Tim Cook era ends as John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO

IANS | September 1, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) US-based technology giant Apple on Tuesday formally ushered in a new leadership era as John Ternus took over as chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Tim Cook -- who led the world's most valuable technology company for 15 years.

UPI transactions surge by 20 pc to Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes went up 22 per cent (year-on-year) to 24.51 billion in the month of August, while UPI transaction value surged 20 per cent to Rs 29.82 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday.

Commercial LPG cylinder gets dearer, jet fuel prices hiked

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have hiked the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 9.50, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines have risen 5.46 per cent or Rs 6.28 per litre, effective from Tuesday.