Apple's iPhone maker, Foxconn, closed a deal to start using humanoid robots in its factories. Here's how that could benefit iPhone production

The suspensions come amid tensions between the two countries and are likely to disrupt manufacturing as Apple tries to diversify production away from China.

NHRC criticizes Foxconn for discrimination against married women in iPhone assembly jobs, orders re-examination of hiring practices.

Foxconn, which manufactures iPhones in India, was accused of excluding married women from assembly line jobs at its Tamil Nadu plant

Apple is in talks with Bharat Forge to make it a supplier, potentially manufacturing components like mechanics. This follows partnerships with Indian firms like Tata Group and Motherson. As Apple shifts production outside China,

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in June ordered federal and Tamil Nadu state officials to probe Foxconn's hiring practices.

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India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered a fresh investigation into Foxconn’s hiring practices at its Tamil Nadu plant after finding evidence of discrimination. The NHRC criticised labor officials for not properly looking into the issue and asked them to re-investigate the matter.

At present, Apple has three iPhone assembly plants in India, the largest is run by Foxconn in Tamil Nadu. The other two are Tata Group units in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Apple CEO Tim Cook remained tight-lipped about how the company will handle potential tariffs under Trump's policies, even as proposed duties on chips and Chinese imports could significantly impact Apple's supply chain,

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about company's focus on the Indian market with record iPhone sales and plans to open four new offline stores in the country.

Apple has opened discussions with Bharat Forge, part of the Kalyani Group, to potentially bring the company on board as a supplier in India, as reported by