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Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi over Davos meet

The Prime Minister was in Davos addressing the World Economic Forum.

25 Jan 2018 2:53 AM

Its overall low ranking — 177 among 180 countries — was linked to poor performance in the environment health policy and deaths due to air pollution categories. (Photo: AP)

Steep fall in Green Index: India 177th in a list of 180

While India is at the bottom of the list in the environmental health category, it ranks 178 out of 180 as far as air quality is concerned.

25 Jan 2018 2:52 AM

Vikas is there, but not ‘sabka saath’

More reason to cheer — the IMF forecasts that India will grow at a projected 7.8 per cent growth rate in 2019.

25 Jan 2018 2:48 AM

The Asean bloc was founded by five countries in 1967 — Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. (Photo: PTI)

Transforming Asia sets new challenge for India

The East Asia Summit, created in 2005, replicates the ADMM membership.

25 Jan 2018 2:48 AM

'If you want to be successful then you should learn from other's mistakes rather than their successes, the Alibaba group founder and chairman said. (Photo: AFP)

Globalisation can’t be stopped; if trade halts, war will follow: Jack Ma

The billionaire businessman emphasised that no one can stop globalisation and said that trade sanctions are like bombs.

24 Jan 2018 8:38 PM

PM Modi delivers his speech as Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum listens during the opening session of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo: AFP)

China welcomes Modi’s speech at Davos, says will jointly fight protectionism

Modi is the first Indian PM to address the WEF annual summit in Davos in two decades.

24 Jan 2018 6:49 PM

Initiative was conceived by the Forums IT Governors community under the chairmanship of Chuck Robbins. (Photo: AFP)

Infosys, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

The coalition has created a free platform of online tools to streamline the process of reskilling adults.

24 Jan 2018 11:17 AM

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan. (Photo:AP/PTI)

West must share benefits of growth with emerging world: Rajan

Rajan also took on the economists who frown upon the idea of economic narratives.

24 Jan 2018 9:59 AM

Next WEF centre to be set up in Maharashtra, says CM Fadnavis

The discussion revolved around topics such as food security, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity for sustainable agriculture.

24 Jan 2018 12:55 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he delivers his speech at the opening day the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos. (Photo: AFP)

Terror, climate change pose ‘grave’ threats: PM Modi

Modi speaks of ending ‘division, fractures’ in Davos address.

24 Jan 2018 12:47 AM

Shah Rukh Khan poses before and after Crystal Award ceremony.

Shah Rukh Khan in Switzerland: See his signature pose and a selfie like Aryan

The superstar couldn’t keep himself from doing his signature pose and it’s the best thing you’ll see today!

23 Jan 2018 3:21 PM

India means business: Modi tells global CEOs

Modi is the first Indian prime minister to attend Davos summit in 20 years.

23 Jan 2018 12:02 PM

After thanking the World Economic Forum for the award, Shah Rukh Khan finished his speech with 'namaskar' and 'Jai Hind'. (Photo: AP)

Shah Rukh Khan receives Crystal award 2018 at WEF in Davos

Shah Rukh Khan was presented the award for 'his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India'.

23 Jan 2018 11:30 AM

Addressing a roundtable before a dinner meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrated India's growth story. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

India means business, grants exciting opportunity: PM to CEOs in Davos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'hosted a roundtable meeting with CEOs of top global companies'.

23 Jan 2018 10:56 AM

Narendra Modi will travel to Oman, UAE and Palestine in February

The forthcoming visit to Palestine is also the latest indicator of India's desire to balance its ties with both Israel and Palestine.

23 Jan 2018 2:30 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

India, 62nd, below China, Pak in ‘inclusive growth’

Other neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh & Lanka also doing far better in ranking than India.

23 Jan 2018 1:08 AM

PM Modi set to deliver key address at Davos today

Mr Modi will deliver the opening plenary address at the WEF summit on Tuesday.

23 Jan 2018 1:02 AM

Davos: From billboards to delicacies, India present all over at WEF venue

At Davos, there is the Indian govt’s official India Lounge along with Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra govt lounges.

22 Jan 2018 7:38 PM

Despite its low overall score, India is among the ten emerging economies with 'advancing' trend. Only two advanced economies have shown 'advancing' trend. (Photo: PTI)

India ranks below Pak, China in WEF inclusive development index

Among the emerging economies China's rank is 26, while Pakistan stands at 47.

22 Jan 2018 5:56 PM

The richest 1 per cent in India cornered 73 per cent of the wealth generated in the country last year, a new survey showed on Monday, presenting a worrying picture of rising income inequality. (Photo: File)

India's richest 1 pc cornered 73 pc of wealth generated in 2017: Survey

Survey shows wealth of India's richest 1 per cent increased by over Rs 20.9 lakh crore during 2017.

22 Jan 2018 1:15 PM

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