Apple India Opens iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders; Starts at Rs 1,64,900

‘Clearest evidence’ of Chinese support? Iran got satellite images before Jordan attack

Ben Shelton reaches US Open final to end USA's 22-year Grand Slam drought

American tennis player Ben Shelton has advanced to the US Open men's singles final after defeating compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought semifinal. Shelton will face Germany's Alexander Zverev in the title match. The final marks the first appearance by an American man in a Grand Slam championship match since 2003. A win for Shelton would end over two decades of American absence from the top of men's Grand Slam tennis.

Gujarat waives Panchayat Tax for soldiers, veterans and war widows on one home

Gujarat has revised its Panchayat Tax regulations to grant full exemptions to armed forces personnel and related beneficiaries. The waiver applies to one residential property per qualifying individual, covering active service members, their spouses, veterans, and widows of deceased soldiers. The state government introduced these changes following public concerns raised over the original tax proposals. The move is aimed at easing the financial burden on those who have served the country and recognising their sacrifices.

China Southern to restart Guangzhou-Delhi route after six-year suspension

China Southern Airlines has announced the resumption of its Guangzhou-New Delhi flight service, which had been suspended for six years. The announcement coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to India for the BRICS summit. The revival will bring China Southern's total South Asian operations to over 100 flights per week across eight round-trip routes. The restart marks a notable step in restoring direct air connectivity between China and India.