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Global CEOs are lining up to write cheques for India, Amazon its latest example

Global CEOs are lining up to write cheques for India, Amazon its latest example

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, detailing his firms big investment plans in India during the 2026-2030 period. Amazon is the latest multinational firm to expand its plans for the country, which is already seeing a flow of many fresh investment commitments from global companies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy, on Thursday. (x/@ajassy) The e-commerce giant on June 25 announced that it would raise its India investment commitment to $48 billion by 2030. The announcement came after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met PM Narendra Modi and follows a series of major investment commitments by global firms across sectors such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, manufacturing and data centres. Among the biggest announcements this year was Google’s five-year $15 billion investment plan for artificial intelligence infrastructure in India. Unveiled in February, the plan includes investments in subsea connectivity, data centres, cloud capacity and AI skilling initiatives. Also Read: Government announces measures to attract foreign capital India’s rapidly expanding data centre sector has also attracted significant global …

PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for India

PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets CEO of Alstom, Martin Sion, in Paris on Thursday. Photo: @MEAIndia/X via ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) met leading business executives here and held discussions on investment opportunities and expansion plans in India. The discussions with the CEOs of the French companies focused on strengthening cooperation across sectors ranging from shipping and logistics to railways, construction and artificial intelligence, according to the External Affairs Ministry. Mr. Modi participated in the G7 Summit over the past two days and held talks with several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. Among those who met the Prime Minister in Paris was Rodolphe Saade, chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, for discussions focusing on maritime shipping, logistics and global supply chains. “We had global discussions on development that we could eventually implement in India. We discussed shipbuilding, ship recycling, deep-sea ports as well as building containers,” Mr. Saade said. “I see great potential for France and India to continue cooperating and setting up new partnerships. As far as …

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

PM Modi meets top CEOs in Paris, highlights India’s growing innovation potential

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.  After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France’s Evian, PM Modi arrived in Paris where he received a ‘warm welcome’ by the Indian diaspora. “PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive innovation and expand AI capabilities,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), wrote on X. PM @narendramodi met Mr Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI ecosystem. Mr @arthurmensch expressed Mistral AI’s strong interest in collaborating with India and partnering with Indian companies to drive… pic.twitter.com/qCux9pfWaW — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 18, 2026 PM Modi also met Martin Sion, CEO of Alstom, and discussions focused on opportunities in mobility and railway modernisation. …

Noida airport CEO’s security clearance unlikely as govt not in favour of changing rule for greenfield airports | Business News

Noida airport CEO’s security clearance unlikely as govt not in favour of changing rule for greenfield airports | Business News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 22, 2026 02:13 AM IST The CEO of the recently inaugurated Noida International Airport (NIA), Christoph Schnellmann, may not be able to get security clearance from the government, which is not in favour of amending aviation security rules that stipulate that a foreign national should not be the chief executive of a greenfield airport, according to sources. Schnellmann is a Swiss national; an arm of Zurich Airport International AG has developed the NIA, and will also be operating it. The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, weeks after receiving its aerodrome licence on March 6. Yet, there is no clarity on when it will start commercial operations. Its aerodrome security programme (ASP) is still pending. The CEO’s security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is a prerequisite for the airport to start commercial operations. According to a 2011 aviation security order by BCAS, the “chief executive officer of Indian nationality” at greenfield airports shall be the security coordinator of the airport and shall …

EC seeks West Bengal CEO’s report on Mamata speech

EC seeks West Bengal CEO’s report on Mamata speech

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2 min readKolkata, New DelhiMar 28, 2026 12:42 AM IST THE ELECTION Commission on Friday sought a report from the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s speech on Wednesday where she allegedly encouraged women to be on guard and use whatever they can, including household items, to ward off any attempted rigging, which EC sources said was a threat to the CRPF personnel deployed at polling stations. An EC source said the poll panel had sought a report as soon as possible from CEO Manoj Agarwal on the speech made by Banerjee at a public meeting at Nandaprasad Girls’ High School Ground, Naxalbari in Darjeeling. At the public meeting, Banerjee said: “Yesterday, I have seen at Bankura, Central forces carrying the BJP’s flag. This has never happened.” She was referring to a viral image on social media of a CAPF personnel accompanying a BJP candidate, carrying cut-outs of the party’s symbol. “I am giving one responsibility to mothers and sisters. On the election day, till the voting machine does not reach …

‘CEOs Of Chanel, Alphabet, Adobe Are Indian’: Macron Hails India’s Global Innovation Leadership | India News

‘CEOs Of Chanel, Alphabet, Adobe Are Indian’: Macron Hails India’s Global Innovation Leadership | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 10:10 IST Macron praised India’s innovation, citing Indian-origin CEOs at Alphabet, Adobe, Chanel, and stressed stronger India-France ties in tech and defence. French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI) French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday praised India’s growing dominance in global innovation, mentioning that several major global corporations, including Chanel, Alphabet and Adobe, are led by Indian-origin CEOs. Follow Live Updates His remarks came as India and France elevated their ties to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’, pointing to deeper cooperation across technology, defence and innovation. Addressing the India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai, Macron said India is no longer just participating in global innovation but leading it. Also See: PM Modi’s Vision For India In Artificial Intelligence: Top Quotes From AI Impact Summit 2026 “India does not just participate in global innovation; India leads it,” he said, referencing Indian-origin leaders at companies such as Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe, Palo Alto Networks and Chanel. He added that the real question now is who …

PEN America names Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as permanent CEOs| Entertainment News

PEN America names Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as permanent CEOs| Entertainment News

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NEW YORK (AP) — PEN America announced Thursday that interim CEOs Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf have been appointed to permanently oversee the century-old literary and free expression organization. PEN America names Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as permanent CEOs “Summer and Clarisse have been the guiding force behind PEN America’s extraordinary literary programming and robust defense of free expression,” Dinaw Mengestu, president of PEN’s board of trustees, said in a statement. “They are relentless advocates for writers and our staff and members, helping to build a stronger and more engaged organization — one that stands firmly by its values and is prepared to meet the extraordinary challenges ahead.” Before taking on their current positions, Lopez had been serving as chief program officer for free expression programs and Rosaz Shariyf as chief program officer for literary programs. Lopez, 48, and Rosaz Shariyf, 49, stepped in near the end of 2024 after the departure of Suzanne Nossel, who had served since 2013. Nossel presided over an era of growth and heightened visibility for PEN …

Is Josh D’Amaro married? What we know about the new Disney CEO’s wife and children

Is Josh D’Amaro married? What we know about the new Disney CEO’s wife and children

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On Tuesday, January 3, Walt Disney announced that its chief of the amusement parks and resorts division, Josh D’Amaro, will take over as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. D’Amaro will replace current CEO Bob Iger starting March 18, Disney confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. Josh D’Amaro (R) with former NFL star Jason Kelce (L). (Josh D’Amaro) The company said that “in a unanimous vote held on Monday, it elected Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to become Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective at the upcoming Annual Meeting on March 18, 2026, when he will succeed longtime Disney CEO Robert A. Iger. “The Board also intends to appoint D’Amaro as a director immediately following that meeting,” the statement added. The announcement has sparked interest in the family of Josh D’Amaro: Is he married? Does he have children? Here’s what we know about the 54-year-old’s family. Josh D’Amaro Family: Here’s What We Know There is no confirmed public information about Josh D’Amaro’s wife or spouse from credible sources. Though some reports claim …

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight | World News

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight | World News

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Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the US President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, the sources told Reuters on Monday. The agenda was unclear. One ‍CEO simply ⁠had “a reception in honour of President Donald J Trump” scheduled in their diary, while another said their understanding was that global CEOs had been invited, not just those from the United States. One of the sources said the invitations had come from the White House. Anthony Scaramucci, an investor who briefly served as Trump’s communications director during his first term, said he knew the meeting was happening. “I’m not going. I’m not sure I’m invited, but even if I were, ​I wouldn’t want to be a side show,” Scaramucci said. Story continues below this ad Trump is expected ‌to arrive …

100+ CEOs, 100+ countries, 15+ world leaders confirmed to attend AI Summit

100+ CEOs, 100+ countries, 15+ world leaders confirmed to attend AI Summit

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New Delhi 100+ CEOs, 100+ countries, 15+ world leaders confirmed to attend AI Summit More than 100 global CEOs and around 15 heads of state have confirmed their participation in the AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20 in New Delhi, senior officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said at a press conference on Monday. Among the confirmed political leaders attending the summit are French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy. An official clarified that US President Donald Trump will not be attending, noting that his participation would have required months of advance planning. Chinese officials have also been invited, although their attendance has not yet been confirmed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Summit on February 19, after which he is expected to hold a CEOs roundtable the same day. Ahead of the summit, a gala dinner on February 18 will mark the first key event, hosted by Prime …