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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air, new AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch Series 11 with major design innovations. Apple has introduced the iPhone 17 Air, its slimmest iPhone yet at just 5.6 mm, marking a bold leap in design. The launch, part of Apple’s latest event, also featured refreshed AirPods Pro with live translation capabilities and a sleeker Apple Watch Series 11. The iPhone 17 Air required a complete internal redesign to fit within its ultra-thin frame. Apple achieved this by removing the physical SIM slot, allowing space for a stronger battery, while powering the device with the new A19 Pro silicon chip. Despite the slimmer body, Apple emphasized that performance and durability remain uncompromised. Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted that the company’s design philosophy extends beyond looks. “Design is also how it works. This philosophy guides everything we do,” Cook said. The iPhone 17 lineup includes a ProMotion display with 3000 nits brightness and a 48MP dual fusion camera system,...

BJP secures Vice-President post with C P Radhakrishnan, reinforcing its OBC outreach. Vice-Presidential elections in India usually pass without much attention, but this year’s contest was different. With C P Radhakrishnan’s victory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) not only retained control of the Vice-President’s office but also made a symbolic political statement. Just weeks ago, the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar midway through his term had created an unprecedented situation. Although Dhankhar cited health reasons, speculation of differences with the government dominated headlines. His exit raised concerns about possible discontent within the ruling party. Radhakrishnan’s election, however, shifted the narrative. A leader from the OBC Gounder community in Tamil Nadu, his elevation strengthens the BJP’s ongoing outreach to socially influential groups. With President Droupadi Murmu, an Adivasi leader, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also from an OBC background, India’s three to...

India and the US hint at easing trade tensions as leaders reaffirm partnership. India and the United States appear to be moving closer to resolving their trade differences, with both leaders signaling optimism about ongoing negotiations. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that discussions were continuing to address trade barriers between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the negotiations would reach a successful conclusion for both sides. “I am pleased to announce that India and the United States of America are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks,” Trump posted on Truth Social. Responding hours later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed the sentiment of partnership. “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless poten...