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Lionel Messi's India Tour Begins with Chaos as Fans Storm Stadium

Lionel Messi's India Tour Begins with Chaos as Fans Storm Stadium

Lionel Messi's highly anticipated tour of India began with chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Fans, frustrated by limited access to see Messi, resorted to throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize the stadium. Many ticket-holders were unable to see Messi, either in person or on the stadium's big screens, despite waiting for hours. West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, apologized for the mismanagement and announced a committee to investigate the incident. The event was part of Messi's three-day 'GOAT India Tour,' which includes visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Messi was accompanied by teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.
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Amazon Commits $35 Billion to AI Development in India, Aiming for Economic Growth

Amazon Commits $35 Billion to AI Development in India, Aiming for Economic Growth

Amazon Commits $35 Billion to AI Development in India, Aiming for Economic Growth
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Intel and Tata Electronics Collaborate to Boost India's Semiconductor Manufacturing

Intel and Tata Electronics Collaborate to Boost India's Semiconductor Manufacturing

Intel, a leading American chipmaker, has announced a collaboration with Mumbai-based Tata Electronics to manufacture chips locally in India. This partnership is part of a broader trend of increasing investments in India's AI and semiconductor sectors. Recently, tech giants Amazon and Microsoft pledged over $50 billion in combined investments in India, focusing on building infrastructure and capabilities for an AI-driven future. Despite these developments, India faces challenges in establishing a sovereign AI model, as it lags behind countries like France and Saudi Arabia in terms of investment and infrastructure. The Indian government has launched an AI mission to support local startups and researchers, but the initiative is still in its early stages.
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Amazon Commits $35 Billion to India's AI Sector by 2030

Amazon Commits $35 Billion to India's AI Sector by 2030

Amazon has announced a commitment to invest over $35 billion in India's cloud and artificial intelligence sectors by 2030. This investment is part of Amazon's strategy to capitalize on India's rapidly growing digital economy. The funds will be directed towards AI-driven digitization, export growth, and job creation, aligning with India's national priorities to enhance its local AI environment. The investment is expected to generate an additional 1 million jobs in India and quadruple exports to $80 billion. This move follows Amazon's previous investments of nearly $40 billion in the country and comes shortly after Microsoft's announcement of a $17.5 billion investment in India's AI infrastructure.
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Asian equities see biggest foreign outflows in nearly six years on tech valuation fears

Asian equities see biggest foreign outflows in nearly six years on tech valuation fears

By Gaurav Dogra Dec 11 (Reuters) - Asian equities witnessed their largest monthly foreign outflows in nearly six years in November, driven by a selloff in high-flying technology stocks as concerns over stretched valuations prompted investors to cut exposure.
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Professor Mittra's Study Suggests New Approach to Brain Cancer Treatment

Professor Mittra's Study Suggests New Approach to Brain Cancer Treatment

Professor Indraneel Mittra from the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer in Mumbai, India, has led a study exploring a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. The study involved administering a combination of resveratrol and copper to patients, which appeared to support a healing process in tumors. This approach challenges the traditional methods of attacking cancer cells and suggests that healing tumors might be more effective. The study showed promising results, with treated tumors exhibiting less aggressive growth and reduced cancer markers.
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AP photographers capture destruction, heartache and resilience as climate change advanced in 2025

AP photographers capture destruction, heartache and resilience as climate change advanced in 2025

Tropical storms pummeled the land and ravaged ecosystems
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Google names Amin Vahdat as new chief of AI infrastructure buildout, Semafor reports

Google names Amin Vahdat as new chief of AI infrastructure buildout, Semafor reports

Dec 10 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, Semafor reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo, as tech giants pour billions into the computing backbone needed to power artificial intelligence.
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Bullish views rise on most Asia currencies, Indian rupee shorts spike: Reuters poll

Bullish views rise on most Asia currencies, Indian rupee shorts spike: Reuters poll

By Sneha Kumar Dec 11 (Reuters) - Analysts ramped up long bets on most Asian currencies on stronger growth prospects and weakness in the greenback, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, while short positions on the Indian rupee surged to a 10-month high.
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Sweden and India Strengthen Green Industrial Collaboration for Net-Zero Goals

Sweden and India Strengthen Green Industrial Collaboration for Net-Zero Goals

Swedish and Indian business leaders have committed to enhancing their collaboration on decarbonizing heavy industry, with Sweden positioning itself as a key technology partner for India's transition to a low-carbon economy. This development was highlighted during the third India-Sweden Sustainability Day, organized by Business Sweden and held at the Swedish Consulate in Mumbai. The event focused on 'Enabling Conditions for Industrial Net-Zero,' emphasizing Sweden's expertise in green steel, smart manufacturing, and circular-economy models. Sweden's high rankings in the 2025 Global Innovation Index and the UN Sustainable Development Report underscore its status as a leader in sustainable economies. Sofia Högman, Trade and Invest Commissioner of Sweden to India, and Sven Östberg, Consul General of Sweden in Mumbai, both highlighted the importance of this partnership in advancing sustainability and development goals.
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India-Sweden Sustainability Day 2025 Highlights Green Industrial Partnership

India-Sweden Sustainability Day 2025 Highlights Green Industrial Partnership

The third edition of India-Sweden Sustainability Day focused on industrial decarbonisation and green innovation, emphasizing the collaboration between the two countries. Hosted by Business Sweden, the event highlighted Sweden's leadership in climate action and its collaborative frameworks for Industry 4.0 transformation. The forum underscored the importance of technology, policy support, and ecosystem partnerships in achieving net-zero industrial growth. Key discussions included the India-Sweden Green Transition Partnership and various industry collaborations aimed at reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability.
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Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlash

Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 ‘Made in India’ sandals after backlash

By Dhwani Pandya and Elisa Anzolin MUMBAI/MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Prada will make a limited-edition collection of sandals in India inspired by the country's traditional footwear, selling each pair at around 800 euros ($930), Prada senior executive Lorenzo Bertelli told Reuters, turning a backlash