Deepika Padukone was not the only Bollywood star at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. On Tuesday, Priyanka Chopra took part in a fireside chat with many renowned figures and shared snippets from her session as well as the meet and greet with guests.
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IMF lowers Indian growth estimate for 2019, also cuts global growth rate
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lowered the growth estimate for India to 4.8 per cent for 2019, a cut of 1.3 per cent in just three months. Stress in the non-bank financial sector and weak rural income growth were some of the major factors for the downward revision, it stated.
National Research Foundation Singapore’s global youth summit to kick off next week
National Research Foundation Singapore is set to hold The Global Young Scientists Summit 2020 (GYSS 2020) in Singapore from January 14 to 17, with the theme of ‘Advancing Science, Creating Technologies for a Better World’.
India decides to not join RCEP agreement, says deal ‘does not address concerns’
India has reportedly decided to not join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement over its concerns not being addressed in the deal.
Modi calls for FTA rethink, greater links with ASEAN during his Thailand visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his four-day trip to Thailand welcomed a decision for a relook at a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and called for greater connectivity with Southeast Asia.
Modi to attend RCEP, ASEAN-India summits in Thailand
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from November 2-4 to attend the ASEAN-India summits, East Asia and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) meetings, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Thursday.
Indian startups to head to London for tech summit next week
Indian startups will get their chance to showcase their specialities in the United Kingdom (UK) market as TechXchange, a programme aimed to provide exposure to Indian startups at a global level, is set to be held once again.
Singapore, Indian foreign ministers emphasise bilateral ties on Day 1 of business summit
Kicking off an innovation exhibition, RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) and India-Singapore relations were some of the topics under the spotlight at the joint summit in the Lion City.
Modi discusses space training, USD 1 bn investment with Putin during Vladivostok visit
There was plenty on the agenda during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flying visit to Russia’s Far East, with discussions ranging from a joint contract to produce Kalashnikovs to Russia training Indian astronauts.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar to lead delegation for India-Singapore Summit
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to lead a high-level delegation to a two-day India-Singapore summit in the Lion City next week, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release stated.
