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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…

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Free UPI Transactions May Soon End: RBI Warns of Imminent Charges on PhonePe, Google Pay

New Delhi: The era of free UPI transactions could soon come to an end. In a significant statement, RBI Deputy Governor Sanjay Malhotra hinted that users of digital payment platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay may soon have to pay for UPI services, as the government considers a sustainable funding model for the booming payment Read More…

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Gold Shines Bright Again: Price Nears ₹75,000 in Kerala After Steep ₹1,800 Surge in 4 Days

Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a sharp upward swing once again, nearing the ₹75,000 mark per sovereign. On Tuesday, the price jumped ₹600 in a single day, pushing the rate to ₹74,960 per sovereign (8 grams). The price per gram now stands at ₹9,370, after a proportional hike of ₹75. Over the past Read More…

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IT Department Enables Online Filing of ITR-3 for FY 2024-25

New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has announced that taxpayers can now file Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 3 online through the official e-filing portal. This form is applicable to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) having income from business, profession, share trading, or unlisted equity investments. ITR-3 is specifically meant for taxpayers who earn Read More…