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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicWorld Economic Forum

Topic: World Economic Forum

Europe at Davos 2026—need to address dependencies, ‘mother of all deals’ with India

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered up a tagline at the Annual Meeting in Davos: “Europe will always choose the world, and the world is ready to choose Europe.”

Hyperscale data centre, waste-to-energy projects: MoUs Uttar Pradesh inked this year at Davos

The agreements span energy projects, electric vehicles and solar power, according to UP Investment Department.

Meitei man’s killing shows Manipur’s social fabric is still tattered

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Trump 2.0 vs 1.0 is no longer the debate. It’s about the upheaval he leaves behind

Donald Trump’s first year of his second term reveals what happens when power operates without guardrails.

‘After war, we gave Greenland back to Denmark… how stupid were we’: Trump’s full speech at WEF Davos

US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he ruled out military intervention in Greenland and touted his administration's economic policies, including tariffs.

Telangana eyes $25 billion in investments for Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy launched at Davos

The policy builds on Telangana’s manufacturing scale to create a value-led hub for advanced healthcare and pharma R&D and innovation.

Kerala to Uttar Pradesh—what states are pitching at World Economic Forum 2026

Telangana is positioning itself as a next-generation life sciences and AI hub, while Gujarat is attracting investors to deliver advanced technology solutions to global clients.

Rules-based world order is fading—Canada PM Carney’s full speech in Davos amid Trump’s Greenland push

'There is a strong tendency for countries to go along to get along, to accommodate, to avoid trouble, to hope that compliance will buy safety. Well, it won’t’, the Canadian PM said.

Trump wants his Board of Peace signed in Davos. Macron declines

Much of the concern centres on the wording of the peace board’s charter, which appears to place its ultimate decision-making power with Trump.

Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.