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iPhone 14 Plus stumps rivals in bigger screen, longer battery game

Yet to make up your mind on which iPhone to buy this Diwali? The 6.7 inch iPhone 14 Plus is now here that brings a larger display and best battery life with A15 Bionic chip, along with a deep integration of hardware and software.
With the 6.7-inch display, you can see more content like text and images when browsing the web, without having to scroll as much.
In messaging apps, you can see more text and larger text, which is great for accessibility and you have more workspace available for editing content in the Photos app.
It also enables a more immersive experience when watching your favourite show on Apple TV+ or playing your favourite game.
Can it be your next iPhone? Let us find out.
The custom-designed OLED high-resolution displays have 800 nits peak brightness, amazing contrast for true blacks, and an incredible HDR experience for photos and videos.
When viewing HDR photos or videos, the display can push the brightness up to 1200 nits for a true-to-life viewing experience.
The Super Retina XDR display (2778 x 1284 pixels) on the larger 6.7-inch size of iPhone 14 Plus offers a super experience � with a beautiful design with aerospace-grade aluminium, Ceramic Shield front which is still tougher than any smartphone glass and water and dust resistance.
On the battery front, the iPhone 14 Plus lasts longer throughout the day with the best battery life ever in an iPhone. It has incredible power efficiency and supports fast-charging and MagSafe wireless charging.
In the camera department, the device better photo and video capture across the entire range of lighting.
iPhone 14 Plus have a new camera system that combines advanced sensors and lenses with intelligent computational photography powered by A15 Bionic.
The new front camera improves every selfie, with a faster aperture and autofocus for the first time.
Selfies and group shots can focus from multiple distances, low-light performance gets better, and you can get close-up detail for the perfect social media shot.
The Cinematic mode now supports up to 4K resolution and 30 fps, and records in Dolby Vision HDR.
Smoother zoom in video Video mode features smoother zoom ramping between cameras when pinching to zoom and using the zoom wheel. You can see the transitions after you shoot the video.
A new TrueDepth front camera supports autofocus for the first time.
This will allow sharp focus at multiple distances. Group shots from farther away will stay in focus even with subjects at varying distances throughout the shot.
Up-close shots can show off great detail with this device. It has a faster f/1.9 aperture for a 38 per cent increase in lowlight for photos and videos.
Combined with TrueDepth capabilities, it can focus faster even in low light.
It takes great-looking, detailed photos and videos across all lighting and brings a big improvement to low-light photos, up to 2x, thanks to the Photonic Engine.
The new TrueDepth camera offers the most secure facial authentication in a smartphone, says the company. Face ID gets better, now supporting unlocking in landscape orientation.
For more creative control, the focus can be changed both during and after capture.
Smart HDR 4 renders each person in a group shot individually, bringing beautiful colour, contrast, and lighting for each subject, making images more true to life.
The True Tone flash is up to 10 percent brighter and has better light uniformity for more consistent lighting.
The customers in India can purchase iPhone 14 in colours like midnight, blue, starlight, purple, and (PRODUCT) RED in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage starting from Rs 89,900.
In India, people can get Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards and no-cost EMI for a six-month period on HDFC Bank cards. For trade-in, customers can get up to Rs 3,000 exchange bonus.
Conclusion: iPhone 14 Plus brings the larger 6.7-inch display and the best battery life ever on an iPhone to more people.
The device is great for those who want a much larger screen in a light and durable aluminium design with big enhancements to all cameras, excellent performance, essential safety capabilities, and 5G (coming to India via a software update in December).
Business
15th Rozgar Mela: EPFO hands over job letters to 976 new recruits

New Delhi, April 26: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 976 new recruits as part of the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela.
The Rozgar Mela was held across 47 locations nationwide. The event, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via videoconferencing, saw the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted youth in various government departments, including EPFO.
“As part of this significant recruitment drive, EPFO welcomes new recruits to strengthen its workforce, ensuring efficient delivery of social security services to millions of subscribers across India,” said the Labour Ministry.
Appointment letters to 345 Accounts Officers/Enforcement Officers and 631 Social Security Assistants were issued as part of the drive.
The newly-appointed personnel will contribute to EPFO’s mission of providing provident fund, pension, and insurance benefits, supporting the government’s vision of a robust and inclusive economy.
EPFO has established recruitment vertical in head office to ensure regular recruitments and developed a recruitment calendar complying with directions of Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
“During last one year, EPFO has recruited 159 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners, 84 Junior Translation Officers, 28 Stenographers, 2674 SSAs among others. Further recruitment of APFCs, EO/AO, PAs and ASOs are underway,” according to the ministry.
The Rozgar Mela aligns with the Prime Minister’s commitment to prioritizing employment generation and empowering youth for nation-building.
EPFO’s participation underscores its dedication to transparent and merit-based recruitment, leveraging modernized processes to enhance service delivery. The new recruits will have access to training through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, besides formal training enabling them to upskill and excel in their roles.
EPFO said it extends its congratulations to all appointees and reaffirms its resolve to foster a future-ready workforce that drives India’s social security framework towards greater heights.
Business
Steel backbone of our economy, coal and mines strong foundation: G Kishan Reddy

Mumbai, April 26: Steel serves as the backbone of India’s economic progress and a vital enabler of the national vision for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, said on Saturday.
Addressing the 6th edition of ‘Steel India 2025’ here, the minister highlighted how India is setting new global benchmarks in infrastructure development, from the Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, the world’s highest railway bridge, to the historic Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu — all made possible by the growing strength of the steel sector.
Every milestone in the nation’s infrastructure journey, he remarked, is forged in steel — reflecting the momentum and aspirations of a Nation on the move.
Reddy further stated that India’s steel sector has grown at an impressive pace in recent years, positioning the country as the second-largest steel producer globally.
Citing the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the minister referred to steel as India’s “Sunrise Sector” — a key driver of domestic consumption, industrial expansion and self-reliance through the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan.
Reddy expressed confidence that through close collaboration between the Centre, state governments and industry stakeholders, India will not only meet its raw material requirements domestically but also emerge as a global leader in sustainable, self-reliant steel production.
He urged all participants at the conference to contribute actively to shaping policies that will secure a greener and more resilient future for the nation’s steel ecosystem.
The Union Minister emphasised that if steel forms the backbone of India’s economy, the coal and mining sector represents the strong foundation on which it rests.
He highlighted the importance of raw material security, especially in the context of the current session on Raw Material Strategy and the Shift in Raw Material Mix.
Ensuring the availability of critical raw materials like iron ore, coking coal, limestone, and essential alloying elements such as manganese, nickel, and chromium, he noted, is both an economic necessity and a strategic imperative.
India recently achieved a landmark milestone of 1 billion tonnes of coal production and dispatch in the last financial year — a transformative step toward national energy security.
While efforts to enhance renewable energy are underway, the minister reaffirmed that coal will remain central to India’s energy and industrial landscape in the foreseeable future.
Focusing on coking coal, a critical input in steel manufacturing, Reddy pointed out that it constitutes nearly 42 per cent of steel production costs. India currently imports around 85 per cent of its coking coal needs, rendering the industry vulnerable to international price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
The minister called upon private stakeholders to actively participate in washeries, beneficiation plants, and block auctions. Pulverised Coal Injection (PCI) trials using domestic coal have already shown promise for import substitution, and greater innovation in beneficiation can further improve outcomes.
The minister also emphasised the importance of timely utilisation of greenfield mines, as reiterated by the Prime Minister.
Business
Foreign investors make notable return to Indian equity markets in April

New Delhi, April 26: Foreign investors have made a notable return to Indian equity markets this month, emerging as net buyers over the past two weeks, analysts said on Saturday.
In just the last seven trading sessions, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned decisively positive on Indian equities. This shift is largely attributed to a weakening US dollar, revisit of tariff agreements and a renewed sense of optimism surrounding India’s economic trajectory.
“Amid a challenging global backdrop, marked by sluggish growth in major economies like the United States and China, India continues to stand out higher for its economic resilience,” said Manoj Purohit, Partner and Leader, FS Tax, Tax and Regulatory Services, BDO India.
India is forecast to grow at a robust rate of over 6 per cent in FY26 and remains the only fastest-growing economy, making it a compelling destination for global investors.
“FPI inflows are expected to remain strong in the near term, providing additional support to the ongoing market rally. As global investors reassess their strategies, India’s economic fundamentals and earnings potential position it as a beacon of stability and growth in a turbulent events happening globally,” Purohit explained.
This month (till April 24), FPIs purchased equities worth Rs 22,716.43 crore while they sold equities worth Rs 17,196.33 crore, with net investment of Rs 5,520.1 crore.
Last month, FPIs ramped up buying in the second half of March 2025, driving a recovery in select sectors. BFSI led the inflows with a turnaround from $380 million selling to $2,055 million buying, netting $1,675 million for the month.
Telecommunications and metals and Mining also saw net inflows of $360 million and $219 million, respectively, according to a recent note by Bajaj Broking. Overall, FPI interest remained focused on BFSI, with most other sectors facing continued selling pressure.
With a strong economic outlook, policy reforms and a resilient market, India remains an attractive destination for global capital. The government’s continued focus on infrastructure, digital growth, and ease of doing business further boosts investor confidence.
The recent move by RBI to keep the existing corporate bond and G-sec limits unchanged for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) is a testimony of the government’s intent to keep gateway open for offshore participants to continue infusing funds in India market.
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