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Motorcycle enthusiasts in India have a reason to celebrate, as the recent GST revision has made bikes below 350cc more affordable. The tax rate on this segment has been reduced from 28 percent to 18 percent, resulting in a noticeable price drop for several models. Among the biggest beneficiaries of this update are Yamaha's popular twin-cylinder offerings - the R3 and MT-03.

Apple appears to be shaking up its iPhone 18 release cycle for 2026. Reports suggest a split launch strategy, with high-end Pro models arriving in the fall while standard versions are delayed until early 2027, marking a significant shift for the company's calendar.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called reports of poor conditions and mental health strain aboard the USS Abraham Linclon aircrafter carrier in the Middle East "completely misrepresented." Senators want an investigation.

App-based cab aggregator Rapido has received a five-year licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority to operate cab services in the state. The licence, issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, is valid until August 2031.