The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to see a steep price hike due to expensive component upgrades. The shift to TSMC's 2nm A20 Pro chip, a mechanical variable aperture camera, 12GB RAM, and a vapour chamber cooling system significantly drive up costs.

iPhone 18 Pro could get much more expensive: Here's why

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch on September 9 with five major upgrades. Rumours point to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable aperture camera, a 35 per cent smaller Dynamic Island, an in-house C2 5G modem, and 12GB of RAM for AI workloads.

iPhone 18 Pro launch: 5 things Apple could change this year

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cross the Rs 2 lakh mark in India for its highest storage variants. The 2TB model could reach Rs 2,30,000, driven by the costly 2nm A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, variable aperture camera, and heavy local taxation.

iPhone 18 Pro Max India price: Could Apple cross the Rs 2 lakh mark?

The A20 Pro shifts to a 2nm node, upgrading from the 3nm A19 Pro. It features a 7-core GPU, 8MB efficiency cache, and a 96-bit memory bus. New WMCM packaging and 12GB RAM deliver 30 per cent better power efficiency.

A20 Pro vs A19 Pro: What will actually change?

Apple is reducing the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro by 35 per cent, shrinking it from 20.7mm to 13.5mm. By moving the Face ID flood illuminator and infrared sensors under the display, Apple reclaims screen space while preserving functionality.

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Jawa 350 Legacy Edition motorcycle hits Indian roads

 The special edition celebrates Jawa 350's one year anniversary 

It has been reserved for the first 500 customers at INR 1,98,950 (ex-showroom, Delhi, introductory)

It is available in all existing variants at Jawa dealerships nationwide

The Legacy Edition gets a touring visor, a pillion backrest and a premium crash guard

Customers will also get a premium leather keychain and a collector's edition Jawa miniature

The iconic Jawa 350 pays homage to the revolutionary Type 353

It houses the 350 Alpha2-t, liquid-cooled engine delivering 22.5 PS and 28.1 Nm

Autonews | Web Stories | Jawa Motorcycles has launched the Jawa 350 Legacy Edition to celebrate one-year anniversary of the Jawa 350 on Indian roads.

'Cosmic vampire': ESA's Einstein Probe discovers two stars eating each other

Unusual X-ray Flash

Binary System

Stellar Evolution

Nova Explosions

A Rare Insight

Supernova Fate Awaits

A Race Against Time

On 27 May 2024, astronomers using the Chinese-European Einstein Probe observed a powerful X-ray flash from a nova explosion in the Small Magellanic Cloud. This event was traced to a binary star system containing a white dwarf and a massive Be star.

‘A magical night’: All 7 planets to be visible from India on Mahashivratri to mark the end of Mahakumbh 2025

Rare Celestial Event

Planetary Alignment

Observing the Planets

Science Behind Planetary Alignment

Significance

Another Opportunity

Faith and Astronomy

As Mahakumbh 2025 nears its conclusion, a rare astronomical event will unfold in the night sky. All seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible from India, coinciding with Mahashivratri celebrations.

'30 days = 1 year on Earth’: Scientists discover exoplanet where clock moves 10 times faster than our planet

WASP-121b’s Atmosphere

Ultra-Hot Jupiter 

Strong Winds

First 3D Atmospheric Map 

Unusual Jet Streams

Detection of Titanium 

Exoplanetary Weather

WASP-121b is classified as an ultra-hot Jupiter, a gas giant that orbits very close to its host star. A single year on this planet lasts just 30 Earth hours, meaning time moves roughly 10 times faster compared to Earth. Due to tidal locking, one side of the planet remains in constant daylight, while the other side remains in darkness.


Why Elon Musk wants to 'crash' International Space Station as soon as possible? 

End of the Mission

Deorbiting the ISS

Russia’s Uncertain Commitment

Musk’s Push

Musk’s Influence

Moon and Mars

NASA’s Stance on ISS

The International Space Station (ISS), built in 1998 through a collaboration between NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, Japan’s JAXA, and Russia’s Roscosmos, has been in continuous operation since November 2000. 


Why Elon Musk wants to 'crash' International Space Station as soon as possible?

'4,000-year-old mystery': Indian scientists conduct underwater search for Krishna’s Dwarka in Arabian Sea

Underwater Exploration 

Location and Significance

Team Led by Alok Tripathi

Archaeological Findings

Historical Context

PM Modi’s Visit

Bridging Mythology

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed underwater excavations at Dwarka, nearly two decades after its last exploration between 2005 and 2007. 

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Batters with Most ODI Runs for India

7. Mohammad Azharuddin - 9,378 runs in 334 matches

6. MS Dhoni - 10,599 runs in 350 matches

5. Rahul Dravid - 10,768 runs in 344 matches

4. Rohit Sharma - 10,988 runs in 262 matches

3. Sourav Ganguly - 11,221 runs in 311 matches

2. Virat Kohli - 13,963 runs in 292 matches

1. Sachin Tendulkar - 18,426 runs in 463 matches

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Batters with Most ODI Runs for India ft Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar as the Men in Blue hunt for Champions Trophy 2025 glory. 

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Batters Fastest to 11000 ODI Runs

7. Kumar Sangakkara – 318 innings

6. Jacques Kallis – 293 innings

5.  Sourav Ganguly – 288 innings

4. Ricky Ponting – 286 innings

3. Sachin Tendulkar – 276 innings

2. Rohit Sharma - 261 Innings

1. Virat Kohli – 222 innings

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Batters Fastest to 11000 ODI Runs ft Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting as the India hunt for Champions Trophy glory. 

'3,500-year-old': Scientists discover dead body of Egypt’s greatest King, Thutmose II

First Royal Tomb Discovery

British-Egyptian Excavation Team

Location in Theban Mountains

Tomb Initially Mistaken

Architectural and Artistic Features

Evidence

Archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, the first royal burial site found in Egypt since Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922.


'Cheapest version': Apple launches iPhone 16e! Know all about features, pricing, battery life and more

 Apple Expands iPhone 16 Lineup

Performance and Battery Life 

Built for Apple Intelligence 

Camera and Photography

Connectivity and Safety Features 

Action Button

Sustainability and Environmental

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 series, positioned as a more affordable option. Pre-orders begin on 21 February, with availability starting on 28 February.

'Arabian sea and Mumbai': NASA identifies possible Asteroid YR4 strike zone that could destroy Earth

Impact Risk for 2024 YR4 

Identified Risk Corridor 

European Space Agency

Discovery and Initial Observations 

Size and Impact 

Next Step in Monitoring 

 Planetary Defence

The asteroid’s possible impact zone, or “risk corridor,” extends across the eastern Pacific Ocean, northern South America, the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, the Arabian Sea, and South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh). Major cities along this path include Bogotá, Mumbai, and Dhaka, each with millions of residents.


'Earth will run out of oxygen': Super AI begins countdown for mass human extinction event

Simulation Predicts Earth's Future 

Formation of Pangaea Ultima 

Rising Temperatures

Human Survival

Potential Human Adaptations 

Space Colonisation 

Historical Patterns of Extinction 

A new study led by the University of Bristol uses advanced simulations to predict Earth's future climate. It suggests that extreme conditions could make the planet uninhabitable in 250 million years.


Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Indian Bowlers with Most Wickets vs Bangladesh

7. Mohammed Shami

6. Virender Sehwag

5. Zaheer Khan

4. Jasprit Bumrah

3. Sachin Tendulkar

2. Ravindra Jadeja

1. Ajit Agarkar

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Indian Bowlers with Most Wickets vs Bangladesh ft Ajit Agarkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Sachin Tendulkar. 

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Indian Batters with Most Runs Against Bangladesh

6. Sachin Tendulkar

5. Virender Sehwag

4. MS Dhoni

3. Gautam Gambhir

2. Rohit Sharma

1. Virat Kohli

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Indian Batters with Most Runs Against Bangladesh ft Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar as the Men in Blue for glory. 

7 Lowest Totals Defended in ODIs

7. Zimbabwe – 134 vs England (1992)

6. Afghanistan – 131 vs Zimbabwe (2015)

5. South Africa – 129 vs England (1998)

4. Zimbabwe – 129 vs Afghanistan (2017)

3. West Indies – 127 vs England (1981)

2. India – 125 vs Pakistan (1985)

1. United States – 122 vs Oman (2024)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Lowest Totals Defended in ODIs ft United States vs Oman, India vs Pakistan, West Indies vs England after former set a new record. 

7 Interesting Facts About Chhatrapati Shivaji That You Should Know

On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Here are a few interesting facts about the Maratha warrior that everyone should know. 

Shivaji was not named after Lord Shiva. His name was inspired from the name of regional Goddess Shivai.

Shivaji was a secular leader, who respected the rights, beliefs and dignity of every person, regardless of their faith.

Shivaji is known as the Father of Indian Navy because he was among other first who understood the power of naval forces. He established the Maratha naval forces in 17th-century India. 

Shivaji is known as the Father of Indian Navy because he was among other first who understood the power of naval forces. He established the Maaratha naval forces in 17th-century India. 

Shivaji was a Hindu king and highly liberal. During his rule, he honoured all religious and holy sites. It has been said that around 60 thousand Muslim soldiers worked in his army.

Chhatrapati Shivaji was called as the 'Mountain Rat' and his innovative guerrilla warfare tactics laid the foundation for the Maratha Empire.

Shivaji's father had only army of 2000 soldiers, but he soon built the strong army of 10000 soldiers

Web Stories On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Here are a few interesting facts about the Maratha warrior that everyone should know. 


'Like a dragon': NASA's James Webb Telescope captures black hole emitting flares

Galactic Centre 

Different Strengths and Durations 

Observations 

Accretion Disk Activity 

Possible Causes

Time Delay

Proposal for Extended Observations

Observations using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveal that Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, is constantly emitting flares like a dragon of varying intensity and duration. 

'900 light-years away': Scientists discover exoplanet that 'rains iron' and doesn't rotate

WASP-121 b

Metal Across the Planet

Atmospheric Layers Identified

Unusual Climate Patterns

Advanced Observations

Presence of Titanium

Exoplanet Research

Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet WASP-121 b, located 900 light-years away, experiences extreme weather conditions, including powerful winds and liquid metal rain. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets fastest electric vehicle record at ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’

 The Attack Tsukuba 2025 motorsport event was held in Japan on February 15   

It was held at the legendary Tsukuba Circuit in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan 

The record was set in the Time Attack (TA) spec of the Ioniq 5 N electric car 

It completed its fastest lap in just 57.446 seconds, setting a record

Renowned Japanese professional driver Nobuteru Taniguchi drove the EV to victory

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec’s maximum output has been boosted to 687 PS

Its rear motor’s power has been increased by 37 PS versus the standard IONIQ 5 N

Autonews | Web Stories | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has set a new standard in EV performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event in Japan.

2025 TVS Ronin motorcycle gets Dual Channel ABS, two new colours

The latest iteration of Ronin, available in three variants, comes at a starting price of INR 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom)

Two new color options introduced on 2025 Ronin include Glacier Silver and Charcoal Ember 

Dual Channel ABS has been added to the mid-variant version, now priced at INR 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom)

2025 TVS Ronin retains the 225.9cc engine that produces 20.4 PS of power and 19.93 Nm of torque 

The bike features assist and slipper clutch, Glide Through Technology and upside-down front fork

The bike is now available across authorized TVS dealerships across the country

New Ronin continues offering retro styling with modern technology

Autonews | Web Stories | TVS Motor Company has introduced the 2025 edition of its modern-retro motorcycle, the Ronin, with updated features and fresh styling.

'320 Hiroshima bombs': Scientists decode the power of asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4

320 Hiroshima Bombs

Impact Zones

Ongoing Monitoring

Torino Scale Rating Signals

Public Response

Focus on Monitoring

Should asteroid 2024 YR4 strike Earth, the energy released would be comparable to the explosion of approximately 320 Hiroshima atomic bombs. This energy, roughly 8 megatons of TNT, could cause catastrophic consequences depending on the impact location.


What is Seismic Zone IV and why is Delhi at high risk of a major earthquake?

4.0 Magnitude Tremors

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Delhi-NCR on Monday, with tremors strongly felt across the region. The impact was heightened due to the epicentre being located within the national capital.

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