Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Apple Store festival season arrives in India; discounts & much more

Apple Store festival season
  • In India, the season of Apple Store festivals has begun.
  • Customers with HDFC Bank and American Express credit cards can get a 7 percent instant discount.
  • An additional discount on the exchange of an older iPhone or qualifying devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, or Poco.

In India, the season of Apple Store festivals has begun, and the company has launched a Diwali deal for owners of HDFC Bank and American Express credit cards.

Customers of Apple in India can also trade in any compatible smartphone during this Christmas season for an additional discount on a new iPhone.

The sales announcements coincided with the ongoing Flipkart Big Billion Days 2022 sale and the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale.

Additionally, there are a number of No Cost EMI alternatives for Apple devices from the majority of top banks.

Additionally, as part of its Diwali celebrations, the Cupertino business will offer a free online session with Sikh musician Keerat Kaur on Wednesday.

According to a statement from Apple, customers with HDFC Bank and American Express credit cards can get a 7 percent instant discount, up to INR 7,000, on purchases from the Apple India store that cost more than INR 41,900 during the Diwali season.

Additionally, the business will provide a No Cost EMI option with terms of 3 or 6 months.

Apple will provide an additional discount on the exchange of an older iPhone or qualifying devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, or Poco for customers wishing to acquire an iPhone during the holiday season.

Additionally, they can add a bespoke engraving to their iPad, AirPods, AirTag, or Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) purchases.

Emoji, numbers, and text in Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu are all possible combinations.

Customers with questions about their purchases can speak with an Apple Specialist online in English or over the phone in Hindi or English, the company claims, during the Apple Store festival sale.

Customers who need assistance setting up their new Apple devices can schedule a session with a Specialist.

Last but not least, the Cupertino business will offer a free online session with artist Keerat Kaur on October 5 from 8 pm to 9:30 pm IST as part of its Today at Apple campaign.

According to the firm, Kaur will direct users to sketch using the Procreate app on an iPad or any other app they may have loaded after choosing a meaningful word or phrase.

 

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How many people attended matches in Karachi?

Karachi

A record number of people turned for T20 series between Pakistan and England. The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host three of the seven-match series. A combined attendance of more than 126,000 for the four matches played there. Karachi National Stadium, a record number of people turned out to see the T20I series between Pakistan … Read more

Netflix: The cast of “Bridgerton” hints at romance in season 3

Bridgerton

The main cast of Bridgerton  give fans a sneak peek at the upcoming third season. Luke Newton and Claudia Jessie are seen attempting to paint portraits of one another. Nicole Coughlan reads first page of the script as a little preview of the upcoming season. The main cast of Bridgerton has gathered to give fans … Read more

Kapil Sharma sends Archana Puran Singh birthday wishes

Archana Puran
  • Kapil Sharma wished Archana Puran Singh on her 60th birthday.
  • He shared a picture with her from their recent photoshoot.
  • Archana replaced Navjot Singh Sidhu as the judge on reality TV show, The Kapil Sharma Show.

Kapil Sharma wished actor Archana Puran Singh a happy 60th birthday via an Instagram post. He showed her a picture from the last photo shoot they did together. In 2019, Archana took over as a judge on the reality TV show The Kapil Sharma Show from Navjot Singh Sidhu. Kapil wore a white coat, a black shirt, and black pants in the picture. Archana wore a red top with a grey denim jacket and pants. Kapil sent her a lovely note on her special day.

Sharing the picture on Instagram, Kapil Sharma wrote for Archana, “Wish you a very happy birthday @archanapuransingh mam (cake, muffin and heart emojis) aap hamesha khush raho, tandrust raho,bhagwaan se yahi prarthna karte hain (Stay happy and healthy. I pray the same from the God for you).love you, always regards.”

 

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Oppo launches A17 with Helio G35

Oppo launches A17
  • Oppo A17 has been officially launched.
  • It has two cameras and a large 5,000 mAh battery.
  • In Malaysia, the phone costs MYR 599 (roughly $130) and is available for pre-order.

Over the weekend, the Oppo A17 surfaced in leaks, and it is now official.

The smartphone includes a Mediatek CPU, a large battery, and two cameras, but its main selling point is the texture of the rear panel, which mimics leather.

A 6.56″ LCD with HD+ resolution and a typical 60Hz refresh rate served as the foundation of the Oppo A17.

For the fixed-focus 5MP f/2.2 selfie camera, there is a waterdrop notch. A 2MP depth sensor and a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera are on the rear.

The Helio G35 chipset is compatible with the A16, A16s, and A16K. Storage has 64GB, while RAM is 4GB.

The Oppo A17 has two SIM card slots and a micro SD card slot that can accommodate up to 1 TB of additional storage.

The A17’s micro USB connector is used to charge the device’s 5,000 mAh battery. The power key’s integrated fingerprint reader and ColorOS 12.1, which is based on Android 12, are additional attractions.

Lake Blue and Midnight Black are the colors that are offered for the leather back.

Currently, the phone costs MYR 599, or roughly $130, in Malaysia. Although the price in Singapore has not yet been determined, it is also available for pre-order there.

 

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Saif Ali Khan says he’s a ‘good citizen’ always file the income tax

Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan and the cast of his next film Vikram Vedha stopped by The Kapil Sharma Show’s set. Satyadeep informed them that although he had passed the Civil Services test, he had never served as an assistant commissioner. Saif, however, let him know that he is actually a ‘good citizen’. Saif Ali Khan and … Read more

Ranbir Kapoor talks about Alia Bhatt’s sleeping positions

Ranbir Kapoor'

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has discussed his wife Alia Bhatt’s sleep-related shenanigans and how he puts up with them. In a recent interview, Ranbir discussed his difficulties in getting Alia Bhatt to sleep with him. When asked what aspect of Alia he finds admirable, Ranbir responded that she is “excellent” in whatever she does. Actor Ranbir … Read more

Is Prince Harry really the one who started Megxit?

Prince Harry

Prince Harry started Megxit “all on his own”. The world has been forced to face the reality of a far more difficult and chaotic Harry. The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, revelations have been made. Royal insiders contend that Prince Harry started Megxit “all on his own” and is the real culprit. This revelation was … Read more

Rupee recovers as market awaits new Finance Minister

Rupee recovers as market awaits
  • The exchange rate witnessed a gain of Rs2.63 to reach Rs237.02 against the dollar from Friday’s closing of Rs239.65.
  • The latest recovery in the value of the local unit can also be attributed to a decline in the international oil prices.
  • Foreign exchange reserves also recorded a decline on the back of less inflows and higher imports.

The rupee recorded a major gain against the dollar on Monday as the market rejoiced at the news of the likely appointment of Ishaq Dar as the new finance minister.

The exchange rate witnessed a gain of Rs2.63 to reach Rs237.02 against the dollar from Friday’s closing of Rs239.65 at the interbank exchange market.

Analysts said that the market is optimistic that the upcoming finance minister will likely take measures to arrest the flight of the dollar to support the local economy.

Dar, known for keeping the rupee overvalued against the dollar, is expected to become the country’s new finance minister after Miftah Ismail officially resigns from his post.

The latest recovery in the value of the local unit can also be attributed to a decline in the international oil prices which slid to below $80/barrel.

Pakistan is a net importer of petroleum products and any change in the global oil prices directly impacts the current account of the country.

The expected inflows of the foreign currency in the future from multilateral institutions and friendly countries to help Pakistan fight against flood losses also helped the rupee regain its ground.

The government also secured some economic support from Saudi Arabia, to provide the required stability to the exchange rate.

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Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf’s latest dance video set internet on fire

Mahira Khan
  • Mahira Khan is the only Pakistani celebrity who got a chance to work with Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan.
  • Mahira and Bilal Ashraf’s latest dance video set the internet on fire.
  • She is known for her leading role in several television serials including Neeyat, and Humsafar.

Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress. She started her career as a VJ in 2006. Khan is the only Pakistani celebrity who got a chance to work with the biggest Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan.

She is known for her leading role in several television serials including Neeyat, Humsafar, Shehr e Zaat, Sadqai Tumharai, Main Manto, and many more.

Hum Awards 2022 has caused a social media storm, and Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf, Alizeh Shah, and Ali Zafar have set the stage on fire with their amazing dance moves.

The lively and energetic duo aced the steps perfectly. Mahira is the most famous woman in Pakistan. Her fame is unmatched, and her movies and TV shows are huge hits. Her killer dance moves went viral in a matter of minutes.

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Fifth Iranian paramilitary member murdered as president warns protesters

Fifth Iranian paramilitary

After days of widespread unrest, a fifth member of an Iranian volunteer paramilitary group was killed on Sunday Other Basij members have been killed in Qazvin, Tabriz, Mashhad, and Qouchan. The Basij is a paramilitary group affiliated with the potent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). After days of widespread unrest, a fifth member of an … Read more

Pankaj Tripathi says he is concerned about content in Hindi cinema

Pankaj Tripathi

Pankaj Tripathi has voiced worries about the material currently being produced in the Hindi cinema business. Pankaj made the remarks as he considered the reasons why the majority of newly released Hindi films aren’t doing well at the box office. The actor claimed that, although he is unsure of the causes, the material in Hindi … Read more

Samsung credit card service launched in India

Samsung credit card service launched in India
  • Samsung has partnered with Axis Bank to launch a credit card in India.
  • Customers will get 10% cashback on purchases, access to airport lounges, and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver.
  • Only some channels will accept Cashback Credit for now.

In cooperation with Axis Bank, Samsung India unveiled a credit card.

In addition to other benefits like access to airport lounges, reward points for the financial institution, and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, the corporation is offering 10% cashback on purchases.

There are two tiers of service: Signature and Infinite. While the latter is limited to INR 5,000 and INR 20,000, the former has a monthly cashback cap of INR 2,500 or INR 10,000 annually.

All Samsung items are included in the arrangement, including smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, and other appliances.

There is no maximum purchase amount or minimum transaction amount for Samsung. Only some channels will accept Cashback Credit, and it may take up to 60 days for it to show up in the user’s profile.

The new offering, according to Axis Bank CEO, aims to penetrate Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in addition to the Top 10 cities.

According to a Visa executive, 3 out of 4 Indians purchase at least one electronic device each year, spending about INR 40,000.

On the specific page of the Samsung India website, applications for the Samsung Axis Credit Card will soon be available.

 

 

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Meghan Markle ‘begged’ Prince Harry to leave firm

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Prince Harry’s genuine emotions regarding life in the Firm were revealed. Prince Harry was “simply extremely unhappy” in the last several years. We knew he was unhappy, but we weren’t really sure how to fix it. According to royal analysts, Prince Harry “always wanted out” of the Firm and “even asked” Meghan Markle to help … Read more

Netflix releases teaser of “Class,” Indian version of “Elite”

Elite

Elite, one of the most popular Netflix series, is being remade as Class in India. The sixth season of the Carlos Montero and Dario Madrona-directed television series will air in 2023. Three working-class teenagers who enroll in a prestigious private school in Spain. Elite, one of the most popular Netflix series, is being remade as … Read more

Putin’s tactical nuclear weapons power is the same as atomic bombs

Putin’s tactical nuclear

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons once more. Most likely so-called tactical nuclear weapons now that his soldiers are retreating from Ukraine. There is no such thing as a “tactical nuclear weapon,” in my opinion. Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons once more, most likely so-called tactical … Read more

Shilpa Shetty performs pooja to mark beginning of Navratri

Shilpa Shetty

The celebrations in actor Shilpa Shetty’s home got on on Monday with a pooja to mark the start of Navratri. She posted a video of her puja at home on her Instagram account. She may be seen offering flowers to the statues of the goddesses Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga while she performs pooja. The celebrations … Read more

Nawazuddin Siddiqui shares a rare picture of his daughter Shora

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Meet Shora, the actress Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter. The actor, who hardly ever tweets intimate photos, shared a glimpse of his daughter on Daughter’s Day. He wrote, “There is nothing more precious than your smile, happiest Daughters’ Day, Shora,” he wrote and added a red heart emoticon. Meet Shora, the actress Nawazuddin Siddiqui daughter. The actor, … Read more

OnePlus 10 Pro price in Pakistan & features

OnePlus 10 Pro price in Pakistan

The Chinese phone manufacturer’s newest flagship model, the OnePlus 10 Pro, has a curved edge display.

The newcomer’s 3.0GHz Octa-core processor and Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset give the phone incredibly quick speed.

The smartphone boasts a sizable 6.7-inch LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels and a pixel density of 525 PPI.

A smooth and wonderful user experience is provided by the Adreno 730 GPU and the 120Hz refresh rate of the display. The Victus version of Corning Gorilla Glass shields the screen from any harm.

The Li-Po 5000 mAh non-removable battery is supported by 80W high-wattage charging. On the Pro device, wireless fast charging is 50W. The new phone has reverse wireless charging as well.

OnePlus 10 Pro price in Pakistan

The OnePlus 10 Pro expected price in Pakistan is ₨ 169,999.

OnePlus 10 Pro Specifications

Build OS Android 12 OS
UI ColorOS 12.1
Dimensions 163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
SIM Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Colors Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)
Frequency 2G Band SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G Band LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
5G Band 5G band 78(3500); SA/NSA
Processor CPU Octa-core (1 x 3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3 x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4 x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen1 (4 nm)
GPU Adreno 730
Display Technology LTPO2 AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch
Size 6.7 Inches
Resolution 1440 x 3216 Pixels (~526 PPI)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Extra Features 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak), Always-on display
Memory Built-in 128/256/512GB Built-in, 8/12GB RAM, UFS 3.1
Card No
Camera Main Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43″, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.76″, AF, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Features Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Video (8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS)
Front 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74″, Auto,HDR, Video (1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS)
Connectivity WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v5.2 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS Yes + dual-band A-GPS with GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
NFC Yes
Data GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps), 5G capable
Features Sensors Accelerometer, color spectrum, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyro, Proximity
Audio 24-bit/192kHz audio, Speaker Phone
Browser HTML5
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Games Built-in + Downloadable
Torch Yes
Extra Glass front + Gorilla Glass Victus), Glass back + Gorilla Glass 5), Aluminum frame, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Document viewer, Photo/video editor
Battery Capacity (Li-Po Non removable), 5000 mAh
– Fast charging 80W, 1-100% in 32 min, Fast wireless charging 50W, Reverse wireless charging, USB Power Delivery

 

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Gaddafi Stadium is all set to host remaining T20 matches

Gaddafi Stadium

The preparations are nearing completion for the final three games. The series is against England, who are visiting Lahore after a 17-year absence. Gaddafi Stadium has been painted, and the practice wickets have been prepared. Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is all set with the preparations are nearing completion for the final three games of a … Read more

OnePlus 10 Pro gets Android 13 based OxygenOS 13 update

OnePlus 10 Pro gets OxygenOS 13 update
  • The OxygenOS 13 upgrade has begun rolling out to the OnePlus 10 Pro in China.
  • Customers of the public beta build are not required to register for the official version.
  • Several third-party apps are still incompatible with the Android 13 operating system.

The OxygenOS 13 upgrade, which is based on Android 13 OS, has begun rolling out to the OnePlus 10 Pro in China.

The company’s flagship smartphone had already received the update in other areas when it was released at roughly the same time in the brand’s domestic market.

For those who are unaware, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer started distributing the OxygenOS 13 upgrade to its consumers a few days ago.

However, this update was only available to people who had signed up for the main upgrade’s beta program. The OxygenOS 13 stable build’s official release has now arrived in China.

Therefore, people anticipating the upgrade should make sure to backup any crucial personal data before implementing it.

The company also mentioned in an official forum that customers of the public beta build are not required to register for the official version and can instantly update via system push notification.

For those who are interested, you must ensure that your OnePlus 10 Pro has the essential version A.18 updated.

Then click on Settings > About This Machine > Version Information (above the phone name) > Settings in the upper right corner > Early adopters application > ColorOS 13.0 official version > Check.

Be aware that several widely used third-party applications are now still incompatible with the Android 13 operating system.

Therefore, you should prepare for some programs to crash or perform improperly.

 

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6 Pak Army officials embraced martyrdom in Harnai copter crash: ISPR

Harnai copter crash

HARNAI: A tragic news from Khost where a Pak Army Aviation helicopter crashed during a flight mission at night hours resulting martyrdom of six officials including two pilots, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement on Monday.  According to the details by the Military media wing, pilots who embraced martyrdom were Major Muhammad Muneeb Afzal, … Read more

 Russia school shooting: at least 7 students dead

Russia school shooting

 A shooter dressed in Nazi emblems opened fire at a school in the western Russian city of Izhevsk, killing at least seven children. In Russia, there have been at least two school shootings in the previous two years. The incident on Monday happened at School 88 in Izhevsk, the administrative center of the Udmurtia region … Read more

Indonesian President dispatches humanitarian aid to Pakistan

Indonesian President

JAKARTA: The Government of Indonesia has joined the international community in providing humanitarian assistance for the flood victims in Pakistan. President of Indonesia Joko Widodo on Monday dispatched humanitarian assistance by two special aircraft in the form of packages of medicines, tents, clothes, blankets, sleeping bags, mosquito nets, and generators. In his remarks, President Jokowi … Read more

Apple begins iPhone 14 production in India

Apple begins iPhone 14 production
  • Apple has officially begun manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India.
  • It will take a few weeks before clients can receive the Indian-made product.
  • Apple will save import fees and taxes by manufacturing the new iPhone 14 domestically.

Apple has officially announced that it has begun producing the iPhone 14 in India.

The newest iPhone model, which was just introduced, is the first to be made in the nation shortly after its release.

The Foxconn factory close to Chennai is where the smartphone is produced.

Since several years ago, Apple has been contract manufacturing four different iPhone models in India with the help of its business partners.

However, a quarter or two after its debut, the phone production cycles were delayed.

Apple will save import fees and taxes by manufacturing the new iPhone 14 domestically, but the brand won’t lower the smartphone’s price in the country, as it hasn’t done with the prior versions either.

Foxconn is a global leader in the production of electronics.

The ‘Made in India’ label will appear on the iPhone 14 when it is sold both domestically and internationally.

However, it will take a few weeks before clients can receive the Indian-made product.

“We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” Apple said in a statement.

“The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities.”

In a previous report, JP Morgan predicted that Apple would shift 5 percent of the manufacturing of the iPhone 14 to India by the end of 2022 and 25 percent of the total production of iPhones to the country by 2025.

 

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