybe the franchise can explain the rules to him better. There is no point in scaring a young player,” says a senior BCCI official.As per PMOA protocol, managers can use phones in the dressing room but not in the dugout. Here’s what the protocol says:phones

  • Use of mobile phones and other electronic communication devices is not permitted in the PMOA except by a few team members.
  • The team manager can use the phone in the dressing room area but not in the dugout.

While Bhinder clearly violated protocol, the Indian cricket board and the ACSU wing were satisfied with the logic.Bhinder was seen Using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout He violated the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) protocol by doing so during his team’s game against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Guwahati last week.The incident happened during the 11th over of the RR chase when Bhinder was using his phone and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, sitting to his right, was peeking at his screen.In addition to the team manager, the media manager is allowed to have a phone in the PMOA area, but use is clearly defined in the protocol, which was published before the start of the tournament.

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Jacqueline Fernandez: Jacqueline Fernandez wants to become a government witness in the Rs 200 crore Sukesh Chandrashekhar case. india news

जैकलीन फर्नांडीज 200 करोड़ रुपये के सुकेश चंद्रशेखर मामले में सरकारी गवाह बनना चाहती हैंThe incident occurred during proceedings in the Patiala House Court, where the case is currently pending. Following his plea, the court directed the actor to file a formal application before the concerned department.According to news agency ANI, a lawyer confirmed the court’s direction, adding that Fernandes will be required to file an appropriate petition as part of the legal process.The case pertains to alleged money laundering activities involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar and is being heard in Patiala House Court.

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Joju George announces ‘Paripadi’; The actor-director releases the title of his second directorial. malayalam movie news

Joju George announces 'Paripadi'; The actor-director releases the title of his second directorial
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George on Friday announced that the second film he is going to direct has been titled ‘Paripadi’, much to the delight of fans and film lovers.

Popular Malayalam Actors and Directors joju george It was announced on Friday that the second film he was going to direct was titled ‘Paripadi’, much to the delight of fans and film lovers.Taking to his social media timeline to reveal the title of his upcoming film, Joju George shared the title poster of the film and wrote, “My next (image with folded hands) #paripadi. Written and directed by Joju George. @paripadimovie @jojugeorgeactorofficial #rajeevravi @venukunnappilly @kavyafilmcompany @itsyuvan @anbariv_action_director. Thanks to Venuchethan, Rajivettan, Yuvan sir, Anbarivamaster and all my cast and crew.”The film, which has created huge excitement among fans and film lovers, will have music by Tamil music director Yuvan Shankar RajaIlaiyaraaja’s younger son, and cinematography by Rajeev Ravi. Produced by Venu Kunnapilli on behalf of Kaavya Film Company, ‘Paripadi’ will be edited by Manu Antony and stunt choreography will be done by National Award-winning stunt choreographer Jodi Anbariv. The sound design of the film will be by Ajayan Adat and the production design will be by Sabu Mohan. The film’s makeup will be done by NG Roshan while the costumes will be designed by Melvi J.The film has created huge interest among the fans and film lovers as Joju George’s debut film ‘Paani’ as a director turned out to be a big superhit. It received critical acclaim not only in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu. As an actor, Joju George has several films in his kitty including director Manu Antony’s ‘Aaja: Sundari’ and director Shaji Kailas’ action survival thriller ‘Varavu’. Both the films, which are highly anticipated, are set for release this summer. While Aja: Sundari is scheduled to release on screens on June 19, Varavu, which is based on the backdrop of the Malabar region and revolves around the life struggles of a character named Polly, also known as Polachan, will release on screens worldwide on May 1 this year.

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‘Bhoot Bangla’ Twitter review: Netizens laud the return of ‘classic’ Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s magic in the horror comedy. hindi movie news

'Bhoot Bangla' Twitter review: Netizens laud return of 'classic' Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's magic in horror comedy
The curtain has been lifted on Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’, a project that reunites him with filmmaker Priyadarshan. Initial reaction to X reveals a polarized audience; While some praised it as an ‘anarchic gem’ that skillfully blends comedy and scares, others walked away disappointed. How the film performs at the box office is crucial for Kumar’s journey back to fame. Read further to know in detail.

Akshay Kumar‘Bhoot Bangla’ will be released in theaters today on April 17, 2026. directed by PriyadarshanThe film is receiving mixed but generally positive responses from the audience. People who watched the horror comedy in theaters have shared their reviews on social media platforms. Let’s see what the public says about the film.

Netizens review Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’ on Twitter (now X)

After watching ‘Bhoot Bangla’ in theatres, netizens shared their opinions about the film on their respective X accounts. One person wrote, “Bhoot Bangla is a chaotic masterpiece that reminds us exactly why the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo is famous. The comic timing and horror elements are controlled with the right touch of thrill. A complete laugh riot.” One comment read, “Bhoot Bangla – Ekta Kapoor’s daily soap that accidentally released in theatres. The lowest point in Akshay Kumar’s career, no story, no acting, no music, no cinematography… just disappointment. Disappointment.” One person wrote, “The film offers both laughter and horror! It is a perfect blend of both. Everyone has acted very well.”The viewer’s review onOne person posted, “Final verdict of Bhoot Bangla. First 40% – pure comedy. Next 10% – switches to suspense mode. 50% – 95% – feels like a full serious mode. Last 5% – back to comedy. Overall, a good watch, but felt lacking in casting.” Vamika Gabbi It just wasn’t a good fit for me, it could have been a good opportunity to introduce a new face.”

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More information about ‘Bhoot Bangla’

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks the much-awaited reunion of the actor-director duo after almost 16 years, rekindling the magic of their previous comedy hits. Many actors including Tabu are involved in this horror comedy. Paresh RawalVamika Gabbi, Jisshu Sengupta, Mithila Palkar, Rajpal Yadav, Rajesh Sharma and Asrani. According to Sacnilk report, the film is expected to earn more than Rs 12 crore at the box office on the first day.

Why is the success of ‘Bhoot Bangla’ important for Akshay Kumar?

After a series of box office failures, ‘Bhoot Bangla’ could prove to be a turning point for Akshay Kumar, helping him make a comeback and regain his status as a bankable star.

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