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OpenAI is facing legal challenges in India, with publishers and news outlets accusing it of using their content without permission to train ChatGPT. (Photo: Reuters)
OPENAI, the company behind ChatGPT, will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year as it expands in its second-largest market by user numbers.
The Microsoft-backed firm has been registered as a legal entity in India and has started hiring for a local team, the company said in a statement shared with Reuters on Friday.
India is a key market for ChatGPT, which launched its lowest-priced monthly plan at $4.60 earlier this week. The move aims at reaching nearly one billion internet users in the country.
OpenAI is facing legal challenges in India, with publishers and news outlets accusing it of using their content without permission to train ChatGPT. The company has denied these claims.
"Opening our first office and building a local team is an important first step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in the statement.
Competition in India is intensifying, with Google’s Gemini and AI startup Perplexity offering plans that give many users free access to advanced features.
India has the largest student user base for ChatGPT, and weekly active users have quadrupled in the past year, according to market data shared by OpenAI on Friday.
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White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro speaks to reporters outside of the West Wing of the White House on August 21, 2025. (Photo: Getty Images)
WHITE HOUSE trade adviser Peter Navarro criticised India as being a "Maharaj" in tariffs and claimed it operated a "profiteering scheme" by using discounted Russian crude oil, as a war of words between India and the US continued to escalate.
Navarro's comments came as India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, said the US had asked New Delhi to help stabilise global energy markets by buying Russian oil.
India was "cosying up to" Chinese president Xi Jinping, Navarro added.
Meanwhile, China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi and called for greater co-operation between India and China, BBC reported.
According to the broadcaster, Xu likened the US to a "bully" and blamed Washington for benefiting from free trade.
However, the US was now using tariffs as a "bargaining chip" to demand "exorbitant prices" from other nations, the Chinese diplomat was quoted as saying.
Relations between New Delhi and Washington have become strained after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.
Navarro told reporters in the US, “Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, India virtually bought no Russian oil... It was like almost one per cent of their need. The percentage has now gone up to 35 per cent.”
Earlier this week, Navarro wrote in the Financial Times criticising India for its procurement of Russian crude oil.
He dismissed the argument that India needs Russian oil to meet its energy requirement, saying the country acquired cheap Russian oil before making refined products, then sold on at premium prices in Europe, Africa and Asia.
"It is purely profiteering by the Indian refining industry," Navarro said.
"What is the net impact on Americans because of our trade with India? They are Maharaj in tariff. (We have) higher non-tariff barriers, massive trade deficit etc - and that hurts American workers and American business," according to him.
“The money they get from us, they use it to buy Russian oil which then is processed by their refiners,” he added.
"The Russians use the money to build arms and kill Ukrainians and Americans tax-payers have to provide more aid and military hardware to Ukrainians. That's insane.
"India does not want to recognise its role in the bloodshed," Navarro said.
Though the US imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its energy ties with Russia, it has not initiated similar actions against China, the largest buyer of Russian crude oil.
Defending its purchase of Russian crude oil, India has maintained that its energy procurement is driven by national interest and market dynamics.
India turned to purchasing Russian oil sold at a discount after Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow and shunned its supplies over its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Consequently, from a 1.7 per cent share in total oil imports in 2019-20, Russia's share increased to 35.1 per cent in 2024-25, and it is now the biggest oil supplier to India.
Tesco has increased the price of its meal deal, sparking shopper anger.
Clubcard members now pay £3.85 (up from £3.60), while non-members pay £4.25 (up from £4).
Premium meal deals also rise, costing up to £6 without a Clubcard.
Some shoppers threaten a boycott, while others argue the deal still offers value.
Tesco raises meal deal prices
Tesco has announced a price hike on its popular meal deals, prompting criticism from shoppers and even boycott threats.
From this week, the standard meal deal — which includes a main such as a sandwich or salad, a snack, and a drink — will cost £3.85 for Clubcard holders (up from £3.60), and £4.25 for non-Clubcard holders (up from £4).
The supermarket’s premium meal deal, which includes higher-end options, has also gone up from £5 to £5.50 for Clubcard holders, and from £5.50 to £6 for those without.
Shopper reactions divided
The price rise has sparked a wave of frustration online, with some customers claiming the deal no longer offers value.
On Reddit, one shopper wrote: “I will be boycotting the meal deal from [Tesco] when this hike occurs.” Another added: “That’s it, I’m legit done buying these now.”
A reader responding to Manchester Evening News said: “Everything that once was a deal no longer is.”
However, not all shoppers share the outrage. Marlene Whitehead commented: “That’s still good value.” While Peter Collins argued: “It’s actually still very good value compared to buying the items separately eg., Costa coffee on its own would be roughly £2.60.”
Do Tesco meal deals still save money?
Despite the increase, Tesco insists its meal deal remains competitive. Popular choices — such as a Tesco Chicken Club sandwich, an Egg Protein Pot, and a 500ml Coca-Cola — cost £6.50 if bought individually.
That means Clubcard members still save £2.65, while non-members save £2.25.
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Looking ahead, Chaudry said: 'Our core strategy is centred on gyms, fitness, and wellness. Through our premium health club brand M Club and our affordable fitness chain igym, we will continue expanding across the UK.'
WATERWORLD Aqua Park has been sold to European leisure operator the Looping Group in a multi-million pound deal.
The sale takes M Investment Group’s net assets beyond £110 million, with overall shareholder value now exceeding £170 million.
Mo Chaudry, chairman of M Investment Group, said: “Waterworld has been a huge part of my life and business journey and I am proud of everything we have achieved as a Team. I am now handing over the baton to Looping, a world-class operator with the vision and expertise to take Waterworld even further ensuring the resort has an exciting future.”
He said Waterworld had been “an incredible success story and a big part of my life for over 26 years. But the time is right to hand over the baton to Looping, a world-class operator with the scale and expertise to take the attraction to the next level. This sale also enables M Investment Group to sharpen our focus on our core strengths in fitness, wellness, and international leisure opportunities.”
Chaudry confirmed that the details of the deal remain confidential but added: “As a result, M Investment Group’s net assets now exceed £110 million, and our overall business worth has grown to more than £170 million. It’s a major milestone in our journey.”
He said staff jobs at Waterworld are secure. “They have a proven track record of running successful leisure destinations across Europe, and they’ve made a clear commitment to investing in the park and supporting the local community. Staff jobs are secure, and the park’s loyal visitors can expect even more exciting developments ahead.”
Looking ahead, Chaudry said: “Our core strategy is centred on gyms, fitness, and wellness. Through our premium health club brand M Club and our affordable fitness chain igym, we will continue expanding across the UK. At the same time, our fitness solutions provider Pulse Global Group is targeting strong international growth in the Middle and Far East regions with outstanding long-term potential.”
He said Waterworld had played a key role in his business journey. “Waterworld has been more than just a business — it’s been a passion. It taught me valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, resilience, and vision. It’s been a place where millions of families have created memories, and I’m proud to have played a part in that.”
Chaudry confirmed he will not remain involved in its operations. “Waterworld will now be fully operated by Looping. I’ll remain a passionate supporter but my focus as Chairman of M Investment Group will be on driving our next phase of growth.”
Looping Group operates more than 20 leisure destinations across Europe. Laurent Bruloy, Executive Chairman and co-founder of the group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Waterworld into the Looping family. It is a truly iconic attraction, and we look forward to building on its reputation for excellence while supporting the regional community.”
Chaudry said he is now focused on the future. “I’m excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact on health and wellbeing, both in the UK and internationally. With the combined strength of M Club, igym, and Pulse Global Group, we are well positioned in the fast-growing fitness and wellness sector whilst continuing to build a world-class family investment group.”
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Britain’s food retailers have said that higher employer taxes and regulatory costs as well as increased staff wages are adding to inflationary pressure
British grocery inflation nudged down to stand at five per cent over the four weeks to 10 August, data from market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator showed on Tuesday (19), providing a little relief for consumers.
The figure, the most up-to-date snapshot of UK food inflation, compared with 5.2 per cent in last month’s report.
“We’ve seen a marginal drop in grocery price inflation this month, but we’re still well past the point at which price rises really start to bite and consumers are continuing to adapt their behaviour to make ends meet,” Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Worldpanel, said.
The researcher said prices were rising fastest in markets such as chocolate, fresh meat and coffee and falling fastest in champagne and sparkling wine, dog food and sugar confectionery.
Britain’s food retailers have said that higher employer taxes and regulatory costs as well as increased staff wages are adding to inflationary pressure from higher prices for commodities.
Trade body the British Retail Consortium, which represents Britain’s biggest retailers, predicts that food inflation will hit 6 per cent by the end of the year, putting more pressure on household budgets in the run-up to Christmas.
The Bank of England has forecast it will hit 5.5 per cent before Christmas and then fall back as global wholesale factors fade.
Official UK inflation data for July will be published on Wednesday. (Reuters)