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The Mini Apps Partner Program, as it’s called, takes a 15 per cent cut of in-app purchases for mini apps and games, Apple said on Friday. That’s essentially a reduced rate from the usual 30 per cent fee developers are charged when Apple processes payments. The idea behind the new programme is to offer developers a lower fee in exchange for using some of Apple’s technologies to build their apps, including Apple software to register a user’s purchase history, verify ages, and process in-app purchases. Apple describes a mini app as a lightweight piece of software inside a third-party app…

The fascination with all-rounders continues when it comes to India, and this saw Sai Sudharsan being dropped for the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India fielded three all-rounders in the playing XI – Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel, and the combination will now see Sundar being tried out at the No.3 position. Dhruv Jurel, who scored twin centuries in the India A match against South Africa A, will be batting at the No.6 position. Sai Sudharsan dropped from the 1st Test playing XI. (AP) From the previous Test against the West Indies, India…

File photo of Anupama Ramachandran. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s Anupama Ramachandran held her nerve under pressure to beat Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee to clinch the World snooker title in Doha on Thursday (November 13, 2025).The 23-year-old Chennai girl edged out On Yee 3-2 to become the first Indian woman to annex the IBSF World Snooker (15-red) crown.Anupama, who won the Asian snooker title last year, got lucky towards the end when On Yee, a three-time champion, missed the final black with the score 60-61 in the decider.Anupama sank the tough black to the bottom left-hand pocket to…

OnePlus 15 launched in India with 165 Hz display and 7,300 mAh battery: Price, features and sale | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement OnePlus on Thursday (November 13, 2025) launched its new premium flagship smartphone, OnePlus 15, in India. It succeeds the OnePlus 13 with a new Qualcomm processor while retaining features like Plus Mind.The OnePlus has a 6.78 inch LTPO 1.5K ProXDR display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165 Hz and 1,800 nits of peak brightness.OnePlus has used a 7,300 mAh battery in the OnePlus 15, accompanied by a 120W charger inside the box. It also supports…

For the skier and rider who wants it all, it’s hard to do better than Breck, where vintage-cool ski town charm meets big-mountain views and terrain. The connection between mountain and town is ever present, with the resort’s Five Peaks serving as the backdrop to historic Main Street. Plus, with an abundance of walk-to-lift accommodations, the BreckConnect Gondola, making it easy to go car-free. On-mountain, there are nearly 3,000 skiable acres spread across the resort’s Five Peaks, and some of the country’s best lift-accessible high-alpine terrain, including the highest chairlift in North America. With a base elevation of 9,600 feet…

Cristiano Ronaldo was in for a rude shock in Portugal’s latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier trip to Dublin as the 40-year-old suffered his first international red card in his senior team career, spanning 22 years and 226 matches.With only a win away from stamping their ticket to the World Cup in the Americas next year, Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled before Ireland, with the talismanic star striker being shown off the field in the 43rd minute. The first-half brace from Troy Parrott swept away a 10-man Portugal’s chances, with captain Ronaldo now in danger of potentially missing out the first…

Spotify on Thursday, November 13, introduced three new Premium subscription tiers in India with plans starting at Rs 139 per month. The new subscription portfolio comprises Premium Lite, Premium Standard, and Premium Platinum. “While Spotify has become an integral part of listeners’ lives in India, the way people stream varies from those discovering music for the first time to passionate audiophiles seeking high-quality sound and advanced discovery features. The new portfolio reflects this diversity,” the audio-streaming giant said in a press note. Premium Lite is the most affordable option at Rs 139 per month and promises an ad-free experience. The…

Raghopur election result 2025 LIVE: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav (middle) is facing a triangular contest with BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav (right) and Jan Suraaj Party’s Chanchal Singh (left).Raghopur election result 2025 LIVE: With results of the Bihar Assembly elections expected soon, the Raghopur seat in Vaishali district is emerging as a key contest. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and INDIA bloc’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav is seeking a hat-trick in this seat, amid a renewed challenge from the BJP.Tejashwi Yadav, the incumbent MLA and leader of the opposition in the Bihar Assembly, has held the constituency since 2015, and defeated…

For the legendary “Japow,” the country’s famously soft snow, set your sights on Hokkaido destinations like Niseko, Rusutsu, and Tomamu.Take an après-ski soak in the hot springs at resorts like Nozawa Onsen and Zao Onsen.Check out the super snowy region of Myoko, which averages 45 feet of snow each year. If fluffy powder, hot springs, and sake sound like a good day on the mountain, then Japan is the perfect ski destination for you. The country is made up of volcanic mountain ranges, and its latitude and weather patterns mean it’s blessed with plenty of fine, dry powder. The season…

Lakshya Sen of India competes in the Men’s Singles First Round match against Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei on day one of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 11, 2025, in Birmingham, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals with a straight-game win over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh, but it was curtains for HS Prannoy in the men’s singles competition of Kumamoto Masters Japan in Kumamoto on Thursday (November 13, 2025). A 2021 World Championship bronze winner, Sen, seeded seventh here, prevailed over…