Apple Pay launched in India on September 30, 2026, bringing Apple’s payment service to eligible cardholders. At launch, it supports Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards, with access across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Apple has announced that Mac support will follow. The launch gives supported users another way to pay at participating stores, in apps and online. The initial rollout is limited to eligible A

Google has agreed to report suspected child sexual abuse material involving India directly to Indian authorities, marking a significant change from the reporting system commonly used by global technology companies. Under the existing international process, reports detected by major platforms are generally sent first to the US-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The organisation reviews and routes the information t

The government is considering a social media code to regulate reels, videos and sensitive online posts shared by its officers and employees. The proposed rules may apply to staff of all ranks, but the final guidelines and implementation date have not been announced. The government is considering a uniform social media code of conduct for its officers and employees amid growing concern over officials posting reels, videos and personal opi