Shimona SharmaThe North NewsChandigarh, February 13 Torrent Group has acquired a 67% majority stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans through a deal with Irelia Company Pte Ltd, the company said on Wednesday. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Torrent Investments Private Limited (TIPL), a holding company of Torrent Group, finalized the acquisition, while […]
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Shimona SharmaThe North News Chandigarh, February 10 The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low on Monday, depreciating by 44 paise to 87.9400 per dollar, as concerns grew over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. The currency’s decline followed a brief recovery on Friday when the […]
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The North News Mumbai, February 7 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday lowered its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent, marking its first cut in five years as it seeks to spur economic growth. The move comes after the government recently reduced personal income tax to boost consumption. The […]
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Shimona Sharma The North News Chandigarh, February 6Zepto, the Indian quick commerce startup, has become the second most downloaded app in the Food and Drinks category globally, trailing only McDonald’s, according to Sensor Tower data. The company’s growth surged by 300% in the latter half of 2024, spurred by the introduction of its “buy now, […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 5 The Finance Ministry has directed its employees to avoid using AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official work, citing concerns over data confidentiality. “It has been determined that AI tools and AI apps (such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, etc.) in office computers and devices pose risks for […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 5 Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a discussion with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on India’s strategy to develop a complete AI stack, including GPUs, models, and applications. Vaishnaw shared insights on the meeting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Altman expressed willingness to collaborate […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 4 India’s pilot phase of the PM Internship Scheme, launched last year, saw the industry extend 1.27 lakh opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Speaking during question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said potential candidates were invited to apply and could select opportunities within their state. […]
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North News New Delhi, February 3 India’s coal production and dispatch saw steady growth in January, with total output reaching 104.43 million tonnes (MT), a 4.38% increase from 100.05 MT a year earlier, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday. Production from Captive, Commercial, and other entities surged 31.07% to 19.68 MT, up from 15.01 […]
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North News Mumbai, February 3 The Indian rupee tumbled to a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by fears of a global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The rupee opened at 87.00 at the interbank foreign exchange and fell […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 Highlighting that today marked an important milestone in the journey of India’s development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remarked that this budget reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and fulfills the dreams of every citizen. He highlighted that several sectors were opened up for the youth, and the […]
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