India’s government is considering fresh subsidies for electronic component-makers and cutting tariffs on imports to help boost local manufacturing, especially of smartphones made by companies like Apple Inc.

India's Ministry of Electronics and IT has proposed giving component makers billions in aid in an effort to boost local manufacturing of devices like the iPhone.

The Indian government is thinking of providing new subsidies for electronic parts makers and reducing tariffs on imports to help strengthen domestic manufacturing, especially of smartphones made by companies such as Apple (AAPL),

For the first time in India, five infants have tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus that has drawn global attention following its recent outbreak in China. The cases were reported in Karnataka,

ICMR confirmed the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus cases in Karnataka on Monday. Civic authorities in Gujarat have also reported a case from Ahmedabad.

Three cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus have been reported in India, two in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. Amid the rising concern over the possible spread of the virus, the Union Health

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl