Category: business
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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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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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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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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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Fátima Bosch Wins Miss Universe 2025: A Triumph for Mexico
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in art, awards, Brands, business, Countries, Culture, Entertainment, fashion, Governments, leadership, Media, MusicQuick Summary: Mexico’s Fátima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, triumphing over more than 100 contestants. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was named First Runner-up, Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali took Second Runner-up, and the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo secured Third Runner-up. Miss Universe 2025 – A Night of Elegance and Triumph By CitiTimes Editorial Desk The 74th edition…
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Exploring Manika Vishwakarma’s Chances at Miss Universe 2025
By CitiTimes Editorial Desk A Closer Look at India’s Rising Contender When Manika Vishwakarma steps onto the Miss Universe 2025 stage in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on November 21, she won’t just be representing India—she’ll be carrying the expectations of pageant fans, industry insiders, and a rapidly growing global audience. With her compelling personal story, advocacy-driven platform,…
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Discover Miss Universe 2025: Contestants and Cultural Impact
Miss Universe 2025: A Night of Global Glamour 119 contestants, one crown — and a world watching from Nonthaburi, Thailand. ENLARGE The Pageant The world’s most-watched beauty pageant is back, and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. Miss Universe 2025, the 74th edition of the international competition, will take place on…
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Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System
100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
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Pacsun’s Holiday 2025 Campaign: Cozy Style for Connection
Pacsun Celebrates the Comfort and Connection of Community with Its Holiday 2025 Campaign. Cozy Materials, Deep Tones, and Embellished Denim Define this Season’s Youth Style ENLARGE ENLARGE ENLARGE LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2025 —Pacsun has launched its Holiday 2025 campaign, embracing the nostalgic comforts of home. The campaign features groups of friends relaxing together in…
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Airtel Partners with IBM to Boost Cloud Services in India
Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with IBM to enhance Airtel Cloud services. NEW DELHI, MUMBAI, and ARMONK, NY, October 28, 2025 — Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has entered into a strategic partnership with IBM to enhance its recently launched Airtel Cloud. This collaboration aims to combine Airtel Cloud’s…
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Meet Shakti Shalini: The New Face of Mythical Horror Comedy
Shakti Shalini: Maddock’s Mythical Horror Comedy Aims to Redefine the Genre Emerging from the shadows of Thamma is a unique force. Maddock Films, the studio responsible for India’s most innovative horror-comedy universe, is set to unveil Shakti Shalini — a supernatural saga that promises to blend myth, madness, and mystique in ways we have never…
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India Government Approves 328 More Electric Buses for Chandigarh
The Government of India has approved an additional 328 electric buses for Chandigarh, bringing the total to 428. Significant Progress Towards Achieving a Carbon-Free Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, October 24, 2025 — The Government of India has approved 328 additional electric buses under the PM-e-Bus Service Scheme, marking a significant milestone in Chandigarh’s initiative to become…
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