Higher Up The Order, I Get A Bit Giddy: Renshaw After Maiden ODI Ton
ICC World Test Championship: After scoring his first international century in almost 10 years to help Australia beat Zimbabwe, Matt Renshaw admitted he might not have made his first ODI century had he opened the batting for Australia against Zimbabwe. Renshaw smashed his maiden ODI century as Australia amassed 294/8 in the series opener, and a five-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis ensured Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 235 in reply at the Harare Sports Club. It was Renshaw's first international century since his only previous hundred, which came against Pakistan in a Test match in Sydney at the start of 2017, ending a drought of almost 10 years. Higher up the order I get a bit giddy, Renshaw was quoted by ABC News. For me, my tempo when I come in the middle overs is just trying to hit the gaps, hit where the fielders aren't. Came to bat at No. 6, the left-hander navigated a spin assault, shepherding Australia's middle and lower order to a commanding total on a far-from-flat wicket. With spin being a very big factor in that middle period I see it as my strength. I really understood my role. It made it really simple for me, he added. Renshaw's century made him the first Aussie to score an ODI century batting at No. 6 or lower since Glenn Maxwell's unforgettable unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, as the left-hander attempts to establish himself as a three-format player in the latter stages of his career. He is set to win a place in the playing XI for next month's ICC World Test Championship series in South Africa after being added to the 16-player squad. Even if Rabada misses some or all of the series through injury, Australia could field a threatening seam attack, with Renshaw on the front line. Renshaw's century made him the first Aussie to score an ODI century batting at No. 6 or lower since Glenn Maxwell's unforgettable unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup, as the left-hander attempts to establish himself as a three-format player in the latter stages of his career. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories (But) the mindset going in will be quite similar to what I bring in white-ball. That brings the best out of my movements. So I'll probably have to, when time suits, hit some red balls at some point during these six ODIs. But batting, I think if you're in a good rhythm, just trying to get as much rhythm as you can before that that Test series. There's five (ODIs) still to go before that. Article Source: IANS
President's diplomatic menu gets Himachali flavour with traditional hill cuisines
Digital Desk | Shimla, Sep 16 (IANS) Indias diplomatic dining experience at Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to acquire a distinct Himachali touch, with traditional cuisines from the Himalayan state -- with a touch of nature's earthiness and the unmistakable aroma of guchhi, one of the worlds most prized morel mushrooms grown in high mountains -- being introduced to the menu for visiting dignitaries and elite guests after a special culinary training programme conducted by a government chef from Himachal Pradesh. Acclaimed chef Nand Lal Sharma, Consultant (Food and Beverage) with Himachal Tourism and President of the Himachal Chef Association, was invited by the Presidents Secretariat to train cooks at Rashtrapati Bhavan in authentic Himachali cuisines. During his week-long stay, he showcased traditional dishes from the Kangra and Mandi regions, highlighting the culinary heritage of the hills through recipes rooted in local ingredients, slow-cooking techniques and generations-old traditions. The most popular dham, a multi-course traditional saatvik (vegetarian) feast served by sitting together on the ground on special occasions like weddings and festivals and eating without forks or spoons, is prepared by Bhotis, the Brahmin chefs who have traditionally been cooking for generations. Most of the utensils used for cooking are made from copper or brass. For us, Himachali food is soul-rooted in Himalayan cultures and preserving its authenticity, as every dish has its meaning, and then showcasing culinary diversity of the mountain communities on the diplomatic table is the aim of my Rashtrapati Bhavans visit, Sharma told IANS in an interview on Wednesday. He cooked lip-smacking and mouth-watering recipes of the Kangra and Mandi regions, popularly known as Kangri and Mandiali dishes, during his weeklong stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharma, the President of the Himachal Chef Association, said that during his stay in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the food is served on pattals (broad leaves of a tree); rice first and then a round of other items. According to him, he also got an opportunity to train one personal chef of President Droupadi Murmu, besides three others. Sharma, who got an opportunity to interact with the President, said she liked the gucchi recipe most. Gucchi, or Morchella Esculenta, is a mushroom variety that grows naturally on snowy slopes. In Himachal Pradesh, gucchi is grown in dense deodar forests mainly in the interiors of Shimla, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts. Since its trade is not regulated by the government, there is no estimation about its overall production. Villagers have permission from the Forest Department to collect gucchi, which falls under the category of minor forest produce. The Presidents office, in a missive to the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Managing Director on July 16, asked him to depute Sharma to train cooks at Rashtrapati Bhavan in local and Himachali cuisines. During the recent visit of the Honourable President of India to Mashobra, Shimla, it was found that Shri Nand Lal Sharma has great expertise in local cuisines and the Honourable President of India was highly appreciative of this, reads the letter. For me it was a profound honour and, of course, a truly humbling experience to showcase our food cultures that will help connect communities across the Himalayan state, Sharma told IANS. In Himachal, the main course of Mandiali dishes comprises rajmah, kale chane ka khatta (sour), maa ki dal cooked in spices with generous amounts of desi ghee, karahi, sepu vadi, kaddu (red pumpkin) ka mitha (sweet) and a bowl of rice. The traditional multi-course meal of the Kangra Valley has mandra (spiced vegetable and yoghurt curry), mahni (spicy sweet and sour curry), maah, chana dal (split Bengal gram with fennel seeds), budane ka mitha (sweet), rainthla (date and spinach curry) and rice. Meethe chawal, or sweet-spiced fragrant rice, is a common dessert in Kangra. Sharma, the former chief chef at Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla, said the President, who relishes only a vegetarian diet without onion and garlic, liked bathu ki kheer, a special dessert prepared with chenopodium seeds grown in high reaches, milk and sugar. Also, the President liked the classic dish sepu vadi -- urad dal dumplings fried and then simmered in curd gravy. (Vishal Gulati can be contacted at vishal.g@ians.in)
Vice-President Radhakrishnan to lead Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan will be hoisting the National Flag at Secunderabad Parade Grounds here on Thursday to mark Hyderabad Liberation Day. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at this years event. He will review the parade by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Central ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, G. Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and others will attend the event, which will also feature cultural programmes. It was on September 17, 1948, that the then Hyderabad State was annexed into the Indian Union. For the fifth consecutive year, the Centre is organising Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations. Like the last few years, the Central and Telangana governments will celebrate the day with different themes. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will unfurl the National Flag at the main event to be held at the Public Garden in Hyderabad. For the third year in a row, the state government is celebrating it as 'Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam (people's governance day)'. State ministers, government advisors, and key representatives will hoist the National Flag and take the salute at the official celebrations in all 32 district headquarters. The National Flag will also be unfurled at all government offices, urban local bodies, and gram panchayats. While the earlier Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government celebrated September 17 as 'National Integration Day' in 2022 and 2023, Congress, which came to power in December 2023, decided to celebrate the occasion as Praja Palana Dinotsavam'. In 2022, the Union Ministry of Culture started organising the celebrations in Hyderabad on September 17. In 2024, the BJP-led government at the Centre decided to celebrate September 17 as Hyderabad Liberation Day. It issued a gazette notification, mentioning that Hyderabad did not get independence for 13 months after India's Independence on August 15, 1947 and continued to be under the Nizam's rule. In 2022 and 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unfurled the national flag at Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations. Union Coal and Mines Minister Kishan Reddy led the celebrations in 2024, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was the chief guest in 2025. The BJP has long been demanding an official celebration of September 17 as Hyderabad Liberation Day. Earlier, in united Andhra Pradesh and later in Telangana, the party used to organise protests demanding that the government officially organise the celebrations. Successive governments, however, avoided official celebrations in view of the objections from Muslim organisations, which claimed that a massacre took place in the name of 'Police Action' as 'Operation Polo' was popularly known. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi and other parties strongly opposed the celebrations on the grounds that the entire India has one Independence Day. Accusing the BJP of giving communal colour to the issue, then Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in 2023 decided to celebrate September 17 as National Integration Day. AIMIM also changed its strategy and celebrated it as National Integration Day. Last year, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy invited Union Ministers Amit Shah, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Kishan Reddy, and Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar to attend 'Praja Palana Dinotsavam' to celebrate the anniversary of the arrival and heralding of democracy on Hyderabad soil. The BJP leaders, however, rejected the invitation. Kishan Reddy wrote that he cannot be part of an insincere ritual that blatantly attempts to erase the truth from the people.
Raveena Tandon: Apart from Lolo and me, dont think anyone else pairs up with Govinda as brilliantly
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon has spoken about reminiscing her iconic on-screen pairing with Govinda and said that apart from Karisma Kapoor and her, she doesnt think anyone else pairs up with the star as brilliantly Raveena, who will feature as a special guest in the show Indias Best Dancer Season 5 semi-final episode, will be seen reminiscing about her on-screen pairing with Govinda and the interesting story behind the 1998 film Dulhe Raja. During a conversation with host Harssh Limbachiyaa in the upcoming episode, Raveena recalls how she and Govinda had signed films together earlier, but things did not work out. However, a trip to Calcutta for a store opening led to an unexpected conversation with Govinda, who suggested that they should do a film together. The two then visited a temple before beginning work on Dulhe Raja. Raveena said in a statement: Ji actually kahani aisi thi ki Chichi aur mera kahin na kahin humne filmein sign ki thi lekin woh work out nahi ho rahi thi, something or the other was not working out toh fir ek aisa hua ki hum Calcutta gaye the store opening ke liye toh Chichi ne bola yaar Raveena kuch toh karna chahiye humein ek film karni chahiye saath mein, meri ek film hai chal hum log pehle mandir chalte hain fir hum log Kali Mata Rani ke mandir gaye waha pe subah-subah 5:30 baje pooja ki aur phir aaye and next day we started Dulhe Raja and it worked out so well for us (sic). (The story was that Chichi Govinda and I had signed films together at some point, but they werent working out. Something or the other would always go wrong. Then, one time, we went to Calcutta for a store opening. Chichi said, Raveena, we should do something together. We should make a film together. I have a filmcome, lets first go to the temple. So we went to the Kali Mata temple, offered prayers early in the morning at around 5:30, and then came back. The very next day, we started Dulhe Raja, and it worked out so well for us.) Speaking about her equation with Govinda, Raveena added: And I think dekha jaaye toh Chichi ji ke saath aaj bhi jab baat hoti hai toh besides Lolo and me I dont think we pair up anyone else that brilliantly with Chichi. (And if you look at it, even today, whenever I talk to Chichi ji, apart from Lolo and me, I dont think anyone else pairs up with Chichi as brilliantly.) Sense of dancing, unki sense of timing, unki sense of comedy main toh logon ko bolti hoon, comedy timing toh maine Chichi se hi sikhi hai. (His sense of dancing, his sense of timing, his sense of comedyI tell people that I actually learned comic timing from Chichi.) Raveena also recalls how their love for dance turned into a playful challenge while shooting their song Ladka Deewana Lage. She said, Toh ye jo gaana tha ye actually is gaane se start kiya aur jo aap dekhenge ek shot hum ek dusre ko dekhte hain aur meri aur Chichi ki itni hansi nikal rahi thi na (So, this song was actually where it all started. In one shot, when you see the two of us looking at each other, we were laughing so much) Because that was a first time we could see both of us used to love dancing and hum log literally dancing mein ek dusre ko challenge kar rahe hain ki tu better shot dega ki mai better shot dungi so we used to be like that toh vo gaane mai hi hamarai jo tuning bethi uske baad lagataar Garib, Dariya Gyarah picture ki saat mai. (Because it was the first time we realized that we both loved dancing. We were literally challenging each other through our dancing Will you give the better shot, or will I? Thats how we used to be.) (The chemistry and understanding we developed while doing that song continued afterward, and we went on to work together in Gair, Dariya Dil, Gharana, and Aunty No. 1.) Indias Best Dancer Season 5 airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
Ton-Up Harry Brook Leads From Front As England Hammer Sri Lanka In 1st T20I
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In a remarkable feat, Harry Brook reached a notable captaincy milestone in 2026, becoming the only Full Member captain to score two T20I centuries within the same year. His latest achievement was an explosive 114 not out against Sri Lanka in Southampton, which he accomplished off just 42 deliveries, leading England to a commanding 119-run victory in their first T20I match.
Ton-Up Brook Leads From The Front As England Beat Sri Lanka By 119 Runs In 1st T20
England captain Harry Brook hailed a near-perfect performance after his blistering unbeaten century paved the way for a 119-run thrashing of Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international at Southampton on Tuesday. Brook's 114 not out and a typically dashing 80 from former captain Jos Buttler powered England, to a commanding total of 254-4 after they shared a stand of 128 in just 60 balls. This was the 27-year-old Brook's first hundred in 18 international innings in all formats - since the World Cup win against Pakistan in February - and England's joint second-fastest in T20s. Faced with a huge chase, Sri Lanka were never in the hunt, the tourists dismissed for 135, with Sonny Baker, on his Hampshire home ground, taking a miserly 3-12 -- the fast bowler's first wickets in white-ball internationals -- in his maximum four overs. Victory put England, second in the T20 world rankings, 1-0 up in a three-match series. An exceptional performance and I am proud of how the boys went about every aspect of the game tonight, said Brook, who just days earlier was a member of the England Test side that completed a 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan. It is not the ideal schedule but we managed to mentally prepare for this game and this series, said Brook, adding: I thought the performance tonight was near-perfect. - 'Tough day' - Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka, who won the toss and fielded, made no attempt to hide from a tough day out here for us. Credit to Harry Brook and Jos Buttler for their exceptional innings, he said. At the same time, I don't think we pulled off our plans and execution. England's second-wicket pair again ran riot at the Rose Bowl after their mammoth partnership of 233 in a 56-run T20 win over India in July, when Buttler made 131 and Brook was 95 not out. On Tuesday, it was Brook who posted a century, his second in T20 internationals coming off just 42 balls, including eight fours and six sixes. This match was England's first since former captain Kevin Pietersen, an outstanding batsman in his own right, joined a white-ball coaching set-up still led by sacked Test boss Brendon McCullum as a special mentor. And Pietersen would have admired the way Brook smashed six boundaries off left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage in a fifth over costing 30 runs as Sri Lanka's attack wilted under England's assault. Sri Lanka lost dangerman Pathum Nissanka early in their chase when he tried to launch off-spinner Will Jacks over mid-on only to be caught by the towering Jamie Overton. Baker, effectively replacing the rested Jofra Archer, then clean bowled Kamil Mishara before having Lahiru Udara was caught off a scoop to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 32-3. Sonny has been bowling extremely well and he deserved his opportunity tonight, said Brook. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The series moves on to Cardiff on Thursday before finishing at Old Trafford on Saturday, with England and Sri Lanka then involved in a three-match one-day international campaign.
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SKUAST Kashmir veterinary interns refuse to relent over stipend hike
Srinagar, Sep 15:The ongoing protest by veterinary interns at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) entered its ninth consecutive day on Tuesday, with students maintaining a complete boycott of clinical and field duties as they press for a substantial revision of their monthly stipend. The protesting interns, assembled at the SKUAST-K campus, chanted slogans demanding pay parity. They highlighted that their current stipend falls drastically below the basic cost of living and fails to reflect the intense physical labour and hazardous conditions associated with veterinary field services. Interns are demanding an upward revision of their monthly allowance. Yet, nine days in, no official notification or concrete commitment has been issued. We cannot feed our families on promises alone, and we will not return to work until an official order is released. The deadlock continues despite recent government outreach. Protesters noted that they met the Minister for Agriculture Production, Animal/Sheep Husbandry, and Fisheries, Javid Ahmad Dar, at the Secretariat, who assured a delegation of student representatives that the administration would find a solution through a set process. President JKVSA Saqlain Rashid said the delegation, which included two professors, met the Agriculture Minister around 11:30 am on Monday and discussed the pending proposal concerning the stipend hike. Rashid said the minister informed the delegation that the proposal for 2024 had been sent directly to the Finance Department, whereas the prescribed procedure requires it to be routed through the Agriculture Production Department (APD). According to Rashid, the minister advised the university authorities to prepare a fresh proposal and ensure that it is first routed through the APD before being forwarded to the Finance Department. He also assured us that if the file reaches him within 30 days, he will make efforts to get it cleared within 20 days, Rashid said, adding that the minister addressed the concerns raised by the delegation and gave them adequate time to explain their demands. Rashid said the minister also spoke to the Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, during the meeting and asked him to initiate a fresh proposal through the proper channel. Following the meeting with the minister, the delegation also met the Vice Chancellor, who, according to Rashid, assured them that the fresh proposal would be prepared soon. The Vice Chancellor told us that the fresh proposal should be completed by tomorrow, Rashid said. The protracted strike has begun affecting routine operations across the universitys ambulatory clinics, regional veterinary hospital facilities, and rural extension centres. While permanent faculty and resident doctors are attempting to manage the patient load, the absence of internswho form the backbone of daily triage, surgery assistance, and field treatmenthas slowed diagnostic and clinical services.
Cascading Strikes Signal Deeper Uease
Srinagar, Sep 15:A wave of protests by trained healthcare workers and trainees has unfolded in quick succession in J&K. The spree is exposing a sense of grievance among those who have invested years in rigorous professional education yet believe they are receiving a raw deal professionally. The chronic disease of unemployment and underemployment afflicting the job sector for decades here is now spilling over across the spectrum. MBBS and BDS interns in J&K who receive Rs 12,300 a month get one of the lowest stipends in the country. It has remained unchanged for nearly seven years, pushing the interns to stage a strike from late August into early September 2026. They are demanding a rise to Rs 30,000 and citing long shifts, night duties, and rural postings. They also cite far higher payments elsewhere. They suspended the agitation after a government assurance of a decision within 30 days. Almost immediately, veterinary interns at SKUAST campuses intensified their own action over stipends. Cited as low as Rs 6,000, they are seeking parity with institutions paying substantially more. Simultaneously, National Health Mission contractual employees launched a 72-hour strike. They protest stagnant honorariums, job insecurity, and delayed benefits. Now medical associations are pressing for better pay for postgraduate residents and senior residents in GMCs of J&K. They seek parity of remuneration with SKIMS and AIIMS Jammu. These successive agitations highlight frustration among doctors, interns, and paramedical staff. They shoulder critical frontline responsibilities in a strained and stretched public health system. They argue their qualifications and workload are undervalued relative to inflation. The living costs and national benchmarks give credence to the demands. The recommendations of various committees and files, these aggrieved professionals and trainees state, are often lingering across departments. The pattern suggests a cascading discontent in the sector. However, this sits against a far larger backdrop of limited opportunities for the educated population in J&K,a situation that has not changed for decades. Official figures have put the number of registered educated unemployed youth in J&K at over 3.6 lakh. Kashmir division accounts for a larger share in this cohort. The overall unemployment rate has hovered around 6.7 per cent. It is double the national average in recent PLFS data. Youth and graduate unemployment remain much higher. The Union Territory produces more than 25,000 graduates annually. These graduates, strikingly form only about 13 per cent of the workforce. This points to underemployment and heavy dependence on government jobs. The private sector has failed to deliver jobs, and more seriously, better-paying jobs. Thousands with degrees and professional qualifications find few matching avenues in the employment sector, and compete for lower-level posts. Despite vacant government positions numbering in the tens of thousands, finding a job in J&K is now akin to striking gold. Hyped schemes such as Mission YUVA aim to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment, however, absorption of the educated workforce has been a sore topic for decades. The qualified young professionals already in the system feel under-compensated and insecure, the contrast is stark. A larger number of equally or similarly educated peers outside it struggle to find a foothold. Limited industrial diversification beyond tourism and horticulture and fiscal constraints on public hiring explain both the pay disputes and the broader joblessness in J&K. Meaningful opportunities for the thousands of educated youth remain elusive, breeding despondency.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Representatives of students' organisation Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS), along with the students of Jesus and Mary College, gave a memorandum to the college principal Molly K.A demanding hostel facilities for needy outstation students, a statement said. Bhim Kumar, member of KYS Delhi State Committee, said on Tuesday that the delegation was led by the organisation's activists Mudita and Amrita. He added that the submission of memorandum on Tuesday was a part of a wider campaign launched by the KYS to demand adequate hostel facilities for students in the wake of the Satya Niketan building collapse tragedy on September 6 which claimed seven lives. During the meeting with the principal, the students also apprised KYS about surveillance of women students through the CCTVs in classrooms. This is unprecedented and exists nowhere else in Delhi University. Such an anti-women practice, that too by a college administration, is condemnable, the statement said, adding that the KYS will take up this issue with the college administration in the coming days. The delegation later also met the Maitreyi College Principal Haritma Chopra and submitted a memorandum. The Satya Niketan tragedy is not merely an isolated incident of a building collapse. It has exposed a much larger and long-standing problem of non-provision of hostel facilities in colleges, the statement said. In the absence of hostel facilities, students are compelled to live in rented rooms and paying-guest accommodations, often in unsafe buildings and insecure neighbourhoods, it added. They (students) are often subject to harassment, arbitrary restrictions and exploitative behaviour from landlords and PG owners. Women students are particularly affected, as they, apart from unsafe buildings, have to face daily harassment from landlords in insecure neighbourhoods, it said. The KYS, in the meetings with Principals, demanded that the college administrations take immediate concrete steps towards providing hostel facilities for needy outstation students. The KYS said that it is going to step up its campaign for hostels for needy outstation students across DU and other higher education institutions in Delhi. The organisation will also take up the issue of surveillance of women students in Jesus and Mary College, the statement said.
iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer
Apple last week announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Skipping a generation means makes for a bigger upgrade, with more than 50 differences between the 2024 and 2026 models. Most of the visible change arrived in between, with the iPhone 17 Pro replacing the titanium frame and glass back with an aluminum unibody and Ceramic Shield 2, adding vapor chamber cooling, and upgrading both the telephoto and front cameras. This year's update is largely focused on internal changes, centering on the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture Main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island , and a battery capacity increase that delivers the largest jump in battery life in the iPhone's history. For iPhone 16 Pro owners, the two sets of changes stack on top of each other. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, $200 more than the iPhone 16 Pro's $999 launch price, although the entry storage tier has doubled from 128GB. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 16 Pro directly, so any comparison now involves either a device you already own or a third-party listing. Here's everything that differs between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro: Design and Display iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Titanium frame with full glass back Aluminum unibody with partial Ceramic Shield back 8.25mm thickness 8.75mm thickness Glass rounded square camera bump Full-width rounded rectangle aluminum camera plateau Ceramic Shield front Ceramic Shield 2 front with 3x better scratch resistance Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating only Apple-designed anti-reflective display coating to reduce glare 2,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) 3,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) 2x better outdoor contrast Dynamic Island supports up to two simultaneous Live Activities Smaller Dynamic Island, supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities iPhone 16 Pro : Weighs 7.03 ounces (199 grams) iPhone 16 Pro Max : Weighs 7.99 ounces (227 grams) iPhone 18 Pro : Weighs 7.44 ounces (211 grams) iPhone 18 Pro Max : Weighs 8.78 ounces (249 grams) Available in White, Black, Natural, and Desert Available in Silver, Black, Glacier, and Burgundy Chip, Performance, and Connectivity iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) A18 Pro chip A20 Pro chip Built with TSMC's N3E process ( 3nm ) Built with TSMC's N2 process (2nm), Apple's first 2nm smartphone chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 60GB/s memory bandwidth ~115GB/s memory bandwidth 8GB RAM 12GB RAM 6-core GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 16-core Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine (32 total cores) Vapor chamber cooling with 3x more surface area than the iPhone 17 Pro New chip packaging that places silicon die beside memory, allowing it to attach directly to the vapor chamber Qualcomm Snapdragon X71 modem iPhone 18 Pro : Apple C2 modem in all countries iPhone 18 Pro Max : Apple C2 modem in all countries except the U.S., where it uses a Qualcomm modem Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip Apple N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Rear Camera iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 12-megapixel Telephoto camera 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto camera 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x optical zoom options Fixed /1.78 aperture on the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera Variable-aperture 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with four stops: /1.48, /1.8, /2.8, and /4.0, using six laser-cut blades API available for developers to control the aperture range within their own apps Faster Night mode, tied to the new variable-aperture lens Pro controls in the Camera app: manual lens aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and histogram New sensor and computational imaging pipeline on the Fusion Main camera, delivering around 50% better low-light performance and more detail in the back of group photos Photographic Styles 2, adjusting tone and color Photographic Styles 3, adding texture and grain controls alongside tone and color Smart focus tracking Cinematic mode recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Cinematic mode recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture, on video shot at up to 60 fps Improved low-light video Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision Apple Reference Image (Main camera only) Audio Mix Audio Mix with new algorithms for higher-quality voices, and the ability to isolate music ProRes RAW capture support Genlock support Front Camera iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 18-megapixel TrueDepth camera Tap to zoom Tap to zoom and rotate Center Stage Ultra-stabilized video Dual Capture (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Photographic Styles 2, adjusting tone and color Photographic Styles 3, adding texture and grain controls alongside tone and color Smart focus tracking Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture Improved low-light video Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision Battery and Charging iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) iPhone 16 Pro : 3,582 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro Max : 4,685 mAh battery iPhone 18 Pro : 4,056 mAh battery iPhone 18 Pro Max : 5,391 mAh battery iPhone 16 Pro : Up to 27 hours of video playback iPhone 16 Pro Max : Up to 33 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 36 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 45 hours of video playback iPhone 16 Pro : Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher iPhone 16 Pro Max : Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter iPhone 16 Pro : MagSafe wireless charging up to 22W with a 30W adapter or higher iPhone 16 Pro Max : MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter or higher Storage and Pricing iPhone 16 Pro (2024) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) iPhone 16 Pro : Available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage iPhone 16 Pro Max : Available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage Available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage iPhone 16 Pro : Launched at $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) iPhone 16 Pro Max : Launched at $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB) iPhone 18 Pro : $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,799 (1TB), $2,399 (2TB) iPhone 18 Pro Max : $1,299 (256GB), $1,499 (512GB), $1,899 (1TB), $2,499 (2TB) Now discontinued, only available via third-parties iPhone 18 Pro : Sold directly by Apple, from $49.95 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade iPhone 18 Pro Max : Sold directly by Apple, from $54.12 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade Which to Choose? For iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max owners, the iPhone 18 Pro is a worthwhile upgrade, and a far easier recommendation than it is for anyone coming from last year's model . Two generations of changes accumulate, touching almost every part of the device: an all-new aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 and three times better scratch resistance, a display that is 50% brighter outdoors at 3,000 nits and features an anti-reflective coating the iPhone 16 Pro lacks entirely, and a battery that runs for 36 hours rather than 27, rising from 33 hours to 45 hours on the Pro Max. Charging has changed most dramatically of all, dropping from 50% in 30 minutes to 50% in around 15 minutes. The camera differences are also major. The telephoto camera moves from 12 megapixels at 5x to 48 megapixels with 4x and 8x optical options, the front camera jumps from 12 megapixels to 18 megapixels and gains Center Stage and ultra-stabilized video, and the Main camera trades its fixed /1.78 aperture for a four-stop variable aperture ranging from /1.48 to /4.0. Add ProRes RAW, Genlock, Dual Capture, Cinematic mode at 60 fps, and manual Pro controls, and the iPhone 18 Pro is a substantially different camera system. Performance is the other argument for upgrading, particularly if you have noticed your iPhone 16 Pro throttling. The A20 Pro moves to a 2nm process, gains a seventh GPU core with Neural Accelerators, and doubles the Neural Engine to 32 cores, while the vapor chamber that the iPhone 16 Pro lacks entirely is now in its second generation. If you play demanding games, shoot long video clips, or expect to lean on on-device Apple Intelligence features for several more years, the extra 4GB of RAM and the doubled Neural Engine make the iPhone 18 Pro the more future-proof purchase. That being said, the price has moved against you. The iPhone 18 Pro costs $200 more than the iPhone 16 Pro did at launch, even accounting for the doubled 256GB entry tier, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max is $100 more than its equivalent. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is also 22 grams heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is noticeable in the hand, although it buys you the largest battery gain Apple has ever delivered on an iPhone and the option of a 2TB device. A notable exception arises if you are upgrading primarily for the design, the telephoto camera, or the battery. Almost all of those enhancements arrived with the iPhone 17 Pro rather than this year's model, so an iPhone 17 Pro bought from a third-party retailer at a heavy discount will get you most of the way there for meaningfully less money. The iPhone 18 Pro's genuine exclusives over that model are the variable aperture and Pro controls, the C2 modem, the smaller Dynamic Island, and roughly three extra hours of battery life. If none of those matter to you, last year's model is the better value. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max opened on Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading? first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
India is destined to rise in a very turbulent world, says Jaishankar
India is destined to rise in a turbulent world, facing demanding diplomatic challenges. External affairs minister S Jaishankar outlined six key issues for Indian diplomacy. This rise implies a greater global footprint and stronger international ties. India will count more and influence more on the world stage.
Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops
Jammu Tawi: General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited operational locations in the Surankote area of Poonch district to review the prevailing security situation and ongoing focused counter-terrorism operations, the Army said. The Corps Commander was briefed on ongoing operations for domination of the Pir Panjal [] The post Army GOC reviews security, counter-terrorism ops appeared first on Northlines .
'Such gimmicks...': India rejects Pak's Masood bounty
India has dismissed Pakistan's recent announcement of a seven million rupees bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a gimmick, demanding concrete action against terrorism. India highlighted Pakistan's history of similar phoney announcements and its alleged sheltering of Azhar, while Pakistan faces international pressure from the FATF to crack down on terror financing.
BJP slams Pakistan over Azhar fugitive claim
Srinagar, Sep 15: Senior BJP leader and J&K BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur on Tuesday termed Pakistans latest move to list Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar among its most-wanted terrorists a big fraud, alleging that Islamabad was attempting to evade accountability over his presence in the country. Thakur said Azhar had not fled Pakistan and alleged that he continued to remain there under the protection of the establishment. Pakistans attempt to portray Masood Azhar as a fugitive is nothing but a big fraud and an exercise in deception, Thakur said, demanding that Islamabad hand over the JeM chief to India, where he is wanted in connection with major terror cases. His remarks came after Pakistan listed Azhar among its most-wanted terrorists and increased the reward for information leading to his arrest. Thakur questioned the timing of the move, saying it appeared to have come amid international scrutiny of Pakistans record on terrorism and ahead of an upcoming FATF review. He also referred to the BRICS Summit hosted by India, saying the New Delhi Declarations condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and reiteration of zero tolerance towards terrorism had increased international pressure on Pakistan. Thakur said Pakistan must demonstrate its commitment through concrete action rather than announcements, including by dismantling terror infrastructure and acting against internationally designated terrorists. If Pakistan really wants to prove that it has changed, let it act against Masood Azhar and other internationally designated terrorists, he said. He said India would continue to press for accountability of those involved in terrorism and work with the international community to counter terror financing, recruitment networks and safe havens.
Govt plans push to strengthen fruit mandis
Srinagar, Sep 15: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Tuesday interacted with the representatives of Fruit Mandi Associations from Kashmir Division at the Civil Secretariat here to discuss issues concerning the functioning of fruit mandis and strengthening of horticulture market infrastructure. The meeting was attended by Director Horticulture Marketing and Planning, Ghulam Jeelani Zargar; Managing Director, JKHPMC, Mohammad Farooq Dar; Director Horticulture Kashmir, Vikas Anand; Presidents of Fruit Mandi Associations from Kashmir Division besides other senior officers. During the interaction, the representatives apprised the Minister of various issues concerning the functioning of fruit mandis. They highlighted the need for strengthening the basic infrastructure and improving essential facilities for traders, fruit growers and labourers associated with the horticulture sector. Javid Ahmad Dar assured the representatives that their genuine concerns would be examined and resolved on priority basis. He directed the concerned officers to maintain close coordination with the mandi associations and take necessary measures for addressing their issues in a time-bound manner. The Minister emphasized that the government is committed to create a conducive and efficient working environment in fruit mandis, which play a vital role in facilitating horticulture trade and supporting the livelihoods of thousands of growers, traders and workers. Javid Dar stressed the need for strengthening the basic infrastructure and improving essential facilities in fruit mandis to facilitate smooth trade operations and ensure better working conditions for all stakeholders. He called for coordinated efforts by the concerned departments to identify infrastructure gaps, address operational bottlenecks and ensure timely execution of necessary improvement works. Highlighting the importance of the horticulture sector to Jammu and Kashmirs economy, the Minister underscored the need for sustained efforts to strengthen market infrastructure, improve trade facilitation and safeguard the interests of fruit growers and other stakeholders. He also emphasized the importance of regular interaction with the Fruit Mandi Associations to ensure that their concerns are promptly brought to the notice of the concerned authorities and resolved effectively.
BJP turns up heat on NC govt over short Assembly session
Srinagar, Sept 15: Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the National Conference-led government over the curtailed Assembly session, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma demanding that the House be convened for at least a month to provide legislators adequate time to raise and debate issues confronting the people. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, Sharma said people had high expectations from the elected government and the Legislative Assembly remained the primary institutional platform for representatives to voice public concerns. Unfortunately, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has almost completely lost its legislative accountability. The Assembly has effectively been reduced to a joke, Sharma said. The 10-day Autumn Session of the J&K Assembly is scheduled to begin in Srinagar on September 21 and continue till September 30. As per the provisional calendar, the House will have seven sittings, with September 23, 26 and 27 marked as non-sitting days. Sharma objected to the limited number of sittings, saying that after accounting for the non-sitting days, legislators would have only a handful of substantive days to raise matters of public importance. By restricting the session to effectively only five substantive sittings, the government has made a mockery of the people of JK and their expectations, he said. The BJP leader also questioned the role of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, saying the Speakers chair was expected to remain impartial and ensure the proper functioning and dignity of the House. Sharma urged the Speaker to reconsider the schedule and extend the session to around 30 days, arguing that the Assembly was the only institutional forum available to elected representatives to directly raise people's grievances with the government. He also questioned the functioning of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC), which, he said, should facilitate discussion among political parties on the legislative business to be taken up during the session. Sharma questioned the purpose of the all-party meeting called by the Speaker for September 17, alleging that the dates, calendar and business of the session had already been decided. The attempt to hold a meeting on September 17 at 2 pm for just 10 minutes, merely to have tea and complete a formality, is deeply regrettable, he said. Questioning the Speaker's understanding of legislative procedure, Sharma asked whether the importance and dignity of the BAC and the Assembly were being adequately respected. The LoP also alleged that routine governance was not visible on the ground and claimed there was inadequate public outreach by ministers. For the past two years, there is hardly any sign of what can be called routine governance on the ground. There is no public outreach by the ministers, he alleged. Sharma further alleged that corruption had become prevalent from the level of officials to ministers, claiming that people were reluctant to visit government offices because of the burden of corruption. He said the decision to limit the Assembly session to seven sittings reflected what he termed the government's non-performance, arrogance and ego. The BJP Legislature Party, Sharma said, had recently undertaken public interactions at district headquarters to understand people's concerns. He claimed BJP legislators had met people across almost all district headquarters in the Jammu region and gathered issues that would be raised during the upcoming Assembly session. A marathon meeting was subsequently held to compile and finalise the issues identified during these interactions, he said. Sharma said the BJP Legislature Party had reached a consensus to raise the concerns of people who were suffering, deprived, exploited and victims during the forthcoming session.
New Delhi: India captain Shreyas Iyer has indicated that the team could make changes for the third T20I against Afghanistan and hand opportunities to players who have been waiting on the sidelines, after India wrapped up the three-match series with a seven-wicket victory in New Delhi on Tuesday. With the series already secured, Iyer said the final game could be used to give the wider squad valuable exposure to the conditions while also allowing the team management to experiment with its combination. We want all of them to get used to the wicket and the conditions and also get some practice. So it would be a nice game to give opportunities to the players, especially those who have been sitting out, and also change a little bit in the combination as well, Iyer said after the game. The comments open the door for India to rotate their playing XI in the series finale, particularly with several players having had limited opportunities during the opening two matches. The move would allow the team to assess its bench strength while ensuring more members of the squad gain match practice. Iyer was also pleased with the manner in which India responded after winning the opening T20I. The captain said the side had demanded a more complete performance in the second game and felt it delivered on that objective. Yes, certainly. I think looking at the last match performance and coming into this one, we were demanding a comprehensive win, and today was the right example of it, he added. For Iyer, the series has also represented a chance to settle into the leadership role after what he described as a difficult beginning. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, he stressed the importance of remaining balanced and embracing whatever comes his way. Yes, certainly. It was a tough pill to swallow at the start, but the journey is always going to be a roller coaster. You need to be in equilibrium as much as possible and see to it that you enjoy the moment and not think much about what has happened in the past. For Iyer, the series has also represented a chance to settle into the leadership role after what he described as a difficult beginning. Rather than dwelling on setbacks, he stressed the importance of remaining balanced and embracing whatever comes his way. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias series-clinching win now gives the team the freedom to look beyond the immediate result in the third T20I. With Iyer suggesting that opportunities could be handed to those waiting for their chance, the final match could provide a glimpse of Indias wider plans and combinations going forward. Article Source: IANS
Hyderabad rowdy sheeter held for putting knife on man
Hyderabad: Police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old rowdy sheeter in Hyderabad for allegedly threatening a family with a knife and demanding Rs 20,000. The incident occurred on September 4. Syed Mohammed alias Chango entered the house of Noor Jahan Begum and placed a knife at the throat of her son, Abdul Rahman. He threatened to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TPF Launches Education Bus Yatra Demanding Law on Private Fees, 18% Budget Share
The campaign will run till September 27, with the team visiting government schools and meeting parents.
Laura Wolvaardt equals Smriti Mandhanas record for most international hundreds
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has put herself alongside Smriti Mandhana at the summit of the century chart of womens international cricket, producing a record-breaking 126 not out to power the Proteas women to an unassailable 3-0 series lead over Zimbabwe. The Proteas skippers extraordinary innings in the third T20I was her fourth hundred in the format and the 18th century of her international career, taking her level with Indias Mandhana for the most hundreds in womens cricket. Wolvaardt needed only 62 deliveries to reach 126, striking at a remarkable 203.22. Her assault on the Zimbabwe bowling attack featured 16 fours and four sixes, while the unbeaten effort also rewrote the South African record books. The 27-year-old surpassed her own previous T20I best of 115 not out, scored against Ireland in December last year. More significantly, she went past Shandre Fritzs unbeaten 116 against the Netherlands in 2010 to claim the highest individual T20I score by a South African woman. It was a performance that turned an already dominant series into a personal landmark for Wolvaardt, who was named Player of the Match after carrying South Africa to 200/1. The skipper found valuable support at the other end from Karabo Meso, with the wicketkeeper-batter completing an unbeaten 50 from 51 balls. Together, the pair ensured South Africa had a formidable total to defend. Zimbabwes response never threatened to match the tempo set by Wolvaardt. The hosts were reduced to 29/4 during the powerplay and slipped further to 35/6 after losing two more wickets in the next two overs. Annerie Dercksen then added another milestone to South Africas evening, claiming her maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is. Her 5/15 helped complete Zimbabwes collapse as the hosts were dismissed for 120, handing the Proteas an 80-run victory. Michelle Mavunga offered Zimbabwe some resistance with a 23-ball 41, while Nyasha Gwanzura made 28. Christine Mutasa and Loryn Phiri contributed 19 and 14 respectively, but the damage had already been done. Dercksen was backed by Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza and Ayanda Hlubi, who took a wicket apiece. The result continued South Africas commanding start to the five-match series. They won the opening T20I after bowling Zimbabwe out for 116 and chasing the target in 13.1 overs before claiming the second match by 64 runs. The fourth T20I will be played on September 17.
Watch: Gaza war crimes probe: UN demands full access as bodies found
Hundreds of bodies are being recovered from the rubble in Gaza, sparking urgent calls from the United Nations. UN rights chief Volker Turk is demanding immediate access for international investigators to gather evidence of potential war crimes. With thousands still missing and entire families unearthed, global pressure is mounting on all sides to ensure independent forensics, accountability, and justice for the victims.
Ladakh groups to launch massive stir for statehood on Sep 20
The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) announced a major protest rally in Kargil on September 20, demanding justice for victims of police firing in Leh last year and protesting the central government's perceived lack of seriousness in talks regarding Ladakh's demands. The KDA, along with the Leh Apex Body (LAB), rejected the compensation offered by the Lieutenant Governor as inadequate and called for the withdrawal of all cases against arrested protesters. They criticised the recent talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs as unproductive and reiterated their demands for statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.
Could UK households face higher bills and borrowing costs this Christmas?
UK borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998. Markets are pricing in as many as five interest rate rises by November 2027. Energy bills could rise by 25 per cent in January. UK households could face a difficult run-up to Christmas, with borrowing costs rising sharply just as energy and fuel prices threaten to push inflation higher. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds, known as gilts, climbed above 5.95 per cent this week, reaching its highest level since 1998. The yield is closely watched because it reflects how much it costs the government to borrow over the long term. Investors are increasingly betting that the Bank of England may need to raise interest rates several times to contain inflation. Markets are pricing in as many as five rate rises by November 2027, potentially taking the base rate from 3.75 per cent today to 5 per cent. There is already a 35 per cent chance of a rate rise at Thursday's meeting, according to financial market pricing. If the Bank holds rates this week, markets are putting an 80 per cent probability on an increase at the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting on November 5. For households with mortgages and other forms of borrowing, that could mean another rise in monthly costs. The timing could prove particularly uncomfortable. The chancellor's Budget is due on October 28, meaning households could enter the final weeks before Christmas facing uncertainty over taxes alongside higher borrowing costs and rising household bills. Oil is adding fuel to the inflation problem A major concern is the renewed rise in energy prices following the conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices have approached $110 a barrel, pushing petrol prices to their highest level in four years and adding pressure at the pumps. Energy bills could be next. Bloomberg Economics has forecast that the annual energy bill for a typical household could rise by 427, or 25 per cent, in January to around 2,150. Such an increase could push inflation above 4 per cent next year, potentially putting further pressure on the Bank of England to raise rates. Anthony Brinkman, high yield portfolio manager at Principal Asset Management, said recent movements in the gilt market suggested investors were increasingly demanding action from central banks. The UK is especially vulnerable because of the combination of oil prices at $100110 a barrel and concerns about the credibility of the public finances ahead of the October 28 Budget, he reportedly said. The pressure is also visible across shorter-term borrowing. The yield on two-year gilts rose above 4.95 per cent on Tuesday, its highest level since 2023, while the 10-year yield climbed above 5.4 per cent, reaching a 19-year high. For households, government bond yields do not directly determine mortgage rates, but sustained increases can feed into the wider cost of borrowing and influence the rates available to consumers and businesses. Britain is not alone The rise in borrowing costs is not confined to the UK. Government bond yields have been climbing across several major economies as investors reassess the outlook for inflation and interest rates. The 10-year US Treasury yield has moved above 5 per cent, its highest level since 2007, while Japan's 10-year government bond yield has reached above 3 per cent, its highest level in three decades. Germany's 10-year benchmark yield is close to its highest level since 2009 at around 3.55 per cent. French 10-year yields are also near an 18-year high at more than 4.5 per cent. But the UK stands out. Its 10-year government borrowing costs are higher than those of any other G7 economy, adding to concerns about the pressure facing the government's finances. Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, said financial markets were still dealing with uncertainty around energy prices, inflation and interest rates. The bond markets are reflecting concerns that the only way is up, and the worries that the ascent could be a steep one, she reportedly said. That leaves the Bank of England facing an awkward choice. Higher rates could help contain inflation if energy prices feed into wider costs, but they could also put additional pressure on households and businesses already dealing with weaker economic conditions. The immediate question is whether policymakers move this week or wait for more evidence. For households, the bigger concern may be what happens if the pressures on borrowing, energy and everyday prices arrive at the same time.
DDCA Unveils Enhanced LED Perimeter Displays At Arun Jaitley Stadium During India-Afghanistan T20I
The Arun Jaitley Stadium: The Arun Jaitley Stadium received a visual makeover ahead of the India vs Afghanistan series as the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) introduced enhanced LED perimeter displays for the T20I series between the two sides, describing the initiative as part of an effort to offer spectators and viewers a more modern and immersive match-day experience. The initiative, conceptualised under the leadership of the DDCA President, features upgraded LED perimeter displays designed to create a more uniform and visually striking presentation around the stadium. The association termed the changes a visible transformation and a proud DDCA initiative. The development came as the stadium hosted the second game of the three-match series, with India winning the toss and opting to bowl first. The hosts made one change to their XI, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi for the injured Varun Chakaravarthy, while Afghanistan retained the same side that featured in the opening T20I. India entered the contest looking to wrap up the series after their commanding performance in the first game. Afghanistan, meanwhile, were seeking a stronger response after being beaten comprehensively in the opener. The first T20I had seen Afghanistan recover from an early batting collapse through Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi, who added 83 runs, but their eventual 156-run total was comfortably overhauled by India. Abhishek Sharmas blistering 82 off 32 balls set up the chase, while Indias bowling attack kept Afghanistan under sustained pressure. India entered the contest looking to wrap up the series after their commanding performance in the first game. Afghanistan, meanwhile, were seeking a stronger response after being beaten comprehensively in the opener. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The DDCAs stadium initiative added another dimension to an evening already carrying significance on the field, with the enhanced displays intended to strengthen the visual experience for both those inside the venue and audiences watching the contest. Article Source: IANS
22nd India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas Begins in Auli and Rajasthan
The 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise, Yudh Abhyas, officially commenced today at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand. Simultaneously being conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, the bilateral exercise features 600 personnel from each side. The opening ceremony was addressed by Major General Amaresh Gunjan, General Officer Commanding, [] The post 22nd India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas Begins in Auli and Rajasthan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rowdy-sheeter arrested for demanding 20,000 from man at knife point in Hyderabad
TNCC plans Statewide campaign demanding change in format to choose OBC caste name
Present format of open-ended question on caste names is a deceitful ploy aimed at denying OBCs their rightful benefits, says Manickam Tagore
TNCC plans Statewide campaign demanding change in format to choose OBC caste name
Present format of open-ended question on caste names is a deceitful ploy aimed at denying OBCs their rightful benefits, says Manickam Tagore
Baruipur encounter: Calcutta HC directs preservation of CCTV footage
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal Police to preserve the CCTV footage related to the encounter killing of Pravas Mondal, a prime accused in the rage and murder of a minor girl at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district in July this year. A division bench of Justices Arijit Banerjee and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra also directed the quick completion of the ongoing investigation process in the matter. The next hearing in the matter will be after three weeks, and as per the bench's ruling, the investigation process in the matter should be completed before then. In July this year, a minor girl went missing in the Suryapur area under Baruipur Police Station in South 24 Parganas. Later, her body was recovered from a pond in a bag. After that, Baruipur went into a state of siege for quite some time, following violent protests by a group of local people, in which an innocent youth was also lynched. The police arrested four persons, namely Pravas Mondal, Dibakar Sardar, Anand Sardar, and Kabir Mollah. On the night of July 7, the police went out to the scene of the crime along with Mondal to reconstruct the scene. It was claimed that at that time, the accused tried to escape after snatching the firearm of a police officer and even fired at the police team. He was killed as police retaliated. Officials of Baruipur Police District, where the scene of the crime falls, claimed that the investigating officer, Arghya Mandal, was forced to fire from his service weapon to save himself and his colleagues from Mondal. However, after several questions were raised about the encounter, the investigation of the incident was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Meanwhile, a petition had also been filed at the Calcutta High Court demanding a central agency probe in the matter.
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An Indian swimming team achieved a historic double crossing of the Catalina Channel. The SwimLife Orcas team completed this demanding open-water challenge in twenty-nine hours. This remarkable feat marks the first time an Asian team has accomplished this swim. Consul General K.J. Srinivasa congratulated the swimmers for their exceptional endurance and teamwork.
Rameswaram fishermen stage sit-in protest demanding retrieval of traditional beach land
Srinagar, Sep 15: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra today visited operational locations in Surankote Sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, to review the prevailing security posture and ongoing focused counter-terrorism operations in the area. He was accompanied by GOC Romeo Force. During his visit, the corps commander was briefed on ongoing operations for domination of the Pir Panjal Range, robust intelligence network and seamless synergy with all security agencies. The GOC commended the professional conduct and unwavering commitment of all stakeholders and lauded the relentless operations to deny inimical elements any operational space, despite challenging terrain and weather conditions.
People often make requests feel warmer and less demanding by expressing appreciation, offering praise or using polite language. Giving someone a genuine compliment before asking for help does not automatically make the interaction manipulative, even if the sequence resembles a persuasion strategy. What may be more psychologically revealing is when praise appears only when the person wants something in return.
Job aspirants seeking exam cancellations clash with police
Government job aspirants in Patna staged a protest march demanding the cancellation of several recruitment exams, including for sub-inspector posts, citing alleged irregularities. The demonstration led to clashes with police, detentions, and disruption of public order and essential services. Protesters also called for an end to the contract system in BPSC exams and the publication of a job calendar.
AFG vs IND Playing 11: India triumphed with a commanding seven-wicket win in their first T20I clash; however, alterations to the lineup are under consideration for the next match. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential return as an opener is on the table, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy may be sidelined for the entire series due to a side injury.
IAFs Dronathon puts indigenous drone systems to the test at Pokhran
The Indian Air Force's Dronathon is currently underway at Pokhran Field Firing Range. Participating companies demonstrate unmanned aerial systems for various military applications. The event emphasizes operational effect under demanding and contested conditions. This initiative aligns with the Air Force's UAS Roadmap for future capabilities. These efforts signal a coordinated push for indigenous unmanned systems development.
Ram Mandir construction complete: Museum work next, final payments underway, says Nripendra Misra
BJP chief Nabin to visit Mumbai, Pune Ganesh pandals and temples tomorrow
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President, Nitin Nabin, will undertake a significant one-day religious and spiritual visit to Maharashtra on Wednesday, visiting prominent Ganesh pandals and temples in Mumbai and Pune during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. On the auspicious occasion of the holy Ganeshotsav, Nabin will visit several prominent places of worship and Ganesh pandals across the two cities to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Vighnaharta Lord Ganesh. During his visit, he will pray for peace, prosperity and the overall well-being of Maharashtra as well as the entire country. Nabin is scheduled to arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 10:20 a.m. From the airport, the BJP National President will proceed directly to the historic Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, where he will offer prayers and perform darshan of Lord Ganesh. Following his visit to the temple, Nabin will reach the world-renowned Lalbaugcha Raja pandal at 11:30 a.m. to seek the divine blessings of Ganapati Bappa and participate in the traditional Ganesh Darshan during the festival. Thereafter, the BJP chief will proceed to the official residence of the Chief Minister at Malabar Hill, where he will perform Darshan of the Lord Ganesh idol installed at the residence and offer his prayers. Nabin will visit the official residences of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, both located at Malabar Hill. He will offer prayers and worship the Lord Ganesh idols installed at their residences. He is scheduled to reach Bandra Reclamation at 2:15 p.m., where he will participate in Shri Ganesh Darshan and offer prayers during the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. After completing his engagements in Mumbai, he will travel to Pune, where he will continue his religious visit by visiting prominent Ganesh mandals and seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesh. Upon arriving in Pune, Nabin will visit the Kasba Peth Mandal to perform darshan and seek the blessings of Ganapati Bappa. The visit will be part of his scheduled religious engagements in the city during Ganeshotsav. Thereafter, at 5:00 p.m., Nabin will visit the world-famous Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune. He will participate in the darshan and pooja of Shri Ganesh at the renowned Ganpati mandal, which is among the prominent centres of worship during the festival. At 5:30 p.m., the BJP chief will offer prayers at the Sane Guruji Tarun Mitra Mandal in Sadashiv Peth. He will subsequently visit the Shri Sai Mitra Mandal in Kothrud to perform Darshan of Shri Ganesh and offer his prayers.
LoP Sharma calls for 30-day Assembly session, says J&K govt has made legislature a joke
Jammu, Sep 15: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Tuesday criticised the Jammu and Kashmir government over the duration of the upcoming Assembly session, demanding that it be extended to around 30 days to allow legislators adequate time to raise public issues. Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters, Sharma said the Assembly was the primary platform through which people's grievances and expectations could be placed before the government. Peoples expectations are raised before the government through their elected representatives. There is a system in a democracy through which issues are raised and the government works on them so that people can benefit and get relief, he said. He said the Assembly was the principal forum for raising public concerns, but alleged that the J&K government had undermined the institution's role. Unfortunately, I am saying this with regret that the Jammu and Kashmir government has almost lost its legislative accountability. The Assembly has been made a joke, Sharma said. He also criticised Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, saying the Speaker's chair was expected to function in an unbiased manner. I am most saddened by the Speaker of the Assembly. The Speakers chair is expected to oversee the functioning of the Assembly in an unbiased manner. We no longer have much expectation from the Speakers chair, he said. Sharma objected to the proposed seven sittings of the session, saying the limited duration would prevent legislators from adequately taking up public concerns. With only seven sittings, of which the last sitting mentions business, if any and the first sitting refers to obituary, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has made a mockery of the people of Jammu and Kashmir by scheduling only five effective sittings, he said. The BJP leader said his party, as the principal Opposition, took the matter seriously because of its responsibility to raise issues affecting the public. We had expected the session to be for around 30 days so that the government would listen to the people's expectations and resolve them, Sharma said. He also accused the government of failing to provide effective routine governance over the past two years. For the past two years, there has been no such thing as routine governance visible on the ground. There is no feeling of the government among the people, and there is no public outreach by any minister, he alleged. Sharma further alleged that corruption had become a major concern for people dealing with government offices. From ordinary officials to ministers, corruption is rampant, he said, adding that people were increasingly reluctant to visit government offices because the burden of corruption is being placed on their pockets. He accused the government of using the short Assembly session to demonstrate its non-performance and ego. Once again, by making a mockery of the people and scheduling only seven sittings, the government is displaying its non-performance and the ego of this high-headed government, Sharma said. He appealed to the Speaker to reconsider the schedule and extend the session. We demand that the Speaker should still reconsider the matter. There is still time. Reconsider it, Speaker sahib, and extend the duration of this session to around 30 days, he said. Sharma said the BJP legislature party had also decided to reach out to people across districts and hear their concerns directly. Every district headquarters, we will go there and meet the common people across party lines and understand their issues, he said.
Permission revoked for Varah March in MP's Dhar; heavy police deployed, activists detained
Digital Desk | Dhar, Sep 15 (IANS) A fresh controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar after the district administration revoked permission for the Varah March proposed by the 'Sanatan Prahari Samiti', citing security concerns and the need to maintain law and order. A heavy police force has been deployed across the city, and several office-bearers associated with the march were arrested on Tuesday morning. To prevent potential tension, the administration ordered the immediate removal of all posters and hoardings related to the event. Anticipating unrest, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) kept the protected site at Ganjikhana closed to the public on Tuesday. The historical structure is known as Vijay Mandir by the Hindu community and Lat Masjid by the Muslim community. Assistant Superintendent of Police Vijay Dawar said that the permission was cancelled due to security concerns. He appealed to residents to maintain peace and avoid unnecessary movement outside their homes. A large police contingent, including two dozen Station House Officers (SHOs), and officers of Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) ranks, has been deployed. Fixed police pickets have been set up at the PG College ground and major intersections, while mobile vans are conducting continuous patrols. Forces have been positioned in sensitive areas, and outsiders have been advised not to visit Dhar for the time being. Security will be further tightened during the period when the march was proposed. The ASI issued a formal order closing the protected archaeological structure at Ganjikhana for the day, warning that any unauthorised entry or activity would invite action under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. Surveillance is being carried out through CCTV cameras, drones and observation from high-rise buildings. Police detained and subsequently arrested several office-bearers linked to the Varah March. Officials emphasised that the measures were taken solely to safeguard peace and prevent any untoward incident. Historically, the mosque was constructed in 1405 CE by Dilawar Khan as the Friday mosque to mark his declaration of independence from Delhi and the founding of the Malwa Sultanate. Situated at the edge of the city, similar to arrangements in towns such as Chanderi, it derives its name from the fragmentary iron pillar also known as Lat in Hindi, located within its compound. The current controversy intensified after the Bhojshala site was handed over to Hindu organisations. These groups now maintain that the Lat Masjid structure is not a mosque but the Vijay Mandir (Temple of Victory)', dating to the Paramara period (early 9th century). According to them, the temple was commissioned by King Bhoja following his conquest of the Telangana region. They claim that a specific pillar featuring an image of Lord Varaha, along with an Ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) rust-resistant pillar presumably installed by King Bhoja himself and bearing a Varaha image, constitutes evidence of its original identity as a temple.
Manoj Jarange leaves for Mumbai despite police denial of permission for protest
Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19
BPSC, BPSSC aspirants stage protest in Patna, demand cancellation of exams
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A large number of students staged a massive protest in Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation and re-conduct of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination and the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) Main Examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. The protesting aspirants gathered near JP Golambar and raised slogans against the state government. Carrying banners and posters, they demanded an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities in both examinations. One of the posters carried by the protesters read, Neither will foul play in exams be tolerated, nor will playing with our future be accepted. The students said that if an investigation establishes any wrongdoing, both examinations should be cancelled and conducted again for all candidates. As the protesters attempted to march towards the Chief Minister's residence and the Raj Bhavan, police personnel put up barricades near JP Golambar to stop them. However, the protesters broke through the barricades and attempted to move ahead, leading to a scuffle between the students and police. Some aspirants were seen climbing over the barricades while continuing to raise slogans. More than 200 police personnel have been deployed around Gandhi Maidan to prevent the protesters from proceeding further. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at Dakbungalow Crossing, where the route has been blocked with barricades. The BPSSC conducted the main written examination in May 2026 for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspectors. Around 35,857 candidates appeared for the examination. Following the exam, complaints of alleged malpractice and irregularities were raised at some examination centres. Questions were also raised after a photograph of the question paper reportedly surfaced on social media following the May 27 examination at Government Girls' High School in Purnea. During the police investigation, a teacher, Mrityunjay Kumar, was arrested. According to police, Kumar allegedly photographed the question paper after the examination had concluded and sent the image to a relative. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) subsequently took up the investigation. The agency has obtained photographs of the question paper/booklet and has sought a response from the BPSSC regarding the authenticity and source of the images. The protesting students maintain that the questions surrounding the transparency and integrity of the examination process must be investigated impartially. They have demanded that the authorities establish the facts through a fair inquiry and take appropriate action if irregularities are confirmed. The aspirants are continuing their protest in Patna, pressing for the cancellation and re-conduct of both the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination and the BPSSC Main Examination for 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts.
How long does Apple support iPhones with updates?
Macworld If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used/refurbished iPhone , or wondering whether its worth upgrading your current iPhone to a new one, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will continue to support it. The good news is that Apple provides software support for iPhones for many years. In most cases, iPhones receive security-related software updates for seven to eight years. Battery replacements and other repair services are often available for devices that are five to seven years old. Read on to find out which iPhones are supported with the latest version of iOS , and which are eligible for servicing and repairs. Which iPhones should you avoid? We recommend avoiding the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and any older models if you have one of them its time to upgrade. These devices cannot run iOS 27, couldnt run iOS 26, and are likely nearing the end of Apples security update support. We also hesitate to recommend the iPhone 11. Although it remains the oldest iPhone compatible with iOS 27, it launched in 2019 and is now approaching seven years old. Apples iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have already been added to Apples Vintage Products list, suggesting the standard iPhone 11 may not be far behind. How long does Apple support iPhones with iOS updates? In general, Apple provides many years of iPhone support. Major iOS updates typically continue for around five to seven years, while security-related updates can last even longer. Apple does not officially guarantee a fixed support period, but its track record shows a strong commitment to long-term device viability. In some cases, security-related coverage has extended for as long as a decade or more. It is important to distinguish between major iOS updates and security-only updates. Major iOS Updates : These bring new features, interface changes, and app updates. You can typically expect an iPhone to support the latest version of iOS for around five to seven years. The iPhone 11, released in 2019, can run iOS 27 , although not all new features will be available on older hardware. Security Updates : Older iPhones do not immediately become unsupported when they stop receiving major iOS updates. Apple continues to issue critical security patches for older versions of iOS for several years, extending the safe lifespan of a device. For example, the iPhone XR and iPhone XS, launched in 2018, cannot run iOS 27 and couldnt run iOS 26 either, but Apple has continued to issue security updates for them through iOS 18. That support extends even further back: in May 2026, Apple issued security updates for devices limited to iOS 15 and iOS 16, including the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and the first-generation iPhone SE. That means some iPhones released in 2015 were still receiving security updates 11 years after launch. It is unclear whether Apple will continue providing security updates for iOS 15 and iOS 16 following the launch of iOS 27. Both received updates during 2026, but support for these older versions is likely nearing its end. Device specific security updates : Apple has changed how it distributes some security updates. iOS 18 security updates are now only available for iPhones that cannot run iOS 26. That means anyone using iOS 18 on an iPhone that is compatible with iOS 26 needs to update to iOS 26 to receive the latest security fixes. Previously, security updates for older iOS versions were generally available to any device running that software version. Similarly, Apple no longer issues iOS 17-specific updates because all iPhones capable of running iOS 17 can also run iOS 18. The last iOS 17 update was iOS 17.7.2 in November 2024. Certificate coverage : In January 2026 Apple issued updates to iOS 12, 15, 16 and 18 to extend certificates required for services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation to continue working beyond January 2027. Those updates included support for older devices such as 2013s iPhone 5S and 2014s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. However, Apple withdrew these updates after network issues prevented some older iPhones from making emergency calls. You should be very cautious about using an iPhone that no longer receives security fixes, as unpatched vulnerabilities can put your device and data at risk. Which iPhones can run the latest iOS? Britta OBoyle The 2019 iPhone 11 is the oldest iPhone able to run iOS 26 and iOS 27. iOS 27 supports the same older iPhone models as iOS 26, with the iPhone 11 from 2019 remaining the oldest compatible iPhone. This includes the following devices: iPhone Duo (2026) iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) iPhone 17 Series, including iPhone Air and 17e (2025/2026) iPhone 16 Series, including iPhone 16e (2024/2025) iPhone 15 Series (2023) iPhone 14 Series (2022) iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022) iPhone 13 Series (2021) iPhone 12 Series (2020) iPhone SE iPhone SE (2nd gen, 2020) iPhone 11 Series (2019) Which iPhones run each version of iOS? The chart below shows each version of iOS and the iPhones it ran on. As you can see, in recent years support for new iOS versions has stretched back for around six years, while, if you include the versions that Apple supports with security updates, the cover goes back a further year. iOS support chart by model Use this chart to find out what version of iOS your iPhone can run. Foundry What is the oldest iPhone still supported by Apple? iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR still receiving iOS 18 security updates iPhone X and iPhone 8 last received iOS 16 security updates in May 2026 iPhone 7, iPhone SE (1st generation) and iPhone 6s last received iOS 15 security updates in May 2026 The oldest iPhones to have received security updates in 2026 are the iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and first-generation iPhone SE, which received iOS 15.8.8 in May 2026. The iPhone 8 and iPhone X also received iOS 16.7.16 that month. However, Apple has not released another security update for either iOS 15 or iOS 16 since May. With iOS 27 now available, it seems increasingly unlikely that Apple will continue maintaining those older operating systems. It is therefore possible that the May 2026 updates were the final security releases for iOS 15 and iOS 16, although Apple has not formally confirmed that support has ended. That means we can no longer say with certainty that the iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, first-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and iPhone X are still supported. They received security updates relatively recently, but ongoing protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities is no longer assured. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR are on firmer ground. Apple released iOS 18.7.10 for these models in August 2026, indicating that iOS 18 remains an actively maintained security-update branch. Meanwhile, the iPhone 11 is the oldest standard iPhone able to run Apples latest operating system, iOS 27, although the second-generation iPhone SE is also compatible. Apples hardware classifications tell a slightly different story. The first-generation iPhone SE and iPhone X are classified as obsolete, while several other older models are classed as vintage. Apples vintage and obsolete classifications relate primarily to hardware service and parts availability and do not necessarily coincide with the end of software security updates. Which iPhones are too old The iPhone 5S. Remember? Its been a while. IDG We dont recommend using the following iPhone models because they no longer receive critical security updates, or are likely to stop receiving such updates soon. Using one of these iPhones could therefore put your security at risk: iPhone XR (2018) iPhone XS/XS Max (2018) iPhone X (2017) iPhone 8/8 Plus (2017) iPhone 7/7 Plus (2016) iPhone SE (2016) iPhone 6s/6s Plus (2014) iPhone 6/6 Plus (2014) iPhone 5s (2013) iPhone 5c (2013) iPhone 5 (2012) iPhone 4s (2011) iPhone 4 (2010) iPhone 3GS (2009) iPhone 3G (2008) iPhone (2007) For more information, see which version of iOS can my iPhone run and our list of every version of iOS . When will Apple stop supporting each iPhone? Truth is we dont know for sure, but on the basis that Apple supports phones for five to seven years after they are removed from sale: iPhone XS (2018-2019) Approx 2026 iPhone XR (2018-2021) Approx 2026 iPhone 11 (2019-2022) Approx 2027-2029 iPhone SE2 (2020-2022) Approx 2027-2029 iPhone 12 (2020-2023) Approx 2028-2030 iPhone 13 (2021) Approx 2032 iPhone SE3 (2022) Approx 2033 iPhone 14 (2022) Approx 2034 iPhone 15 (2023) Approx 2035 iPhone 16 (2024) Approx 2036 iPhone 17 (2025) Approx 2037 iPhone 18 (2025) Approx 2038 Apple Intelligence : With the arrival of Apple Intelligence AI features and their more demanding hardware requirements, older iPhones are likely to become obsolete faster. When does Apple stop repairing old iPhones? Foundry When it comes to repairs, Apple supports iPhones (and all devices it makes) for seven years from the last time it sold that particular model. So as long as your iPhone was still being sold by Apple up to seven years ago, the company or a third-party service provider will still service it. Apple distinguishes between iPhones (and other devices) that are obsolete and vintage. Vintage Apple Products : These are products that Apple stopped selling between five and seven years ago. They are considered old, but there may be limited access to repairs depending on whether Apple has the parts available. Obsolete Apple Products : These are products that Apple stopped selling between more than seven years ago. They are considered end-of-life and will no longer be repaired by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Obsolete iPhones The following iPhones are now considered Obsolete , which means sales were discontinued more than seven years ago and Apple has now discontinued all hardware servicing. iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 (all models now obsolete from 2026) iPhone 4s iPhone 5 (discontinued September 2013, obsolete in 2026) iPhone 5c (discontinued September 2013, obsolete in 2021) iPhone 5S (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021, obsolete in 2024) iPhone 6 (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021, obsolete in 2025) iPhone 6 Plus (discontinued in 2016, vintage in 2021, obsolete in 2024) iPhone 6s (32GB) (discontinued in 2018, obsolete in 2024) iPhone 6s Plus(32GB) (discontinued in 2018, obsolete in 2024) iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT) Red (discontinued in 2018, obsolete in 2026) iPhone SE, 2016 (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2023, obsolete 2025) iPhone X (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2024, obsolete 2026) Vintage iPhones And the iPhones below are listed as Vintage , which means they have not been sold for more than five years (but less than seven years). Apple will still service these products as long as it has the required parts. So you could say that the oldest iPhone still supported by Apple is now the ten-year-old iPhone 6s, but we dont expect that Apple will have the required parts. iPhone 6s (16GB, 64GB, 128GB) (discontinued in India in 2019, vintage in 2022) iPhone 6s Plus (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2022) iPhone 7 (discontinued in 2019, vintage in May 2025) iPhone 7 Plus (discontinued in 2019, vintage in May 2025) iPhone 7 (PRODUCT) Red (discontinued in 2017, March 2022) iPhone 8 (discontinued in 2020, vintage in 2024) iPhone 8 Plus (discontinued in 2020, vintage in 2024) iPhone XS (discontinued in 2018, vintage in 2024 iPhone XS Max (discontinued in 2019, vintage in June 2025) iPhone 11 Pro & Pro Max (discontinued in 2020, vintage in September 2025) A ll iPhones that followed those handsets, so iPhone 12 onwards, should be fully supported by Apple for now. Why are some iPhones listed as vintage but some newer ones are already Obsolete? This is because Apples vintage/obsolete status is based on the date Apple stopped distributing a particular model or configuration for sale. In the case of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus you may have noted that the 32GB models is already obsolete, while other 6s capacities remain vintage. This seems like an anomaly, however, Apple continued to sell the iPhone 6s in India after it was discontinued elsewhere. Those Indian sales continued until 2019, which may account for the extended support. PRODUCT Red iPhones also seem to reach obsolete status earlier, perhaps because of the availability of parts. You may also be interested to learn how long Apple supports Macs and how long Apple supports iPads . We also have guides for getting a broken iPhone fixed and how much Apple product repairs cost. Is your iPhone slipping into obscurity? Find a great deal on a new iPhone here or check the best prices below and take a look at our round-up to choose the Best iPhone for you .
'Wrong meanings being drawn': Sanjay Nishad on meeting SP's Mata Prasad Pandey
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 15 (IANS) A day after meeting Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Mata Prasad Pandey, triggering intensive discussions, Uttar Pradesh Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad on Tuesday said that wrong meanings were being drawn from the meeting of wo senior politicians. The meeting took place at Pandey's private residence on Monday. Speaking to IANS, Nishad said: Wrong meanings are being drawn from it. He is a senior leader. He used to guide us during our youth. He was ill, so meeting him was my duty. Now, when two senior leaders meet, there will be discussions on politics. We discussed Vinod Sahani, that if the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act had not been taken away, perhaps such an incident would not have occurred, he added. Nishad, who has been vocal about demanding separate reservation for the Nishad community within the SC quota, was referring to the murder of a Nishad community member in Gonda following a dispute over social media posts. Recently, he had led a protest against the ruling BJP-led government, despite being an ally, over Sahani's murder. Responding to the incident, the UP Minister said: The Nishad Party was born out of movements like the rail movement, road movement, jail bharo movement, gherao of the Chief Minister, gherao of the Prime Minister, Jantar Mantar movement, etc. We are advocates of society, and when society has trusted us enough to make us capable of this, we have to fight for justice on the streets. The Assembly comes later. If an officer is doing injustice and we still do not come out, then who will? We are not against the government; otherwise action would not have been taken (against the alleged murder). Action was taken, people were sent to jail, cases were registered, and police postings were changed. All this happened because our government stood with the victim, he asserted. Asked about seat-sharing for the 2027 Assembly elections, Sanjay Nishad emphasised the seats lost by the BJP-led alliance. In the Treta Yuga, Nishad Raj helped Lord Ram achieve victory, and the lord embraced him and trusted Nishad Raj. Today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have trusted and embraced us, so naturally we talk about victory and the seats that can help us win. All the alliance partners should be given the seats that we were defeated in. We are allies only when we win the seats that were lost, he said.
Students Protest Exam and Recruitment Irregularities in Patna
Aspirants raise concerns over alleged irregularities in SI recruitment and the BPSC 70th examination, demanding transparency and fair action.
Delhi airport sees protest as Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights face disruption
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Passengers of two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai faced prolonged delays with one flight remaining grounded for more than 24 hours, leading to protests at Delhi airport on Tuesday, a report said. NDTV reported that Flight SG 5111 which was scheduled to depart at 7:45 am on Monday delayed several times and had not departed by the time of reporting. However, flight tracking platform Flightradar24 showed the flight as cancelled. Another flight (SG 5105) which was scheduled to leave Delhi at 6:45 pm on Monday was delayed until Tuesday afternoon, it added. Moreover, passengers said they had not received fresh updates from the airline. In addition, viral videos on social media platforms from the airport showed stranded passengers sitting on the terminal floor and demanding information about their flights. According to sources, Delhi Airport authorities provided food and refreshments to affected passengers while assisting them during the disruption, the report said. Moreover, an X user posted, Delhi airport passengers protested after two SpiceJet flights to Dubai faced over twenty-four hour delays due to operational issues. Stranded travellers waited on terminal floors while authorities provided food and refreshments. SpiceJet said the delays were caused by operational issues after one of its aircraft was grounded. SpiceJet flights SG 5111 and SG 5105, operating from Delhi to Dubai, have been delayed due to operational reasons following the grounding of an aircraft, the airline said in a statement. The airline added that alternate flights were being arranged for affected passengers and apologised for the inconvenience caused. Recently this month, several flight operations were disrupted due to weather and technical errors. On Sunday, an Air India aircraft (AI431) was diverted to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather and visibility conditions. Similarly, a flight of the airline from Bhopal to Delhi on September 13 was forced to divert at Jaipur due to a technical issue as per laid down procedures.
Students protest in Patna demanding cancellation of Bihar Daroga recruitment exam, clash with police
A large number of students preparing for competitive examinations took to the streets in Bihar's capital Patna on Tuesday, demanding the cancellation of the recently held Bihar Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination and raising several other demands. As per the information, the protest was held near Gandhi Maidan and intensified around JP Golambar, where demonstrators reportedly engaged in a scuffle with police personnel. The students are particularly angry over the examination conducted for the recruitment of 1,799 Sub-Inspector posts. They have demanded that the examination be cancelled and conducted afresh in a transparent manner.
Seven held for 'purification' after protest near KCR's farmhouse in Telangana
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Telangana Police have arrested seven people in a case relating to the alleged purification of roads at Erravalli near the farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Siddipet district. A former sarpanch of Vardarajpur village and six leaders of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) were taken into custody on Monday from a lodge in Vijayawada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The accused were brought to Gajwel and produced before a magistrate, who then sent them to judicial custody for 14 days. Subsequently, they were shifted to Siddipet jail. The accused had allegedly performed 'purification' rituals, using turmeric water, on September 9. The 'purification' was done a day after Congress workers and Dalit organisations held a Chavu-Dappu (funeral drum-beating) protest in the area. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations was against alleged derogatory and abusive remarks by two BRS MLCs against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Following the protest, BRS workers sprinkled turmeric water on the roads and other areas through which the protesters had passed. The alleged 'purification' had sparked a huge controversy with the ruling Congress party demanding strong action over what it called 'insult' to Dalits. On a complaint by local Congress leaders, police registered a case and took up the investigation. Forensic evidence was collected as part of the investigation. Police had been on the lookout for the accused, finally tracing them to a lodge in Vijayawada after one of them switched on his mobile phone. The protest by Congress workers and Dalit organisations near KCR's farmhouse had followed the September 7 incident at the Assembly gate. During the scuffle between BRS legislators and police, two BRS MLCs had allegedly made certain derogatory and abusive remarks against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. Both the MLCs were booked and arrested the next day. However, a court had ordered their release the same day.
Delhi woman receives Rs 200 crore extortion threat, caller claims to be Goldy Brar
A Delhi-based woman allegedly received threatening WhatsApp calls from a foreign number in the name of gangster Goldy Brar, with the caller demanding 200 crore in extortion and threatening to kill her and her husband,...
VDC member sustains gunshot injury in Udhampur; police attach terror handlers property in Rajouri
Digital Desk | Jammu, Sep 15 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member sustained a gunshot injury on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, while police attached property of a terror handler in Rajouri district. Officials said that a VDC guard sustained a gunshot wound in his abdomen after his rifle went off accidentally in the Majalta area of Udhampur district on Tuesday morning. The VDC guard was injured after his rifle went off accidentally in Majalta, Udhampur, causing a gunshot wound in his abdomen, officials said. He was soon shifted to a hospital for treatment, while his condition was not immediately known. He was later identified as Parshotam Lal, a resident of Chore Panjian in Majalta. An investigation has begun, while the exact circumstances leading to the incident are being ascertained. Meanwhile, in its strong action against terrorism and its support networks, Police Station Thanamandi has attached immovable property belonging to a terror handler in its jurisdiction. The property of Nazarat Hussain son of Mohd Sadiq resident of Niali Thanamandi has been formally attached as per legal provisions in Case FIR No. 04/2011 U/S 3/4 E&IMCO Act of PS Thanamandi. The attached land comprises Khasra Nos. 33,34,39,51,52,53,58,59,60,65 and 89 measuring 01 Kanal and 2.5 Marlas having an approximate value of Rs 45 lakh. During the proceedings, attachment boards were prominently installed on the said land in the presence of the authorities concerned and the police, marking the property as attached under law. This action reflects the firm commitment of District Police Rajouri to dismantle the support structure of terrorism and to take strict legal action against individuals involved in anti-national activities. In its aggressive operations against terrorists, their Over Ground Workers and sympathisers, the J&K Police has been attaching properties of such persons after obtaining orders from courts in J&K. Properties are also attaches of terror handlers, who escaped the security forces and are now operating against India from across the border in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.
'Good Teams Remember What Happened Earlier': Mazumdar On India Avenge 2024 Asia Cup Loss
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India women's head coach Amol Mazumdar said strong teams never forget their previous setbacks as he praised his side for learning from their 2024 final defeat to Sri Lanka and responding with a dominant 72-run victory in the Asia Cup 2026 final. India lifted the continental title for a record-extending eighth time after posting 183/5 and bowling Sri Lanka out for 111 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Speaking to the players in the dressing room after the triumph, Mazumdar highlighted how the team had used its previous final experience to produce a better performance this time around. Good teams, they remember what had happened earlier. Strong teams never forget. They should never forget what had happened, Mazumdar said in a video shared by the BCCI. Sri Lanka had beaten India by eight wickets in the 2024 final in Dambulla to claim their maiden Womens Asia Cup title. India, however, returned to the final two years later and made sure there was no repeat of that result. Mazumdar first praised the opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, who put India in a commanding position with a record 129-run stand. I think before I say anything, I think a massive round of applause for the 129 runs scored, he said. Shafali smashed 68 off 39 balls, while Mandhana made 59 off 39 as India raced to a strong total. Shafali also registered the fastest half-century in the history of the tournament, reaching the landmark in just 24 balls. Mazumdar then turned his attention to the bowling performance, praising the efforts of the entire unit before highlighting young spinner Shree Charani, who returned figures of 4-20. Bowling, unbelievable. Kranti superb. Two overs, eight runs, one wicket. Nandini Sharma, three overs, 17 runs. One for 22 of three for Prema, three for 19 off four for Deepti, superb, four overs, 23, one wicket for Shafali, he said. For the bowling group, the youngest member, Shree Charani, she was amazing, Mazumdar added while applauding the youngsters four-wicket haul. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also credited the team for learning from its previous final experience and producing a more disciplined performance. I think the last time in the finals we made many mistakes, but we have learnt from them. Today was all about playing good cricket and trying to make fewer mistakes on the field because we have seen the finals; its all about giving your best and at the same time making fewer mistakes, Harmanpreet said. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also credited the team for learning from its previous final experience and producing a more disciplined performance. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The triumph also gave India their eighth Womens Asia Cup title, further extending their record in the competition. Article Source: IANS
NSE IPO set to open on September 17; GMP signals 11% listing gain
The Rs 22,561.57-crore NSE IPO is set to open for subscription on September 17 and close on September 21, with the issue currently commanding an 11% grey-market premium, signalling strong investor interest. The IPO is entirely an OFS of 12.64 crore shares, with proceeds going to existing shareholders.
Wish Not Fulfilled After Ritual: 2 Hold Priest Hostage, Demand Rs 1 Lakh in Jaunpur
Two men were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a Noida priest in Jaunpur and demanding Rs 1 lakh after a religious ritual failed to fulfil their wish.
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SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai Flights Delayed For Over 24 Hours, Passengers Protest At Airport
Two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai were hit by prolonged delays, with one remaining grounded for over 24 hours, triggering protests by stranded passengers inside Delhi airport on Tuesday. One of the affected flights, SG 5111, was originally scheduled to depart at 7:45 am on Monday. After being delayed multiple times, first to Monday evening and then to 9:00 am on Tuesday, it had still not taken off at the time of reporting. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 showed the flight status as cancelled. Another flight, SG 5105, scheduled to depart Delhi for Dubai at 6:45 pm on Monday, was delayed to 12:00 pm on Tuesday. Passengers said they had not received any fresh update from the airline. Frustrated over the prolonged delays and uncertainty, passengers gathered inside the airport and staged a protest, demanding answers from the airline.
Stipend hike: Veterinary interns get fresh assurance
Srinagar, Sept 14: The ongoing protest by veterinary interns at SKUAST-K Shuhama campus over the demand for a Stipend hike in their monthly stipend may see some movement after a delegation of interns and faculty members held a meeting with Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar, with Veterinary Association President Saqlain Rashid describing the interaction as positive. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Saqlain Rashid said the delegation, which included two professors, met the Agriculture Minister around 11:30 am on Monday and discussed the pending proposal concerning the stipend hike. Rashid said the minister informed the delegation that the proposal for 2024 had been sent directly to the Finance Department, whereas the prescribed procedure requires it to be routed through the Agriculture Production Department (APD). According to Rashid, the minister advised the university authorities to prepare a fresh proposal and ensure that it is first routed through the APD before being forwarded to the Finance Department. He also assured us that if the file reaches him within 30 days, he will make efforts to get it cleared within 20 days, Rashid said, adding that the minister addressed the concerns raised by the delegation and gave them adequate time to explain their demands. Rashid said the minister also spoke to the Vice Chancellor during the meeting and asked him to initiate a fresh proposal through the proper channel. Following the meeting with the minister, the delegation also met the Vice Chancellor, who, according to Rashid, assured them that the fresh proposal would be prepared soon. The Vice Chancellor told us that the fresh proposal should be completed by tomorrow, Rashid said. The veterinary interns at SKUAST-Ks Shuhama campus have been protesting for several days, demanding an increase in their stipend, which they say remains significantly lower than that being provided to veterinary interns in several other institutions and states. Rashid, however, said the association would decide its next course of action collectively after consulting the protesting students. I have not spoken to the students yet. I will discuss the matter with them first and then make a further statement regarding the protest, including whether it will continue or not, he said. Meanwhile, sources told Rising Kashmir that a fresh proposal has been sent in connection with the stipend issue, potentially paving the way for further consideration by the concerned departments.
Heavy rain triggers landslides in Sikkims Gyalshing; evacuation on
Digital Desk | Gangtok, Sep 15 (IANS) Heavy rainfall has triggered heightened landslide activity in Sikkims Gyalshing district, particularly at Singlitam and Rimbi, forcing authorities to evacuate 28 houses comprising 128 people from vulnerable locations at Rimbi as precautionary measures, officials said on Tuesday. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said the landslide incidents have been reported since September 12, affecting residential areas and public infrastructure. The district administration and various line departments are maintaining round-the-clock surveillance while undertaking relief, restoration and safety operations. At Singlitam, seven households directly affected by the landslide have been shifted to a relief centre at Singlitam Ward. More than 33 people, including children and elderly residents, are currently staying at the shelter, where the administration is providing food and other essential supplies. At Rimbi, four houses where 18 people were living were initially evacuated from vulnerable locations, and the families moved to relatives homes. Following heavy rain and flooding on September 14, authorities expanded the evacuation operation, shifting 128 residents from 28 houses to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra. Officials identified the area around Mandir Point as the main zone of landslide activity. The lower-lying Rimbi Ward remains vulnerable to further slope failures. Debris has accumulated along the NiK Kholsa stream, with water carrying loose material towards Rimbi village. The resulting surge has already washed away an RCC bridge and is obstructing the natural flow of water, raising concerns of sudden debris and water release during intense rainfall. The Rimbi River has also altered its course and is impacting the roadside flank. The state government is working on the construction of a Bailey Bridge at a higher location after the main road was washed away on the night of May 14. Continuous debris clearance and road restoration work are also underway. At Singlitam, lighting has been installed at the affected site to facilitate monitoring during rainfall. A temporary bamboo bridge is scheduled to be constructed from September 15 to improve local movement, while water pipes are being supplied to restore connectivity to the Rimbi relief camp and village water tank. The Rimbi ICDS Centre, located below the expanding landslide zone, was flooded on September 14. Authorities have advised the department to explore shifting the centre to a safer location. Residents have been urged to avoid landslide zones, rivers and streams during heavy rain and immediately report fresh cracks, ground movement, unusual sounds or sudden changes in water flow to authorities.
'Bank Customers Have Become Demanding'
'Ultimately, banks are a channel for people to get some long-term return, and this means banks need to adjust their asset-liability mismatch.' 'Customers also need long-term deposits, say those of three-five years. How would they get them if returns on those deposits do not climb?' 'Otherwise, on fixed deposits, a senior citizen doesn't get anything.'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri recalled the early days of her career when she lived in a rented flat, travelled by bus and juggled motherhood, household responsibilities and her passion for theatre. Taking to Instagram, the Hum Aapke Hain Koun actress shared a throwback photograph from the 1980s and opened up about the period when she was associated with the NSD Repertory Company. Recalling those days, the actress said she used to live in a rented flat in Mayur Vihar and travel every day by bus to Mandi House for theatre rehearsals and performances. Himani also remembered balancing her professional commitments with managing the household and bringing up her son. Suprabhat! Sharing a photo from the eightees, used to stay in Mayur Vihar in a rental flat, travelled everyday to Mandi house in a bus,Nsd repertory company, doing theatre, managing the housework, bringing up my son, the rehearsals, the struggle period.. but I was happy as I was doing something that I loved- theatre, she wrote. The throwback photograph shows the actress in her younger days, sitting alongside her son and capturing a cherished moment from that phase of her life. On the professional front, Himani Shivpuri has established a prominent place for herself in the Hindi entertainment industry, with a career spanning more than four decades. During her illustrious journey, the veteran actress has been part of several acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Pardes, Hero No. 1, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Koyla, among others. Himani is currently seen portraying the role of Katori Amma, also known as Katto Amma, in the television series Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. The show is a spin-off of the popular comedy series Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Set in Kanpur, it revolves around police officer Happu Singh and his large family, including his wife Rajesh, mother Katori, and their nine children. The series chronicles their everyday lives and the hilarious situations they find themselves in, leading to a string of comic misadventures.
Kalyana Karnataka Utsav 2026: K'taka Minister urges people to participate in large numbers
Digital Desk | Kalaburagi, Sep 15 (IANS)Karnataka Home, IT-BT and e-Governance Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday appealed to the public, youth, students and families to participate in large numbers in the 79th Kalyana Karnataka Utsav-2026, to be held in Kalaburagi on September 16 and 17. A variety of cultural, music, dance and entertainment programmes have been organised at different venues across the city to celebrate the history, art, culture, traditions and local talent of Kalyana Karnataka. The 79th Kalyana Karnataka Utsav will be a peoples festival celebrating the history, art, culture, traditions and talent of our region. I appeal to the people of Kalaburagi city and district to attend the two-day programmes in large numbers with their families and friends and actively participate in the celebrations, Kharge said. He particularly urged school and college students and other youngsters to attend the programmes, enjoy the performances and encourage local artists and talent. Kalaburagi city will come alive with festivities on September 16 and 17. The active participation of the public will be the key to the success of the festival, he said. On September 16, cultural performances by local artists will be held at Public Garden from 6.30 p.m., followed by classical dance and other dance performances. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the Street Festival at 8 p.m. The Savari Band team will perform from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Appana Kere, an Indo-fusion instrumental performance by Bhairav and team will be held from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The Chief Minister will inaugurate the lake development works at 8.30 p.m. A 3D light show and drone show will be held from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. On September 17, the Chief Minister will hoist the national flag at 9 a.m. at the Police Parade Ground as part of Kalyana Karnataka Liberation Day celebrations. A group dance performance by the Dance Karnataka Dance team will be held at the parade ground from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., along with a live painting session by renowned artist Vilas Nayak. At Dr S.M. Pandit Rangamandira, programmes from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. will include Ganesh Vandana, stand-up comedy by Vivek Maralidharan, a contemporary dance performance by Step N Style, and stand-up comedy by S. Sonuvenu Gopal. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bengaluru-based Acoustic Saga will present a multilingual musical performance. At Public Garden, dance performances, Sugama Sangeetha and a stand-up comedy performance by Srushti will be held from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Zee Kannada Sa Re Ga Ma Pa team will present a musical programme from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Appana Kere, a sound-and-light show will be held every 30 minutes from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on September 17.
La Liga: Yamal, Raphinha match Messi's heroics after Barca's win over Levante
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Chennai fishermen to meet today against TVK govt's new secretariat plan
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) Fishermen from nine coastal villages will hold a consultation meeting at Pattinapakkam on Tuesday to discuss their opposition to the Vijay-led TVK governments proposal to construct a new Secretariat complex in the coastal neighbourhood. The meeting will take place in front of the Mullikuppam Social Welfare Centre under the auspices of the Mullikuppam-Srinivasapuram and Mullimanagar fishing village panchayat councils. Representatives of fishing villages stretching from Nettukuppam in Ennore to Nainarkuppam in Chennai district, along with local residents, are expected to participate. Fishermens association sources said the meeting would discuss plans to issue protest notices demanding the withdrawal of the government order related to the proposed project. The fishermen alleged that the order endangered the livelihoods and customary rights of nine fishing settlements in and around Pattinapakkam. The meeting is expected to decide the next phase of agitation if the government refuses to reconsider the proposed location. The government has issued an order initiating the process of identifying and finalising land for the administrative complex. Pattinapakkam, along Santhome Road in south Chennai, has emerged as the preferred location, with 24 to 25 acres reportedly being considered for the project. Community representatives fear that a massive government complex would reduce the space available for fishing-related activities, affect routes used to transport boats and nets, and accelerate the displacement of traditional coastal settlements. They are also likely to raise concerns over traffic congestion on Santhome Road, pressure on civic infrastructure and the possible environmental impact on the shoreline, including sensitive turtle-nesting stretches. The Vijay government has argued that a modern Secretariat is required to bring departments together, improve coordination and overcome space and infrastructure limitations at the existing Fort St George complex. The proposal, however, has drawn criticism over its necessity, location and financial implications. The project has been associated with an estimated borrowing requirement of about Rs 1,200 crore, although the government has yet to disclose its final design, cost or construction schedule. The controversy has emerged months after C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam assumed office following a sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly election. TVK won 108 seats and displaced the DMK government after a high-pitched campaign promising administrative reform and cleaner governance. Fishermen maintained that major development projects affecting the coast could not be implemented without meaningful consultations with traditional fishing communities.
Manika Plastech IPO Day 2: GMP signals 26% listing gains. Check subscription and key details
The Manika Plastech IPO entered its second day of bidding with the issue subscribed 1.46 times on Day 1. The IPO is commanding a 26% grey-market premium, while retail investors showed stronger demand. Here are key details on subscription, GMP, issue structure and financial performance.
Amitabh Bachchan clarifies he is not retiring from acting anytime soon
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on Monday night clarified that he has no plans to retire from work anytime soon. The clarification comes after his recent blog posts led to speculation that he may be considering stepping away from his professional commitments. Taking to his personal blog on Monday night, Bachchan addressed the reports and clarified his earlier remark. Writing in Hindi which translates in English, said, No, sir, I am not retiring from work; in English, it means I am now going to sleep!!! And, sir, you are not invited to come there. The clarification came after the veteran actor's previous blog entry was interpreted by some as a hint that he could be contemplating retirement. In that particular post, Amitabh Bachchan had written about how some of his blog entries are often misunderstood and expressed amusement at the way his words are interpreted and reported. He ended the post with the words and I retire, which subsequently triggered speculation about whether he was referring to his career. In his latest post, he clarified that retire was being used in the context of going to bed and not stepping away from acting or his professional commitments. For the uninitiated, the 83-year-old actor continues to maintain a packed work schedule. Big B is currently hosting the 18th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, with which he has been associated for more than two decades. Recently, through his blogs, he had offered a glimpse into just how demanding his schedule was getting. He had revealed that he had worked continuously from 7 a.m. one day until 7 a.m. the following morning, and explained that the work had to be completed on time because the first broadcast date for KBC had already been announced.
2 J&K cyclists complete Leh-Khardung La ride in 12 hours
Leh, Sep 14:In a remarkable display of endurance, determination and high-altitude cycling, Er. Mushtaq Wani and Jaleed-ul-Mushtaq successfully completed a challenging mountain bike ride from Leh City to Khardung La Top, reaching an altitude of approximately 18,000 feet. The ride, as per a statement issued, started from Leh City at 6:40 am. The two riders steadily made their way towards the world-famous Khardung La. They reached the Khardung La Top at 6:15 pm, after covering a demanding uphill route. After a brief halt, they began their descent at 6:35 pm. The return journey continued into darkness, with the cyclists riding under headlights. They finally reached Leh City at 9:05 pm, completing approximately 80 kilometres in total. Speaking about the experience, the riders said that the initial section of the route up to South Pullu was enjoyable and comparatively smooth. However, beyond South Pullu, the ride became a real test of physical strength, mental endurance and determination due to the steep gradients, thin air and extreme high-altitude conditions. The expedition was monitored by Jammu & Kashmir Mountain Biking Association (JKMBA) President Riyaz Wani, who closely followed the progress of the riders. The successful completion of the LehKhardung La ride highlights the growing spirit of adventure cycling in Jammu & Kashmir and demonstrates the capability of local cyclists to take on some of the most demanding high-altitude cycling routes in the Himalayas.
JNC seeks clarity on status quo over Shree Cement project
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Two Officials from Jammu and Kashmir Women Development Corporation Arrested for Bribery
Two officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Women Development Corporation were arrested for allegedly demanding bribes to release loan funds. Two Officials from Jammu and Kashmir Women Development Corporation Arrested for Bribery
The red carpet had been rolled out. The cameras were rolling. Bollywood had arrived by the droves, with the likes of Vidhu Vinod Chopra suffused with a sense of nostalgia and exclaiming that finally it was a homecoming for him to come to Kashmir and watch the heralding of the first ever IFFJK( International film festival of Jammu & Kashmir) at the International Convention Centre in Srinagar. The inaugural session of the International Film Festival of J&K was held on 07 th Sep 2026 with a passionate pitch by the CM, Omar Abdullah, making it known to the attendees, national as well as international film-makers, to carry a piece of J&K in their hearts, asserting that the UT was open, safe, vibrant and eager once again to welcome them with open arms. Urging the congregation that had some of the whos who of film making fraternity across the globe, the CM was in his element when he exhorted them that it was they who were now the virtual ambassadors for the UT and should showcase J&K to the rest of the world as a happening place. The irony was striking. The festival carried the name Jammu & Kashmir, with words as international film being used to mark the event being showcased as the joint representation of both regions of the erstwhile state. This grandstanding has always been the wont of Kashmir-centric thinkers and doers for decades, to no end. Welcome to yet another write-up that has the seeds of dissension not only within J&K, but also outside the geographical boundaries of the UT. At the very outset, let me put a word of caution to the readers that this attempt of mine is not at all an anti-Kashmir article, but as an equaliser for the Jammu region. This should not become, as mentioned by me above, another tired Jammu vs Kashmir argument. Nor should anyone interpret it as resentment towards Kashmirs success. Kashmir has an extraordinary cinematic landscape, and it is entirely legitimate that filmmakers should rediscover it. The problem begins when a festival carrying the name Jammu& Kashmir starts becoming, in perception and projection, predominantly a festival of Kashmir. Jammu cannot be a prefix in nomenclature of the erstwhile state and a footnote in the narrative. Highlighting the cinemas power to transcend cultural and geo-political divides, the present CM of J&K said it is a universal language that knows no borders, requires no translation, and reminds us of our shared humanity, urging the filmmakers from more than 40 countries to seek out stories of J&K. Absolutely to the point. The reach of cinema in todays world holds the same charisma that it held centuries back, when in 1895, the French inventors Auguste and Louis Lumiere held the first public screening of projected motion pictures at the Grand caf in Paris. But more than this milestone, for J&K, the holding of IFFJK at Srinagar on 07 September 2026 transcends cinematic aspirations and dwells into the intangible world of Geo-strategic machinations. Once a place where, after sunset, all means of entertainment used to be shut under the threat of terrorists guns, the very idea of holding IFFJK has outsmarted all nefarious designs churned out by forces inimical to Indian interests on both sides of the Pir Panjal ranges. The same sentiments were uttered by Mr Jatinder Singh, Union Minister (MoS) in the PMO, who was called upon to address the conference at the IFFJK. Do the filmmakers, both at the national as well as international level, know that Jammu has a cinematic canvas that remains astonishingly unexplored? There is the grandeur of Mubarak Mandi, once the seat of Dogra royalty for centuries, and from where some very momentous decisions were made, which still have their reverberations felt on the firmament of this sub-continent. There is the Bahu fort overlooking the Tawi river. There are ancient temples of Purmandal and Utterbehni, and still much more in the form of world-famous Basholi, with its internationally recognised miniature Pahari paintings, many of them unfortunately being displayed at world-famous museums and exhibitions cum art festivals in the USA and even in Europe and not in India? There are Mansar and Surinsar lakes from which Dogra land derives its very sustenance as far as its identity goes. There are forests, mountains, rivers, forts and palaces which I am quite sure is a cinema-goers delight, provided put on the silver screen. But more importantly, there are people and stories. Stories of Dogra history, valour, as also of present-day soldiers and their border villages. Stories of partition and displacement; and not to miss countless tales from the border towns of Poonch and Rajouri. Once considered the Sword arm of northern India , the simple folk of Dogra land belong to that civilisation which stood at the crossroads of destiny of this nation, both in terms of survival from onslaughts of foreign marauders from the NW of India as also the progenitors of a bygone era of chivalry. Is this not enough of ammo for the national / International film makers to charge their cinematic guns with loads of good material and direct them towards their cinema-goers? If it is not, then I am not sure what else will entice the cinema-goers to gravitate towards Jammu-centric stuff in the movies. The stated ambition of IFFJK was impressive. The organisers described it as a platform for artistic excellence, cultural exchange, filmmaking and film tourism, with international competition, regional cinema and industry interactions. The festival website also specifically provided for Jammu screenings. But an international film festival is not merely about where films are screened. It is also about where people are taken, whom they meet, what they see and what stories they carry home. If internationally known actors, directors, producers and cinematographers had come to J&K, why werent they taken to the cultural and historical locales of the Jammu region? Why couldnt IIFJK organise a dedicated Jammu film festival and story market, where local writers, filmmakers, actors, and production houses could pitch their stories to national and international producers? That would have been a genuine inclusion. The current IIFJK, by putting Jammu simply as the destination for screening schedules, is an outright insult to the countless cinegoers as well as acclaimed present & past Dogra actors and heroes who did proud the Bollywood world by their cinematic prowess. The spotlight of IFFJK should have crossed the mighty Pir Panjal ranges and landed on the terra firma of Jammu to be of any real worth. Could a complete half of the UT ( Jammu region) be discarded from the halo so garnered by this festival? There could have been a simple solution to this imbroglio. If the first edition has had its grand opening and principal ceremonies in Srinagar, then ideally the closing edition should have been earmarked for Jammu; the actual gateway to J&K. Because if IFFJK is genuinely a festival of international acclaim and representing the whole of UT, then Jammu cannot remain the missing frame in the picture. (The writer is a retired army officer & a regular scribe of Rising Kashmir paper. He can be approached at his email: slalotra4729@gmail.com)
EJAC urges govt to address NHM demands
Srinagar: The Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) Jammu and Kashmir has expressed serious concern over the ongoing protest by employees of the National Health Mission (NHM) and urged the Government to intervene immediately and resolve their genuine and long-pending issues in a time-bound manner. In a statement, Senior Trade Union leader and EJAC President Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam said that the NHM employees constitute an important component of the healthcare delivery system in Jammu and Kashmir and have been rendering their services for years under demanding circumstances across Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the Government to adopt a sympathetic and positive approach towards the concerns of the protesting employees and initiate meaningful dialogue with their representatives so that the ongoing protest is brought to an early end. Mr. Shabnam said that the demands being raised by the NHM employees are genuine and deserve due consideration. These employees have been continuously contributing to the healthcare system and serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the concerns of these employees relating to remuneration, pay disparity, job security and social security cannot be allowed to remain unresolved indefinitely. The EJAC President stressed that the issue of pay disparity with NHM employees working in other states needs to be examined objectively, keeping in view the nature of duties, responsibilities and length of service of the employees. He further urged the Government to formulate a clear and comprehensive policy for job security and regularisation so that employees working under NHM are not left in uncertainty regarding their future. Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam said that while the interests of patients and uninterrupted healthcare services must remain paramount, a prolonged agitation can be avoided only through constructive dialogue and a mutually acceptable resolution. Mr. Shabnam expressed hope that the Government would respond positively to their genuine concerns and take necessary measures to end the present impasse.
Putin Nukes Trump's Midterm Hopes? POTUS In SHOCK As New Report Drops Don Jr. Wedding Bombshell
US President Donald Trump is facing fresh criticism after a news report claimed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, described in the report as having close ties to Vladimir Putin, helped fund hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses for Donald Trump Jr.s lavish Bahamas wedding to Bettina Anderson. The reported spending allegedly included a private island rental, fireworks and other wedding arrangements. The revelation has triggered a new political storm, with Democrats demanding answers over why a Putin-linked figure would help pay for the U.S. presidents sons wedding and, crucially, what he may have expected in return. Rep. Robert Garcia publicly asked exactly that question.
Man climbs mobile tower demanding permission to marry GF
During a grueling HYROX race in Beijing, an Australian athlete faced an unexpected challenge as she experienced bowel incontinence. Remarkably, she pressed on with her competition, igniting discussions on the nature of shared athletic environments. This incident underscores the intense physical challenges posed by HYROX, which blends running with demanding functional workout stations.
macOS 27 Golden Gate: Everything you need to know
Macworld Headline changes in macOS 27 Golden Gate include an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and Calendar, expanded child-safety features, design refinements and performance improvements throughout the operating system. Golden Gate continues Apples tradition of naming macOS releases after iconic Californian landmarks. More broadly, the update represents another step in Apples push to make the Mac smarter and more proactive, with greater use of Apple Intelligence across the operating system and a stronger focus on helping users complete everyday tasks more quickly. macOS 27 is supported on all Macs powered by Apple silicon, marking the end of the road for Intel-based Macs. While Intel models wont be eligible for the new operating system, Apple is expected to continue providing security updates for them for some time. This hub covers everything you need to know about macOS 27 Golden Gate, including its new features, compatibility, beta releases and Apple Intelligence upgrades. Whats New in macOS 27 Golden Gate at a glance Apple Here are the top ten new features and changes in macOS 27 Golden Gate. Siri AI : A redesigned conversational Siri that can answer questions, understand personal and onscreen context, access the web and take actions across apps. Apple Intelligence : Systemwide proofreading, smarter writing tools, improved dictation and automatic file and folder naming. Safari upgrades : Automatic tab grouping, webpage change alerts with Notify Me, AI-generated extensions and faster, more efficient browsing. Smarter Messages and Mail : Personalized Smart Reply, better search and syncing, contextual suggestions and improved reliability. New Photos tools : Spatial Reframing, image expansion with Extend, improved Clean Up, and better search and organization. More powerful built-in apps : New features for Passwords, Calendar, Notes, Preview, Freeform, Weather, Shortcuts, and Image Playground. Expanded parental controls : Ask to Browse, improved Screen Time, contact approvals and broader Communication Safety protections. Better Mac gaming : Game Porting Toolkit 4 promises significant performance and compatibility improvements for Windows games. Refined Liquid Glass design : Better readability and consistency, adjustable transparency, cleaner Finder windows, and improved iPhone Mirroring. Faster macOS performance : Quicker app launches, Spotlight, AirDrop and networking, plus improved external-display, Thunderbolt and Bluetooth support. macOS 27 release date: When was macOS 27 released? September 14, 2026 macOS 27 has been in beta since it was unveiled at WWDC in June, but the official version of macOS 27 became available to install on compatible Macs on September 14. macOS 27 Beta Whats coming next ? Apple Apple hasnt released the first macOS 27.1 beta yet, but it is expected soon. Like previous point updates, macOS 27.1 is likely to include security fixes, bug fixes, refinements and possibly features that werent ready for the initial Golden Gate release. Beta software can cause crashes, app compatibility problems, increased battery drain and, in some cases, data loss. If you install a beta, make a full backup first and, ideally, use a secondary Mac, separate volume or external SSD. Heres how you can participate in the beta program we also recommend reading our guide to whether you should install the latest macOS beta . Siri AI: Siri powered macOS 27 features Foiundry Apples biggest focus in macOS 27 Golden Gate is Siri AI, a completely redesigned version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. Rather than functioning primarily as a voice assistant, Siri is now a conversational AI that can answer questions, understand personal and onscreen context, access current information from the web and take actions across apps. Siri AI behaves more like a generative-AI chatbot than the Siri of old. It can answer questions directly, understand natural follow-ups and solve problems instead of simply directing users to web searches. At a glance: Whats new with Siri AI? Conversational AI assistant : Siri can handle open-ended questions, brainstorming, research and natural back-and-forth conversations. Dedicated Siri app : A standalone Siri app keeps conversations in one place and syncs them through iCloud, allowing users to start a conversation on one Apple device and continue it on another. Personal context awareness : Siri can understand information in Messages, Mail, Notes, Photos, Maps and files to locate information and provide answers based on your personal data. Web-powered answers : Siri can access current information from the web, making it more useful for research, learning, interview preparation and questions about recent events. App actions and automation : Siri can perform tasks across apps such as Messages, Music, Reminders, Calendar and Maps using natural-language instructions. Spotlight integration : Siri AI is integrated with Spotlight, allowing users to type questions and receive AI-generated answers without opening a browser or separate app. Visual Intelligence : Visual Intelligence comes to the Mac for the first time, allowing Siri to understand selected images, documents, files, text and other content displayed on screen. Apples Visual Intelligence initially placed Blutenburg in Denmark. Macwelt Writing Tools : Siri can generate text, rewrite drafts, summarise content and adjust wording or tone. Apple says it can also adapt writing to the way you typically communicate with particular contacts. Improved dictation : Systemwide dictation gains better speech recognition along with automatic punctuation, capitalization and formatting. Custom Siri voices : Users can choose Siris voice and adjust characteristics such as pace and expressiveness, although some of these capabilities require newer hardware. macOS 27 also contains a Siri AI popover . Selecting text can bring up a small Siri icon offering contextual actions, including Writing Tools, summaries and key points, sending messages or emails, creating calendar events, opening locations in Maps, and tracking flights or packages. The feature is not currently enabled by default and requires Apples FeatureFlags system to activate. Apple also appears to be taking a relatively restrained approach to AI behaviour. In our testing , Siri avoids presenting itself as human, excessive flattery and potentially harmful responses, while generally keeping its answers straightforward. Siri AI has launched as a beta, so users should expect some rough edges and continued improvements. Siri AI is initially available in English. Availability will vary by region. Siri AI is available on Mac and Vision Pro in the European Union , although Siri AI remains unavailable on iPhone and iPad in the EU at launch because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act. It is also unavailable in mainland China while Apple works through regulatory requirements. Which Macs support Siri AI? Siri AI requires a Mac that supports Apple Intelligence, but some of its most advanced capabilities have higher hardware requirements. Apple says its most powerful on-device AI model, expressive Siri voices and advanced dictation require an M3 or later Mac with at least 12GB of unified memory. Macs that support Apple Intelligence but do not meet those requirements can still receive other Siri AI features, although the exact feature set may vary. Safari features in macOS 27 Notify Me in Safari Apple Safari gets several Apple Intelligence-powered upgrades in macOS 27, including smarter tab organization, webpage monitoring, custom extension generation, and performance improvements. Automatic Tab Topics : Safari automatically groups related tabs by topic as you browse, helping keep research and projects organized. These groups can also be saved for later. Notify Me : Safari can monitor webpages for changes and alert you when something happens, such as a product coming back in stock or a price dropping, removing the need to keep refreshing pages manually. Describe an Extension : Users can create custom Safari extensions simply by describing what they want. Safari generates the extension from the text description and add it to the toolbar. Faster, more efficient browsing : Apple says Safari uses less power while improving page-loading speed, JavaScript performance, scrolling, animations and resizing of the Start Page. Get notified. Macwelt Messages and Mail features in macOS 27 Messages and Mail gain deeper Apple Intelligence integration in macOS 27, alongside improvements to search, syncing and everyday reliability. Messages One-Tap Suggestions in Messages : Messages suggests useful actions based on the context of a conversation, such as creating a reminder or note without leaving the chat. Smarter Photo Suggestions : Messages surfaces relevant photos based on people, places and keywords mentioned in a conversation. Personalized Smart Reply : Suggested replies can reflect your usual writing style and adapt depending on who youre messaging. Improved syncing : Messages should sync more reliably across devices, while failed messages automatically retry sending. Mail Personalized Smart Reply : Mail also generates suggested responses that better match your writing style and the person youre replying to. More relevant search : A new ranking system prioritizes the most useful search results, alongside improved search indexing. Faster and more accurate : Apple says Mail loads messages more quickly and provide more reliable unread counts. Photos features in macOS 27 Photos has new AI-powered editing and organization tools in macOS 27, making it easier to improve images, find photos and manage an iCloud library. Spatial Reframing : Photos will intelligently recompose and reframe images after theyve been taken. Extend Tool : A new Extend tool can expand an image beyond its original boundaries, filling in missing areas when changing the crop or aspect ratio. Enhanced Clean Up : Apples Clean Up tool is better at removing larger unwanted objects and distractions from photos. Better organisation and search : Photos adds keywords, star ratings, improved metadata search and other tools for organising a library. Faster iCloud syncing : iCloud Photos can begin uploads more quickly, with an option to prioritize syncing when needed. Other new app features in macOS 27 macOS 27 also brings a wide range of smaller upgrades across Apples built-in apps, with a particular focus on automation, organisation, security and Apple Intelligence. Passwords The Passwords app can automatically identify weak or compromised passwords and, with Apple Intelligence, visit supported websites, change the password and save the new credentials. This could remove much of the manual work involved in updating large numbers of old or leaked passwords, although questions remain over website compatibility, two-factor authentication and how consistently the feature will work. Read: Apple finally got rid of my biggest password headache. Image Playground Image Playground gets a substantial AI upgrade, including the ability to create photorealistic images and make more convincing edits to existing pictures, such as changing colours, hair and other details. Apple continues to apply safeguards around real people, copyrighted characters and distinctive artistic styles. Foundry Calendar Calendar gains natural-language event creation, making it possible to describe an event rather than manually entering every detail. It can also make changes to multiple events at once. Preview Preview supports more document formats, improves PDF editing and saves PDF files more quickly. Notes Notes gains drawing tools for sketching with a mouse or trackpad, along with digital signatures, Markdown copy-and-paste and links to sections within notes. Notes now features a drawing tool as well as the ability to create and use digital signatures. Foundry Freeform Freeform adds drawing tools, collaborative folders and improved organisation, including the ability to sort boards into folders. Full dark-mode support also changes the appearance of the drawing canvas. In Freeform, boards can now be organised into folders. Foundry Weather Weather gets a clearer and more detailed forecast interface, with reorganised information tiles and enhanced 10-day forecasts showing precipitation probability and amount, as well as wind speeds throughout the day. In the Weather app, the tiles have been rearranged, and there are separate 10-day forecasts for precipitation and wind (circled in red). Foundry Shortcuts Shortcuts gains a redesigned editor, more automation capabilities and one of macOS 27s more ambitious AI features: the ability to turn natural-language instructions into working automations. Shortcuts can start automatically when a specific event occurs. Thomas Armbrster Parental Controls Apple expands its family-safety tools with Safaris Ask to Browse, improved Screen Time and Time Allowances, contact approvals, and broader Communication Safety protections. The changes give parents more control over what children can access and who they can communicate with without completely locking down the Mac. Accessibility, Shared Albums and Suggestions macOS 27 also includes accessibility improvements, expanded Shared Albums, and more contextual Suggestions throughout the operating system. Game Porting Toolkit 4 Apples Game Porting Toolkit 4 arrives alongside macOS 27 and promises significant improvements for running and porting Windows games on Apple silicon Macs. Early beta testing suggests substantial performance gains . On an M4 Pro MacBook Pro, GTA V reportedly increased from around 106fps to 176fps, while Red Dead Redemption 2 improved from roughly 60fps to 75fps. The results suggest software compatibility, rather than raw Apple silicon performance, is increasingly the main obstacle to better Mac gaming. Improvements to Game Porting Toolkit could make Windows titles more practical to run and easier for developers to bring to macOS. Design and Interface Changes in macOS 27 Apple macOS 27 Golden Gate refines the Liquid Glass redesign introduced in macOS 26, with Apple focusing on readability, consistency and usability rather than another major visual overhaul. Changes include: Improved Liquid Glass : Stronger contrast, better readability and more consistent refraction effects across windows, menus and controls. Customizable transparency : Users can adjust the Liquid Glass effect in System Settings, from a clearer appearance to a more heavily tinted look. Cleaner Finder and toolbars : Finder sidebars are more clearly defined, toolbars are more consistent, and edge-to-edge sidebars replace some of the floating elements introduced in macOS 26. More consistent windows : Window corners, controls and active-window highlighting have been standardized to make the interface feel more coherent. Updated icons and menus : Menu-bar and app icons gain sharper outlines, improved contrast and more depth, while unnecessary menu icons have been reduced. Smoother window management : Mission Control and Spaces animations have been refined, and active windows should be easier to distinguish. New wallpapers and screensavers : Golden Gate-themed backgrounds include animated daytime and nighttime views of the bridge. Swipe to refresh : Supported Mac apps gain a swipe-down-to-refresh gesture. Improved iPhone Mirroring : iPhone Mirroring adds Control Center access, resizable app windows and support for DRM-protected video. Foundry Performance improvements and system changes in macOS 27 Apple says macOS 27 focuses on speed, efficiency and everyday usability, with improvements across apps, networking, displays and system tasks. Most of these changes do not require Apple Intelligence. Changes include: Faster overall performance : Apps should launch more quickly, while an optimized CPU scheduler improves system responsiveness. Faster Spotlight and setup : Spotlight indexing and new user-account creation are quicker. Faster file transfers and networking : AirDrop and network file browsing are faster, while Ethernet status can appear in the menu bar. Thunderbolt and Bluetooth improvements : RDMA over Thunderbolt has been improved, alongside more efficient Bluetooth power management. Faster Safari : The Safari Start Page loads more quickly, with broader browser performance improvements. Better external-display support : New high-resolution and high-refresh-rate modes include 5K at 120Hz, alongside improved display-position persistence, HDR support for the macOS interface and 5K Mac mirroring. Apple Intelligence powered changes: AI-powered file naming requires Apple Intelligence : macOS can suggest filenames and folder names based on their contents, including in Pages, Numbers, TextEdit and Finder. Systemwide proofreading requires Apple Intelligence : Apple Intelligence provides automatic proofreading and improved spelling and grammar suggestions throughout macOS. Apple Intelligence privacy : Apple says AI processing happens on-device where possible, with Private Cloud Compute used for more demanding tasks. Data processed in the cloud is not stored or made accessible to Apple. macOS 27 Compatible Macs The MacBook Neo and other Macs in Apples current lineup will all be compatible with macOS 27. Foundry Apple states that macOS 27 Golden Gate is compatible with: MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) MacBook Air (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) MacBook Pro (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) iMac (Apple silicon, 2021 and later) Mac mini (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (Apple silicon, 2023 and later) All supported Macs can run Apple Intelligence, although some of the most advanced Siri AI features require an M3 or later Mac with at least 12GB of unified memory. What about Intel Macs? macOS 27 marks another major step in Apples transition away from Intel. macOS 26 Tahoe was the final version to support Intel Macs, and Apple is now encouraging developers to remove Intel code from their apps and focus on Apple silicon. macOS 27 will also be the final version to support Rosetta , Apples translation technology for running Intel-only apps on Apple silicon Macs. Those apps will continue to work in macOS 27, but will stop working in macOS 28 unless developers release Apple silicon-native versions. To help users prepare, macOS 27 includes an Intel-app checker in System Settings that lists Intel-based apps used during the past year. If you still rely on any essential Intel-only software, now is a good time to look for updates or alternatives before upgrading to macOS 28. What happens to DVD support? macOS 27 also begins the phase-out of Apples native DVD support . Apple has removed the DVDPlayback framework from the macOS 27 SDK and says it will disappear completely in a future version of macOS. Golden Gate may still include the DVD Player app, but it is likely to be the last macOS release with Apples built-in DVD playback support. Users who still watch DVDs on a Mac will increasingly need to rely on third-party software such as VLC. FAQ 1. When was macOS 27 Golden Gate released? September 14, 2026. 2. Should I install macOS 27? Golden Gate builds on macOS 26 Tahoe rather than reinventing macOS all over again. The biggest changes come from Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, alongside improvements to Safari, Spotlight, Photos, parental controls, and everyday system performance. But how much has actually changed since macOS 26 Tahoe , and is macOS 27 worth installing? We have a separate article that explains how Golden Gate compares with macOS Tahoe and which Macs will benefit most from upgrading . 3. Which Macs can run macOS 27? All M-series Macs can run macOS 27, and the MacBook Neo. Certain Siri AI features most powerful on-device model, expressive voices and advanced dictation are only available for M3 Macs and newer. 4. Should Intel Mac owners upgrade now? Intel Mac owners should start planning a move to Apple silicon, particularly if they want macOS 27, Apple Intelligence or continued access to the latest Mac features. The transition away from Intel hardware has reached a critical turning point, with software support rapidly vanishing and a new generation of affordable entry-level hardware making the switch more accessible than ever. Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 will not support any Intel-based Macs. While a small number of Intel models may receive security patches for older versions of macOS until September 2028, they are already excluded from modern flagship features. Those with Intel Macs also miss out on many features, including Apple Intelligence. 5. Will macOS 27 support Rosetta and Intel apps? macOS 27 will run Intel-only Mac apps through Rosetta 2. However, macOS 27 will be the final version of macOS to support Rosetta 2 as a general-purpose translation technology for running Intel-based Mac apps on Apple silicon. Rosetta has acted as a transition layer since Apple introduced its own Mac chips in 2020, translating x86_64 Intel instructions so older software can run on Apple silicon. After macOS 27, most Intel-only Mac apps will no longer work unless developers release Apple silicon-native versions, although Apple will retain limited Rosetta functionality for some older, unmaintained games. Apple is already preparing users for the change. Since macOS 26.4, Macs can display warnings when launching apps that rely on Rosetta, encouraging users (and the app developers) to update to Apple silicon-native versions before general Rosetta support ends. In macOS 28, most Intel-only apps will no longer run unless developers update them for Apple silicon. 6. When is macOS usually updated? Here is a history of release dates for macOS: macOS 27 Golden Gate: September 14, 2026 macOS 26 Tahoe: September 15, 2025 macOS 15 Sequoia: September 16, 2024 macOS 14 Sonoma: September 26, 2023 macOS 13 Ventura: October 25, 2022 macOS 12 Monterey: October 25, 2021 macOS 11 Big Sur: November 19, 2020 macOS 10.15 Catalina: October 7, 2019 macOS 10.14 Mojave: September 24, 2018 macOS 10.13 High Sierra: September 25, 2017 macOS 10.12 Sierra: September 20, 2016
Army commander visits Akhnoor sector in Jammu, reviews operational readiness
Jammu, Sep 14: The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, on Monday visited forward areas in the Akhnoor sector here to assess the existing security dynamics and review the operational readiness of the units, the Army said. The Army Commander commended the troops for their relentless resolve and formidable spirit in safeguarding the Nation, the Northern Command said in a post on X. Lt Gen Sharma encouraged all ranks to pursue excellence in operational capability, remain vigilant, responsive and combat-ready at all times, it said.
