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BSNL and the Department of Posts have entered into a one-year agreement to provide BSNL SIM cards and mobile recharge facilities through India Post’s vast network of 1.65 lakh post offices. Under this partnership, BSNL will deliver SIM inventory and training, while post offices will manage customer onboarding and secure transactions. Following a successful trial run in Assam, the initiative is now set for a nationwide rollout to enhance telecom connectivity in underserved and remote regions.

Bitcoin held around $117,300 (roughly Rs. 1.03 crore) on Thursday after the US Fed delivered a 25 basis points rate cut, while Ethereum advanced to $4,500 (roughly Rs. 3.9 lakh). Altcoins such as Solana, BNB, and Dogecoin also gained, reflecting cautious optimism. Analysts say capital rotation toward altcoins and fresh liquidity from money markets could fuel momentum. Traders now await Powell’s remarks and upcoming macro data for direction.

iQOO 15 could launch soon. Ahead of the formal reveal, a hands-on video showcasing the rear design of the phone has leaked online. Additionally, the iQOO 15 was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with model number V2505A. It could run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) chipset.

Apple is targeting a significant increase in its iPhone shipments in 2026, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant expects to produce the highest volume of iPhone units in years, potentially crossing the 240 million units mark. Apple reportedly aims to initially produce the iPhone Fold in Taiwan before assembling it in India, and it could become a contributor in its 2026 shipments forecast.

DJI Mini 5 Pro was launched by the Chinese drone maker on Wednesday, according to a press release. The tech firm claims the DJI Mini 5 Pro to be the world’s first mini drone, which weighs about 250g, to feature a 1-inch CMOS camera sensor. It also features nightscape omnidirectional sensing, “true vertical shooting”, and a 225-degree gimbal rotation capability.