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India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos

From rajma chawal to filter coffee tiramisu, Chef Manu Chandra showcased India's culinary soft power at the India pavilion amid sub-zero Davos

India pavilion: A sizzling culinary experience in freezing Davos
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Thoughts from Davos 2026: India recognised as a trusted value-chain partner

WEF 2026 highlighted AI's shift from hype to execution, India's rising global confidence, and the need for policy consistency, R&D investment, and trusted partnerships in a fragmenting world

Thoughts from Davos 2026: India recognised as a trusted value-chain partner
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

How Macron's Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump

At the power gathering of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, the reflective shades worn by French President Emmanuel Macron captured attention in ways that words didn't. Hiding an unsightly but what Macron says is a benign medical issue with his right eye, the sunglasses bled into news feeds, triggered a jab from US President Donald Trump, and spawned memes and an AI-generated spoof of Macron as a fighter jet pilot, set to Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" track from the Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun." "Those beautiful sunglasses," Trump said in his Davos address. "What the hell happened?" Here's what to know about the now famous shades and what they say about Macron and politics: The glasses The shades were made by a French firm, Henry Jullien, Macron's office told The Associated Press. They were its Pacific S 01 model, which don't come cheap, retailing for 659 euros (USD 775) on the manufacturer's website. It struggled with demand after Macron wore them for a hard-hitting speech

How Macron's Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 9:41 AM IST

India at Davos: From presence to partnership in long-term global growth

At Davos 2026, India moves from promise to partnership, positioning itself as a stable anchor for long-term global growth and investment

India at Davos: From presence to partnership in long-term global growth
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Key events from WEF 2026: Carney's speech, Macron's sunglasses, and more

Over the last four days, global leaders from across the world, including India, China, the United States, and Europe, gathered at the forum in Davos, Switzerland

Key events from WEF 2026: Carney's speech, Macron's sunglasses, and more
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Trump revokes Canada invitation to join Board of Peace after Davos face-off

US President announced the move in a Truth Social post, a day after formally launching the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Trump revokes Canada invitation to join Board of Peace after Davos face-off
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

WEF 2026 Day 5: Key speakers and major discussions at Davos today

Topics scheduled for discussion include protecting scientific freedom, the future of the internet, mental health, and geopolitical risk outlook for 2026, among others

WEF 2026 Day 5: Key speakers and major discussions at Davos today
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Open to partners across economic spectrum: Union Minister Vaishnaw

At WEF Davos, Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is open to partnerships across sectors and remains resilient amid global debt concerns

Open to partners across economic spectrum: Union Minister Vaishnaw
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh govt signs MoU with DP World to boost logistics, investment

At WEF Davos, Madhya Pradesh signs MoU with DP World to boost logistics, infrastructure and integration with global supply chains

Madhya Pradesh govt signs MoU with DP World to boost logistics, investment
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

WEF 2026 Day 4: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

The second last day of the annual summit will start with a conversation with Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California

WEF 2026 Day 4: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

US won't use force to take Greenland, says Donald Trump in Davos

Speaking at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, Trump also said that the US is booming but Europe is 'not heading in the right direction'

US won't use force to take Greenland, says Donald Trump in Davos
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Trump says he is 'reasonably close' to deal to end Russia-Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thinks he is 'reasonably close' to a deal on stopping the Russia-Ukraine war, though he had earlier thought it would be an easier one for him to settle in a matter of hours. He also said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be stupid if they don't end it now, and that he knows they are not stupid. Speaking here during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Trump said he is good at the 'stuff (settling wars) though the United Nations should be doing it. "I hate to say, I thought that was going to be so, I settled for four plus. And I thought that was going to be one of my easier ones. Not the easiest, so settled in a matter of hours," Trump said in reply to a question on the Ukraine war. "It's got to get done. Saving a lot of lives, saving millions of lives. With Ukraine and Russia, this tremendous hatred between President Zelensky and President Putin. That's not good. That's not good for

Trump says he is 'reasonably close' to deal to end Russia-Ukraine war
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

Assam secures ₹1 trillion investment commitments in first year at WEF

Attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here for the first time in its history, Assam has secured investment commitments worth Rs 1 lakh crore already, and it is only a base for the state in the global arena, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Speaking to PTI here, Sarma said Assam, or for that matter any state from the northeastern region, has come to Davos for the first time, and it has been an enlightening experience, and it will help us in framing policy and bringing more investment to our state. Citing RBI data, he said Assam is now the fastest-growing state in the country, and in the last five years, we have consistently achieved 13 per cent plus growth, while next year our growth projection will be around 15 per cent. "We are a small economy, but now we are growing at a faster pace. The Prime Minister is championing the cause of Assam, championing the cause of the northeastern region," he said. Sarma said the Prime Minister has laid the foundatio

Assam secures ₹1 trillion investment commitments in first year at WEF
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

AI boom reshapes jobs, geopolitics and global adoption push at Davos

OpenAI is expanding its efforts to convince global governments to build more data centers and encourage greater usage

AI boom reshapes jobs, geopolitics and global adoption push at Davos
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

EU 'fully prepared' to hit back over Trump's Greenland tariffs, threats

Pointedly, von der Leyen also argued that there was no returning to the world order that Europe spent decades building with US cooperation

EU 'fully prepared' to hit back over Trump's Greenland tariffs, threats
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as major concern

Japan's 40-year bond yield rocketed past 4 per cent to a fresh high since its debut in 2007 and a first for any maturity of the nation's sovereign debt in more than three decades

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as major concern
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

US won't use force to acquire Greenland, but will 'remember' a no: Trump

Trump said the United States would not use force to acquire Greenland, but added that Washington would "remember" a rejection

US won't use force to acquire Greenland, but will 'remember' a no: Trump
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2028, says Gita Gopinath

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday asserted that India will definitely become the world's third-largest economy over the next few years, with economist Gita Gopinath saying it can happen by 2028 or even earlier. Speaking in a World Economic Forum Annual Meeting session here, Vaishnaw said the only matter of concern is what will happen with the mountains of debt in the rich world and what could be the impact on India. Gopinath said the challenge for India is not becoming the third-largest economy; the challenge is raising per capita income to higher levels. Vaishnaw said what is working really well is that in the last decade, there has been a transformational change in our country, and it's a very well thought-through, well-defined and a very focused execution. He said it's built on four pillars -- the pillar of public investment in physical, digital and social infrastructure, the pillar of making sure that the entire society grows with the growth of the country, that is .

India set to become 3rd largest economy by 2028, says Gita Gopinath
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

"We prefer respect to bullies...": French President Macron takes on Trump at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a strong message on Europe’s future, urging the continent to be ready to defend its economic and political interests am

Icon Youtube"We prefer respect to bullies...": French President Macron takes on Trump at Davos
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

History marches past Davos: Global promises without binding commitments

As Davos debates dialogue and stakeholder capitalism, US resource grabs and weak public-private contracts expose the gap between rhetoric and reality in global economic governance

History marches past Davos: Global promises without binding commitments
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 6:58 PM IST