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Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India by mid-2026

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, keeping the timeline fluid for now

NSE moves forward with listing, invites banks to pitch for $2.5 billion IPO

The planned share sale will be entirely an offer for sale, with existing shareholders expected to divest about 4 per cent to 4.5 per cent of the company's equity

Nvidia's latest sales forecast fails to excite investors amid AI concerns

Though the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter outlook that easily beat the average Wall Street estimate, Nvidia shares fell as much as 1.5 per cent during a conference call with analysts

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia

After spending much of her time overseas since her 2023 resignation, Ardern and her family now plan to base themselves in Australia

Those killed in US boat encounter planned anti-govt uprising, says Cuba

Seven of 10 occupants were identified by name in a statement, which listed supplies on the boat that included assault rifles, Molotov cocktails, bullet-proof vests, telescopes and camouflage uniforms

Cricket could rescue far more than just Imran Khan's political fate

His sudden dominance of his country's politics was in no small degree a consequence of the all-powerful military eventually putting a hand on the electoral scales in his favour

Iran ramps up oil exports amid rising US military presence in region

Last year, shortly before American air strikes, Iran rushed to get its oil out of its ports by shipping large volumes onto tankers and sending as much as it could to Kharg Island

Report flags need for hypersonic response against Russia's missile defences

The A-235 anti-ballistic missile system and S-500 air defence systems around the capital have advanced to the point where they could keep UK and French nuclear warheads from getting through

Cambodia halves online scam activity through tech crime crackdown

Cambodia is being pressed by countries including China and the US, as well as human rights groups, to take stronger action against the centers that have proliferated since the Covid-19 pandemic

North Korea's Kim vows more nuclear weapons but opens door for US talks

Kim Jong Un laid out plans for weapons development, vowing to build stronger ground-based and underwater intercontinental ballistic missiles, and urged US to drop its hostile policy against Pyongyang

Trump summons Amazon, Google, Meta executives to sign power-cost pledge

Representatives of firms including Amazon.com Inc, Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp and Google parent Alphabet Inc. are expected to attend a March 4 event

Noel Tata's stance on IPO stalled N Chandrasekaran's reappointment

Chandrasekaran defers third-term nod as Noel Tata seeks assurances on listing, debt and SP Group dispute, exposing fresh fault lines within Tata Sons

US imposes 126% initial duty on Indian solar imports over subsidy concerns

The rates are based on a determination of foreign subsidies that the US says allowed exporters from the countries to undercut products from domestic solar producers

White House economist dismisses Citrini AI risk report as 'science fiction'

The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled more than 1 per cent Monday as tech shares got hit by negative sentiment stemming from the Citrini Research release

Aston Martin to cut up to 20% of workforce amid losses, Trump tariffs

The British company expects savings of around 40 million euros from the reductions, with related costs of about 15 million euros

To trade coders for AI 'Legos', India needs a smarter long-term deal

As India pivots from software services to AI token "factories" with tax breaks for global firms, questions arise over jobs, skills and the future of its $200 billion IT export engine

Trump admin weighs order requiring banks to collect citizenship data

While there are no rules against non-citizens opening bank accounts in US, a requirement to produce a passport or similar documentation could provide a new barrier for those in the country illegally

Citrini report author urges AI tax to cushion job losses in United States

Technology shares have slid in recent weeks on fears AI could upend business models, with the weekend report from Citrini Research adding to concerns about widespread disruption and job losses

US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration

Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms

Trump's 10% global levy takes effect as US moves to rebuild tariff wall

Trump is applying the 10 per cent baseline levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose the charge for 150 days without congressional approval