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India joins WEF push to reskill 850 million workers globally

January 23, 2026, 08:01 PM - 3 min read

India has joined the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution initiative, which aims to equip over 850 million people globally with future-ready skills. The move includes the launch of a national accelerator focused on equitable access to skilling and employment.

In another major development, Putin also expressed interest in joining Trump’s “Peace Council” following the US President’s invitation and announced a donation of USD 1 billion to the council from frozen Russian assets

Greenland is none of our business: Putin

January 22, 2026, 09:19 AM - 3 min read

The Russian President also announced a donation of USD 1 billion to Trump-promoted ‘Board of Peace’ from frozen Russian assets

Google has also recently announced a massive investment of USD 15 billion over the next five years to establish a gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, the company’s largest AI hub outside the United States

‘Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner’

January 21, 2026, 03:41 PM - 3 min read

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, met with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, where he discussed India’s emerging role in AI and semiconductor ecosystem

Last year, the ruling family of Qatar gifted Trump a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to be added into the Air Force One fleet, a move that faced great scrutiny

Trump’s plane, en route to Davos, returns due to electrical snag

January 21, 2026, 10:21 AM - 3 min read

A reporter on board said the lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, but no explanation was immediately offered

The WEF’s five-day extravaganza snow-clad skiing resort town is set to bring together at least 64 heads of state, 400 ministers, business leaders, scientists, and civil society members from around the world

Music concert to kick off World Economic Forum annual meet

January 19, 2026, 08:26 AM - 5 min read

The opening night in the freezing environs of the Swiss Alps will feature a concert by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra along with performances by renowned violinist Renaud Capuco and Grammy-winner Jon Batiste, before speeches take over

PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister in 21 years to attend the WEF, at the 2018 summit in Davos, Switzerland.

WEF 2026: India gears up for strong presence at Davos

January 18, 2026, 03:32 PM - 3 min read

India is set for a strong presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Union ministers, chief ministers and top CEOs joining global leaders for five days of dialogue.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal during the signing of an MoU for an investment of ₹3 lakh crores in the State, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland.

Maharashtra seals ₹6.25 lakh crore investment deals at WEF on Day 1

January 22, 2025, 12:05 PM - 3 min read

Maharashtra has secured Rs 6.25 lakh crore in MoUs at Davos across sectors such as automotive, steel, EVs, and renewables. CM Fadnavis highlighted the state’s leadership in data centres and emerging investment hub status.

Fadnavis discusses investment opportunities with WEF chief, Bawankule Confident of Economic boost to the State.

Bawankule confident about investments boosting Maharashtra

January 21, 2025, 08:44 PM - 3 min read

In a development following Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s meeting with Klaus Schwab, the founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule expressed his optimism about substantial investments coming to the state.

AI Exposure Impacts 26% Of India’s Workforce; Gita Gopinath

Davos: Gita Gopinath discusses AI's impact on Indian workforce

January 21, 2025, 04:51 PM - 4 min read

India’s workforce is increasingly exposed to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a recent estimate stating that about 26% of the country's workers are likely to be affected by AI technologies.

Trump’s stance on climate and trade shapes Davos discussions.

Trump’s first day in office sparks global debates at WEF, Davos

January 21, 2025, 04:09 PM - 4 min read

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) kicks off in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump’s first day back in office has sparked a flurry of discussions and debates among world leaders, policymakers, and industry executives.

India Shows Decreased Trust While Developing Nations Lead.

India drops to third in global trust barometer rankings

January 20, 2025, 05:57 PM - 4 min read

India has seen a decline in its trust levels, slipping to third place in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer. This study, which evaluates trust in government, businesses, media, and NGOs, highlights a significant gap between the trust levels of the low-income and high-income population.

WEF, Davos forum stresses need for global collaboration on AI.

World leaders congregate in Davos for WEF 2025

January 20, 2025, 05:07 PM - 4 min read

The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 annual meeting, held in the Swiss town of Davos, has brought together nearly 3,000 attendees from over 130 countries to discuss and address global challenges in the intelligent age.