World Economic Forum: News
India can become AI superpower, says ex-WEF director
Frank-Jurgen Richter, the former Director of the World Economic Forum and current Chairman of Horasis, has said that India has the potential to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing.
WEF CEO Borge Brende resigns after Epstein ties revealed
Borge Brende, the President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced his resignation.
'Will you have baby...?': Epstein files expose German Countess's email
Newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal that German countess Nicole Junkermann had a close relationship with the convicted sex offender.
Global economy to slow down in 2026, says WEF report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its latest Chief Economists' Outlook, predicting a tough year for the global economy in 2026.
'Confused clown': Iran minister attacks Zelenskyy for remarks against regime
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the latter accused Iran's leadership of killing its own people to stay in power.
US may roll back 25% tariffs on India: Treasury Secretary
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at a possible rollback of the 25% tariffs on India.
'China will eat them up...': Trump slams Canada over Greenland
United States President Donald Trump has slammed Canada for rejecting his proposed missile defense project, the "Golden Dome," over Greenland.
India-EU trade deal likely to be finalized on January 27
India and the European Union (EU) are likely to announce the conclusion of their long-running free trade pact negotiations on Tuesday.
Elon Musk says aging is 'very solvable' problem
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has claimed that aging could be slowed or even reversed one day.
AI could surpass human intelligence by 2031, warns Musk
Elon Musk has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within the next decade.
Trump officially unveils 'Board of Peace' in Davos
United States President Donald Trump has officially launched his "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump's credit card rate cap would be 'disaster': JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has warned that President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% would be an "economic disaster."
'Disappointing post': Katy Perry-Justin Trudeau's Davos appearance sparks controversy
Pop icon Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently made their first official public appearance as a romantic pair at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Pollution, not tariffs, is India's biggest economic risk: Gita Gopinath
Gita Gopinath, a Harvard University professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that pollution is costing India more than any tariffs imposed on it.
Trump announces 'framework' for Greenland deal; drops NATO tariff threat
United States President Donald Trump has announced a "framework" for a future deal on Greenland after discussions with NATO officials.
L'Oreal to invest ₹3,500cr in Hyderabad for global tech hub
French beauty giant L'Oreal has announced plans to set up its first global tech hub in Hyderabad.
Why 400 millionaires, billionaires seek more taxes on the super-rich
Almost 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries have urged global leaders to impose higher taxes on the super-rich.
'We're in midst of rupture': Carney rebukes US at Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a scathing critique of the United States-led global order at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.
Maharashtra bags MoUs for investments worth $50B at WEF
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has signed several deals at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, bringing new investments into the state and strengthening job creation.
Trump claims Greenland as US territory in new post
United States President Donald Trump has reignited his controversial proposition of acquiring Greenland from Denmark.
'My friend...': Trump shares Macron's private text amid Greenland standoff
United States President Donald Trump has made public what appeared to be a private text message from French President Emmanuel Macron.
Clean energy platform LNK Energy launched with ₹10,000cr investment
Three Indian entrepreneurs have launched a next-generation integrated clean energy platform called LNK Energy.
Wipro to decide on salary hikes soon
Wipro's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Saurabh Govil has announced that the company will soon make a decision on salary hikes.
We need 4x clean-fuel investment to meet climate goals: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that the world needs to invest four times more in clean fuels to meet climate goals.
AI investments will drive power demand, but create jobs: WEF
Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments are surging globally, with the US and China leading the way.
Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF Chairperson after 55 years
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has stepped down as Chairperson and Board of Trustees member.
Sitharaman presents record 8th consecutive Union Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget on Saturday.
Everything about ambitious 'drone city' project in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled his ambitious "drone city" project at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Global billionaires' wealth surged by $2tn in 2024: Report
The combined wealth of the world's billionaires increased by a jaw-dropping $2 trillion in 2024, a report by Oxfam revealed.
AI to render 39% job skills obsolete by 2030: WEF
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 has warned about the impact of AI on the global job market.
South Korean women's university protests over admission of male students
Dongduk Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, has been at the center of protests since November 11 over plans to admit male students.
Pakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
First made-in-India chip to launch in December: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India's first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be launched in December 2024.
Human-level AI is on the way: Sam Altman at Davos
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed concerns regarding AI systems like ChatGPT and Google's Bard.
JPMorgan Chase faces 45 billion daily cyber attack attempts
JPMorgan Chase, the US's largest bank in terms of assets, is currently battling a staggering 45 billion daily hacking attempts, which is twice the number from last year.
India to hit $5tn economy before 2028: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is confident that India can become a $5 trillion economy well before the previously estimated year of 2028.
Red Sea crisis to spike India's oil prices: WEF chief
World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende said that the escalating tensions in the Red Sea - due to the attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels - could hike oil prices in India.
India's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF
A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.
Global recession risk is high, warns World Economic Forum
To the long list of organizations and people that expect a recession this year, we can add the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Community of Chief Economists.
India slams Environment Performance Index 2022, calls it 'unscientific'
The Centre rebutted the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022, which rated India last out of 180 nations on Wednesday.