India had also consulted the United States on its Huawei ban, a newspaper reported, without providing any source.

Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told parliament that six proposals have been received for 5G trials, including from Huawei.

All 25 components on STAR Market were driven sharply higher in a hearty initial endorsement.

And in recent days, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said licenses would be issued where there is no threat to national security.