Apple Pay India launched: How to set up payments, supported banks and cards, features and how it differs from UPI

Christa Pike, the only female inmate on death row in Tennessee, is set to be executed on September 30. The US Supreme Court has dismissed her urgent appeal without providing any reasoning. Convicted in 1995 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer, a fellow participant at Job Corps, Pike's impending execution marks a significant moment, as she would become the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1819.

India and Qatar have agreed to accelerate discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade reviewed investment opportunities in key sectors. Both nations aim to implement a USD 10 billion Qatari investment commitment and establish a QIA office in India. Sitharaman also emphasized the need for normal trade flows in the Gulf region.

Key Takeaways: A pillar of the Mahakali suspension bridge connecting Bhimdatta and Dodhara-Chandani broke on Wednesday morning Around six metres of the bridge deck on the Dodhar...

TVK founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to campaign in Dharapuram on Wednesday ahead of the October 6 bypoll, with the western Tamil Nadu seat drawing attention due to its traditional AIADMK support base. Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed, while entry to the rally will be restricted to 5,000 QR-code pass holders.

The 20th Asian Games are currently taking place in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Athletes from 46 nations are competing in 43 sports for a total of 469 gold medals. Currently, India holds the ninth position on the medal tally with 55 medals, which includes eight gold, 21 silver, and 26 bronze. China leads the medal table with 256 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea.

Bank of America Securities has revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate hikes. It now anticipates a total increase of 100 basis points by mid-2027. The first hike is expected during the monetary policy meeting in October. Economic growth remains strong, while inflation risks are increasing, prompting the RBI to adjust its monetary policy.

Priya Ghanghas earned a bronze medal in her debut after losing to Yang Chengyu in the semifinals. Indian boxers have improved their medal tally from the last edition with six medals. Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal are already in the finals for their categories. Narender Berwal previously secured a bronze medal in the superheavyweight division. Lovlina Borgohain and Kapil Pokhariya are aiming for gold later today.

Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas lost her 60kg semifinal bout to China's Yang Chengyu on Wednesday.

India's Sunil Kumar lost his 87kg Greco Roman semifinal to Japan's Taizo Yoshida and will now compete for bronze.

Thangmang Haokip was arrested by the National Investigation Agency for involvement in an explosive device attack. The attack, which occurred in April 2026, resulted in the death of two minor children. Another individual was also injured during the incident, which involved an unexploded improvised RPG found nearby. This case was re-registered by NIA under various legal provisions after the initial investigation.