Prada to launch US$930 sandals made in India after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada to launch US$930 sandals made in India after cultural appropriation backlash - CNA Luxury
Prada to launch US$930 sandals made in India after cultural appropriation backlash. Limited-edition Kolhapuri-inspired footwear to debut in 2026, crafted by Indian artisans.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/prada-india-kolhapuri-sandal-launch-5576036
Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go
Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go | TechCrunch
For new users in India, Google is offering an AI Plus subscription for ₹199 ($2.21) for the first six months, after which you'll have to pay ₹399 ($4.44).
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-launches-sub-5-ai-plus-plan-in-india-to-compete-with-chatgpt-go/
Amazon to invest additional $35B in India by 2030, taking total planned spending to $75B
Amazon to invest additional $35B in India by 2030, taking total planned spending to $75B | TechCrunch
The e-commerce giant said the new investment will support its efforts to digitize small businesses and strengthen its logistics and operations footprint in India.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-to-invest-additional-35b-in-india-by-2030-taking-total-planned-spending-to-75b/
Meesho’s $606M IPO pops as enthusiasm for India’s e-commerce startups rises
Meesho's $606M IPO pops as enthusiasm for India's e-commerce startups rises | TechCrunch
Meesho had a good first day as a public company, with its shares climbing as much as 46% from its issue price as investors jumped to grab a piece of the company built around small merchants and value-conscious consumers.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/meeshos-606m-ipo-pops-as-enthusiasm-for-indias-e-commerce-startups-rises/
India orders IndiGo to cut 10 per cent of flights after mass cancellations
India orders IndiGo to cut 10 per cent of flights after mass cancellations - CNA
At least 220 of the airlines daily flights will stop, its CEO says operations are "fully stabilised."
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/india-orders-indigo-cut-10-cent-flights-after-mass-cancellations-5570866
Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India by 2029 as AI race accelerates
Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India by 2029 as AI race accelerates | TechCrunch
The latest is Microsoft's largest investment in Asia.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/microsoft-to-invest-17-5b-in-india-by-2029-as-ai-race-accelerates/
India proposes charging OpenAI, Google for training AI on copyrighted content
India proposes charging OpenAI, Google for training AI on copyrighted content | TechCrunch
India has given OpenAI, Google, and other AI firms 30 days to respond to its proposed royalty system for training on copyrighted content.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/india-proposes-charging-openai-google-for-training-ai-on-copyrighted-content/
Tide, Canes in, Irish out as Indiana tops CFP field
Alabama, Miami in, Notre Dame out as Indiana leads 12-team CFP field - ESPN
Indiana earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff field, while Alabama and Miami nudged out Notre Dame for the final at-large spot.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47235696/alabama-miami-notre-dame-indiana-leads-12-team-cfp-field
Indiana gets first-ever No. 1 ranking in AP Top 25
Indiana leads AP Top 25 prior to CFP reveal; Ohio State to No. 3 - ESPN
Indiana (13-0) is the No. 1 team for the first time after winning the Big Ten championship game, ending Ohio State's 14-week run atop the AP Top 25 college football poll.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47234899/indiana-leads-ap-top-25-prior-cfp-reveal-ohio-state-no-3
Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year
Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year | TechCrunch
Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/coinbase-starts-onboarding-users-again-in-india-plans-for-fiat-on-ramp-for-next-year/
Follow live: No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Indiana clash in Big Ten title game
College football Champ Week live updates: Top plays and games - ESPN
We're tracking the Power 4 conference title games and what they mean for the CFP.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/page/gamedayfinal120525/college-football-champ-week-15-highlights-top-plays-games-takeaways-2025
Follow live: No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana face off in Big Ten championship
Indiana vs. Ohio State (Dec 6, 2025) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAF game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401777353/indiana-ohio-state
Putin says to continue 'uninterrupted' fuel shipments to India
Putin says to continue 'uninterrupted' fuel shipments to India - CNA
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Dec 5) he was ready to continue "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/putin-modi-russia-india-trade-fuel-us-pressure-5563721
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil - CNA
"If the US has the right to buy our fuel, why shouldn't India have the same privilege?" says Putin.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/putin-questions-us-punishing-india-buying-russian-oil-5558531
Russia's Putin in India for defence, trade talks
Russia's Putin in India for defence, trade talks - CNA
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India on Thursday (Dec 4) for a two-day visit aimed at deepening defence ties, as New Delhi faces heavy United States pressure to stop buying oil from Mos
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/vladimir-putin-arrives-india-visit-trade-defence-talks-narendra-modi-5551386
