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Let's not forget risks global economy faces as we celebrate growth: Lagarde

IMF chief Christine Lagarde today said at Davos that developing and major economies are doing well but global economy is facing several risks

Let's not forget risks global economy faces as we celebrate growth: Lagarde
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 9:34 PM IST

At home, in the world

A government that chooses to be a fence-sitter rather than a decisive authority in matters of security and law and order cannot promise a safe business environment

At home, in the world
Updated On : 27 Jan 2018 | 5:59 AM IST

America first does not mean America alone, says Donald Trump in Davos

Speaking to the political and economic elite of the world, Trump said he would always put the US first when it came to trade, but "that does not mean America alone"

America first does not mean America alone, says Donald Trump in Davos
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 7:35 PM IST

Trudeau's rubber-ducky socks take fashion diplomacy to new level at Davos

PM of Canada Justin Trudeau marked his appearance at the World Economic Forum wearing a pair of purple socks with rubber ducks printed on them, thereby taking fashion diplomacy to a new level!

Trudeau's rubber-ducky socks  take fashion diplomacy to new level at Davos
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 7:26 PM IST

UDAN routes financially viable without viability gap funds: SpiceJet chief

SpiceJet has bagged routes in the first and second rounds of bidding under the scheme

UDAN routes financially viable without viability gap funds: SpiceJet chief
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 7:13 PM IST

Trump to tell Davos he won't tolerate trade abuses, IP theft: Official

"The United States will no longer tolerate things like the theft of intellectual property or forced technology transfers of industrial subsidies, US official said

Trump to tell Davos he won't tolerate trade abuses, IP theft: Official
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 5:52 PM IST

Vodafone CEO at WEF meet praises Modi Govt for ease of doing business

Within the telecom sector specifically, Colao said, India has significantly increased the amount of spectrum which is now available to operators

Vodafone CEO at WEF meet praises Modi Govt for ease of doing business
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 2:54 PM IST

WEF 2018: At Davos, delegates talk down Donald Trump but bet big on America

The economy is strong, and the American consumer is spending, say delegates

WEF 2018: At Davos, delegates talk down Donald Trump but bet big on America
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 7:38 AM IST

At Davos, delegates talk down Trump effect but bet big on America

Trump's controversial comment hovers over WEF meeting at Davos, as African delegates are planning on boycotting the US president's closing speech.

At Davos, delegates talk down Trump effect but bet big on America
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 12:18 AM IST

WEF 2018: Free trade rhetoric not matched by action, says Theresa May

May said global growth continues to improve since she came here last year and that is a reason for optimism

WEF 2018: Free trade rhetoric not matched by action, says Theresa May
Updated On : 26 Jan 2018 | 12:16 AM IST

WEF 2018: Donald Trump takes 'America First' agenda to Davos globalists

Our economy is now booming and with all I am doing, will only get better: Trump

WEF 2018: Donald Trump takes 'America First' agenda to Davos globalists
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 11:34 PM IST

SpiceJet plans long-haul flights in two years: Ajay Singh at WEF Davos 2018

Singh also emphasised that India needs to be connected more directly within as well as outside the country

SpiceJet plans long-haul flights in two years: Ajay Singh at WEF Davos 2018
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 8:11 PM IST

Donald Trump to tell Davos that 'America First' is good for globalism

US president Donald Trump tweeted he plans "to tell the world how great America is" at his closing speech in WEF, Davos.

Donald Trump to tell Davos that 'America First' is good for globalism
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 7:30 PM IST

Donald Trump to display 'billionaires first' policy at Davos: Oxfam

A new Oxfam survey, scheduled to be released today, shows that Trump's economic agenda is deeply unpopular with the US public

Donald Trump to display 'billionaires first' policy at Davos: Oxfam
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 4:19 PM IST

In Davos, UK's May looks for allies in her crusade against big tech

In a recruitment drive among the global elite, May wants those with the biggest stakes in these companies to pile on pressure as well

In Davos, UK's May looks for allies in her crusade against big tech
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 2:56 PM IST

Oil producing countries must ensure price balance: Pradhan at Davos

Energy ministers from Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US, in addition to leaders from some major global oil companies, also attended the session

Oil producing countries must ensure price balance: Pradhan at Davos
Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 11:37 AM IST

The many versions of Ramayana need to be saved from our broken politics

Our politics has reached a point where re-imagining the epics will have to be subject to religious tests

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 8:16 AM IST

Davos elite hope unpredictable Donald Trump doesn't spoil their fun

Take the reduction in US corporate taxes to 21 per cent from 35 per cent that Trump pushed through last month

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2018 | 12:53 AM IST

Make liberal India a reality

PM's Davos speech contrasts with unfortunate domestic trends

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Updated On : 24 Jan 2018 | 10:44 PM IST

WEF 2018: Infosys, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

According to a World Economic Forum report on workforce reskilling, one in four adults reported a mismatch between the skills they have and the skills they need for their current job

WEF 2018: Infosys, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers
Updated On : 24 Jan 2018 | 6:17 PM IST