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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights India’s Growth Story at WEF Davos

Davos – Engagements held at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have further reinforced Bharat’s strong growth story and global economic credibility, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. During high-level interactions, Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek, expressed keen interest in expanding Temasek’s presence in India. He reaffirmed Singapore’s long-term commitment to investing in India’s physical…

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FIMT Hosts Anugoonj 2026 Zone-3 Prelims, Brings Together Talent from Over 25 GGSIPU Colleges

New Delhi : Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology (FIMT), New Delhi—affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Government of Delhi; accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of NCT Delhi; approved by AICTE, Bar Council of India, and NCTE; and recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act,…

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WEF 2026 Panel: India on Path to Become Third-Largest Economy, Says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Davos, Switzerland: At a high-profile panel discussion at the World Economic Forum, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed strong confidence that India will become the world’s third-largest economy in the coming years, calling it a “certainty, not a question.” Moderated by Kalli Purie, the discussion titled “Can India Become the Third Largest Economy in the World?”…

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Azim Premji Praises Jharkhand’s Development Vision at World Economic Forum, Davos

Davos: Renowned industrialist and philanthropist Azim Premji has welcomed Jharkhand’s development vision at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, praising the state’s forward-looking and socially responsible approach under the leadership of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Presenting itself as a young and progressive state, Jharkhand highlighted a development model rooted in harmony with nature, social…

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Discussions with Infosys Global at World Economic Forum on Technology- and AI-led Mining Transformation

Davos / Ranchi : On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Chief Minister Mr. Hemant Soren held a meeting with California based Executive Vice President from Infosys Global, Mr. Ashish Kumar Das. The discussions focused on skill development, technology-led growth, and the digital and AI-driven transformation of the mining sector in Jharkhand. The interaction…

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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years, Sets Historic Spaceflight Records

New Delhi: Celebrated NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired from the U.S. space agency, bringing to a close an extraordinary 27-year career marked by record-setting missions, leadership aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and major contributions to human spaceflight. Williams, 60, is currently on a visit to India and on Tuesday participated in an…

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Several Indians Return from Protest-Hit Iran on Commercial Flights

New Delhi | January 17, 2026- Several Indian nationals, including students, have returned to India on commercial flights from Iran as the country remains gripped by widespread protests and a strong government crackdown. The arrivals took place late Friday night at the Indira Gandhi International Airport amid growing concerns over safety conditions in the region.…

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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Visits Singapore to Boost ASEAN–India Maritime Cooperation

Singapore, January 17: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, as part of its training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast…

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YEIDA, JETRO Hold Strategic Talks; Proposal for Dedicated Japanese MSME Park Floated

Greater Noida– The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) held high-level discussions to explore avenues for expanding Japanese investment in the Yamuna Expressway region, with a proposal emerging for the development of an exclusive Japanese MSME Park. The meeting was chaired by R.K. Singh, CEO of YEIDA, and Suzuki…

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IICA Opens Registrations for 8th PG Insolvency Programme, Signs MoU with IIIPI–ICAI

New Delhi– The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has taken two major steps towards strengthening India’s insolvency framework by opening registrations for the 8th batch of the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) and signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of…

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