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India is investigating a Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secrets. Tata has hired a global consultant to conduct a forensic audit after documents from Tesla, Qualcomm, and TSMC were also posted on the dark web.

A data leak exposed confidential files related to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro, including supplier lists, parts, and photos. The leaked documents contained Apple's internal code-names for the device.

Bescom has filed a petition with the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) challenging TATA's bid to procure a license for parallel power distribution. The petition contests TATA's attempt to secure authorization for distributing electricity alongside existing providers.

Jaguar Land Rover faces potential battery supply delays due to construction issues at a government-backed factory in Somerset. Agratas, the supplier, dismissed its main building contractor over a budget mismatch. Both Agratas and JLR are owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata.

Tata was warned by Tamil Nadu’s pollution control authority that its Apple iPhone parts plant could face a forced shutdown due to contaminated wastewater discharge affecting open wells in adjacent agricultural lands. The authority demanded an explanation for the environmental violation.

India has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding with ASML, entering an exclusive global technology partnership for chip manufacturing. However, the agreement faces challenges as China maintains control over critical inputs needed for semiconductor production.

India has entered into an agreement with Tata and ASML to push its semiconductor sector, reflecting the country's ambition to enter a sector dominated by global powers. The deal is significant for India's semiconductor push. The agreement marks a crucial step towards India's goal of becoming a major player in the global semiconductor industry.

India's Tata and Dutch company ASML signed a semiconductor deal during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with discussions also focusing on expanding defence and security cooperation between India and the Netherlands. The deal aims to strengthen bilateral ties in key sectors. Prime Minister Modi met with the Dutch Prime Minister to discuss these agreements.

The UK government has allocated £380m to Tata-owned Agratas plant to build a battery factory supplying Jaguar Land Rover, despite construction delays. The investment aims to boost economic growth and secure jobs, with batteries intended for electric Range Rover and Jaguar models.

The collaboration between Tata and Chery highlights the reliance of Indian electric vehicle manufacturers on China. This partnership underscores the significant role China plays in the Indian EV industry's supply chain and operations.