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Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.
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TechRepublic
· Jul 7, 2026
Apple Reopens Card Payments in India After Four-Year Halt
Apple is restoring card payments for users in India after updating its systems to comply with RBI tokenization rules. The post Apple Reopens Card Payments in India After Four-Year Halt appeared first on TechRepublic.
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Apple Brings Back Card Payments for App Store, iCloud Transactions in India
Apple has resumed support for credit and debit card payments for App Store and iCloud transactions in India. The move marks a return of the payment methods in the country after nearly five years. The...
The Economic Times
· Jun 25, 2026
India's active credit cards cross 120 mn in May
India's active credit cards cross 120 mn in May
Economic Times
· Jun 29, 2026
India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbs
India's external debt reached 762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of 26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8. The US dollar's strength significantly impacted this figure. While long-term debt saw a modest increase, short-term debt's share grew, raising concerns about its proportion to foreign exchange reserves. Despite these shifts, debt servicing as a percentage of current receipts declined.
The Next Web
· Jun 28, 2026
India’s payments chief says AI will drive UPI from 750 million to a billion daily transactions
India’s Unified Payment Interface has grown to over 750 million daily transactions, and the head of the body that oversees it says AI will be central to reaching a billion. Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India, told TechCrunch at Mumbai Tech Week that AI could drive the next half [] This story continues at The Next Web
South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thaw
China and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. It was described by analysts as a goodwill gesture from Beijing, but they warned that the long-standing border dispute and strategic rivalry would continue to weigh on...
The Tribune
· Jul 2, 2026
Japan agrees to consider CEPA upgrade with India, officials to begin next steps: Vikram Misri
India and Japan have agreed to move forward with upgrading their 15-year-old Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirming Tokyo's willingness to review and modernise the pact during bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Wrongly Deported as Bangladeshis, Four Indian Muslims Return Home After 13 Months
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Afghanistan News
· Jul 12, 2026
India-Afghanistan strengthen agricultural ties as Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari concludes high-level visit
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India TV News
· Jul 1, 2026
Over Rs 70 lakh cash recovered, foreign currency also seized as probe widens in Ram Mandir donation theft case
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OneIndia
· Jul 2, 2026
India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, Final 1% Hurdle Remains: Piyush Goyal
India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, but the last unresolved issue is central to New Delhi’s negotiating position: India wants a clear competitive advantage over rival exporters in the American market. Union Commerce Minister
Times of India
· Jun 27, 2026
Flying from UAE to India? Here's what you need to know as India brings back Air Suvidha portal
Flying from UAE to India? Here's what you need to know as India brings back Air Suvidha portal
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC
New Delhi, [India] June 30 (ANI): India's crude oil imports have largely recovered to pre-conflict levels despite months of disruptions in the Middle East, with refiners successfully diversifying supplies by increasing purchases from Russia, the United States, Oman, West Africa and South America, according to an HSBC Global Research report.The report says Indian refiners have adapted quickly to the supply disrup
Business Today
· Jul 7, 2026
Rajesh Exports case: NFRA begins probe after Sebi flags alleged ₹15.15 lakh crore mismatch
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Al Jazeera
· Jun 30, 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know
Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?
Hindustan Times
· Jun 23, 2026
37-year-old NRI from NYC with $3M net worth seeks advice on moving back to India. Gets mixed response
A 3M Indian American weighing a return to India sparked debate on Reddit, with NRIs sharing the emotional, financial and lifestyle trade-offs of moving back.
Investing.com
· Jun 23, 2026
U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says
U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Data Breach: Providus bank customers confirm unauthorised transactions on cards
Customers of Providus Bank, now ProvidusUnity, have reported unauthorised card transactions on their card months after a data breach affected multiple public institutions in Nigeria. Affected customers took to their X accounts on Friday to make public their ordeal. Several customers who preferred anonymity confirmed the incident to DAILY POST. When DAILY POST contacted the spokesperson of [] Data Breach: Providus bank customers confirm unauthorised transactions on cards
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
Quid Marks Two Years of Redefining Credit Access with AI, Surpasses 10 Million Users
From simplifying credit discovery to building an AI-led credit intelligence ecosystem, Quid is evolving into a trusted financial companion for millions of Indians. Mumbai, June 25, 2026: Quid, one of India’s leading AI-powered credit intelligence platforms, has completed two years of operations, marking an important milestone in its journey to make credit more accessible, transparent, and easier to navigate for consumers across the country. In a relatively short span, Quid has grown into one of India’s fastest-scaling AI-powered credit platforms, with over 10 million registered users and partnerships with 50+ financial institutions and NBFCs. Over the past year alone, the
OpIndia
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Clandestine funding of extremism’: Karnataka HC refuses to quash UAPA case against associates of US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative
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India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Ram Mandir donation theft has tarnished India's image: Akhilesh Yadav
Ram Mandir donation theft has tarnished India's image: Akhilesh Yadav
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 28, 2026
"UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far": Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026
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UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
Mango (langra) Rs 160 per Kg, Sindhri 280, Malwa 140
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Sputnik
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia-India Trade Set to Hit Record $70B in 2026
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TASS
· Jun 23, 2026
US LPG supplies to India to reach record 1 mln tons in June — Reuters
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Related coverage for "Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus": TechRepublic — Apple Reopens Card Payments in India After Four-Year Halt. NDTV — Apple Brings Back Card Payments for App Store, iCloud Transactions in India. The Economic Times — India's active credit cards cross 120 mn in May . Economic Times — India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbs . The Next Web — India’s payments chief says AI will drive UPI from 750 million to a billion daily transactions. South China Morning Post — Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thaw. The Tribune — Japan agrees to consider CEPA upgrade with India, officials to begin next steps: Vikram Misri. Arab Times Online — Wrongly Deported as Bangladeshis, Four Indian Muslims Return Home After 13 Months. Afghanistan News — India-Afghanistan strengthen agricultural ties as Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari concludes high-level visit . India TV News — Over Rs 70 lakh cash recovered, foreign currency also seized as probe widens in Ram Mandir donation theft case. OneIndia — India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, Final 1% Hurdle Remains: Piyush Goyal. Times of India — Flying from UAE to India? Here's what you need to know as India brings back Air Suvidha portal. Iran Herald — India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC . Business Today — Rajesh Exports case: NFRA begins probe after Sebi flags alleged ₹15.15 lakh crore mismatch. Al Jazeera — Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know. Hindustan Times — 37-year-old NRI from NYC with $3M net worth seeks advice on moving back to India. Gets mixed response. Investing.com — U.S. focused on fair trade deal with India that benefits both countries, U.S. embassy says. Daily Post Nigeria — Data Breach: Providus bank customers confirm unauthorised transactions on cards. The Eastern Herald — Quid Marks Two Years of Redefining Credit Access with AI, Surpasses 10 Million Users. OpIndia — ‘Clandestine funding of extremism’: Karnataka HC refuses to quash UAPA case against associates of US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative. India Today — Ram Mandir donation theft has tarnished India's image: Akhilesh Yadav. The Hindu BusinessLine — "UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far": Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026. UrduPoint — Mango (langra) Rs 160 per Kg, Sindhri 280, Malwa 140. Sputnik — Russia-India Trade Set to Hit Record $70B in 2026. TASS — US LPG supplies to India to reach record 1 mln tons in June — Reuters


