Apple, HP and Dell met the officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and pressed for a nine to 12 month extension of import restrictions, sources have told CNBC-TV18.

The Union Ministry of Defence will install Maya OS, a secure operating system developed indigenously, to replace Microsoft Windows. Based on open-source Ubuntu, the ministry says Maya OS shields against cyber threats, offering a familiar interface while boosting security. Maya OS uses Chakravyuh, a protective feature inspired by ancient Indian defence tactics. It'll be implemented across the ministry by year-end, enhancing cybersecurity and reducing foreign software reliance. The Army, Navy, and Air Force are set to adopt Maya OS too.

According to Kearney's India Retail Index, smaller cities beyond the top 100 will drive the next wave of development.

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