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Isolation, protectionism no solutions to economic challenges: Angela Merkel

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 25 (ANI): Addressing during the 'World Economic Forum,' German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on the countries to work together and face challenges together. She said that isolationism and protectionism were not solutions to the economic challenges facing countries around the world. Merkel also told the audience that she was open-minded about what kind of partnership the European Union would develop with Britain after Brexit, but noted that there could be no compromise on the EU's core principles in those talks. Politicians, business chiefs, bankers and celebrities are meeting in the Swiss Alps under the banner 'Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World' for the gathering, that concludes on Friday.

Chinese scientists clone 2 monkeys for 1st time

Shanghai (China), Jan 25 (ANI): For the first time, Chinese scientists have cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced a sheep named Dolly, two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans. Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua are the first non-human primates to be cloned from a non-embryonic cell using a process called somatic cell nuclear transfer. The identical long-tailed monkeys were born eight and six weeks ago. The Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Neuroscience in Shanghai expects more births in coming months as it took 127 eggs to produce the clones. The work brings the prospect of human cloning closer, though the team says that's not their intention. Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua are being bottle-fed and are growing normally.

Nara Lokesh attends conference on "development of manufacturing sector" at Invest India Lounge

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 24 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh attended a round table conference on "development of manufacturing sector and action to be taken" organized by the Govt of India at Invest India Lounge. While speaking at the event, Lokesh elaborated the measures AP is taking for development of industrial sector, specifically manufacturing sector. He explained that the state government brought new policies and is providing subsidies. He said AP is number one in ease of doing business. He said that all licenses and permissions required for setting up of industries are being given at fast pace. He added that two electronic manufacturing clusters are established as part of creating full-fledged eco system. In mobile manufacturing; companies like Foxcon, Celkon, Karbonn, Dixon etc have started operations in AP. Along with Lokesh, CEO of Invest India, Deepak Bagla, Additional Secretary Industrial Promotions, Atul Chaturvedi and other industrialists from various countr

Deadly seasonal flu hits every U.S. state, 30 children dead

United States, Jan 24 (ANI): United's States' 'Centers for Disease Control and Prevention' has warned that this year's seasonal flu epidemic is 'severe.' It said the deadly virus is now in every U.S. state, with 32 states reporting severe flu activity. Across the country, some 30 children in the U.S. have died from the flu this season, according to a leading doctor at the CDC. Health officials have urged all Americans to get the flu shot this year. U.S. health officials estimate this year's flu vaccine is about 30 percent affective. At least 42 adults have died in North Carolina so far this season. Some hospitals in California have set up surge tents to deal with the influx of patients.

PM Modi's speech at WEF emerged as oasis in fractured world: Minister Piyush Goyal

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 24 (ANI): Ace Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a Crystal Award at World Economic Forum in Davos for his work towards women and children rights. Talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the plenary session of WEF 2018, the actor said that Prime Minister pointed out Globalisation is losing sheen and India can become hub of bringing it back, a lot of good points. It's a matter of pride for all Indians that an Indian Prime Minister came to World Economic Forum after 20 years, he added.

Matter of pride that Indian PM came to WEF after 20 years: Shah Rukh Khan in Davos

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 24 (ANI): Ace Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a Crystal Award at World Economic Forum in Davos for his work towards women and children rights. Talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the plenary session of WEF 2018, the actor said that Prime Minister pointed out Globalisation is losing sheen and India can become hub of bringing it back, a lot of good points. It's a matter of pride for all Indians that an Indian Prime Minister came to World Economic Forum after 20 years, he added.

WEF 2018: Globalisation is losing its shine: PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted top three major threats in which he mentioned third challenge is increased self-centeredness around the world. 'Globalisation around the world is shrinking, everyone talks of an inter-connected world but the shine of globalisation is reducing.' PM Modi said. 'We must see if the global organisations created after World War Second reflects the new dynamics of the world today'. Some World powers don't just want shun globalisation but they want to stall it. An example of this is new tariff barriers.' PM Modi added.

WEF 2018: PM Modi shares one frame with Indian CEOs

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Following his speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted and got clicked with Indian CEOs in Davos. During the visit, the prime ministers will reaffirm the close friendship between the two countries, and discuss ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation. He is the first Prime Minister since 1997 to attend the annual meeting WEF, which is described as international organisation for public-private cooperation.

WEF 2018: PM Modi meets Queen Maxima of Netherlands

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Queen Maxima of Netherlands on the side lines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. PM Modi is also scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. He is the first Prime Minister since 1997 to attend the annual meeting WEF, which is described as international organisation for public-private cooperation.

WEF 2018: Data is real wealth, says PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that technology-driven transformation has been deeply affecting people's way of thinking, working, international groups, politics, and economy. 'Today, data is a real wealth and it is being said that whoever acquires and controls the data will have hegemony in the future. The global flow of data is creating big opportunities as well as challenges,' Modi said. PM Modi made this remark while underlining the importance of technology in today's era.

WEF 2018: CM Chandrababu Naidu, Dharmendra Pradhan laud PM Modi's historic speech

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): After the historic speech of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the opening session of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu praised PM Modi and said that he gave an excellent speech. It is a historical day for India. PM gave very good message to global community especially on geopolitics, terrorism and environmental issues. However, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said PM Modi gave an excellent speech. The speech explained about the ethos of India.

Watch: PM Modi meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on the side lines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. PM Modi is also scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. Yesterday, the Canadian Prime Minister announced that he will travel to India for a state visit from February 17 to 23. This visit will build on these shared commitments as well as on recent meetings held between Prime Ministers Trudeau and Modi and ministers from both countries. He is the first Prime Minister since 1997 to attend the annual meeting WEF, which is described as international organisation for public-private cooperation.

Protests erupt across Pakistan against murder of Gilgit student

Gilgit Baltistan, Jan 23: Dilawar Abbas, a resident of Gilgit city was brutally beaten by a group of men in Lahore city of Pakistan's Punjab province. Dilawar, a first year student, belonged to the Kiris village of Ghanche. Students and civil society organizations in Gilgit Baltistan and other cities across Pakistan protested against the killing of Dilawar Abbas. Protest demonstrations in this regard were held in Skardu and Ghanche districts of Baltistan division.

'It wasn't speech of political leader but of global leader': Devendra Fadnavis about PM Modi's speech

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): 'It wasn't speech of a political leader but that of a statesman, a global leader,' said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at World Economic Forum on Tuesday. Fadnavis applauded PM Modi's speech saying, 'he also talked about what India is doing. He gave a message that we are here not only to speak but what we speak is transformed into action.'

WEF 2018: Terrorism is worse when people create artificial difference between 'good', 'bad' terror: PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted top three major threats in which he mentioned terrorism the second one. Terrorism is dangerous, reiterating that 'it is worse when people create an artificial difference between 'good' and 'bad' terror. It is painful to see some youngsters getting radicalised.'

Nara Lokesh, CM Fadnavis participate in 'Industrial Corridors in India' business session with global CEOs

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in "Industrial Corridors in India" business session with global CEOs held by CII and PWC on Tuesday. Addressing the event, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said that the measures being taken up for industrial development in Andhra Pradesh. He said, "We are strategically utilising Vizag - Chennai and Chennai - Bangalore industrial corridors for industrial development of Andhra Pradesh. They were implementing clusters model. In order to create full-fledged eco system in electronics manufacturing, we are forming exclusive electronic manufacturing clusters. Already one cluster is operational in Tirupati where companies like Celkon, Carbon, Dixon etc. In mobile manufacturing, a cluster is being setup with companies manufacturing all parts of a mobile phone. Foxcon mobile manufacturing company in Sricity SEZ, 12,000 jobs are provided for women.' However, the Maharash

WEF 2018: Climate change is huge threat right now: PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted top three major threats in which he mentioned 'Climate Change' as the most prior one. Addressing the gathering in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that climate change is huge threat right now. Expressing his concern over the melting of Arctic glaciers, PM Modi accentuated the need to think about what can be done to mitigate climate change.

WEF 2018: PM Modi greets attendees with 'Namaste', reminds value of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the attendees with 'Namaste' and got the loud cheer in return. Addressing the gathering in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that India has always believed in values of integration and unity, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which means the entire world is one family. It is relevant to bridge distances.

Watch: PM Modi meet President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset, Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset in Davos and Professor Klaus Schwab Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. PM Modi is scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. PM Modi will be addressing plenary session of the forum on Tuesday. He is the first Prime Minister since 1997 to attend the annual meeting WEF, which is described as international organisation for public-private cooperation.

'Let's wait and watch': Devendra Fadnavis on Shiv Sena fighting 2019 elections 'alone'

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): After the major announcement of Shiv Sena, on Tuesday, of fighting Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections in 2019 alone, State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Shiv Sena is saying many things and it is in alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra and will complete its term. "Before jumping to any conclusion we should wait," CM Fadnavis added.