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World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab resigns
Geneva, April 21: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab resigned on Monday after helming the forum for over five decades.
Chandrababu Naidu congratulates Ram Mohan Naidu on being named Young Global Leader
Amaravati, April 17: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday congratulated Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on being named a Young Global Leader for 2025 by the World Economic Forum.
Bhumi Pednekar goes back to school, says 'Math is still not my thing'
Mumbai, March 15: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar shared an exciting update on her educational journey, revealing that she completed a course on Leadership, Global Policy, and Life at Harvard Kennedy School.
Bhumi visits Harvard Kennedy school: Didn't think being back to school could be fun
Mumbai, March 11: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar didn’t think being back to school could be so fun after she visited the Harvard Kennedy School.
MP Raghav Chadha invited to Harvard Kennedy School's Global Leadership Program
New Delhi, March 6: Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has been selected as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum (WEF), a prestigious recognition awarded to exceptional individuals under 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to shaping a better future.
Why Parineeti Chopra is crushing on 'inspiring human' Raghav Chadha
Mumbai, March 6: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has expressed admiration for her husband and politician Raghav Chadha, calling him an "inspiring human." The actress reshared Raghav's video on her Instagram stories and captioned it, “Crushing on this inspiring human,” followed by a red heart emoji.
Plug and Play Middle East Summit: UAE Minister champions role of technology in trade
Abu Dhabi, February 5: Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has underscored the transformative role of advanced technologies -- particularly artificial intelligence (AI) -- in driving a new era of smarter, faster, and more efficient global trade and how the UAE is taking the lead on their implementation.
Investment deals signed at Davos biggest win of Telangana govt: Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, Jan 28: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the investments attracted by the state during the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos is the biggest win of his government in 14 months.
'Singapore Ministers assure cooperation for Musi rejuvenation project, skill development': Telangana IT Minister
Hyderabad, January 28: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu on Tuesday said that the government held discussions in Singapore over the Musi rejuvenation project and skill development for youth in the state. He said that the ministers assured their cooperation regarding the two projects.
'Telangana could attract foreign investments worth Rs 1.80 lakh crore': CM Revanth Reddy after Davos visit
Hyderabad, January 28: After his recent visit to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland's Davos, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that the state government could attract foreign investments of around Rs 1.80 lakh crore.
It was all about building reputation of Andhra Pradesh: State Minister Nara Lokesh on his Davos visit
Visakhapatnam, January 28: After his visit to Davos to attract investments in the state by showcasing its favourable business environment, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said that it was a great trip that was focused on building a reputation of the state.
Women Inspiring Network leads global dialogues at Davos 2025 During the World Economic Forum week
New Delhi, January 27: The Women Inspiring Network (WIN) concluded an inspiring and impactful week at Davos 2025, from January 20 to 24, showcasing its commitment to advancing women's leadership and transforming global conversations.
Indian skilled workforce gaining immense global recognition: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, Jan 27: Skilled workforce in India is gaining immense global recognition, said Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), on Monday.
India among world's 13 leading nations spearheading fight against climate change: WEF
New Delhi, Jan 26: India is among the world's 13 leading industrial clusters along with countries such as Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, the UK and Saudi Arabia to join the World Economic Forum's Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative to fight climate change and safeguard the planet, according to a WEF statement issued on Sunday.
Bhumi Pednekar braves 0-degree weather in Davos
Mumbai, Jan 26: Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar, who recently made waves at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, braved the freezing 0-degree weather in style.
WEF 2025: India grabs investment commitments worth over Rs 20 lakh crore
New Delhi, Jan 25: In a clear show of its economic strength amid geo-political uncertainties, India bagged investment commitments worth more than Rs 20 lakh crore at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos this week.
WEF calls for cooperation to address global challenges, uncertainty
Davos, Jan 25: The World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded its annual meeting, calling for increased cooperation in the face of global challenges and uncertainty.
Eyewash, says Aaditya Thackeray on MoUs signed by Maharashtra government in Davos
Mumbai, January 24: Reacting to the MoUs signed by the Maharashtra government in Davos, Switzerland, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said that they could sign such MoUs in India itself and asked what was the need to create "MoUs drama" in Davos and criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, calling it "an eyewash by the CM."
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights India's export-led growth and inclusive development at Davos
Davos, January 24: Addressing global leaders and industry captains, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways, Electronics and IT presented India's vision of inclusive development and its remarkable growth story at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
WEF 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights thrust on manufacturing, services to push growth
Davos, Jan 24: Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday highlighted India's balanced approach to economic development with both manufacturing and services driving the nation's growth in his speech at the World Economic Forum.
WEF 2025: Decarbonising Rice project trials expanded in India, Laos & Indonesia
New Delhi, Jan 24: Trials on the Decarbonising Rice project, winner of the breakthrough scientific contribution award at the recently concluded World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, on Friday has been expanded in India, Laos and Indonesia.
WEF 2025: 25 countries unite to fight against global plastic pollution, climate change
Davos, Jan 24: Even as plastic waste continues to pose an urgent global challenge, seven more countries have joined the fight against plastic pollution, taking the total to 25 at the recently concluded World Economic Forum's annual meeting here.
Decision to stay away from Davos summit deliberate: Karnataka Minister
Bengaluru, Jan 24: After facing criticism over Karnataka's non-participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Siddaramaiah government has said the decision to stay away from the event was deliberate.
South Korean stocks close higher over hopes for rate cuts
Seoul, Jan 24: South Korean stocks finished higher on Friday as US President Donald Trump's call for interest rate cuts boosted appetite for risky assets. The local currency gained against the US dollar.
Time that Indian investors and startups should be seen in WEF, says Rukam Capital's Archana Jahagirdar
Davos, January 24: At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025, Archana Jahagirdar, Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, highlighted India's burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and its evolving global presence.
Global leaders call for action on AI and Regional Reforms at World Economic Forum
Davos, January 24: US President Donald J. Trump outlined his strategy to bolster the US economy and "unleash" investment in a wide-ranging speech via live video link to around 3,000 global leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Blackstone, Ursa Clusters, Tillman Global Holdings to separately develop global data centres in Telangana
Davos, January 24: In a series of high-profile announcements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Telangana has secured significant investments in the burgeoning digital infrastructure sector, positioning itself as a global leader in cutting-edge data centre technology, the Chief Minister Office said.
Davos: Mumbai's MMRDA signs 11 MoUs worth USD 40 billion at WEF 2025
Davos, January 24: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has signed 11 pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (Rs 3.5 lakh crore) at the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
'If you don't make your product in America, you'll have to pay tariff': Donald Trump at WEF
Davos, January 24: US President Donald Trump, called on companies globally to manufacture their products in the United States, while also issuing a stern warning to those doing otherwise that they will have to pay tariffs worth 'billions and trillions' of dollars.
Would like to meet President Putin soon...: Donald Trump reiterates need to end horrible Russia-Ukraine war
Washington DC, January 24: Highlighting the massive implications of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump reiterated the urgent need for a peace settlement to end the "horrible" war and expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Israel's Netanyahu defends 'great friend' Musk over salute row at Trump inauguration rally
Jerusalem, Jan 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk was being "falsely smeared" in a row over a gesture he made at Donald Trump's inauguration that critics described as a Nazi salute.
Donald Trump criticises 'unfair' trade relationship with China, stresses on 'level playing field'
Washington, Jan 24: US President Donald Trump, affirmed hope of having a "very good relationship" with China under his administration, while also stressing the need to have a "level-playing field" regarding the trade situation.
US President Trump calls for 'immediate' talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war
Washington, Jan 24: US President Donald Trump has told reporters that Russia "should want to make a deal" with Ukraine to end the "horrible war" and emphasised he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately.
'Make products in America or face tariffs': Donald Trump issues ultimatum at World Economic Forum
Davos (Switzerland), Jan 24: US President Donald Trump has invited global businesses to manufacture their products in the US and promised them lower taxes but also issued a stern warning that if they choose to produce their goods elsewhere, they would have to pay tariffs worth 'billions and trillions' of dollars.
Maha set to become data centre capital: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Jan 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday that the state is poised to become the data centre capital of the future. Referring to data as the "new oil," he said the state would witness rapid growth in this sector.
Chandrababu Naidu's Davos visit successful in creating 'AP Brand' image: Official
Amaravati, Jan 23: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's four-day visit to Davos aimed at creating 'AP Brand' image and setting up a network to invite massive investments to the state ended successfully, the state government said on Thursday.
MMRDA inks MoUs worth 3.5 lakh crores at Davos
Mumbai, Jan 23: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) during its golden jubilee celebrations has signed 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 40 billion (Rs 3.5 lakh crore) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Metropolitan Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee.
Kerala pitches for pursuing development goals in sustainable manner at Davos
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: At the ongoing 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos in Switzerland, Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve made a strong pitch for pursuing development goals in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
Donald Trump urges NATO nations to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
Davos, January 23: US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, called for NATO nations to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, emphasizing that the United States has been shouldering an unfair burden in global defense spending, particularly in the Ukraine war.
Trump hails return to White House with 'massive mandate' at Davos, calls victory 'most consequential in 129 years'
Davos, January 23: US President Donald Trump, speaking virtually at the World Economic Forum, said his return to the White House with a massive mandate is unprecedented.