Global foldable smartphone market likely to grow 20 pc in 2026

IANS | March 17, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Global foldable smartphone shipments are projected to grow 20 per cent year‑on‑year in 2026, driven by Apple’s expected entry into the segment and continued premiumisation of the smartphone market, a report said on Tuesday.

NPCI expands its UPI acceptance in Sri Lanka to boost economy, tourists' experience

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) NPCI International Payments Limited -- the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) -- on Tuesday said it is strengthening the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across Sri Lanka to enable a seamless payment experience for Indian tourists and support the island nation’s digital economy.

India's immunisation journey one of verified, milestone-by-milestone achievement

IANS | March 17, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India's immunisation journey is one of verified, milestone-by-milestone achievement, an official fact-sheet said on Tuesday.