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Global Titans Converge at WEF 2026: A Dialogue for Change The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos is set to be a momentous gathering. Leading the Indian contingent are four chief ministers including Maharashtra's Devendra Fadnavis and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu, alongside over 100 Indian CEOs.Prominent figures like Mukesh Ambani and N Chandrasekaran will join international leaders such as World Bank President Ajay S Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.With a focus on addressing global challenges through cooperation, the meeting under the theme 'a spirit of dialogue' seeks innovative solutions to unlock new growth, invest in people, responsibly deploy innovations, and build prosperity within sustainable boundaries.

High-Level Visits and Notable Absence at RSS Founder Memorial Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid homage at the memorial of RSS founder K B Hedgewar in Nagpur, alongside other BJP and Shiv Sena legislators.Notably absent were NCP legislators, including Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, even though they are part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition.This was consistent with last year's event where Pawar had also skipped the memorial visit. The winter session of the Maharashtra legislature is currently underway.

Tension Grips Kerala: Election Results Trigger Political Clashes Violence erupted across Kerala's northern districts following the announcement of local body election results. Specific incidents involved attacks on political offices and vehicles, with police reporting numerous clashes between rival factions.In Kozhikode, tension heightened after a CPI(M) attack on a Congress office led to a standoff as UDF activists gathered at the scene. The police claimed they deployed additional forces to manage the situation, eventually restoring order.Other districts like Wayanad and Kannur witnessed similar unrest, with attacks on activists and vehicles. Police stepped in after violent confrontations, registering multiple cases as they worked to reestablish control.

Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: High Stakes and Tight Security Polling for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections commenced in Punjab at 8 a.m. Sunday, amid comprehensive security measures, officials reported.The elections are set to fill 347 zones within 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis, with over 9,000 aspirants contesting the elections.Officials have stated that 1.36 crore voters are eligible, with voting extending till 4 p.m., and results announced on December 17. They reported the establishment of 18,224 polling stations in rural areas, highlighting 860 hyper-sensitive and 3,405 sensitive locations.Approximately 44,000 police personnel, led by gazetted officers, are deployed to maintain order during the electoral process.The State Election Commission of Punjab appointed election and police observers, affirming its commitment to conducting transparent and fair elections.Major political parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and the BJP, are contesting the elections under their respective symbols.Throughout the campaigning period, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party solicited votes based on government achievements, while opposition parties accused the Mann government of misusing administrative resources to hinder their nominations.