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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…

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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…