News18 Afternoon Digest: India Hopes For US Tariff Deal In 2 Days, China's Manpower Withdrawal From Foxconn India Raises Red Flags & Other Stories

Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 12:23 IST

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US President Donald Trump with PM Modi. (File image/Reuters)

In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on Pakistani celebrities’ social media accounts blocked again in India, India expecting for US tariff deal in next two days, Delhi double murder case, Pune woman raped in posh society, and other updates.

Supply Chain Sabotage? China’s Manpower Withdrawal From Foxconn India Raises Red Flags | Exclusive

China is strategically targeting India’s ambition to become a global manufacturing hub, top intelligence sources have told CNN-News18. This is exemplified by the recent withdrawal of Foxconn manpower, which has disrupted the production of the iPhone. Read More

Pakistani Celebrities’ Social Media Accounts Blocked Again In India After Emergency Review: Sources

Just a day after several Pakistani actors’ and cricketers’ social media accounts became accessible in India, the government has once again blocked them following an emergency internal review, government sources told News18. Read More

India Hopes For US Tariff Deal In Next 2 Days, Dairy Remains Key Sticking Point: Govt Sources

India is hopeful of finalising a long-pending tariff deal with the United States within a day or two, with top government sources confirming that negotiations are now in their “last leg". While talks are progressing positively, the Indian side is standing firm on protecting domestic interests, particularly those of farmers, a key consideration delaying the final agreement. Read More

Pune Woman Raped In Posh Society; Man Takes Selfie In Her Phone, Writes: ‘I’ll Be Back’

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a person posing as a courier delivery boy in a posh society in Pune’s Kondhwa, officials said on Thursday. The accused allegedly sprayed something on the woman’s face and then raped her, according to sources. Read More

Delhi Double Murder: Mother, Son Found Dead With Throats Slit, House Help Confesses To Crime

A mother and a son were killed inside their residential apartment at Lajpat Nagar in Delhi. Their bodies were discovered inside a locked apartment. Read More

Metro In Dino Review: Anurag Basu Delivers Masterclass On Modern Love, Pritam’s Music Adds To The Magic

Metro In Dino Movie Review: 18 years feels like it’s worth the wait. A spiritual sequel of Life In A Metro, Metro In Dino marks an end to Anurag Basu’s trifecta of hyperlinked cinema. So, when the film is over, you’re left with a bittersweet emotion. Does it do justice to its predecessors, Life In A Metro and Ludo, you ask? Yes. It’s filled with moments that will give you a happy hormone rush and sure, we needed it! It’s a love letter to love, to the city you live in, and to life. Sure, it captures the messiness of relationships but it also presents the same to you neatly tied with a beautiful bow. Read More

‘You’re Shooting Yourself’: India Slammed For Resting Jasprit Bumrah, Lengthening Tail

Before flying to England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had made it clear that they don’t plan to play Jasprit Bumrah in all five Tests of the tour. Bumrah’s participation, Gambhir had said, will be limited to three Tests but he didn’t specify which games. Read More

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