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US President Donald Trump has again raised the possibility of military action against Iran, while Iranian officials warn that a renewed US-Israeli attack could trigger strikes on undersea communications cables in the Gulf. The warning raises concerns for internet access, banking, online business and wider regional connectivity.
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Jio and Starlink are preparing to offer satellite-based internet in India after receiving licences, but both still require security approvals and spectrum. Official Indian pricing has not been announced, leaving service cost, speed, coverage and installation charges as key factors in the emerging competition.
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DeepSeek has apologised and offered credits covering user consumption from October 8 to October 14 after its chatbot and API services were unavailable for nearly 5 hours. The disruption affected users globally and involved the company's V4 Pro and V4.1 Flash model services before restoration around afternoon 1:00.
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A cyberattack in France allegedly pushed connected supermarket refrigerators to 50°C, damaging food and contributing to reported fires across several hundred stores. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered an investigation, while retailers in France and the Netherlands reported disruptions affecting refrigeration systems, security measures and grocery deliveries.
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Jio's ₹448 voice-focused recharge plan provides 84 days of validity, unlimited voice calls across local, STD and roaming services, 100 SMS, JioTV and cloud storage. The plan does not include mobile data, making it suited to users seeking long-term calling access rather than an internet bundle.
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Amazon and Flipkart are set to begin a flagship sale this week, with offers across several products priced below ₹500. The listed deals include mobile accessories, power banks, TWS earbuds, location finders, select air heaters usable as hair dryers, charging adapters and mobile covers.
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Airtel's ₹399 prepaid recharge combines 2.5GB of high-speed data per day with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS each day. The plan remains valid for 28 days and does not include an app subscription, making it focused on everyday connectivity rather than bundled entertainment benefits.
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Flipkart has launched early bird deals for its Big Billion Days sale on the Minutes quick-commerce platform. Shoppers can find discounts of up to 80% on selected gadgets, beauty products, household items, consumer electronics, audio accessories, mobile accessories and CCTV cameras, while smartphone availability remains limited.
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Meta has appealed Ofcom’s decision to place WhatsApp and Instagram in Category one under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The company is challenging how the regulator interpreted the law, rather than the legislation itself. Category one carries the strongest transparency, fraudulent-ad and user-control duties.
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Researchers in China have developed the Xtomo-Cube, a portable CT scanner weighing 6kg and consuming about 200 watts. The device is designed to create detailed internal s of small fossils, archaeological relics and other objects in the field, while its open settings and raw data could support teaching and laboratory research.
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Jio users will be able to claim 12 months of Canva Pro with the ₹399 recharge plan from 16 September. Selected ₹349 and higher plans with 2GB daily data will offer Canva Pro Lite for the same period, with activation available through the MyJio app.
