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India sees iPhone 17 stock crunch as demand rises amid fears of price hike

Retailers report limited fresh supplies of the base model and rising demand as buyers rush to purchase before any potential price increase, though Apple has not announced higher iPhone prices

Weather today: Delhi to get rain; heavy showers to continue across India

Very heavy rainfall is likely over parts of the Northeast, Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while Delhi is expected to witness a generally cloudy day with light rain and thunderstorms

After WhatsApp, Telegram replies to govt notice on 'username' feature

The Centre had raised concerns that allowing users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers could materially increase online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scams

Canada extends special PR route for French-speaking students till 2027

Eligible graduates can apply for permanent residence without a job offer under the extended pilot programme

US recalls 2.5 mn bottles of India-made eye drops after contamination scare

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall was started because of the potential presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops

BSNL satellite phone launched at ₹1.34 lakh: Who can buy it in India?

The BSNL satellite phone can make calls and send messages beyond mobile network coverage, but its high price and India's strict rules mean it is not a regular smartphone alternative

Centre amends drug rules to curb misuse of high-alcohol formulations

The Centre said it has removed the Schedule K exemption for medicinal formulations containing more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

Fixed deposit rates in mid-July up to 8.1%: Top picks across lenders

Small finance banks offer up to 8.1% on FDs, outpacing most public and private sector lenders

Nithin Kamath spots a costly mutual fund mistake: Are you making it?

Zerodha cofounder urges investors to review their mutual fund holdings, saying higher costs can quietly reduce long-term returns

Centre mandates TReDS route for CPSE purchases from MSMEs. What changes?

The Ministry of MSME said the change is intended to address the delayed payments faced by small businesses

FSSAI pulls up alcohol makers over flavour, age claims: What the rules say

FSSAI found some alcohol makers using prohibited flavours, making misleading age claims and incorrectly declaring the age of blended spirits

From Nicobar to Dharavi: India's mega infra projects hit by protests

From airports to housing projects, several mega infrastructure plans have faced protests over land, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. Here's a look at five such projects

India tops major economies in intangible investment growth: WIPO report

From software and databases to research and organisational know-how, India's investment in intangible assets is growing faster than that of any other major economy, says the report

India's monsoon rainfall deficit at 14%: When does it become a drought?

The IMD said that with the onset of the southwest monsoon, India's overall rainfall deficit fell to 14 per cent on July 9, down from 30 per cent on June 30

Japan's corporate bankruptcies hit 12-year high: What's behind it?

Japan recorded more than 5,300 corporate bankruptcies in the first half of 2026, the highest in 12 years, as inflation, a weak yen, labour shortages and higher borrowing costs squeeze small businesses

Germany spouse visa: Eligibility, costs, process and key rules explained

From eligibility and A1 language rules to costs, work rights and residency, here's how Germany's spouse visa works

PFRDA sets up global pension fund panel: How NPS subscribers may benefit

Initiative aims to deepen capital markets while creating a stronger investment ecosystem for NPS

Central Autonomous Body employees get 2 more NPS fund option: Details

Two additional life-cycle funds with higher equity exposure are now available to eligible NPS subscribers

Explained: Why India is expanding its strategic oil reserves after Iran war

ONGC has approved a 1.75-million-tonne expansion of India's strategic oil reserves at Mangaluru, as the government moves to strengthen energy security after the Iran war exposed supply risks