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India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world, behind the US and China. The country has a long list of billionaires, from Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries and the country’s richest man to Savitri Jindal, the country’s richest woman. Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, who heads the Adani Group have been competing for the top spot, with Adani even taking it for some time, before being pushed down after the Hindenburg saga.

Markets regulator Sebi has decided to simplify the risk management framework for validating Know Your Customer (KYC) records through KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs), a move that will ensure ease of transacting for investors, experts said on Wednesday. Under the new framework, KRAs can now verify PAN, name, address, email, and mobile number from official databases. If these details are found to be in order, they will be considered validated records, Ankit Ratan, Co-founder & CEO, Signzy said.

New Delhi, India's merchandise exports in April 2024 marginally rose to USD 34.99 billion from USD 34.62 billion in the year-ago month, according to ...

The share of coal in India's total power generation capacity dipped below 50 percent in the first quarter of 2024, the first...

The death toll in the hoarding collapse incident in Mumbai has risen to 14 while 75 others are injured, civic officials on T...

The clip features a man named Bablu dousing a paratha on a hot pan with what appears to be a can of diesel, sending shivers down the spines of viewers everywhere. Smoke billows up as the flammable liquid sizzles, leaving the unsuspecting flatbread looking more like a charcoal briquette than a tasty breakfast staple.

India's retail inflation eased to 4.83 per cent in April, down from 4.85 per cent in March. However, consumer food price inflation surged to 8.70 per cent from 8.52 per cent last month, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released Monday. The retail inflation in India though is in RBI's 2-6 per cent comfort level but is above the ideal 4 per cent scenario. Inflation has been a concern for many countries, including advanced economies, but India has largely managed to steer its inflation trajectory quite well.

While eliciting hearty laughter and applause from the audience, S Jaishankar's response not only showcased his wit but also signalled the recent strides in India's international standing. It points at the evolving dynamics of the relationship between the two nations, which has seen its fair share of complexities and friction, with the US often having the upper hand.

Terming the India-European Union Foreign Trade Agreement (FTA) the "most difficult FTA," External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is the most difficult one because there are a lot of non-trade issues involved in this FTA.

Retail inflation eased to 4.83 per cent in April as prices of some kitchen items declined, according to government data released on Monday. The Consu...

India and Iran on Monday signed a long-term contract for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port terminal at Chabahar in I...

A five-year-old boy named Aarav lost his life in a car accident caused by a teenage driver in Murugeshpalya, Bengaluru. Another child was injured in the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment. The police have detained the accused youth and investigations are ongoing. The incident happened when the children were playing in front of their home in Murugeshpalya earlier today.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he is happy to be back with the prayers of crores of people and justice of the Supreme Court. On his first day after securing interim bail from the Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal has a packed schedule which will begin with a visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place. He will then head to the Party Headquarters in Delhi and address a news conference.

With Mother's Day 2024 approaching this Sunday (May 12), it's time to honour and celebrate the remarkable women who have played an indispensable role in shaping our lives. The roots of this contemporary Mother's Day can be traced back to the tireless efforts of Anna Jarvis, an American woman, who advocated for an official day dedicated to honouring mothers during the early 20th century.

According to a brand new report submitted by the EAC-PM, the nation’s population share of Hindus fell by 7.8% between 1950 and 2015. In contrast, the population share of many other minorities rose, with Muslims increasing by 43.15% — a jump from 9.84% to 14.09% of India’s population. Meanwhile, the population share of Hindus fell from 84.68% to 78.06% during this time.

After three consecutive weeks of drop, India's forex reserves increased by USD 3.668 billion to USD 641.59 billion for the week ended May 3, the RBI ...

Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply on Friday after falling for two straight sessions, with the yellow metal jumping Rs...

The mystery of missing actor Gurucharan Singh, who played Roshan Singh Sodhi's character in TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta...

The Supreme Court on Friday gave Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1 for campaigning in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. A ...

Air India Express on Friday cancelled around 75 flights due to cabin crew shortage and operations are expected to normalise ...

In Q1 2024, of approximately 1.30 lakh homes sold across the top 7 cities, luxury homes priced above Rs 1.5 cr constituted a significant share of 21 per cent, accounting for around 27,070 units. This marks a drastic increase compared to Q1 2019 when luxury homes comprised only 7 per cent of total sales across these cities.

According to recent data, India is expected to outpace Germany by 2024 and Japan by 2026, solidifying its position as a global economic powerhouse. The country's rapid ascent is driven by several key factors, including its large population and rising middle class.