Kerala Congress leader and former MLA P.M. Mathew passes away

[ad_1] Veteran Kerala Congress leader and former legislator P.M. Mathew passed away in the early hours of (December 30, 2025) Tuesday. He was 75. He had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Pala, Kottayam, for the past week following liver-related ailments and breathed his last around 3.15 am. Mr. Mathew, who had represented […]

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Rupee rises 3 paise to 89.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

[ad_1] Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The rupee rose 3 paise to 89.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (December 20, 2025), buoyed by a weaker greenback and strong IIP numbers. However, FII outflows, marginally higher crude oil prices, and a weaker opening in the domestic equity markets capped […]

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Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel under September agreement

[ad_1] Nvidia shares ⁠were down 1.3% in premarket trading while Intel stock was little changed [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nvidia has purchased Intel shares worth $5 ‍billion, the American semiconductor ​firm said in a filing ‌on Monday, ​carrying out a transaction announced in September. The leading AI chip designer said in September it would […]

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SoftBank to buy DigitalBridge in $4 billion deal to bolster AI infrastructure push

[ad_1] Ganzi will continue leading DigitalBridge as a separately managed platform, the companies said [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor ‌DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4 billion, ​the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio. The acquisition would expand […]

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Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features

[ad_1] Financial terms of its deal ​with Manus were ⁠not released [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Meta said on ‍Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence startup ​Manus, as the technology giant accelerates ‌efforts to integrate advanced AI across ​its platforms. Tech giants such as Meta have been ramping up AI investments through strategic acquisitions […]

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Gujarat tops in okra production

[ad_1] Representational file image. | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu Gujarat has emerged as the country’s leading producer of okra, with the Saurashtra–Kutch region increasingly positioning itself as a major growth engine for horticulture ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 to be held in Rajkot, officials said on Monday (December 29, 2025).  According […]

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Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25% stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands for ₹135 crore

[ad_1] Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart group’s 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for ₹135 crore. Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd (AYBPL) is currently engaged in the business of wholesale and retail of apparel and accessories under the brand name ‘Flying Machine’. It had a turnover of ₹432.16 […]

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WOG Technologies files draft papers with SEBI; eyes ₹375 crore via fresh issue

[ad_1] WOG Technologies has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator, Sebi, to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising a fresh issue of shares worth ₹375 crore. Apart from the fresh issue, there will be an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of 43.28 lakh equity shares by promoters and existing shareholders, according to […]

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Hung council poses challenge for LDF in standing committee polls in Kozhikode Corporation

[ad_1] With the elections for members of the various standing committees and their chairpersons scheduled within a week, the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the Kozhikode Corporation will have to engage in political manoeuvring to fill these positions. With a hung council, where the LDF has only 35 of the 76 seats—four short […]

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KSRTC’s city ride a draw in the New Year season

[ad_1] Pictures from KSRTC’s city ride in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Devadathan A.  KSRTC’s City Ride, Nagarakazhchakal, has emerged as a popular evening attraction in the capital, offering residents as well as tourists an evening ride through the city’s prominent landmarks. The guided trips are operated on open-top double-decker buses offering an elevated view of key landmarks.   The rides, between 3 p.m. and 10 […]

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