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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 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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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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Chandigarh’s Vision for a World-Class Tourist Destination
The Administrator of Chandigarh participated in the Tourism Ministers’ conference for States and Union Territories held in Udaipur. Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 15, 2025 — A two-day conference for State and Union Territories Tourism Ministers is being held in Udaipur on October 14-15. The focus of the conference is on developing tourist destinations that meet global…
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Bollywood Star Shanaya Kapoor to Lead Steve Madden Campaign in India
Steve Madden has appointed Shanaya Kapoor as its brand ambassador in India. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, October 12, 2025 — Steve Madden, a globally recognized leader in footwear and accessories, has announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, in collaboration with Reliance Brands. This strategic partnership highlights the…
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Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank for Startups
New Delhi, India, September 6, 2025 — Dr. Jitendra Singh, India’s Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, highlighted that the country’s future growth will rely increasingly on establishing a “startup-linked economy” through robust partnerships within the industry. He made these remarks during the launch of Campus Tank, an initiative organized…
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Future-Ready Regulations: World Economic Forum Launches GRIP Initiative
– The initiative will unite global industry experts to create adaptive strategies for rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, healthcare, and digital finance. – This platform will test innovative solutions and provide practical tools to help governments craft forward-thinking regulations suited for a fast-changing world. Geneva, Switzerland, August 10, 2025 – The World Economic Forum…
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Times of India Joins Content Authenticity Initiative
The Times of India (TOI) has joined the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). San Jose, CA, July 28, 2025 — The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) welcomes the Times of India (TOI) as its newest member. This initiative brings together a diverse and expansive community of over 4,500 influential media organizations, innovative technology companies, creative professionals, and…
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India-UK Sign CETA: Boosting Economic Ties
London, July 24, 2025 — India and the United Kingdom have made a significant advancement in strengthening their economic partnership by signing the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) today. The agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Mr. Jonathan Reynolds, with both…
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IMF’s Gita Gopinath Returns to Harvard as Economics Professor
Washington, DC, July 22, 2025 — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, will leave the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University. There, she will assume the role of inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in…
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Chandigarh University: India’s Rising Star in QS Rankings
QS has announced the 2026 World University Rankings. The United States and China are making progress, while Italy and Saudi Arabia have entered the top 100 for the first time. LONDON, June 19, 2025 — Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds have published the 22nd edition of the QS World University Rankings. The Massachusetts…
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Coca-Cola’s Kinley Soda: A Consumer Trust Success
Kinley Soda has surpassed ₹1,500 crore in sales in India, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s consumer-focused growth strategy. New Delhi, India, April 26, 2025 — Kinley Soda, a prominent brand from Coca-Cola, has surpassed the ₹1,500 crore revenue mark. Its commitment to consistency, quality, and consumer trust drives this achievement. The milestone underscores the Company’s strategy of offering…
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Aligning India’s AI Competency Framework with UNESCO Standards
Paris, France, April 11, 2025 — As the world’s most populous country, India, with its 1.4 billion citizens, has a unique opportunity to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public service delivery. Recognizing this opportunity, the government has introduced the Competency Framework for AI. Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for…
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UNESCO and India Partner for AI Readiness Consultation
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will host the 3rd AI Readiness consultation in Hyderabad. New Delhi, India, April 7, 2025 — The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia in New Delhi, together with the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Ikigai Law, which is the…
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Coca-Cola India at Maha Kumbh: Empowering Local Communities
New Delhi, Feb. 20, 2025 — As millions gathered for the Maha Kumbh 2025, Coca-Cola India reaffirmed its commitment to local communities by building a dynamic retail network, generating employment, and promoting women’s entrepreneurship. The company provides hydration by supporting thousands of local vendors, retailers, and waste workers and creates sustainable economic opportunities. Coca-Cola India’s…
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Timeless Connections: Coca-Cola and Its Impact in India
The True Essence of Timeless Connections: The Legacy of Coca-Cola in India. Mumbai, India, February14, 2025 — Coca-Cola India has articulated the significance of timeless connections and highlighted the brand’s enduring legacy in India as follows: “For over 138 years, Coca-Cola has been a vibrant symbol of joy and refreshment, uniting people across diverse regions…
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Coca-Cola’s Impact on India’s Retail Growth
Coca-Cola’s Innovative Solutions Enhance the Retail Ecosystem NEW DELHI, December 4, 2024 — As India embarks on its journey to transform into a fully developed economy with an ambitious target of reaching $35 trillion by 2047, the non-alcoholic beverage sector emerges as a key pillar in this vision. This dynamic industry fuels economic growth by…
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Exploring Leadership at the 26th Global Conference of the International Leadership Association
CHICAGO, November 15, 2024 — As the world navigates a complex landscape of geopolitical shifts and societal challenges, the International Leadership Association’s 26th Global Conference brought together a diverse group of leaders, scholars, and development professionals from around the globe to explore the critical role of Leadership in shaping our future. Held at the Hilton…
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Chitkara University Launches Fintech Centre of Excellence
Chitkara University has partnered with the Fintech giant Zaggle to establish a Fintech Centre of Excellence. Chandigarh, India, November 11, 2024 — Chitkara University has made a groundbreaking advancement in Fintech education in India by launching the Dr. Raj P. Narayanam Fintech Centre of Excellence at its Rajpura campus in Punjab. As the first Fintech…
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Best MBA Programs 2025: Harvard Business School Tops Fortune Rankings
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2024 — At the commencement of the new graduate school application season, Fortune supports the emerging cohort of corporate leaders navigating business education. Fortune Recommends, the product review division of Fortune, has unveiled its rankings of the top full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs for 2025. The fourth annual edition…
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