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Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus

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July 6, 2026

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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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 9, 2026

Wrongly Deported as Bangladeshis, Four Indian Muslims Return Home After 13 Months

KOLKATA, Jul 9: Four Indian nationals, including a man who met his infant son for the first time, returned home on Wednesday after spending 13 months stranded in Bangladesh followi...

Afghanistan News

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· Jul 12, 2026

India-Afghanistan strengthen agricultural ties as Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari concludes high-level visit

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, concluded their visit to India on Sunday with committment to continued momentum in the bilateral engagement between the two nations and assured agricultural cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this was the fourth ministerial-level

India TV News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Over Rs 70 lakh cash recovered, foreign currency also seized as probe widens in Ram Mandir donation theft case

The investigation into the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has led to a significant cash recovery. Police have so far seized a total of Rs 70,025,000 from the residences of the accused. Among the major recoveries, Rs 20 lakh was found from the house of Avinash Shukla, while Rs 18 lakh was recovered from Karunesh Pandey. Another Rs 16 lakh was seized from Anukalp Mishra’s residence. Investigators have also recovered Rs 20 lakh, along with 3,609 notes of Rs 500 denomination and 1,121 US dollars from Avinash Shukla’s home.

OneIndia

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 7, 2026

Rajesh Exports case: NFRA begins probe after Sebi flags alleged ₹15.15 lakh crore mismatch

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has begun its probe into Rajesh Exports, nearly a month after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) alleged that the company misrepresented about 15.15 lakh crore in revenues in its interim order. NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta confirmed the investigation is underway but did not specify a timeline for its completion.

Al Jazeera

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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

Investigators said more than 1,000 debit cards were circulated across India, with nearly Rs 100 crore withdrawn, including suspicious transactions in Naxal-affected Chhattisgarh, while TTI’s portal data was deleted through remote access after ED searches.

India Today

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· 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

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· Jun 28, 2026

"UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far": Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026

UK-India Free Trade Agreement will be India's most comprehensive agreement so far: Piyush Goyal at UK-India Week 2026

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mango (langra) Rs 160 per Kg, Sindhri 280, Malwa 140

Mango (langra) Rs 160 per Kg, Sindhri 280, Malwa 140

Sputnik

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia-India Trade Set to Hit Record $70B in 2026

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The volume of trade between Russia and India will reach 70 billion in 2026, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said on Monday.

TASS

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· Jun 23, 2026

US LPG supplies to India to reach record 1 mln tons in June — Reuters

Before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India met 90 of its LPG demand through imports from the Middle East

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