Apple in Talks With Banks to Launch Apple Pay in India This Year
Apple is in talks with major Indian banks as it prepares to introduce Apple Pay in the country sometime in the middle of 2026, reports Bloomberg.
Apple is said to be in discussions with ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, according to people with know….
U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal..
‘Los Bridgerton’ recupera el mejor ingrediente de la serie: «Es como fuegos artificiales»
Los Bridgerton acaba de estrenar el final de su cuarta temporada. Y con él, la serie ha recuperado su mejor nivel. El título sigue siendo uno de los más exitosos y queridos de Netflix. Un estatus que con la historia de amor entre Benedict y Sophie ha vuelto a….
Mientras EEUU se acercaba, los satélites han captado una sombra: Irán ha resucitado un Frankenstein ruso para lo que se viene
Los astilleros rusos han convertido desde hace décadas sus submarinos diésel-eléctricos en uno de los productos estrella de su industria militar: decenas de unidades del Proyecto 877 y 636 (conocidos en Occidente como clase Kilo) fueron exportadas a países co….
Apple Pay set for biggest ever expansion, likely to boost iPhone sales
Apple Pay has reportedly grown to become the second largest payment processing service in the world after Visa, handling 9.5 trillion transactions for more than 800 million customers.
Those numbers now look set for a significant boost as Apple prepares fo….
Scientists have used the tragic reality of roadkill to study the spread of invasive species, track animals’ dining habits and even discover new species.
Ma+rs designs thatched wildlife retreat in India as "a quiet observer"
Indian studio Ma+rs has completed Serenity, a wildlife retreat in Tamil Nadu crowned by a cluster of thatched roofs intended to blend in with the distant Anamalai mountain range. Read more.
Dezeen Agenda features sports district to be built around world's largest stadium
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features plans for a sports district in India, which will be built around the world's largest stadium. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Read more.
The details of Elizebeth Smith Friedman’s remarkable career sound a bit outlandish when you list them all together:
cracked thousands of codes and ciphers duri.
Intestines of a Building: Aziza Chaouni on Architecture’s Systems and Resources
In an age so obsessed with skincare and appearances, few architects are truly interested in the intestines of our buildings. With a practice rooted in contextual awareness and technical pragmatism, sensitive to the needs of the people it serves and to resourc….
Elephant Tosses Man Like a Rag Doll Across the Room at Festival, on Video
Absolute horror out of India -- a festival turned into a nightmare when an elephant snapped and launched a man through a packed crowd ... and the whole thing’s caught on camera! Check out this video of the elephant -- named Akkikavu Karthikeyan….
ThreatsDay Bulletin: Kali Linux + Claude, Chrome Crash Traps, WinRAR Flaws, LockBit & 15+ Stories
Nothing here looks dramatic at first glance. That’s the point. Many of this week’s threats begin with something ordinary, like an ad, a meeting invite, or a software update.
Behind the scenes, the tactics are sharper. Access happens faster. Control is establi….
Sharma overcomes struggles to reach fifty against Zimbabwe
Having been dismissed for three consecutive ducks, Abhishek Sharma returns to form with a half-century off 26 balls in India's T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe..
South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Realme 16 Pro series gets extended software support in India
The Realme 16 Pro series was recently listed on the company’s official European store with longer software support than its Indian counterparts. However, Realme has now announced that it is extending software support for the 16 Pro lineup in India as well.
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The vivo V70 and V70 Elite, unveiled last week, are now on sale in India via vivo's official website, Amazon.in, Flipkart, and leading retail stores.
The vivo V70 comes in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB priced at INR4….
Today Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Poco knows this. So the brand has decided to mildly troll its competitor with the post on X which is embedded below.
Samsung's teasers for the Galaxy S26 family have made a big….
Unlikely bikemaker might be the next big thing in e-motorcycles
We’ve seen some major electric motorcycle unveils in 2025. From Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 to Honda’s WN7, legacy bikemakers are quickly hopping on the electric bandwagon. But there’s one trump card in all the big names – a company that produces more than….
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival Announces Full Lineup, Welcomes Juliette Binoche Directorial Debut
Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche will be heading to the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival next month to screen her directorial debut, the nonfiction feature In-I In Motion. That’s one of the highlights to emerge from a news conference Wedn….
India vs Zimbabwe Live Cricket Streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: How to Watch IND vs ZIM Super 8 Match Live Online?
India (IND) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM) T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score and Streaming Online: The Indian Express the live streaming details for India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Super Eights match..
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India AI Impact Summit 2026: Backdrop, key highlights, initiatives and concerns
From AI basics and global diplomacy to New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, India’s MANAV vision, major initiatives, and emerging concerns, let us decode the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in this week's UPSC Issue at a Glance for your UPSC Prelims and Mains..
Team India get into a calm huddle in Chennai, as South Africa drub West Indies at Ahmedabad
There were no apparent signs of panic when India arrived at Chepauk; relief would have flooded over them as SA won, and their destiny remained in their own hands, with no NRR hassles.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table: Check Updated Standings, Net Run Rates For Group 1 and Group 2
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Points Table after India vs Zimbabwe Match: South Africa are on top of the standings in Group 1 after winning both their games..
T20 World Cup: Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi power South Africa past West Indies; India semifinal equation simplify
Now, with just wins over Zimbabwe and West Indies in their last two Super 8 games, would suffice for India's qualification to the semifinal alongside South Africa from Super 8 Group 1..
Are India’s big tech dream jobs overrated? New survey reveals critical employee ratings gap
A new survey of Indian techies finds that jobs at tech giants like Amazon are the most sought-after, despite not ranking among the highest-rated employers..
ICAI CA Final Results 2026 Date and Time: January session results on this date
ICAI CA Final Results 2026 Date and Time: To check the scorecard, candidates will be required to enter their registration number along with their roll number in the login window. Candidates will be able to download scorecards from icai.org, or icai.nic.in/car….
Provisional candidates are not allowed for the contest, however they can see their responses in the GOAPS Portal, a statement on the GATE 2026 website said..
Telangana HC allows Hyderabad man declared ‘Pakistani national’ to withdraw plea after producing Indian passport
While the Hyderabad man's counsel produced his client’s Indian passport, the respondent authority informed the Telangana High Court that there was no information with the Centre regarding the passport issued to the petitioner..
‘Banks must show empathy’: Rajasthan High Court overrules SBI to stop transfer of officer who suffered twin brain strokes
The Rajasthan High Court directed SBI to retain stroke-hit officer in Jaipur network, stressing that banks must act with empathy in transfer decisions..
Why Allahabad HC ruled UP’s anti-conversion law does not bar interfaith live-in relationships
Until a larger bench of the High Court or the Supreme Court resolves whether the 2021 Act applies to live-in relationships where no conversion is sought, interfaith couples may continue to receive varying judicial outcomes.
Missed Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch? Here’s a quick recap of every new announcement
Samsung’s most powerful smartphone, the S26 Ultra, makes its debut. It’s also the first smartphone where Google’s Gemini can autonomously operate third-party apps like Uber on a user’s behalf, and audio gets a major update with the Buds 4 series..
Export uncertainty may dull domestic momentum for solar companies
US imposition of a 125.87% countervailing duty on Indian solar modules is set to impact domestic companies by potentially lowering module prices. Exporters may redirect unsold inventory to India, while companies like Waaree Energies are strengthening US manuf….
SP Group's Rs 25,000 crore bond issue price likely to be lower
Shapoorji Pallonji Group is set to raise approximately ₹25,000 crore through a bond issue. This fundraising effort, planned for early April, is expected to have a lower pricing than previous borrowings. Improved prospects for asset sales and a potential settl….
Public sector banks are showing resilience in their loan-to-deposit ratios, with a significant gap compared to private peers. Despite concerns, PSU banks are leading credit growth and demonstrating improved asset quality and return on equity, suggesting a pos….
Da Belgrado a Jaipur, tra lutti e suggestioni indiane: Damon Albarn e Jamie Hewlett trasformano trent’anni di sodalizio in un disco meditativo e ricco di melodia.
Pistacchio day, corrono i consumi ma in Italia l’88% proviene dall’estero
Consumi a pieni giri, domanda dei trasformatori in accelerazione, offerta con il freno a mano tirato: l’edizione 2026 del Pistacchio Day, che si celebra oggi 26 febbraio, fotografa un mercato....
Galaxy S25 series is getting its sixth One UI 8.5 beta update
One UI 8.5 beta is still going strong, though it’s nearing its final few updates – hopefully. Samsung is currently rolling out the Galaxy S25 series’ patch for the latest beta version of One UI 8.5.
more….
There's a sneaky way to watch Survivor 50 for free
We uncovered a sneaky way to watch Survivor 50 for FREE – from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a Premium streaming subscription or cable. Here's the trick....
Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India Thursday for what officials from both countries describe as a potentially history-making trip where years of frosty bilateral relations will be put aside and the framework for a comprehensive trade deal could be….
Chipmakers still suffering from rare earth shortages, says report — US-China trade truce apparently still hasn’t eased pressures despite agreement taking place in October last year
Sources told Reuters that some U.S. chipmaking firms are running low on scandium — a crucial rare earth material for making 5G chips — as they suffer delays from acquiring export licenses from Beijing..
ARTICLE – Noise dropped the Airwave Max 6, and the spec sheet reads like someone forgot to add a zero to the price tag. These wireless over-ear headphones promise up to 120 hours of playback on a single charge, hybrid active noise cancellation rated at 45 dB,….
‘Marathon’ Server Slam Beta Start-Time, Rewards And How To Play On PC, Xbox Series X And PS5
Everything you need to know about the Marathon Server Slam start time, including global time zone conversions, platform availability, and what to expect from Bungie's extraction shooter beta test on February 26, 2026..
International Trade After Trump: 4 Business Issues Explained By Economist
Tariffs, transactional deals, and trade wars will impact international business after Trump is gone. Four essential issues key to resilient international trade strategy..
‘Bridgerton’ Showrunner Jess Brownell Breaks Down Season 4, Part 2 Key Moments
"Bridgerton" showrunner Jess Brownell unpacked the biggest moments from season four, part two, from Benedict and Sophie's happily ever after to that end-credits tease..
Prism Acquires 10 Sonder Properties to Bring Belvilla Brand to U.S.: Exclusive
Prism may list in India, but it is evolving into an India-U.S. hospitality platform, using the extended-stay demand to support its next phase of international expansion..
Modi change le nom du Kerala, décision symbolique et manœuvre politique
Le gouvernement indien a changé le nom officiel de l’État du Kerala en “Keralam”, son nom dans la langue locale officielle, afin de prendre des distances avec l’héritage colonial britannique. Cette décision s’inscrit dans un mouvement plus général lancé par l….
Senate Leaders Warn Defense Department About Procuring Generic Drugs Overseas
In a letter that cited ProPublica’s reporting, Sens. Rick Scott and Kirsten Gillibrand asked the defense secretary for more information about the military’s drug supply and its reliance on foreign manufacturers..
Apple in Talks With Banks to Start Payment Service in India
The iPhone maker is in talks with ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd., as it aims to introduce its payment service in India around the middle ....
Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 4 series pricing for India
Yesterday, Samsung launched its new flagship truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, the Galaxy Buds 4 and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, alongside the Galaxy S26 series. Despite packing them with many upgrades over the Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, they co….
Apple will reportedly challenge Samsung Pay in India soon
Samsung Pay debuted in India nearly a decade ago and has positioned itself as one of the most popular smartphone-based tap-to-pay solutions in the country. However, it may soon face a challenge from Apple, as the iPhone maker is reportedly in talks with major….
Samsung hikes Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, Galaxy F17 prices in India once again
Last month, Samsung increased the prices of three of its smartphones — Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy F17 — in India, most likely due to rising memory prices. If that wasn’t already a bummer for people looking forward to buying these devices, the brand is….
El CEO de OpenAI la lía al comparar la energía necesaria para mantener la IA con el coste de criar a un ser humano
En un intento por aligerar las críticas sobre el consumo eléctrico de sus centros de datos, el CEO de OpenAI, Sam Altman, ha recurrido a una analogía que, como mucho en este ámbito, ha resultado polémico. Al situar en la misma balanza el voltaje de los servid….
Government Jobs Recruitment 2026 in IBPS
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), an autonomous body set up by RBI, Central Financial Institutions and Public Sector Banks, invites online applications in the prescribed format from eligible candidates ….
„România este extrem de importantă pentru noi. Transferul de tehnologie și localizarea sunt puncte forte ale Colt CZ Group.” Interviu cu Jan Holeček, Director Comercial al Colt CZ Group
Recent, Česká zbrojovka (CZ), companie membră a Grupului Colt CZ, a câștigat un important contract internațional pentru reînarmarea armatei germane cu pistoale, învingând competitori precum Glock, Beretta sau Heckler & Koch. Faptul că ați câștigat….
Malaysia in the lead among data centres sprouting across South-East Asia
JAKARTA: New data centres are springing up worldwide as demand soars for artificial intelligence and cloud computing, with Asia one of the sector's fastest growing regions. Read full story.
NRC Voorkennis: De hackers die gegevens van miljoenen Odido-klanten buitmaakten, dreigen vandaag te beginnen met het openbaar maken van die gegevens. Wat doet Odido om dat te voorkomen?.
This Trump grift has rotted through our government. It must bring a reckoning soon
On Tuesday night in the State of the Union, we watched the most corrupt president (and presidency) in the history of America lie his way through a fascist-friendly speech. He didn’t mention how rich he’s made himself and his kids off the presidency, as he tri….
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Reportedly A "Literal" Adaptation Of These Beloved Comic Book Runs
According to a new report, Avengers: Doomsday is a literal adaptation of some very specific comic books that deal with Incursions, the Multiverse, and the rise of Doctor Doom..
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