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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrate New Year 2026 at CITCO Hotels in Chandigarh
CITCO Hotels Ring In New Year 2026 With Celebrations At Mountview And Shivalikview Chandigarh, India, December 31, 2025 — CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) Hotels’ iconic properties, Mountview and Shivalikview, are set to host spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations in Chandigarh. Guests can indulge in lavish buffet spreads and curated à la carte…
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AI Impact Summit 2026: India Leads Global AI Governance
From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit 2026 United Nations, New York, December 19, 2025 On December 16, 2025, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosted a high-level event titled “From Action to Impact,” jointly organized by India and France. The event served as the official curtain raiser…
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Sara Ali Khan: The New Face of Longines
Sara Ali Khan Joins the Longines Family By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When elegance meets charisma, magic happens—and that’s exactly what we’re seeing with Longines officially welcoming Sara Ali Khan as its new Friend of the Brand. The Swiss luxury watchmaker, known for its timeless designs and heritage, has found the perfect match in Bollywood’s radiant…
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Lights, camera, shortlist! The Academy just dropped its picks for the 98th Awards.
Oscar Buzz Begins: The Academy Announces 98th Awards Shortlists LOS ANGELES, CA, December 17, 2025 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup…
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IMF Recognizes UPI as Top Global Payment System
By CitiTimes Editorial Desk New Delhi, India, December 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has informed the Lok Sabha that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognised India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system by transaction volume, marking a watershed moment for India’s digital…
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Reuters Wins National Press Club Visual Storytelling Award
Celebrating Visual Mastery: Reuters Journalists Win Inaugural National Press Club Pamela Tobey Award Washington, DC, December 02, 2025 In the heart of Washington, D.C., where the corridors of power echo with the stories that shape our world, the National Press Club stands as a beacon for journalistic excellence. On November 13, 2025, the Club’s Journalism…
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Highlights from the 56th International Film Festival of India
The 56th International Film Festival of India: A Celebration of Global Cinema in Goa By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The curtains have drawn on the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20–28, 2025. Over eight days, the festival reaffirmed its stature as one of Asia’s premier cinematic gatherings, bringing…
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IFFI 56: “Safe House” Captures ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Norwegian Film Safe House Wins the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 56 The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, has announced its prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal winner for 2025: the Norwegian feature film Safe House. The award, presented annually in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication…
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IMF Report: India’s Resilient Economy in 2025
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IMF Praises India’s “Strong, Resilient” Economy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Washington, DC, November 28, 2025 The IMF’s latest review, published on November 26, 2025, highlights India’s robust growth, progress on labour reforms, and the global risks ahead — a simple breakdown of what it means for policymakers, investors, and citizens. What is an IMF Article…
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Exploring Global Cinema: 2026 International Feature Film Contenders
Spotlight on Global Cinema Academy Unveils List of International Feature Films Eligible for the Upcoming Oscars By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The Academy Awards are more than Hollywood’s annual celebration — they are a global stage where diverse voices converge. The International Feature Film category has become a powerful lens into the world’s cultural, political, and…
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