Apple hiked the prices on all imported iPhone models following the increase in customs duty from 10 per cent to 15 per cent for mobile handsets. The maximum retail price (MRP) of the 256GB version of iPhone X has been raised by Rs 3,720 to Rs 1,05,720. Price of iPhone SE that Apple assembles in Bengaluru has not gone up.
Australia offers a solution to combat Delhi smog crisis
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research has offered technology to solve environmental issues arising out of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. Each year, these two states generate an estimated 30 million tonnes of paddy straw, which is later set afire and is believed to be a major contributing factor to air pollution, especially over north India.
Campaign begins for Russia's presidential election
Campaigning has started for Russia's presidential election scheduled for March 18. President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win a fourth term. Putin's top critic Alexi Navalny, 41, has been barred from putting his name on the ballot paper because of a criminal conviction, which he says is politically motivated.
US speaking India's language, says Pakistan
National Security Advisor of Pakistan Naseer Khan Janjua (Retd) has criticised the US for giving India a bigger role in Afghanistan while blaming Pakistan for its own failure in the region. Janjua claimed that the US has also opposed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. He said Pakistan had paid a heavy price in its fight against terrorism but the world never recognised its losses. Janjua also said India is accumulating more and more weapons.
Good governance led to impressive victories: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that election results in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh indicated a strong support for politics of good governance and development. He thanked the party workers for their hard work which has led to these impressive victories.