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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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PU Senate Elections 2026: Rules, Rifts, and Rising Questions
Understanding the Registered Graduate Eligibility Debate By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Panjab University, Chandigarh, has formally announced its 2026 Senate Elections, a pivotal exercise in the University’s governance framework. According to the notified schedule, polling will take place between September and October 2026. Among the key contests, elections for 15 Ordinary Fellows from the Registered Graduates…
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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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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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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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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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Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
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India Wins Historic Squash World Cup 2025
India Makes History, Wins First-Ever Squash World Cup Title at SDAT World Cup 2025 CHENNAI, India — December 15, 2025 — In a watershed moment for Indian sport, the India national squash team clinched its first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025, dominating top-seeded Hong Kong, China, 3–0 in the final…
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UNESCO’s Watchful Eye on Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
Why UNESCO Is Watching Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex Closely In 2016, UNESCO added a remarkable set of 17 buildings designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. These sites, spread across seven countries, represent milestones in modern architecture. Among them is the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, a striking symbol of post-independence…
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Is Panjab University a Women’s University in Spirit?
Nearly a Women’s University? How Panjab University’s 73rd Convocation Made a Statement By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 14, 2025 Panjab University: Women Take the Lead 75% Graduates Are Women At its 73rd Convocation on December 13, Panjab University, Chandigarh, revealed a striking statistic: three out of four graduates were women. Of 716 degrees…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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