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Panjab University: Further Clarification on Voting Enrolment
PU Issues Updated Clarification on Enrolment of Registered Graduates for Senate Elections 2026 Chandigarh, India, February 4, 2026: Panjab University has issued a clarification regarding its earlier notice dated January 23, 2026, concerning applications for fresh enrolment as Registered Graduates for the forthcoming Senate Elections 2026. According to the statement released by Mr. Yajvender Pal…
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U.S. Tariff Reductions Give India a Competitive Edge
Tariff Tsunami: India’s U.S. Trade Win Redefines the Playing Field From 50% to 18%—India’s exports just got a turbo boost. In a dramatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump has slashed tariffs on Indian goods, cutting rates from a punishing 50 percent down to just 18 percent. The deal lifts the additional penalty on India’s Russian…
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Kiara Advani Joins Maybelline: New Era of Indian Beauty
Kiara Advani x Maybelline: Beauty That Feels Like You By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Beauty in India just got a confident new face — and it belongs to Kiara Advani. On February 2, 2026, Maybelline New York announced Kiara as its newest brand ambassador for India, marking what the brand calls “a new era of beauty.”…
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Republic Day 2026: Melodies of Valor at Vijay Chowk
Republic Day 2026: Indian Melodies Echo Through Vijay Chowk at Beating Retreat The historic Vijay Chowk in New Delhi resonated with soul-stirring Indian tunes on January 29, 2026, as the Beating Retreat ceremony marked the formal conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Steeped in military tradition and musical grandeur, the evening unfolded as a…
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Experience the Grandeur of India’s Republic Day 2026
Glimpses of the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi 🇮🇳 India marked its 77th Republic Day with grandeur and precision as the annual Republic Day Parade unfolded along Kartavya Path in the heart of New Delhi. Against a backdrop of manicured lawns, flowing canals, and stately rows of trees, the parade brought together history,…
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2026 Oscars Nominations: Sinners Dominates the List
Oscar 2026 Nominations Announced: Sinners Makes History with Record-Breaking 16 Nods The curtain has officially risen on Hollywood’s biggest night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, setting the stage for a blockbuster awards season that celebrates the finest films, performances, and creative talent of…
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India’s AI Strategy: A Focus on Deployment and Trust — Ashwini Vaishnaw at WEF
India’s AI Playbook: Diffusion, Economics, and Trust at the Core Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, India laid out a clear, pragmatic vision for Artificial Intelligence—one that prioritises economic value, wide-scale adoption, and responsible governance over a narrow race for ever-larger models. Speaking at the panel…
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Chandigarh Capitol Complex: UNESCO Compliance is Essential
Chandigarh Development Plan Must Follow UNESCO Norms to Protect the Capitol Complex By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh | January 21, 2026 The future of the Chandigarh Capitol Complex—a globally celebrated symbol of modern architecture—has once again come into sharp focus. At the 26th meeting of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC), held under the chairmanship…
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India’s Natural Diamond Standard: What Consumers Need to Know
India’s New Diamond Rule: Why Only a Natural Diamond Can Be Called a “Diamond” For years, Indian consumers shopping for diamond jewellery—especially online—have faced a confusing maze of terms. Words like lab-grown, cultured, real, or eco-friendly have often blurred the line between natural diamonds and their laboratory-created alternatives. Without a single, enforceable standard, many buyers…
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IMF Projects India as Fastest-Growing Economy
India Emerges as Global Growth Engine: IMF’s 2026 Outlook A World Economy Resilient, Yet Uneasy The IMF’s January 2026 World Economic Outlook paints a picture of resilience amid turbulence. Global growth is projected at 3.3%, unchanged from 2025 but stronger than feared just months ago. The driver? A surge in investment in artificial intelligence and digital…
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India’s Leaders Gather for WEF 2026
WEF 2026: India Readies a Power-Packed Presence in Davos By CitiTimes Editorial Desk India is preparing a strong and diverse representation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in Davos, Switzerland. With senior political leaders, top state heads, and more than 100 leading CEOs in attendance, India’s delegation reflects the country’s…
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Luciano Benavides and Nasser Al-Attiyah Triumph in Dakar 2026
2026 Dakar Rally: Champions Crowned After Epic Battle Across Saudi Arabia The 2026 Dakar Rally delivered another breathtaking chapter in the history of the world’s most grueling off-road endurance race. Spanning thousands of kilometers of unforgiving desert, dunes, and rugged terrain across Saudi Arabia, this year’s edition pushed riders, drivers, and machines to their limits…
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Davos 2026: Leaders Unite for Trust and Cooperation
World Economic Forum 2026: Rekindling Global Trust Through a Spirit of Dialogue By CitiTimes Editorial Desk From January 19 to 23, 2026, the alpine town of Davos-Klosters in Switzerland will once again become the epicentre of global decision-making as the World Economic Forum convenes its 56th Annual Meeting. At a time marked by geopolitical tensions,…
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President Murmu Inspires Graduates at GNDU Convocation
President Murmu Urges Graduates to Use Education as a Tool for Nation-Building at GNDU Convocation Amritsar, January 15, 2026: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu today graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, where she called upon graduating students to view education not merely as a means of livelihood but…
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Lohri Bonfire: A Celebration of Punjab’s Rural Roots
Discover Lohri: A Cultural Tapestry of Rural Punjab By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Lohri is one of Punjab’s most cherished festivals—a radiant celebration that arrives in the heart of winter, filling fields and courtyards with light, laughter, and song. Observed on January 13 each year, it marks not just the end of the cold season but…
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Star-Studded Moments from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards 2026: A Night of Stars, Surprises & Unforgettable Moments By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards lit up Los Angeles on January 11, 2026, honoring the year’s most outstanding achievements in film, television, and even podcasting. This year’s event, hosted once again by the irrepressibly funny Nikki Glaser, brought…
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The Legacy of Dakar Rally: Heroes and Machines
Dakar Rally 2026: Into the Sands of Destiny ENLARGE The desert wakes before dawn. Engines growl against the silence, headlights pierce the mist, and competitors steel themselves for another day in the Dakar Rally 2026—a race that is less about winning and more about surviving. For nearly half a century, Dakar has been the crucible…
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Alia Bhatt: Bridging Cinema Across Cultures
Alia Bhatt Honoured with Golden Globes Horizon Award at Red Sea International Film Festival In a landmark moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, Alia Bhatt was awarded the Golden Globes Horizon Award at the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025. The honour recognizes her growing influence…
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2026 Critics’ Choice Awards: Shaping Awards Season
Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: A Night That Set the Tone for the Season On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the global film and television industry gathered at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, for the 31st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards—one of the most closely watched bellwethers of the awards season. Hosted by comedian and television…
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Key Winners at the 37th Palm Springs Film Awards
Highlights from the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards – January 3, 2026 The 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards kicked off awards season with glamour, inspiration, and standout cinematic achievements on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Southern California. The gala, part of the broader 37th Palm Springs…
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