Apple launches Siri AI, iCloud+ bundle with TV, Arcade in India

IANS | September 15, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Apple on Tuesday announced that it launched latest software updates with a new Siri AI, enhanced Apple Intelligence features and expanded parental controls, while separately announcing that iCloud+ subscribers in India will get access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost.

‘SARAL AI’ to help researchers and institutions take their work beyond papers

IANS | September 15, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) In an effort to make scientific research easier to discover, understand and share, particularly among students and the general public, the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has taken a new step towards strengthening science communication by leveraging SARAL AI, it was announced on Tuesday.

Govt to expand pension coverage via ‘Pension Sakhis’ in rural India

IANS | September 15, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) In a bid to expand pension coverage and strengthen social security among rural households through a dedicated cadre of ‘Pension Sakhis’, the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), an official statement said on Tuesday.

India, Canada kick off 4th round of trade talks

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India and Canada on Monday began their fourth round of talks here for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the two countries aim to seal the deal by the end of this year, a senior official said.