Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple ‘particularly keen’ on India, Cook confirms Apple Intelligence to be available to Indian users in April

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India has long been a crucial market for Apple, and the company is increasingly doubling down on its efforts there. Image Credit: Reuters Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, will be rolling out in localised English to India in April, along with several other languages. Speaking after the release of the company’s fiscal 2025 first-quarter results, Cook confirmed that Apple Intelligence would be available in languages like French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese, with India and Singapore receiving special attention with localised English versions. Strong performance in emerging markets Apple’s new CFO, Kevan Parekh, also discussed the company’s success in emerging markets, particularly in India. Parekh expressed confidence in Apple’s performance in emerging markets, emphasising that the company’s strong revenue and margins have positioned it for continued success, particularly in regions like India.

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Apple achieves record growth in India as Android smartphone demand falters
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Apple achieves record growth in India as Android smartphone demand falters

India TV News  

Apple achieves record growth in India as Android smartphone demand falters There has been a significant decline in the demand for Android smartphones in India. The demand for Android smartphones in India has seen a sharp decline recently, while Apple continues to enjoy record growth year after year. Apple's dominance As reported by the research firm IDC in January 2025, …

Apple registered highest shipments growth in January 2025 in India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Apple registered highest shipments growth in January 2025 in India

The Hindu  

Apple’s dream run in India continues as the iPhone maker secured fourth spot in January 2025 in the world most populous nation with a handsome 11.7% growth on year-over-year basis. The U.S. based company held on with 11.4% market share to remain in top five smartphone brands for the fifth consecutive month. Overall, India’s smartphone market declined by 9.7% YoY …

Apple says it will create 20,000 new jobs in US and build Apple Intelligence servers
1 month ago

Apple says it will create 20,000 new jobs in US and build Apple Intelligence servers

India Today  

After comments from the US President Donald Trump that Apple is planning to invest "hundreds of billions of dollars" in the country, Apple put out a press release on Monday to announce that it will be investing $500 billion in the US over the next four years. “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to …

Apple to invest $500Bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost US AI capabilities
1 month ago

Apple to invest $500Bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost US AI capabilities

Firstpost  

A major highlight of Apple’s ambitious plan is the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston. This site will focus on producing servers for Apple Intelligence, which were previously manufactured abroad Apple’s investment plan goes beyond manufacturing. Image Credit: Reuters Apple is going all-in on US President Donald Trump’s vision for AI with a massive $500 billion investment …

Apple to invest $500Bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost US AI capabilities
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1 month ago

Apple to invest $500Bn to build servers and hire 20,000 people to boost US AI capabilities

Firstpost  

A major highlight of Apple’s ambitious plan is the construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston. This site will focus on producing servers for Apple Intelligence, which were previously manufactured abroad Apple’s investment plan goes beyond manufacturing. Image Credit: Reuters Apple is going all-in on US President Donald Trump’s vision for AI with a massive $500 billion investment …

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market
1 month, 1 week ago

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market

Firstpost  

Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who declined to be named as the process is confidential Alphabet Inc’s Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the …

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market
1 month, 1 week ago

Google set to launch first retail outlets in India, eyes luxury smartphone market

Firstpost  

Google is in advanced stages of finalising locations in or around the capital of New Delhi, and the financial capital Mumbai, said three sources, who declined to be named as the process is confidential Google is likely to open stores in India. Image Credit: Reuters Alphabet Inc’s Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India …

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple iPhone Hits Record Sales in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple had great results in several emerging markets and is particularly keen on India, said CEO Tim Cook during Apple’s Q1FY25 earnings call. Counterpoint Research said Apple was ranked among the top five handset manufacturers for the first time in terms of volume in the December quarter, ended 2024 with the highest market value share. In the earnings call, Cook …

Amid Apple’s record streak in India, iPhone sales in the country hit $10bn
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amid Apple’s record streak in India, iPhone sales in the country hit $10bn

Live Mint  

Apple Inc. scaled a 11th straight quarterly revenue record in India in the October-December period, with analysts estimating that the iPhone’s gross revenue hit $10 billion in the country last year. Apple chief executive Tim Cook, speaking at the company’s post-results earnings call with analysts, underlined India’s role both as a consumption market and an export hub for Apple. Navkendar …

“Particularly keen on India”: Tim Cook notes India’s value amidst record earnings
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

“Particularly keen on India”: Tim Cook notes India’s value amidst record earnings

Hindustan Times  

Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer has definitively underlined India’s importance again, during an earnings call for Q1 2025, as Apple begins a new financial year on a very strong note. Through the power of Apple silicon, we’re unlocking new possibilities for our users with Apple Intelligence, which makes apps and experiences even better and more personal,” said Tim Cook, …

Apple expanding manufacturing in India to meet domestic demand, global export needs: Tim Cook
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple expanding manufacturing in India to meet domestic demand, global export needs: Tim Cook

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that the company is expanding its manufacturing in India to meet both domestic demand and global export needs. In 2024, Apple surpassed the Rs 1 trillion mark for iPhone exports from India, achieving record outbound shipments of USD 12.8 billion, reflecting a 42% year-on-year increase. And so, that really means that …

Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence arriving in India in April, Apple is opening four more physical stores

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company’s AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will finally make its way to India starting in April, later this year. During Apple’s latest earnings call, Cook revealed that the rollout will include support for multiple languages, including "localised English to Singapore and India." India’s position as "the second largest smartphone market in the world …

Apple Store app arrives in India: What is it and how does it work?
2 months, 1 week ago

Apple Store app arrives in India: What is it and how does it work?

Live Mint  

In yet another sign of its increasing focus on India, Apple has launched a dedicated Apple Store app in the country, which will allow users to purchase the Cupertino-based tech giant's various products while getting personalised recommendations. According to Apple, the launch of the Store app will act as a one-stop destination to easily discover the company's latest products, accessories …

Apple Store app launches in India
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2 months, 1 week ago

Apple Store app launches in India

The Hindu  

Apple announced on Thursday that its Apple Store app was launching in India, enabling users to shop through the app, get recommendations, customise their gadgets, and communicate with product experts. After downloading the Apple Store app from the app store, users can explore new products, accessories, and services. “At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, …

Apple launches Apple Store app in India
2 months, 1 week ago

Apple launches Apple Store app in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple on Friday launched the Apple Store app in India, providing customers with the most personalised way to shop for Apple products and services. Customers across the country can download the app on the App Store and shop directly from Apple while receiving personalised recommendations that enhance their shopping experience. App Structure and Design The Apple Store app will feature …

Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion
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2 months, 1 week ago

Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion

Hindustan Times  

This year, Apple is expected to double down on its presence in India, and will embark on the next stage of retail expansion in the country. In a move that will potentially set the ball rolling for what is to come in the next few months, the Apple Store app is finally available for users in India. With the Apple …

Apple launches Apple Store app in India
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Apple launches Apple Store app in India

India Today  

Apple has launched the Apple Store app in India, which has been available in its other markets for years. “At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, and we are thrilled to introduce the Apple Store app to reach even more users in India, further deepening our connections,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of Retail Online. …

Apple Intelligence will soon be available in Indian English: Everything we know so far
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence will soon be available in Indian English: Everything we know so far

India Today  

Apple released the first wave of Apple Intelligence in October 2024 with the iOS 18.1. To access the AI features on your eligible iPhones, you need to change your default regional setting to one of the languages that support Apple Intelligence. To change you settings, go to Settings > General > Language & Region and select English or any language …

Apple's stock at all time high, tech co back as most valuable company thanks to Apple Intelligence
3 months, 1 week ago

Apple's stock at all time high, tech co back as most valuable company thanks to Apple Intelligence

Firstpost  

According to JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, the real AI windfall will come with the expected 2025 launch of the iPhone 17. He projects iPhone sales will rise from 230 million units this fiscal year to 251 million the following year Apple’s stock currently trades at 34 times its projected earnings over the next 12 months, making it one of the …

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones

Wired  

The giant companies that make the phones in our pockets have a problem. So there's a lot of room for growth,” says Navkendar Singh, IDC India’s associate vice president of devices research. In one important sense, though, India is quite different from key Western markets, because the phone isn’t just a complement to other devices like a home PC or …

Apple ramps up components manufacturing in India to avoid Trump's Chinese tariffs
4 months ago

Apple ramps up components manufacturing in India to avoid Trump's Chinese tariffs

Firstpost  

Apple’s has been working for years to expand its supply chain away from China and into India. The company is now evaluating potential suppliers to determine which components can be locally sourced Tim Cook at the opening of Apple's first retail store in India, in BKC, Mumbai. Image Credit: Reuters Apple is stepping up its efforts to shift component manufacturing …

Apple India revenue rises 36% to ₹67,122 crore in FY24, driven by iPhone sales
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple India revenue rises 36% to ₹67,122 crore in FY24, driven by iPhone sales

Live Mint  

Apple India reported a revenue of ₹67,121.6 crore for the financial year ended March 2024, up 36% from a year earlier, driven by higher iPhone sales. For FY25, iPhones are expected to generate nearly $11 billion in sales for Apple India with Mac, iPad, wearables and services likely to bring in another $4-6 billion and setting the company on road …

Apple sets record as Indian smartphone market expands by 5.6 per cent in Q3 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple sets record as Indian smartphone market expands by 5.6 per cent in Q3 2024

India TV News  

The Indian smartphone market grew 5.6 per cent year-on-year in Q3 2024, with shipments reaching 46 million units, according to IDC's data. Apple recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments in India, capturing an 8.6% market share, up from 5.7 per cent in Q3 2023. Surge in 5G Smartphone Shipments 5G smartphones accounted for 83 per cent of total shipments, up from …

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple’s record 4 million unit sales helps tech giant post its largest quarter growth in India

Firstpost  

The Indian smartphone market overall grew by 5.6 per cent year-over-year, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of positive growth. While Apple made headlines with its impressive numbers, Vivo maintained its position as the market leader, holding 15.8 per cent of the total market share The premium smartphone segment, comprising devices priced between $600 and $800, witnessed the most significant growth, …

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue
4 months, 2 weeks ago

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue

Firstpost  

Apple’s production increase hinges on the policies of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his intent to impose steep tariffs, between 60-100 per cent, on goods imported from China If Apple implements these plans, India’s share of global iPhone production could rise to over 26 per cent, a substantial jump from the current 12-14 per cent. The Economic …

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China

Firstpost  

Apple's expansion of its manufacturing base in India has gained significant attention, with the tech giant exporting nearly $6 billion worth of iPhones between April and September 2024. This represents a one-third increase in value compared to the same period last year, setting Apple on track to exceed $10 billion in exports by the end of the fiscal year. The …

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging
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5 months ago

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging

Firstpost  

India's mobile manufacturing industry is gaining global attention, thanks to the Make in India initiative. Big companies like Samsung and Apple are setting up large factories in the country, making India the world's second-largest exporter of mobile phones. With Samsung's mega factory in Noida and Apple moving some iPhone production to Tamil Nadu, India is becoming a key player in …

Tech Titans Flock to India: A Strategic Play for the Future of AI
5 months ago

Tech Titans Flock to India: A Strategic Play for the Future of AI

Live Mint  

Top tech executives are visiting India to explore opportunities for co-creating intellectual properties in tech, as India is the second-largest developer base in the world after the US. With vast sections of the world’s developer ecosystem either based in India or originating in the region, a concerted effort from the Centre is pushing Indian firms to build foundational technologies. This …

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production
7 months, 1 week ago

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production

Firstpost  

India’s role in Apple’s global production has grown substantially. This growth not only highlights Apple’s expanding influence in India but also marks it as the largest global value chain operating within the country, surpassing other multinational corporations. According to a recent Economic Survey, India now contributes approximately 14 per cent to Apple’s total production, a sharp increase from the 7 …

Apple engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple engaged in ‘abusive conduct and practices’: CCI questions iPhone maker's dominance on iOS and App Store

Live Mint  

The Competition Commission of India has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices, reported Reuters. An investigation by India's antitrust body has found that Apple exploited its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging "in abusive …

India emerged as the most preferred market for tech giants: Apple CEO Tim Cook
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India emerged as the most preferred market for tech giants: Apple CEO Tim Cook

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has become a key market for global tech giants, with a burgeoning developer base attracting significant attention. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, expressed his contentment with India's growing developer community, underlining Apple's holistic approach covering everything from developer support to market strategies and operational efficiency. MoS Electronics and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted that the CEO of Apple, …

Record breaking Q2 growth in India: Apple
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Record breaking Q2 growth in India: Apple

The Hindu  

Apple witnessed significant growth in India and the country remains a “major focus” said Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook. ‘’In terms of the operational side or supply chain side, we are producing there, from a pragmatic point of view, you need to produce there to be competitive,’‘ he said referring to India. In another India-involved call-out during the Q2 earnings, …

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India

India TV News  

During an analyst call announcing its fiscal 2024 second quarter results with revenue of $90.8 billion, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, shared that the company experienced strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter. Cook said that the company is continuing to expand its channels and also working on the developer ecosystem in India as well. Cook said that the …

Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report
11 months ago

Apple planning to launch stores in New Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru and Pune: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple is in advanced talks to open stores in shopping malls in Noida, the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, and Pune, it was reported. According to The Economic Times, two Apple stores in India in New Delhi and Mumbai, inaugurated in April last year, completed one year in India and reported a sales revenue of 190-210 crore. Customers often visit Apple …

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report
11 months ago

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been raising its game in India ever since it faced a host of negative issues in its top manufacturing base, which is China, during the Covid-19 pandemic. While that is the case regarding the manufacturing arena, Apple has gone ahead and even opened physical stores in India last year - two of them actually, and that too in …

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India
11 months, 1 week ago

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been trying to diversify its manufacturing base away from China after facing huge difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic when the production of iPhone and other gadgets came under intense pressure. It has been reported that Apple, via its vendors, may create over 500,000 jobs in India over the next three years, news agency PTI reported quoting government sources. …

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years
11 months, 1 week ago

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years

Live Mint  

iPhone maker Apple is set to scale up its production in India through vendors and is expected to employ around 5 lakh employees from the country in the next three years, the sources from the government revealed on Sunday. The fresh plans around hiring will be a significant boost from the current level of 1.5 lakh Apple employees in India, …

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years

Firstpost  

Apple and its ecosystem has directly created 1,50,000 jobs in India and an additional 3,00,000 jobs when we consider indirect jobs. As Apple plans to move half of its supply chain to India from China, Apple plans to create 5,00,000 direct jobs Apple, who have already created 1,50,00 direct jobs through its ecosystem, plans to employ about 5,00,000 people in …

Apple tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple tops India smartphone revenue in 2023, nears $10 bn mark

Live Mint  

Apple is projected to have pipped Samsung for the top spot in terms of revenue with almost one-third of Samsung’s total shipment volume—while Apple is said to have shipped just over 10 million iPhones last year, Samsung shipped over 27.3 million to capture 18% of the market. iPhone-maker Apple marked 2023 as the first year when it topped the smartphone …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly assembled the new iPhones which are worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore in India in 2023, as India doubles the down on local manufacturing. Riding on the local manufacturing growth, mobile phone exports from the country have surpassed USD 9 billion from April to November in the current fiscal year, as per the India Cellular and …

CoWIN Breach, Apple Alerts: What Was It Like Living in Digital India in 2023?
1 year, 2 months ago

CoWIN Breach, Apple Alerts: What Was It Like Living in Digital India in 2023?

The Quint  

Flip-flop on laptop, tablet imports: Initially, the central government placed imports of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers, and ultra-small form factor computers, and servers under the ‘restricted’ category, making their imports permissible only under a valid licence. Apple retail stores in India: In April, CEO Tim Cook made his way to India to launch the first Apple retail stores in …

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets

Firstpost  

The Indian government has been considering making USB-C ports the standard charging port for phones and personal devices, just like the EU. However, Apple is lobbying the government to not implement such a policy, saying that it will interfere with their local production targets Apple has informed the Indian government about potential disruptions to its local production targets if New …

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
1 year, 3 months ago

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Apple has told India that its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the US tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door meeting on November 28 chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked …

India’s iPhone Plant To Be Expanded As Apple Increases Its Demand From Tata Group
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s iPhone Plant To Be Expanded As Apple Increases Its Demand From Tata Group

News 18  

Apple is gunning for more iPhone production to come out of India in the coming years and it reportedly wants to expand the current setup to show its focus and ambitions in the country. The report from Economic Times this week says the iPhone plant run by the Tata Group will be expanded within the next 18 months, helping the …

Apple to start making iPhone 17 in India before China, marking major shift in global strategy
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple to start making iPhone 17 in India before China, marking major shift in global strategy

Firstpost  

In a major shift in it global strategy, Apple will start the production of iPhone 17 first in India, and then the rest of the world. This marks the first time that a new product introduction of NPI of an iPhone is taking place outside China In a major development in Apple’s manufacturing plans in India, Apple will start assembling …

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations
1 year, 5 months ago

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations

News 18  

Tata Group will start making Apple iPhones in India to be exported to global markets across the world within a span of two and a half years. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PLI scheme and said, “within just two and a half years, Tata Companies will now start making …

Tata Group to manufacture Apple iPhones for both Indian and global markets, confirms Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 5 months ago

Tata Group to manufacture Apple iPhones for both Indian and global markets, confirms Rajeev Chandrasekhar

India TV News  

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India's Minister of State for Information Technology, announced on Friday that Tata Group will be responsible for manufacturing Apple iPhones in both domestic and international markets. "@GoI_MeitY stands fully in support in growth of Global Indian Electronics companies that will in turn support global Electronic brands that want to make India their trusted manufacturing & talent partner and …

Apple achieves June quarter record in India with strong iPhone sales, says Tim Cook iPhone
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple achieves June quarter record in India with strong iPhone sales, says Tim Cook iPhone

India TV News  

Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced that the company achieved record-breaking June quarter results in India, driven by strong iPhone sales. Apple's local manufacturing also achieved record-breaking success, with iPhone exports reaching Rs 10,000 crore in May, contributing to total mobile shipments of Rs 12,000 crore that month. Luca Maestri, Apple's CFO, highlighted an all-time revenue record for iPhone in India …

Apple Is Ready To Ditch China For India. But, Is India Ready?
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple Is Ready To Ditch China For India. But, Is India Ready?

ABP News  

New Delhi: After years of lobbying and struggling in the Indian market, it seems America’s mobile handset maker Apple has finally decided to shift 20 percent of iPhone manufacturing to India even as it moves out of China. Last month Prime Minister Modi addressed French CEOs where he presented, as is expected of any leader of a country, the progress …

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