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January 21, 2026 12:24 PM

Maharashtra partners with global universities to bring world-class knowledge to the state: CM Devendra Fadnavis in Davos

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that Maharashtra has signed Memorandums of Understanding with renowned international universities such as MIT and Berkeley to explore new ways to improve its technology and systems. These special partnerships will help the state share expert knowledge and use modern tools to solve local problems. Regarding the shift towards expert collaboration, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "MoUs are just the byproduct of the interaction which we...

January 21, 2026 3:13 PM

India’s economic progress and technology leadership take centre stage at Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that India’s economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a key topic of discussion among global leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. Highlighting India’s active engagement at the summit, Vaishnaw said that the Indian delegation is participating in all major meetings to showcase how the country is leveraging modern technology while ensuring inclusive and equitable growth....

January 21, 2026 9:58 AM

“Davos essential for staying relevant in today’s geopolitics” :CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos is a crucial platform for India to remain connected with global trends in innovation, technology and business. Highlighting the importance of India’s participation at the summit, Fadnavis said that such international forums help states understand emerging global business processes and attract investments back home. “India’s presence in Davos is being registered very ...

January 20, 2026 9:43 PM

Pralhad Joshi calls on global investors to partner in India’s clean energy expansion at World Economic Forum

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday urged global investors to partner with India in its rapidly expanding clean energy sector, asserting that the country offers a unique combination of scale, resilience and policy stability in the global energy transition. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, the Minister said the real challenge of the global energy transition lies in creating infrastructure that is resilient, scalable and inv...

January 19, 2026 9:47 PM

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President's presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, the sources told Reuters on Monday. The agenda was unclear. One CEO simply had "a reception in ...

January 19, 2026 11:08 AM

Davos 2026: World leaders convene to address global challenges

World leaders from government, business, academia and civil society gathered in Davos on Monday for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting to discuss global issues and set collective priorities. The WEF, scheduled from January 19-23, will focus on five key global challenges where cooperation between public and private sectors, alongside engagement from all stakeholders, is considered essential for meaningful progress. Growth, resilience and innovation are expected to guide discussions ac...

January 22, 2025 10:30 PM

Maharashtra signs 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos, aims to boost economic growth

The Maharashtra government has signed 54 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹15.70 lakh crore during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). These agreements are expected to generate approximately 16 lakh jobs across various sectors. One of the key agreements involves MSN Holdings Ltd, which plans to establish an advanced lithium battery and cell manufacturing project under the state’s 'Ultra Mega P...