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India's Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1, Driven by Manufacturing and Services

India's economy expanded by 7.8% in the April–June quarter, marking a strong performance for the period. The growth was primarily fueled by a robust manufacturing sector and a resilient services industry. Domestic demand also rose significantly, supported by higher levels of investment and increased exports. The economy demonstrated notable resilience despite ongoing global headwinds, including geopolitical tensions and adverse weather conditions. In response to the strong performance, the government has revised its growth estimates for previous financial years upward.

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Iranian President Asks PM Modi to Help Mediate Peace Amid West Asia Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries. Both leaders emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation and regional maritime trade. The ongoing conflict in West Asia was a key topic, with both sides stressing the strategic significance of the Chabahar port partnership. President Pezeshkian formally urged India to play a mediating role in bringing peace to the region. The talks underscored a mutual commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation on economic and regional fronts.

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Trump Asks Apple to Rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on Maps

US President Donald Trump has requested that Apple rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its Maps application. The demand was disclosed publicly on Monday by Trump's interior secretary. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes bordering the United States and Canada. This latest move follows a pattern of Trump pushing for geographic renamings, having previously directed changes to other official place names.