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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Koo

Koo, ‘India’s answer to Twitter’, shuts shop citing ‘prolonged funding winter that struck at peak’

Koo founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka wrote in a LinkedIn post that since talks for a strategic partner fell through, they have decided to cease operations.

‘Yellow bird bidding final goodbye’: India’s Twitter rival Koo shuts down after failed sale talks

Co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna & Mayank Bidawatka said the platform will discontinue its services as partnership talks failed with multiple larger internet firms, media houses.

How BJP’s setback ‘rattled’ investors & ‘surprised’ NRIs, and Modi’s guarantees for 3rd term

Global media also comments on the rise and fall of microblogging platform Koo & expected continuity in foreign policy, including approach to Pakistan.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.