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.

Why Apple is making the Dynamic Island smaller

Will Donald Trump declassify American UFO and alien secrets? This lawmaker thinks it's possible

 Possible UFO Disclosure

Continued Advocacy

Trump’s Stance

Potential Impact 

Benefits and Risks

Growing Public Interest

What Comes Next?

Rep. Tim Burchett suggested in a recent interview that President Donald Trump might declassify UFO-related documents, sparking renewed discussions on government transparency regarding unidentified aerial phenomena.


Planetary Parade February 2025: Location, date, time and more

Shreyas Iyer

Venus

Saturn

Jupiter

Mars

Mercury-Saturn Conjunction

Uranus and Neptune

Throughout February, five of the brightest planets—Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn—will be visible in the evening sky. By late February, viewers with an unobstructed horizon may see all five stretching across the sky simultaneously.


‘Planet-killer’: Scientists flag massive asteroid racing towards Earth! Will it collide?

Potential Impact

Initial Detection

Potential Impact Zones

City-Killer

Immediate Threat

Divert the Asteroid

 Preparedness and Reassurance

A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has been flagged by astronomers due to its potential to collide with Earth. Currently, the asteroid has a 1.6% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.

AI capable of predicting massive solar storms before they hit Earth: Study

Unpredictable Nature 

Coronal Mass Ejections

Machine Learning

AI’s Role

Impressive Prediction Accuracy

Better Forecasts

The Sun, often perceived as a stable entity, is in fact a constantly changing mass of plasma influenced by its magnetic field. Solar physicists face challenges in predicting the Sun's activities.

BCCI Annual Awards: Who got what?

Lifetime Achievement Award

Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer- Men: Jasprit Bumrah

Best International Cricketer - Women: Smriti Mandhana

BCCI Special Award: Ravichandran Ashwin

Highest Wicket-Taker in ODIs - Women: Deepti Sharma

Best International Debut - Men: Sarfaraz Khan

Best International Debut - Women: Asha Sobhana

Sports, Web Stories: BCCI's annual awards took place in Mumbai where 27 awards were distributed. The award ceremony celebrates achievements of India’s cricketing elite

'Rs 13,415 crore': ISRO gets budget boost as India lines up major space missions

Increased Budget Allocation 

Capital Outlay

Key ISRO Centres 

Public-Private Collaboration 

Upcoming Space Missions 

Space Technology in Governance 

Industry Response 

The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated ₹13,415.20 crore to the Department of Space, up from ₹13,042.75 crore in the previous year. The increased funding aims to support ongoing and upcoming space projects.


'Can't remember how to walk': Why NASA's Sunita Williams is losing basic human movements in space

Challenges in Space 

Zero Gravity 

Extended Space Mission

Microgravity

Lack of Physical Activity

Space Environment

Psychological Impact

Rehabilitation Challenges

Astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been in space for eight months, said that she has lost the ability to perform basic tasks, including walking.


7 Fastest ODI Hundreds on Indian Soil

7. Michael Bracewell

6. AB de Villiers

5. James Faulkner

4. Virat Kohli

3. Kevin O’Brien

2. Aiden Markram

1. Glenn Maxwell

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Fastest ODI Hundreds on Indian soil ft Glenn Maxwell, Aiden Markram, Kevin O’Brien as the Champions Trophy approaches. 

A Flashback to India's Iconic 'Budget & Briefcase' Tradition

TT Krishnamachari

Jawaharlal Nehru 

Dr Manmohan Singh

Piyush Goyal

Nirmala Sitharaman

Significane of the Budget

Explore the historical journey of India's 'Budget & Briefcase' tradition, a symbol of economic evolution, from colonial relics to indigenous practices over the decades.

Budget 2025: 120 new aviation destinations - modified 'UDAN Scheme' to boost regional air connectivity

Trending | India News | The current UDAN scheme has connected 88 airports and ports and operated 698 routes, benefiting 1.5 crore middle-class passengers by making air travel faster and more affordable.

Who is Dulari Devi? The woman behind Nirmala Sitharaman's budget 2025 saree

India News | Lifestyle | Entertainment Over the years, Dulari Devi has created more than 10,000 paintings, which have been showcased in over 50 exhibitions. She has also presented her artwork to PM Narendra Modi. 

Nirmala Sitharaman Honors Madhubani Art Through her Saree, Read Details Here! 

 Entertainment | Lifestyle  India News | Trending I For her 8th budget, Sitharaman chose an artisanal masterpiece, opting for an elegant white saree. She paid tribute to Madhubani art by wearing a saree gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi.

Nirmala Sitharaman Honors Madhubani Art Through her Saree, Read Details Here!

Budget and Sarees: Nirmala Sitharaman's Iconic Sarees Over The Years.

For her historic budget presentation, FM stepped out wearing an off-white saree that was a tribute to Bihar's Madhubani artwork. 

With the addition of another statement saree, here we take a look her 8 sarees that she has won over the years, that showcased her love for Indian craftsmanship and handloom.

Budget 2024

Indigestion

Budget 2023

Budget 2022

Budget 2021

Budget 2020

Budget 2019

India News | Lifestyle | Web Stories  For her historic budget presentation, FM stepped out wearing an off-white saree that was a tribute to Bihar's Madhubani artwork. With the addition of another statement saree, here we take a look at the 8 sarees that she has won over the years.

Budget and Sarees: A Look at Nirmala Sitharaman's Sarees Over the Years

NASA thought it discovered a mysterious object! Turns out it’s just Elon Musk’s Tesla on a space trip

Tesla Roadster 

Misidentifications

Lack of Transparency

Increasing Space Activity

Potential Risks

Centralised Tracking System

Transparency

On January 2, astronomers identified an object as asteroid 2018 CN41, but later confirmed to be Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster, launched in 2018 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. 

India's First Budget

Prime Ministers Presenting the Budget

The Concept of the Union Budget

Shortest and Longest Budget Speeches

Longest Word Count Speech  

The Halwa Ceremony

Trending: Indian Union Budget: 6 Interesting facts about 


Indian Union Budget: 6 Interesting facts about

James Webb killer? NASA to launch $488 million 'SphereX' space telescope in February

SPHEREx

Infrared Survey

Scientific Objectives

Heat Management

Technical Specifications

Data Collection

Collaboration

NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope is scheduled to launch on or after February 27, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

How Union Budget 2025 can bridge structural gaps in India's space sector

Union Budget 2025

Sustaining Momentum

Declining Investments

Legal Framework

Increasing ISRO’s Budget

Private Sector Growth

Research and Development

Sustainability and Inclusion

As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025, the space sector faces key challenges that require strategic investments and policy reforms. Here are seven areas where the budget could play a crucial role in shaping the future of India’s space industry.

Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Fastest Hundreds for India

7. Rahul Dravid – 93 balls vs West Indies (2006)

6. Virat Kohli – 88 balls vs Pakistan (2017)

5. Virender Sehwag – 84 balls vs England (2002)

4. Sourav Ganguly – 84 balls vs South Africa (2000)

3. Shikhar Dhawan – 83 balls vs Sri Lanka (2017)

2. Sourav Ganguly – 82 balls vs England (2002)

1. Shikhar Dhawan – 80 balls vs South Africa (2013)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Fastest Hundreds for India ft Shikhar Dhawan, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag the Men in Blue hunt for glory. 

Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Performance in Last 7 Editions

7. ICC Champions Trophy 2017 (England)

6. ICC Champions Trophy 2013 (England)

5. ICC Champions Trophy 2009 (South Africa)

4. ICC Champions Trophy 2006 (India)

3. ICC Champions Trophy 2004 (England)

2. ICC Champions Trophy 2002 (Sri Lanka)

1. ICC Champions Trophy 2000 (Kenya)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: Champions Trophy 2025 - India’s Performance in Last 7 Editions ft 2017 under Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as they hunt for glory in latest edition. 

7 Directors Helming Female Centric Narratives In Films and Series in 2025

In 2025, a host of talented filmmakers are set to create compelling female-centric stories across films and series. These directors are spotlighting women’s voices and experiences in narratives that span genres like drama, action, sports, and historical biographies. Here’s a closer look:

Hitesh Bhatia – Dabba Cartel

Amrit Raj Gupta – Daldal

Arati Kadav – Mrs

Ananth Mahadevan – Phule

Prosit Roy – Chakda Xpress

Devashish Makhija – Gandhari

Kajri Babbar – Lioness

Bollywood | Entertainment These directors are spotlighting women’s voices and experiences in narratives that span genres like drama, action, sports, and historical biographies.

Tata Sierra ICE concept drew eyeballs at Auto Expo 2025

The showcased car is in near-production form and the vehicle will go on sale in India later this year

 The SUV will be available with petrol, diesel and all-electric powertrains

It looks quite similar to its all-electric version other than a slightly tweaked grille and different alloy wheels

The interior sports three screens – a digital instrument cluster, a central and a passenger side infotainment touchscreen

Features include premium Harman sound system, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

 Cabin highlights include four-spoke steering wheel, illuminated Tata logo and ambient lighting

Safety features include six airbags, 360-degree cameras, electronic stability control (ESC), and Level 2 ADAS

Autonews | Web Stories | Tata Motors showcased the near production version of the Sierra SUV at the Auto Expo 2025. It will go on sale in India later this year. 

Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet electric bike is here: Quick look at specs and features

Variants:

Range:

Performance: 

Four Colour Options: 

Price: 

Bookings and deliveries: 

Three riding modes:

Autonews | Web Stories | The high-spec variant of Ultraviolette F77 Super Street comes equipped with a 10.3 kWh battery pack, delivering 30 kW power and 100 Nm torque.


OTT releases this week: What to watch this weekend?

This weekend, enjoy the thrills, chills and romance! A range of shows and films are available across different streaming platforms, from Pushpa 2 to Venom: Last Dance.

Pushpa 2: The Rule

Venom: The Last Dance

You're Cordially Invited

The Storyteller

Bad Genius

 Entertainment This weekend, enjoy the thrills, chills and romance! A range of shows and films are available across different streaming platforms, from Pushpa 2 to Venom: Last Dance.  



NASA to shut down James Webb Telescope? Agency could lack funds to support the mission: Report

Funding Challenges

The James Webb Space Telescope, one of NASA’s most advanced space observatories, is at risk due to potential budget cut proposals made by Donald Trump’s administration. A report by SpaceNews suggests that a 20% reduction in funding could significantly slow down scientific research.

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