< Back Prada collabs with Indian leather industry after Kolhapuri controversy 11 May 2026 The controversy began in June 2025 when Prada showcased footwear matching Kolhapuri sandals on a Milan runway without credit to the original designers. Prada’s renewed Kolhapuri-inspired collection has reopened India’s long‑running debate on cultural appropriation and the weak protection of traditional crafts. The controversy after Prada’s Milan show last year sparked justified backlash for copying rather than inspiration. On April 27 th , 2026, Prada announced a collaboration with Indian government leather industry bodies, LIDCOM, LIDKAR, NIFT, and KILT and launched a three‑year artisan training program. However, the $900 price tag for the inspired Kolhapuri footwear, compared with the traditional $10–$30 range, has intensified criticism that the move feels like damage control rather than respect. It has also highlighted an urgent need for upgrading India’s Geographical Indication (GI) protection system. Although Kolhapuris received GI status in 2019, India’s fragmented GI system lacks the global clout of bodies like Comité Champagne, leaving artisans under‑protected and under‑compensated. Check out my books, The Black Flames , The Flames Turn White , and crawlers , a poetry collection on KINDLE . Previous Next

< Back Warren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire this year 11 Nov 2025 The 95-year-old has been the top brass of the investment major for 63 years. On November 10 th , Buffett announced his decision to step down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025 and stop writing annual reports at the meetings. Called the ‘Oracle of Omaha’. Here are some lesser-known facts about Buffett. He read every finance book in his local library by the age of 10. By 14, he filed his first tax return, acknowledging his bicycle as a business expense. By 16, he earned an equivalent of $53,000 selling stamps, golf balls, and delivering newspapers, and the stocks he bought as an 11-year-old. He was rejected by Harvard, which led him to study at Columbia under Benjamin Graham. 94% of his wealth was earned after the age of 60. His diet includes Coca-Cola, chips, and ice cream. He says, “I checked the actuarial tables, and the lowest death rate is among 6-year-olds. So I decided to eat like a 6-year-old.” Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES , on Amazon Kindle. A gripping, high-stakes novel. ⭐⭐⭐⭐.6 stars on Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads Previous Next

< Back Road Ministry planning centralised hubs for all transportation modes 21 Aug 2024 The ministry aims to develop integrated public transport and terminals across India, combining road, rail, air, water, helipads, and ropeway modes of transport. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is actively working on its One Nation, One Location initiative to integrate all modes of transport for speedier freight and passenger movement. National Highways Logistics Management, National Highways Authority of India’s fully owned subsidiary, will develop two pilot hubs in Tirupati and Katra within two years, followed by Nagpur and Varanasi. It will reduce passengers' navigation challenges due to a fragmented transportation system, including local public transport. An integrated system will minimise transit time, facilitate smooth transfers between different transport modes, and offer amenities like parking spots, hotels, and retail outlets. Integration will happen using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data analytics. The government is encouraging Public-Private Partnerships for this project. The hubs will be a one-stop solution for 87% of the passenger traffic using road transport in India. The development of city centres will further reduce city congestion and boost economic activity. Previous Next

< Back Govt launches AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) 20 Aug 2024 The app will connect farmers with agricultural scientists to improve pest control measures. The Union Government launched the AI-based NPSS app on August 15, Indian Independence Day, to connect farmers with agricultural experts on pest control. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan announced the new system will reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers and boost awareness of pest management. The app analyses pest infestations in real time, thus allowing for timely interventions. Farmers can upload images of affected crops on the app, which reach the experts for rapid diagnosis and quick response. Accurate pest management will help avoid the overuse of pesticides, hence promoting sustainable agricultural practices. State-level programs will widen this app's reach to 140 million farmers, who will receive experts’ support according to their regional agricultural challenges. They will also receive support for boosting crop yield, seasonal forecasting, improving IoT devices for efficient farm management, and choosing better-suited crops for a farm’s needs. The app also has a chatbot for quick assistance. Previous Next

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< Back Foreign companies prepare for a lawsuit against GST evasion notices 23 Sept 2024 Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) covers online services with or without a physical user interface and is subject to an 18% tax slab. OIDAR services were GST-exempt until an amendment took effect in October 2023, which made foreign companies liable to pay the tax. The revised law mandated that companies were liable to pay GST irrespective of the level of human intervention in rendering their digital services. As per the law, foreign organisations must register in India and pay GST to offer their services to Indians. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) issued tax evasion notices for the period between 2017 and 2023 to 70 foreign companies for providing OIDAR services in India. These companies include Meta, Netflix, Spotify, and Google across subscription-based services, advertising, online gaming, and edtech. The companies argue that their services involve human intervention and can be delivered offline, which was GST-exempt before the amendment. Online training and exam platforms say their services are not covered under OIDAR. They will soon file the case in the high court. Previous Next

< Back Airtel shuts Wync Music, will offer Apple Music at discounted prices 29 Aug 2024 All Wync employees will be absorbed In the Airtel ecosystem. Airtel has partnered with Apple Inc. to offer discounted rates on OTT videos, Apple TV+, and Apple Music streaming to its Xtream fibre customers. As part of the move, it is shutting down Wync Music ten years after its launch. Wync has been generating ₹250-300 crore annual revenue as a part of Airtel's digital services arm. Apple's discounted services will be available exclusively to Airtel customers by the end of this year. This deal will be a carrier billing alliance that will help Airtel offer enhanced streaming services to its customers with a focused monetisation plan. It will allow Apple access to a quality audience and monetise its OTT streaming services in India. In 2023, of the 185 million active users of online Music streaming apps, only 7.5 million paid for a subscription. Airtel tried an alliance with Times Internet and the Gaana app, but the talks didn't succeed. Previous Next

< Back Indian budget 2026-27 highlights 3 Feb 2026 Sitharaman focused the budget on the Three Kartavyas – Accelerate growth, build capacity, and equitable development. - Revamped New Income Tax Act, 2025, to take effect from April 1, 2026. It is a new law that may: o Rationalise capital gains tax o Include tax regime for gig workers, influencers, crypto and digital assets, and cross-border digital income o Reduce litigation perpetuated by the ambiguous wording in the 1961 Act. o Introduce fewer deductions, exemptions, and lower tax rates. - ₹12.2 lakh crore in capital expenditure, compared with ₹11.11 lakh crore last year. - Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a ₹40,000 crore outlay. - National Fibre Scheme for self-sufficiency in advanced materials. - Support for critical mineral facilities in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. - 7 high-speed rail corridors (Delhi–Varanasi, Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Chennai–Bengaluru, Varanasi–Siliguri) - NIMHANS‑2 and upgraded mental health institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur. - Girls’ hostel in every district to support women’s higher education. - Dedicated retail and digital marketplaces for women-led businesses- SHE Marts Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES . A gripping, high-stakes mystery. Previous Next

< Back Jio becomes the world’s leading mobile operator by data traffic 24 Apr 2024 Total data traffic on Jio’s network reached 40.9 exabytes against China Mobile’s 38 exabytes between January and March 2024. Reliance Jio now boasts the world’s largest 5G subscriber base, a staggering 108 million, which accounts for up to 28% of its total wireless data traffic. Last financial year, Jio's subscriber base grew from 449 to 482 million, with each user consuming an average of 28.7 GB per month. The demand for AirFiber was also robust, spanning across 5,900 towns. However, its average revenue per user (ARPU) remained stagnant for three quarters and ended the year at ₹182 due to affordable JioBharat plans and promotional unlimited 5G plans. Jio offers 30% of its network coverage for free to 5G subscribers. In comparison, Bharti Airtel’s user base grew from 339 to 350 million, and ARPU reached ₹211 from ₹200, but a lower data usage of 22.5 GB. All telecom players are expected to gradually increase tariffs in FY2025 and FY2026 to monetise and earn ROI on 5G services. Previous Next

< Back Global markets bleed after Trump’s tariff threat to EU 21 Jan 2026 President Trump’s threat of higher tariffs on European allies unless they support his decision to take over Greenland triggered a sharp downturn in financial markets. The S&P 500 dropped over 2% for the first time since October. The Vix volatility index, Wall Street’s fear gauge, rose to its highest level since November. Across Asia, India’s Sensex and Nifty dropped around 1.3-1.4%. Indian Rupee slid to 91 per USD, a record low. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.5%, Taiwan’s Taiex index fell by over 1%, The uncertainty fuelled a broad sell-off across major indices, with sectors exposed to international trade and global supply chains hit hardest. Across several documented text exchanges, Trump told Norway’s Prime Minister that because Norway “decided not to give [him] the Nobel Peace Prize,” he no longer felt obligated to “think purely of peace” and would instead focus on what he believed was best for the United States. These messages were confirmed by the Norwegian Prime Minister, who emphasised that the Nobel Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES . A gripping, high-stakes mystery. Previous Next

L’Italie l’a interdit en janvier et les États-Unis en février pour des raisons de sécurité. < Back La Corée du Sud, l’Inde, l’Australie, interdisent DeepSeek L’Italie l’a interdit en janvier et les États-Unis en février pour des raisons de sécurité. Le logiciel chinois DeepSeek, a été interdit par de nombreux pays cette année. L’Italie l’a interdit le mois dernier, invoquant des problèmes de sécurité des données et de potentielles fuites d'informations sensibles. Ce mois-ci, l’Inde, les États-Unis, la Corée du Sud, l’Australie et Taiwan ont interdit son téléchargement sur les appareils gouvernementaux et interdit aux fonctionnaires de l’utiliser. Le ministère taiwanais des affaires numériques (MODA) a classé DeepSeek parmi les produits chinois des technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) et l’a interdit contre les fuites potentielles de données. La Commission des informations personnelles de Corée du Sud a déclaré que DeepSeek n’avait pas sucées ses règles en matière de protection des données personnelles. Elle a suggéré a DeepSeek de suspendre temporairement les téléchargements du chatbot R1 tout en travaillant a l’amélioration de ses normes en matière de protection des données personnelles, ce que l’entreprise chinoise a accepté. Ne manquez pas un autre article de SalestorrsNouvelles150. Suivez Salestorrs sur WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , et Instagram . Previous Next

< Back OpenAI raises $40bn in funding, announces an open gen AI 1 Apr 2025 It is the biggest funding raised by a startup ever. On Monday, OpenAI made two announcements. First, it raised $40 billion in the latest funding round from SoftBank Group, valuing it at $300 billion —nearly double its $157 billion valuation in October 2024. SoftBank will initially infuse $10 billion, followed by an additional $30 billion by year-end, contingent upon specific conditions. One critical requirement is for OpenAI to transition to a for-profit model. If not met, OpenAI will forfeit up to 25% of the agreed-upon funding amount. This investment will support OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate initiative, a significant AI project being developed in partnership with Oracle, SoftBank, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX. Second, it is building its first more open generative AI to compete with Meta’s Llama and DeepSeek, a significant shift from OpenAI’s usual, more secured, closed AI models. OpenAI’s latest image generator tool added one million users within the first hour after launch, thus heating its graphic processing units. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next