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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

Micron's $2.75 bn Gujarat chip plant to begin production by February-end

During his engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the value chain in critical minerals is complex and requires cooperation across multiple stages

Micron's $2.75 bn Gujarat chip plant to begin production by February-end
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:03 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

Trump returns to Washington from Davos, hails 'very special' Board of Peace

US President Donald Trump also said that the Greenland structure is being worked on, and it will be amazing for the US

Trump returns to Washington from Davos, hails 'very special' Board of Peace
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 7:48 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

A deal on ice: US President Trump dials back Greenland rhetoric in Davos

Trump's Greenland gambit may have paused in Davos, but it signals a deeper erosion of the rules-based order as great powers test how far coercion can go

A deal on ice: US President Trump dials back Greenland rhetoric in Davos
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 10:26 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

Andhra Pradesh studies Australia-like social media ban for U-16 children

The exposure of children to social media in India has increased rapidly due to cheaper smartphones and wider internet access, including in rural areas

Andhra Pradesh studies Australia-like social media ban for U-16 children
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos

Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath says pollution is a bigger risk to India's economy than tariffs, hurting productivity, raising health costs and affecting investor confidence

'Pollution a bigger threat to India than tariffs': Gita Gopinath at Davos
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 2:41 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

MMRDA signs MoUs worth ₹9 trillion on day two of WEF 2026

MMRDA signed MoUs worth ₹9.52 trillion on day two of WEF 2026, taking total commitments to ₹18.25 trillion and reinforcing global investor confidence in MMR

MMRDA signs MoUs worth ₹9 trillion on day two of WEF 2026
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 12:07 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

South Asia regains top spot in growth outlook as economist sentiment flips

South Asia tops global growth outlook as WEF economists turn bullish again, with India anchoring optimism even as global growth risks persist

South Asia regains top spot in growth outlook as economist sentiment flips
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

India in same group as US, China in AI development: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India, Vaishnaw said, had been ranked third in Stanford's AI preparedness and penetration rankings and second in the AI talent base rankings

India in same group as US, China in AI development: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:01 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

"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