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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.

George Weah sworn in as Liberia's President

Monrovia (Liberia), Jan 23 (ANI): Former international soccer star George Weah took over as the new President of Liberia. During his oath taking ceremony, he promised a crackdown on corruption practices prevailing across the nation. Weah succeeds Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's president for 12 years and Africa's first female elected head of State. He grew up in the slums of capital Monrovia and went on to become one of Africa's greatest soccer players. His election campaign tapped into dissatisfaction among Liberians over corruption and persistent poverty.

Donald Trump signs funding bill ending 3-day-long government shutdown

Washington, D.C. (U.S.), Jan 23 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump signed into law the funding bill that officially ended the three-day government shutdown on Monday. Earlier, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term measure to fund the federal Government through February 8 and end a three-day-long Government shutdown. By a 266-150 vote, the Republican-led House quickly followed the Senate and approved the stopgap bill, which includes a six-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but not protections for 'Dreamer' immigrants sought by Democrats. The funding measure will now go to President Trump, who said he will sign it into law, ending the government shutdown. The bill now funds the Government upto February 8, along with the popular Children's Health Insurance Programme (CHIP) for at least six years.

Watch: PM Modi meets President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset in Davos on Monday. PM Modi arrived in Zurich and reached Davos to attend World Economic Forum. Prime Minister 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.

This WEF is India's Economic World Forum, says CM Naidu

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu arrived in Davos on Monday to attend World Economic Forum (WEF). CM Naidu called this year's WEF as India's World Economic Forum. Showering praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to promote India at WEF, CM Naidu said that it is a great opportunity for India and Andhra Pradesh to go big way for investment.

World is recognising India as country of tomorrow: Minister Piyush Goyal at WEF

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal at World Economic Forum in Davos said that the delegation at the forum is giving out the message of 'New India 2022' that the Government is working hard to achieve. The world is recognizing India as the one of the best country in the world to invest in, said Minister Goyal. Terming India as the country of tomorrow he said that the transformation in country and changing rules of governance is evident. Talking about Goods and Service Tax, he said that people are accepting GST with the continuous process of simplifying the tax regime and it would definitely be beneficial for the masses.

PM Modi to narrate unique story of India's growth at WEF Davos: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum and met President of Swiss Confederation Alain Berset. CEO of India's policy think tank Niti Aayog, Amitabh Kant on PM Modi's visit to Davos said that Prime Minister and Indian delegation is here to narrate a unique story of India's growth with major structural reforms. Niti Aayog and PM Modi has orked for financial inclusion along with financial growth, said CEO Amitabh Kant. He also applauded Prime Minister for his on global terrorism on the diplomatic front. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. PM Modi will address plenary session of the forum on Tuesday.

Global business community are happy to invest in India, says LuLu Group Chairman

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): Chairman LuLu Group in Davos Yusuff Ali on Monday said that he is very happy about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Davos visit as he will be attending the World Economic Forum on Tuesday. These days' lots of investors are looking forward to invest in India after witnessing the ease provided to them by the Indian government. 'It is a great opportunity to market our country India. Lot of investors now a days are looking to invest in India. Government has changed laws for ease of doing business. Global business community is very happy to invest in India', LuLu Group Chairman said. After 20 years, any Indian PM is attending World Economic Forum 2018. More than 50 head of states, many CEOs will be there, this is a great opportunity to market India', Yusuff added.

PM Modi's revolutionary reforms have generated tremendous interest in global investor community: Jitendra Singh

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): With the World Economic Forum to kick start today, all eyes are set on Davos as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a plenary session on Tuesday. Minister of State for Prime Minister Office Jitendra Singh on Monday briefed the engagement of the PM Modi's visit and said that PM Modi's revolutionary reforms have generated tremendous interest in global investor community. PM Modi has generated tremendous amount of hope.

16th International Energy Forum Ministerial meeting to be held in April 2018: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed a press conference in the national capital on Monday. Speaking at the event, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial meeting to be held on April 10-12, 2018, to be hosted by Government of India in New Delhi. He added that the meeting to be co-hosts by Government of China and South Korea.

Taj chefs to give 'Ghar ka Swaad Davos main' to PM Modi

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): The culinary experts from Taj hotels are all geared up to create magic with food and give 'Ghar ka taste' to all the dignitaries, who are attending the World Economic Forum (WEF). Chefs are using spices, specially imported from India, to maintain the same Indian taste and aroma. Almost a thousand kilo spices and herbs have been brought from India to prepare the authentic Indian food. Over 32 chefs are geared up to create the magic and to satisfy the taste buds of the WEF attendees. PM Modi on Monday left for Davos to attend the 48th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to represent the country at the forum in over 20 years. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Davos was in 1997 when Deve Gowda led the Indian delegation there.

World Economic Forum 2018: PM Modi arrives in Zurich

Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Zurich on Monday and will proceed to Switzerland's Davos for the World Economic Forum. As per his itinerary for the day, the Prime Minister is scheduled to host dinner for global industry bosses from 18 countries in Davos. Thereafter, he will be addressing the plenary session of the forum on Tuesday. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the WEF since the earlier one by H. D. Deve Gowda in 1997. The World Economic Forum, which describes itself as an international organisation for public-private cooperation and was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation, hosts its annual meeting in Davos every year in January.

Pope Francis urges victims to remain 'hopeful' in flood-affected Trujillo

Trujillo (Peru), Jan 22 (ANI): Upon visiting an area of Peru that was devastated last year by heavy rains, Pope Francis has urged the masses not to lose 'hope'. The region was devastated following heavy rains linked to climate change while it was plagued by gang violence. On his penultimate day in Peru, Francis flew north to the city. Trujillo, capital of the region of La Libertad, was hit by major floods after six landslides in less than a week in the beginning of 2017, leaving tens of thousands of people homeless. The vast majority of people affected were poor. The Pope descended from his popemobile to bless a 99-year-old blind woman among the crowds of those gathered to meet him in the city and tried on a traditional woollen hat.

Davos on its toes to hear PM Modi's speech at World Economic Forum: CII Director General

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): With the World Economic Forum to kick start today, all eyes are set on Davos as PM Narendra Modi will address a plenary session tomorrow. Talking about the PM Modi's visit to Davos, Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Chandrajit Banerjee said it's really proud moment for all of us. "Today the entire attention of Davos that's been going around is on India because it is a really bright spot in the economy. People are really looking forward to hear it from the man who has made a huge difference in India the last few years," he added. He further said everybody is here with the expectation to understand what will be the great outcome from the Prime Minister himself, who will talk about the changes he has been able to bring in India.

Watch: PM Modi poster surfaces in Davos ahead of World Economic Forum

Davos (Switzerland), Jan 22 (ANI): The World Economic Forum 2018 is kick starting in Switzerland's Davos from today. Posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh titled as "India's Most Business Friendly State" were seen outside the venue. PM Modi departed for Davos today and will be addressing a plenary session tomorrow.

Afghan forces end 13-hour hotel siege in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Jan 22 (ANI): At least 18 people were killed after terrorists dressed in Army uniforms stormed into one of the Kabul's luxury Intercontinental Hotel and seized hostages on Sunday. Afghanistan security forces managed to end the siege after 13-hour-long gun battle between terrorists and security forces. More than 150 hotel guests were evacuated from the hotel after the siege. Fire broke out in the hotel due to prolonged gun battle. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Business community looking forward to PM Modi's inaugural address in 'World Economic Forum': Indian Ambassador to Switzerland

Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 21 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Switzerland Sibi George on Sunday said that the entire business community in Central European country is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural keynote address during 'World Economic Forum' in Davos. George said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Davos will be 'historic,' since an Indian PM is attending the event first time since 1997. "In 1997, when we attended at the Prime Ministerial level, India was a much smaller economy. Today India is transforming so fast. It's a phenomenal thing well appreciated by business community all over the world," Sibi added.