Europe

India is only country where we have so much growth: EIL Chairman

In an interview with ANI on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Shukla stated that EIL is hopeful that there will be a substantial change after Davos, particularly after World Economic Forum 2024 and 2025.

2024-01-18T19:59:09.296373+00:00 IST

WEF, Ukraine partner for digital transformation

The WEF and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine have announced their mutual interest in establishing a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Ukraine, with a focus on government technologies.

2024-01-18T18:14:34.110472+00:00 IST

UK celebrates Ayodhya: 200 temples, community organisations unite

The UK declaration, signed by over 200 mandirs, community organisations, and associations nationwide, will be presented to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22.

2024-01-18T17:48:55.231944+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Minister rejects US proposal to resume nuclear ar

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday rejected a United States proposal to resume a dialogue on nuclear arms control, saying that it is impossible as Washington has been offering military support to Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-01-18T16:33:53.890152+00:00 IST

Europe must transition towards greater sovereignty in defence"

French President Emmanuel Macron presented a blueprint for the future of France and Europe at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, emphasising economic reforms, environmental sustainability, and the strengthening of European sovereignty.

2024-01-18T15:36:56.046761+00:00 IST

UAE Pavilion in Davos discusses talent management models

Misiek Piskorski, Professor of Digital Strategy, Analytics and Innovation and Dean of Asia and Oceania at IMD, focused during a session held in the UAE pavilion in Davos, on advanced talent management models.

2024-01-18T09:02:02.935345+00:00 IST

Smriti Irani speaks on normalising talks around women's health

Smriti Irani said, "I think women's healthcare systems or conversations never were mainstreamed and that has been one of the greatest challenges."

2024-01-18T01:03:51.360866+00:00 IST

Ruchira Kamboj shares India's development journey at UNDP

Kamboj noted that India is on track to surpass the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target 1.2 before 2030. She stated that India is significantly focusing on women-led development.

2024-01-17T22:25:43.174949+00:00 IST

UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting

During the meeting, multiple issues of common interest were discussed, including labor rights, women's rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law, the right to health, digital technology and human rights, and coordination with United Nations human rights bodies, mechanisms and committees.

2024-01-17T21:59:15.822635+00:00 IST

India's semiconductor mission focussed on...: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that India's semiconductor mission is focussed on talent development and designing the entire chip.

2024-01-17T21:10:35.086818+00:00 IST

Reckless attacks by Houthi threatened navigation..: Jake Sullivan

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Jake Sullivan said, "We have also worked with ... in the international response to new aggression in the Middle East, in the Red Sea reckless attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, including the use of anti-ship ballistic missiles has threatened navigation in one of the most vital waterways. More than 50 nations have been affected in the nearly 30 attacks."

2024-01-17T01:59:16.803139+00:00 IST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights impact of AI at Davos

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science. Nadella said science is probably the place where they will start witnessing "real acceleration."

2024-01-16T22:18:08.831933+00:00 IST

China “few more months” away from US in race for AI supremacy

The Biden administration's recent decision to tighten controls on the export of advanced AI chips to China is seen as a strategic move to maintain a competitive edge for "a few more months."

2024-01-16T20:03:55.291751+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy urges Western unity in Davos to counter Russia

"Mass deportations, citizens, villages razed to the ground and the terrifying feeling that the war may never end. In fact, Putin embodies war. We all know that he is the sole reason why various wars and conflicts persist. He will not change," said Zelenskyy in Davos.

2024-01-16T15:19:11.465603+00:00 IST

"Russia's dependency on China...": EU Chief

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she highlighted Russia's strategic shortcomings, emphasising a significant military failure in its near-two-year war with Ukraine. Despite Moscow's attempts, Ukraine has managed to retain its "freedom and independence."

2024-01-16T12:16:36.558176+00:00 IST

Michelle Yeoh, Francis Kere, Nile Rodgers awarded Crystal Award

Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, Burkinabe-German architect Diebedo Francis Kere and American musician Nile Rodgers were awarded the Crystal Award 2024 at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.

2024-01-16T07:04:50.526336+00:00 IST

Artificial Intelligence takes centre stage, pushing crypto aside

In a sudden shift, artificial intelligence (AI) has pushed cryptocurrency firms aside at the 2024 World Economic Forum and has been seen dominating the main strip in Davos, as reported by the CNBC.

2024-01-16T03:15:55.069611+00:00 IST

UK: People celebrate Lohri in London's West End

The Lohri festival was celebrated for the first time in London's West End, hosted by the Punjab Restaurant in Covent Garden.

2024-01-15T20:29:32.253370+00:00 IST

Iceland volcano erupts, lava spews into evacuated fishing town

A volcano erupted in Southwest Iceland on Sunday, spewing lava into a closeby fishing town, setting the houses there on fire, CNN reported citing the authorities.

2024-01-15T07:08:22.228863+00:00 IST

At least five people die trying to cross English Channel

The people were found dead near a beach in Wimereux after their boat was "reported in difficulty nearby" around 1:45 am (local time) and several passengers tried to reach the shore, according to French maritime authorities.

2024-01-14T19:24:32.090160+00:00 IST