Davos 2026: Dialogue in a Fractured World
The World Economic Forum gathers amid geopolitical turmoil and trade tensions. With Trump attending and India sending a large delegation, can Davos foster meaningful dialogue?
The World Economic Forum gathers amid geopolitical turmoil and trade tensions. With Trump attending and India sending a large delegation, can Davos foster meaningful dialogue?
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh attacks BJP and RSS for engaging with Chinese Communist Party delegation amid record China trade surplus hitting $1.2 trillion in 2025.
India and the European Union have resumed high-stakes negotiations for a free trade agreement in Brussels. Key discussions focus on market access, tariffs, and intellectual property. Read the latest updates.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms ongoing India-US trade negotiations since Feb 2025, aiming for a balanced agreement. Both nations remain interested in a mutually beneficial deal.
British Columbia Premier David Eby leads a trade mission to India to boost economic ties in tech, clean energy & more. Key meetings in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits India on January 12-13 for high-level talks to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Key discussions on supply chains and investment.
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
India is actively negotiating with the US to finalize a balanced trade agreement. Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlights progress and shared goals. Read the latest updates.
Brazil's President Lula announces a delay in the landmark EU-Mercosur free-trade pact to January 2024, citing European opposition. The 26-year negotiation faces hurdles from France and Italy.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur free-trade pact in January. The deal, 26 years in making, faces hurdles from European farmers and member states.
A high-level delegation from Himachal Pradesh visited Y B Patil Polytechnic in Pune on December 15 to study its operational and academic framework for potential replication in HP's technical education sector.
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
France's last-minute opposition and massive farmer protests threaten to derail the EU's 25-year Mercosur trade pact. Doubts grow over a 2024 signing. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals the US insisted Ukraine withdraw from the Donetsk region during Sunday's talks. The territorial issue remains unresolved. Read the full details.
A 20-member Bangladeshi delegation, including freedom fighters, will arrive in Kolkata for Vijay Diwas commemorations marking the 1971 victory. Details on the schedule and events here.
A 200-member Tamil Nadu delegation visited Prayagraj for Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0, taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and receiving traditional gifts. The event strengthens cultural bonds.
A Tamil Nadu writers' group arrived in Varanasi for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, receiving a grand welcome at the temple and station. The event strengthens ancient cultural bonds.
India and the US begin crucial negotiations for the first phase of a new trade pact on December 10, 2025. Key issues include market access and tariffs. Read the full story for details.
A high-level Invest UP delegation led meetings in Singapore with global fund managers like Verition and Infotrust to attract FDI into tech, GCCs, and tourism. Discover UP's growth story.
A Tamil delegation, including teachers, arrived in Varanasi for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0. Welcomed with 'Har Har Mahadev' chants, they will explore the city's spiritual and cultural heritage. Read more.
The first batch of 200 Kashi Tamil Sangamam members arrived in Prayagraj, receiving a grand welcome. The delegation took a holy dip at Sangam and visited key temples, highlighting cultural unity.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi with his armored Aurus Senat limousine for crucial bilateral talks. The visit is set against the backdrop of India-US trade tensions. Read more.
Donald Trump reveals a US delegation met Vladimir Putin, who he says wants to end the Ukraine war. Details on the alleged peace plan and global reactions inside.
A 15-member African delegation visited Damla village in Haryana to study India's successful agriculture and rural entrepreneurship models. They observed a multi-purpose food-processing machine and advanced beekeeping techniques.
A German delegation visited Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to review 'Dhwani Spandana-OnBoard', an innovative audio navigation system enhancing bus accessibility for the visually impaired. Discover how this initiative is setting new standards.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a delegation to Japan & South Korea to attract investments for the 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit, highlighting the state's business-friendly reforms.
India intensifies efforts to finalize the trade deal with the EU by next month. Key issues like carbon tax and market access remain as a crucial EU team visits Delhi. Read the latest updates.
A BJP delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari met West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata. The visit coincided with protests by BLOs demanding deadline extension and compensation. Read the full story.