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Indian Government Drops Import Duties on EV and Smartphone Components

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero import duties on key EV and mobile battery components to boost local manufacturing. The Finance Bill 2025 also abolishes the 6% digital ad tax, rationalizes customs tariffs, and provides tax relief for salaried individuals. A new Income Tax Bill will be discussed in the next session.

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Elon Musk’s X Takes Legal Action Against Indian Government Over Censorship

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Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is suing the Indian government over alleged unlawful censorship. The lawsuit challenges the use of Section 79(3)(b) to bypass legal processes for content removal. X claims this violates Supreme Court rulings and free speech protections. It also opposes the government’s Sahyog portal, calling it a tool for unchecked censorship.

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