Category: business
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UN Chief Urges Responsible AI Development at India Summit
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AI Governance Must Be Grounded in Science and Human Rights, Says UN Chief at India AI Impact Summit 2026 New Delhi, February 20, 2026 — The India AI Impact Summit has emerged as one of the world’s foremost platforms exploring how artificial intelligence can be governed responsibly and used inclusively. Now in its 2026 edition,…
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Crocs Launches ‘Let Them Talk’ Campaign with Siddhant Chaturvedi
Crocs Says “Let Them Talk” — And Puts Street Culture Front and Centre There’s a new attitude stomping through India’s street style scene — and it’s unapologetic. Global footwear giant Crocs, Inc. has launched its latest creative push, Let Them Talk, spotlighting its bold Echo range and bringing actor Siddhant Chaturvedi on board as its…
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Global AI Leaders Unite at India Summit 2026
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: A Defining Moment for the AI Age The global AI conversation has officially arrived in India — and in spectacular fashion. On February 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, declaring Artificial Intelligence a civilizational turning point—one that could redefine humanity’s…
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Foreign Universities Are Coming! UFV Canada Is Already Inside Chandigarh.
Chandigarh’s Canadian Invasion: How UFV Quietly Built Its Own Campus in Sector 32 A public university from British Columbia is quietly but steadily deepening its presence in North India — not through satellite offices or short-term exchanges, but by embedding itself into the academic fabric of Chandigarh. But this milestone is no sudden leap. UFV’s…
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Join IBM’s Global AI Push: Opportunities for India’s Educational Institutions
IBM Invites Indian Institutions to Join Global AI Push to Transform Education and Jobs By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | February 8, 2026 | New York Global technology major IBM has issued a worldwide Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of its IBM Impact Accelerator, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions to reshape education,…
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Sanjana Sanghi, Bata, and the Art of Comfortable Style
Step Into Comfort, Step Into Yourself: Bata’s ‘Make Your Way’ with Sanjana Sanghi By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Gurugram, February 8, 2026 There’s something quietly powerful about a good pair of shoes — the kind you don’t have to think about, the type that just work with your life. That’s precisely the spirit behind Bata India’s…
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Revamping Thums Up: Bold Anthem and New Identity
When Thunder Meets Culture: Thums Up Turns Up the Volume with Hanumankind & Vishal Dadlani If you thought brand anthems were just jingles, Thums Up has just proved otherwise. On February 5, 2026, India’s iconic billion-dollar cola brand unleashed its latest cultural statement — “Taste the Thunder”, a high-energy anthem created in collaboration with rapper…
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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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