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Gold Shines Brighter: Prices Soar ₹520 per Sovereign, Touch ₹75,760 in Kerala

Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on an upward streak, climbing for the third straight day. On Thursday, rates jumped by ₹520 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the price to a striking ₹75,760 per sovereign. The price per gram also rose by ₹65, now standing at ₹9,470. This surge brings gold back to the record Read More…

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OpenAI Expands to India: First Office in New Delhi by Year-End, Hiring Underway

New Delhi: OpenAI, the global AI leader and creator of ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first-ever office in India by the end of 2025. The upcoming office in New Delhi marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. Recognizing India as one of the fastest-growing AI markets, OpenAI said the move Read More…

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K-FON Launches Service with 29 OTT Platforms and 350+ Digital Channels; Packages Starting at ₹444

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s own internet service, K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), has officially launched a new offering that includes access to 29 OTT platforms and over 350 digital TV channels. The service was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a function held at Nishagandhi Auditorium, Kanakakkunnu. Through K-FON, subscribers will get access to popular OTT Read More…

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Kerala Gold Prices Slide Below ₹73,500 — Down ₹2,300 in Just 12 Days

Gold prices in Kerala continue their downward streak, falling ₹440 today to ₹73,440 per sovereign (8 grams). The per-gram rate now stands at ₹9,180, down ₹55 from yesterday. The drop comes after gold touched a record ₹75,760 per sovereign on August 8. Since then, prices have shed a hefty ₹2,300 within 12 days. Earlier in Read More…

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KFON to Offer JioCinema, Hotstar, Amazon Prime & 29 OTTs With 350 TV Channels; Tariff Unveiling on Thursday

Thiruvananthapuram: In a big boost to Kerala’s digital revolution, the state-owned Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) is set to bundle 29 OTT platforms — including JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Lite, SonyLIV — along with 350 digital TV channels as part of its internet service. The much-awaited launch will be held on February 21 at Read More…

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Swiggy Platform Fee Jumps to ₹14, Marks 600% Hike in Two Years

New Delhi: Food delivery giant Swiggy has once again raised its platform fee, bumping it up from ₹12 to ₹14 per order. The company attributed the latest hike to a surge in customer transactions during the festive season. What’s striking is the pace of the increase—Swiggy’s platform fee was just ₹2 in April 2023, rose Read More…

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FASTag Annual Pass to Launch Tomorrow — Pay Just ₹15 Per Toll, Save Up to ₹7,000 a Year

New Delhi: Starting this Independence Day, highway travel is set to become faster and cheaper. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will roll out a new FASTag-based annual pass that slashes yearly toll costs from around ₹10,000 to just ₹3,000. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the pass will not only save motorists Read More…