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Assam Cab Operators Block Highway to Shillong, Leaving Tourists Stranded

A standoff between taxi operators from Assam and Meghalaya has disrupted travel on the national highway connecting the two states. Cab operators from Assam have been blocking the route at Jorabat, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border. The blockade has left tourists stranded as access to Shillong, Meghalaya's capital, remains disrupted. The dispute continues with no immediate resolution reported.

Apple Eyes Broader India Manufacturing Push Beyond iPhones, Says Union Minister

A Union Minister has indicated that Apple may expand its manufacturing operations in India beyond just iPhones. The statement comes as India pushes to deepen its role as a global electronics production hub. The government has set an ambitious target of cumulative mobile phone production worth approximately Rs 39 lakh crore over the five-year scheme period. This signals growing confidence in India's manufacturing ecosystem and its ability to attract large-scale investment from major tech companies like Apple.

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India Dismisses Pakistan's Reaction to US Official's J&K Remark as Frustration

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi, responding to Pakistan's reaction over a comment made by US official Sergio Gor regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Jaiswal firmly reiterated that both Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and indivisible parts of India. India characterized Pakistan's reaction to the remark as mere frustration. The statement reflects India's consistent diplomatic position on its union territories of J&K and Ladakh.