Mumbai, October 5, 2023 – Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, has secured the 9th position in Forbes’ 37th annual World’s Billionaires List 2023, marking a notable climb from his 10th place last year. Ambani, the business magnate and industrialist, boasts an estimated net worth of USD 83.4 billion, a slight dip from his previous worth of USD 90.7 billion. Ambani Outshines Tech Titans and Corporate Icons In a surprising turn, Ambani surpassed prominent figures like Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin of Google, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, and Michael Dell of Dell Technologies. This…
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Hangzhou, October 4, 2023 India’s Spectacular Victory India has scripted history at the Asian Games 2023, achieving its best-ever medal tally in the tournament’s history. As of October 4, the Indian contingent has bagged a total of 73 medals, comprising 16 gold, 26 silver, and 31 bronze medals. This remarkable feat showcases India’s prowess on the international sporting stage. Day 11 Highlights On the eleventh day of the Asian Games, Indian athletes continued their stellar performance. Manju Rani and Ram Baboo clinched the bronze medal in the 35km race walk mixed team event, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Pravin Ojas…
Delhi, India – October 3, 2023 Delhi-NCR Shaken by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake In a startling event, parts of Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) were jolted by strong earthquake tremors on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the region. According to the initial assessments conducted by the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, originated at a shallow depth of 5 km in west Nepal, approximately 200 km southeast of Joshimath. These conditions contributed to the intensity of the tremors experienced across North India. Active Faults in the Himalayan Region: A Cause for Concern JL Gautam, the head of the…
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Protesters Detained Across Karnataka Amid Cauvery Water Dispute Bangalore, Karnataka – September 29, 2023 Hundreds of pro-Kannada activists have been detained in various parts of Karnataka as the state witnesses a massive bandh (shutdown) in protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh, which commenced at 6 am, saw passionate demonstrations and sloganeering by pro-Kannada groups in different locations. The authorities have taken stringent measures to control the situation, resulting in the detention of protesters from different organisations across the state. Chaos at Bengaluru International Airport as Protesters Block Flights The impact of the bandh…
Zurich, Switzerland – September 28, 2023 The GII 2023 rankings, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Thursday, have firmly established Switzerland as the world’s most innovative economy. This achievement comes as no surprise, given Switzerland’s consistent dedication to fostering innovation across various sectors. Switzerland’s Unwavering Innovation Dominance Switzerland’s remarkable performance in the Global Innovation Index has been driven by a relentless commitment to research and development (R&D), a robust intellectual property framework, and a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurship. These factors, combined with a highly skilled workforce and a culture that values innovation, have propelled Switzerland to the…
Zurich, Switzerland – September 28, 2023 The GII 2023 rankings, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Thursday, have firmly established Switzerland as the world’s most innovative economy. This achievement comes as no surprise, given Switzerland’s consistent dedication to fostering innovation across various sectors. Switzerland’s Unwavering Innovation Dominance Switzerland’s remarkable performance in the Global Innovation Index has been driven by a relentless commitment to research and development (R&D), a robust intellectual property framework, and a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurship. These factors, combined with a highly skilled workforce and a culture that values innovation, have propelled Switzerland to the…