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A New Delhi workshop focused on global trends in investment facilitation, aiming to align India's domestic reforms with best practices. Experts discussed the WTO perspective, India's policy reforms, and rising FDI to boost ease of doing business. A workshop on "The Investment Facilitation Landscape: Emerging Trends and Approaches" was organised to examine emerging global trends in investment facilitation and ease of doing business. It brought together policymakers, experts and industry stakehol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) India is set for a power-packed presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Swiss ski resort town of Davos next month with four union ministers including Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to join five CMs and over 100 CEOs from the country. K Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister for Civil Aviation, and Pralhad Joshi, Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, and Food & Public Distribution, will also be part of the Indian delegation at the five-d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Citing several case studies from India, the World Economic Forum on Friday said seven emerging deep technologies, including generative AI, robotics and satellite-enabled remote sensing, are poised to transform agriculture. These technologies, which also include computer vision, edge Internet of Things (IoT), CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats), and nanotechnology, will boost resilience and productivity, while securing rural livelihoods, the WEF said in ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 24 (Maxim News): Telangana is formulating long-term plans to generate employment for 5 lakh people by attracting new investments of Rs. 1 lakh crore in the life sciences sector by 2030, State IT and Industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has revealed. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The value of Telangana's life sciences sector economy is currently worth $80 billion, and it has been announced that a 'Comprehensive Life Sciences Policy' will be implemented soon with the aim of inc ...Read More >
Pointing to Google's decision to set up a major AI data centre, Naidu said Vizag is emerging as a 'preferred city' for several tech companies and stressed prioritising skill development and human resources. The CM further said that universities and educational institutions should also be represented at the summit. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the state should be developed as a destination for Artificial Intelligence, ahead of the proposed CII partnership summ ...Read More >
Ten transformative technology solutions could change the way the world powers homes, grows food and secures freshwater, according to a new World Economic Forum report. Many of these critical technologies already exist but remain underused. Unlocking their potential as practical, scalable solutions to pressing climate challenges will hinge on political will, financial and material investment and public awareness. The 10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health report, developed in col ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The World Economic Forum (WEF) and science publisher Frontiers unveiled a new report, titled "10 Emerging Technology Solutions for Planetary Health," mapping out a wave of already-existing, yet underused, innovations that can accelerate global climate action. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils in Dubai, the report frames its solutions against a dire backdrop: global temperatures stayed at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for all of 2024, putting the world ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar clinched the title with a leap of 7.75m at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet. The Asian Games silver medallist registered his best effort in the second round on Saturday night. Sreeshankar opened with a 7.63m jump, followed it up with his winning leap of 7.75m in the second round, and then recorded a solid 7.69m. His third attempt was a foul, while his fi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) The All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) has started a project in Maharashtra's Satara and Pimpri Chinchwad in Pune district to reduce plastic landfill and recycle them for making useful items, an official said. The project is aimed at creating awareness among communities, including children, youth, women self-help groups, sanitation workers, waste pickers and community-based organisations, about enhancing source segregation and proper waste disposal, AIILS ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Content creator and actor Prajakta Koli has been honoured by TIME Magazine. She was named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Creators List. Also Read | 'My Way of Trying To Commit Suicide': Neha Bhasin Reveals Consuming Half a Bottle of Fat Burners at Age 20 After Facing Body Shaming (Watch Video). Elated over this honour, Prajakta said, "Being recognized as the first Indian creator on TIME's inaugural TIME100 Creators List is both humbling and incredibl ...Read More >
Nagpur: Maharashtra is set to develop Gadchiroli into a major industrial hub with a Rs1 lakh crore steel project, which will foster a wider steel industry ecosystem in Chandrapur, Gondia, and Bhandara districts, industries minister Uday Samant said in the state legislature on Monday in response to a resolution under Rule 293."Maharashtra has emerged as the leading state in implementing agreements signed during the World Economic Forum at Davos. We are executing 85% to 87% of those commitments -- ...Read More >
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM : Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said the Akhanda Godavari Pushkara Project will boost tourism in the Godavari Region, besides providing direct and indirect employment to 8,000 people. Shekhawat, along with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, laid the foundation stone for the '97 crore Akhanda Godavari Project at Pushkara Ghat in the city on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said the allocation of funds for the project under the Special Assistanc ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin and his party, the DMK, have termed the draft as "dictatorial," and have threatened legal action and protests if the regulations are not reversed. The University Grants Commission's (UGC) proposed draft regulations for 2025 have sparked significant controversy within the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Key allies, including the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), have raised objections over the draft's proposed changes, par ...Read More >
KOCHI: The Kerala delegation led by Industries Minister P Rajeeve attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos on Wednesday held discussions with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, under the Saudi Arabian government, air conditioner maker Hitachi India, and other officials for possible collaborations, taking advantage of the state's abundant skilled talent and its leadership in sustainable development. "We engaged with WEF representatives at WEF2025 in Davos, initiating discussions ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (PTI) Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve held over 30 one-to-one meetings during the first two days of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the state's investment potential across various sectors. During the meetings, he highlighted the transformative changes in Kerala's industrial landscape, driven by government policies, an official statement said on Wednesday. Also Read | Suicide Pact Tragedy: Pregnant Teenage Girl Jumps off 3rd Flo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 22 (VOICE) The Maharashtra government and Reliance Industries on Wednesday at the slide lines of the World Economic Forum summit at Davos signed a MoU with an investment of Rs 3,05,000 crore with over 3,00,000 employment opportunities across diverse sectors, including new energy, retail, hospitality, and high-tech manufacturing. With this, is the state government has so far inked 32 MoUs with investment proposals worth Rs 9,30,457 crore. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his post ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a Rs1.4 lakh crore investment by ArcelorMittal/Nippon Steel for a 17.8-million-ton integrated steel project in Anakapalli at the WEF in Davos. Ministers Nara Lokesh and T.G. Bharat highlighted the state's investment-friendly ecosystem and proposed additional projects in petrochemicals and solar cell manufacturing, receiving positive responses from Lakshmi Mittal.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a landmark Rs1.4 lakh cro ...Read More >
As part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 'Grand Indian Pavilion' alongside Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jayant Sinha, as well as Kerala Minister P. Rajeev. Several senior officials and prominent figures from various states were also present at the event. During the inauguration, Telangana IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu extended an invitation to global investors, encouraging them to invest in Telangana. He highli ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jan 14 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday described the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district as a "brutal" act and asserted those involved in the crime would face stringent punishment. Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 for attempting to stop an extortion bid on an energy firm helming a windmill project in Beed district in central Maharashtra, some 380 kilometres from Mumbai. Police have re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) India's maritime sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's vision of becoming world's third-largest economy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Wednesday. Today, India stands as an emerging maritime powerhouse, strategically leveraging its geographical location and advanced infrastructure to spearhead global maritime initiatives, the Vice President said. "With the global blue economy projected to reach USD 6 trillion by 2030, India's maritime sec ...Read More >
Aditya Tiwari's journey as a single father to Avnish, a child with Down syndrome, showcases resilience, love, and advocacy for disability rights in India. On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3rd, we celebrate stories of resilience and advocacy that inspire change. One such story is that of Aditya Tiwari, a single father who adopted Avnish, a child with Down syndrome. Since 2016, their journey has not only highlighted the challenges faced by singl ...Read More >
In the last decade, digital transformation has reshaped industries across the globe, with the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector witnessing a rapid shift towards technology-driven processes. Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data are now reshaping business operations and redefining traditional roles. As India navigates this intersection of innovation and opportunity, the employability of the country's youth -- especially in BFSI -- will hinge on ...Read More >
By KUMAIL JAFFER POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT FOR THE DAILY MAIL The Prime Minister's latest jaunt abroad to Brazil is the 15th time he has been out of the country since being elected in July. Sir Keir Starmer's four-day trip to Rio for the G20 - where he said his focus is delivering a 'better future' for Britain - means he will have ventured outside of Britain for more than three weeks in total since summer. This includes time in Ireland, Italy, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Washington DC, France, ...Read More >
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