Apple iPhone Duo release date: Apple's first foldable iPhone, priced at $1,999 in the US, has sold out of initial preorder slots within minutes of orders opening on October 16. Delivery estimates have now been pushed to late January 2027 for some buyers, despite the phone's official launch being scheduled for October 23. Apple iPhone Duo Pre-orders Start Tomorrow: 6 Million Sales Forecast For 2026
Apple iPhone Duo release date: Apple's first foldable iPhone, priced at $1,999 in the US, has sold out of initial preorder slots within minutes of orders opening on October 16. Delivery estimates have now been pushed to late January 2027 for some buyers, despite the phone's official launch being scheduled for October 23.
Apple iPhone Duo Pre-orders Start Tomorrow: 6 Million Sales Forecast For 2026
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You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Updated - October 16, 2026 10:12 pm IST - KALABURAGI Basavaraj Gadgay, former director of the Kalaburagi Regional Centre of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), has been elected unopposed as the national vice-president of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), one of India’s premier professional bodies in the fields of electronics, telecommunications and information technology. IETE president D.C. Pandey announced the election of the new office-bearers and members of the Governing Council at the 69th annual convention of the IETE held in Kolkata on September 26. The election also brought another distinction to the Kalyana Karnataka region, with Shubangi D.C., regional director of the VTU Regional Centre in Kalaburagi, being elected to the IETE general council. She is the first woman from the Kalyana Karnataka region to be elected to the Governing Council of the IETE, according to the report. Prof. Gadgay served as regional director of the VTU Regional Centre in Kalaburagi for more than 10 years. He is currently working as a professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department at the VTU PG Centre in Kalaburagi. Established in 1953, the IETE is recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and an institution of national eminence. It has more than 1.25 lakh members in India and abroad. The organisation offers professional programmes such as DipIETE, AMIETE and ALCCS, besides undertaking research activities and providing scholarships to meritorious students. Sharanabasaveshwar Vidya Vardak Sangha president and Chancellor of Sharnbasva University Dakshayani S. Appa, along with the sangha’s Secretary Basavaraj Deshmukh, congratulated Prof. Gadgay and Ms. Shubangi on their achievements. Sharnbasva University Vice-Chancellor Anilkumar Bidve, director V.D. Mytri, Registrar Lakshmi Patil Maka, Registrar (Evaluation) S.H. Honnalli, Dean Shivakumar Javaligi and Dean (Research) Sujata Mallapur were among others who congratulated them. Published - October 06, 2026 07:57 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.
India and Japan have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in road infrastructure, with a focus on advanced construction technologies, road safety and sustainable development. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday emphasised the need to develop modern, safe and sustainable roads that support economic growth while improving convenience and quality of life for citizens. Gadkari was addressing the 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector. The meeting provided a platform for both countries to exchange technical expertise and explore opportunities for collaboration in the development and management of road infrastructure. India-Japan road infrastructure cooperation focuses on new technologies The discussions focused on advanced construction methods, tunnel and bridge engineering, sustainable infrastructure development and the use of digital technologies in road management. The meeting also facilitated an exchange of technical knowledge, experience and best practices between India and Japan. Both sides explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of road infrastructure. Read more - Love shooting trains, Vande Bharat videos & scenic railway bridges with a drone? Railways is cracking down, and vloggers need to take note Experts and representatives from technical institutions and industry in both countries shared their experiences through technical presentations and interactive question-and-answer sessions. Sustainable roads and improved connectivity on agenda The deliberations highlighted the importance of adopting innovative technologies and sustainable practices to improve the quality, efficiency and management of road infrastructure. The discussions also provided an opportunity for participants to examine approaches that could strengthen infrastructure development and improve the efficiency of road networks. Live Events India-Japan working group aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision The meeting aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, which aims to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence. Under this vision, improved road connectivity and infrastructure development are expected to support economic growth, strengthen logistics efficiency and expand access to opportunities across regions. Inputs from PTI Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]