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Hurun Global Rich List 2025, ranking the world’s US-dollar billionaires. The latest list highlights major shifts in wealth, with some of the world’s richest individuals experiencing extraordinary financial gains, while others faced setbacks due to market volatility, competition, and political involvement. Mukesh Ambani has fallen out of the world’s top 10 wealthiest list after his fortune shrank by ₹1 lakh crore over the past year, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. The decline was attributed to rising debt levels. Despite the losses, Ambani remains Asia’s richest person. Also Read: Mukesh Ambani drops out of world's top 10 wealthiest list At 53, Elon Musk reclaimed the title of the world’s wealthiest person for the fourth time in five years. He became the first individual to surpass the $400 billion mark, with his net worth surging by $189 billion (82%). Analysts attribute this surge largely to the ‘Trump effect’ on Tesla’s stock price, which saw a significant boost following Donald Trump’s strong political comeback. Also Read: Elon Musk reigns again as world's richest; 'Trump Effect' in action?

Salman Khan has once again impressed his fans with a new photoshoot. The actor is preparing for the release of his upcoming action movie Sikandar and recently shared some stylish pictures on social media. While his charming poses caught attention, it was his luxurious orange and gold watch that stole the spotlight. Watch is the limited-edition Epic X Ram Janmabhoomi edition. This special timepiece honours India’s cultural heritage with engravings of the Ram Mandir and images of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. Adding to its uniqueness, the watch has a saffron strap and features the words «Jai Shree Ram» at the 6 o'clock mark. In his post, Salman invited fans to watch Sikandar in theaters, saying, «See you in theatres this Eid!» The excitement around Sikandar has been growing, with advance bookings already crossing Rs 7 crore. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, the movie promises thrilling action and a heartfelt storyline. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, and Kajal Aggarwal alongside Salman Khan.

«Especially talking about Nifty over here, still the support level definitely remains intact at 23,400 levels. Given those levels are holding out, the rally is here to stay on the higher side, having crossed 23,800 will be seen further buying action coming in over here,» says Dhwani Patel, Founder, Finversify. Give us a sense of the kind of levels that you are predicting for Nifty and Nifty Bank, rather the benchmarks heading into next week because it is expiry date today, last Thursday of the month and also of the financial year 2025. So, we are expecting volatility. You have Nifty rejig happening, lots is happening and of course, but amid a market like this we are still holding on in a pretty stable fashion. Do you attribute all of this to only FII inflows or do you believe that there are deeper fundamentals that are proving to be tailwinds for our markets and is this uptick that we have seen today after two days of profit booking sustainable going ahead? Dhwani Patel: Definitely, yes, we have been seeing that in the past two sessions we have seen a certain profit taking coming in over here on the index as well.

Honey was traveling with her daughter, mother, and grandmother when the driver started feeling sick. Realising the seriousness of the situation, she decided to drive the car herself. Her calm and responsible action prevented any possible accidents. After the driver felt a little better, Honey checked on him and even asked him for feedback on her driving. With a smile, he replied, “Badiya,” meaning excellent. She was also seen jokingly discussing with the driver to divide the payment between them. She later shared her experience in a video on Instagram, encouraging people to learn to drive for emergencies. “Knowing how to drive can help you and others in unexpected situations,” she said.

sweepstakes casinos has found a way around the law to let users play classic casino games online. Their revenues have grown 10-fold in the past five years, and they're now large enough to feature ads with Ryan Seacrest, Drake and Michael Phelps. Only recently have states such as New York and Maryland contemplated restricting them, with billions of tax dollars at stake. But the loophole used by sweepstakes casinos complicates the states' ability — and desire — to take action. That loophole? The «no purchase necessary» rule that differentiates a legal sweepstakes from an illegal lottery.

Malayalam film has finally arrived at the theatres. Mohanlal and Prithviraj-starrer ‘L2: Empuraan’ is all set to make box-office history. As per Sacnilk reports, the pre-sales figures for the action thriller have already crossed Rs 50 crore globally. The early reviews for the Malayalam magnum opus are already out on Twitter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Donald Trump and Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla at the White House in Washington, March 11. For the past two months, Americans have watched as two extraordinary and polarizing figures—Donald Trump and Elon Musk—have worked as a team to reduce the size and reach of the federal bureaucracy.

Horoscope Today, March 27, 2025: Starting your day with a glimpse into the cosmic energies can help you align your actions with favorable outcomes. Here’s a detailed and dynamic overview of what’s ahead for all zodiac signs on March 27, 2025.

locations across the United States this Saturday (March 29). The mass closure was announced by the department store chain in January this year. The closures are a part of a wider rehaul of the company, including a shakeup in its top echelons, a 10 per cent reduction in its corporate workforce, and putting a stop to Amazon returns in some locations, as per USA Today.

financial crisis as the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) claimed that the government may be out of money as early as August unless Congress comes to an agreement on raising the debt ceiling, reported ABC News. This so-called «X-date» is when the US will no longer have sufficient funds to pay its bills, leading to default on its debt, as per the report.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said «relentless action» is going on against wilful bank defaulters and that loan write-offs do not mean waivers as borrowers remain liable to repay their dues. «Banks continue to pursue recovery actions in written-off accounts using various mechanisms,» she said, responding to the discussion on Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Rajya Sabha. The upper house, subsequently, gave its nod to the bill that seeks to provide options to the depositors for either successive or simultaneous nominations besides allowing public sector banks (PSBs) to transfer unclaimed shares, interest, and bond redemption amounts to investor protection fund besides other changes. The bill has already secured Lok Sabha's nod.

Once, Saint Tukaram meditated on banks of the Ganga. A man who observed him became envious of his calm and peaceful demeanour. Wanting to disturb Tukaram and provoke him into anger, he spat on his face, expecting a reaction.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said deceiving farmers cannot do good to anybody as she attacked the Congress on their farm loan waiver scheme, alleging that their promises left the farmers in lurch. During her reply in Rajya Sabha on The Banking Laws (Amendment), 2024 Bill, the finance minister took a cue from BRS member Ravi Chandra Vaddiraju's statement in Telugu during the discussion where he referred to Congress loan waiver scheme for farmers. Sitharaman said Congress announced «Rina maafi» (loan waiver), but in reality… half the farmers were left without loan waiver, the banks had put their name on record thereby making them also ineligible for new loans. «I would want to highlight the fact that deceiving the farmers is for nobody's good. If you really want to help the farmers, here is Prime Minister Modi putting Rs 2,000 every time, annually, 6,000 rupees into their account through the transparent DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). It helps the small farmers. Show it in action,» she asserted. Sitharaman said Congress policies have been limited to paper without any action on ground and if there was any action then it was riddled with corruption. «I want to highlight like the way they speak about food security, MGNREGA and the rural areas, all schemes brought by them (but) none of which were effectively implemented. When Prime Minister Modi implements them, without corruption, without malpractice and without any kind of wrongdoing. They will say, oh that was our scheme. Yes, it was your scheme, but you kept it in the paper, or you mismanaged,» the minister said.

Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all states and union territories to set up a grievance redressal mechanism for addressing complaints against misleading advertisements that «can cause great harm to society.” A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said that the 1954 Act against misleading advertisements of medicinal or other such products is more than 70 years old, it is yet to be properly implemented in its „letter and spirit“. It asked the state governments to create grievance redressal mechanisms in two months so that members of the public can lodge complaints about the objectionable advertisements prohibited under the Act, the court said, adding the grievance mechanism may provide for making complaints either on a toll free number or by email. “As soon as complaints are received, the same shall be immediately forwarded to the concerned officers to take action under the said provision. If the officer finds that there is a contravention, he shall lodge a complaint with the jurisdictional police station so that FIR is registered and criminal law is set in motion,” the court said. It asked the states to appoint in one month an adequate number of gazetted officers that have the power to search and seize any advertisements which have contravened provisions of the 1954 Act, which prohibits misleading advertisements.

“This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging HPV vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women after breast cancer,” Rao said at an event, Cervical Cancer Elimination Movement: From Awareness to Action, held in Bengaluru. The programme is being carried out in collaboration with Artist for Her, HDR Healthcare Foundation, HealthCare Sector Skill Council, ECHO India, Association of Healthcare Providers and the Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association. Rao said the state government is considering a proposal submitted by Artist for Her and others to expand the vaccination drive to Chikkaballapur district. “Those screened and diagnosed will receive a 90% treatment success rate.

The season officially began this year with the games played between Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19 at Japan's Tokyo Dome.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ahead of implementing reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners, US President Donald Trump announced another trade offensive: countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas would have to pay a 25% tariff on goods exported into the US. India is one of the buyers of Venezuelan oil but its purchases are tiny compared to those of the US and China.

Assembly budget session, defying the party whip, and plans to address the issue with «disciplinary action» once CM Mamata Banerjee returns from her London visit later this week, party sources said on Wednesday. According to TMC sources, the TMC's Disciplinary Committee will take further action once they receive a list from the office of Speaker Biman Banerjee regarding lawmakers who had requested leave. During the second phase of the budget session, the TMC had issued a whip directing MLAs to be present in the Assembly on March 19 and 20. The party's disciplinary body is scrutinising the attendance, and it has been found that over 30 MLAs were absent during the last few days of the Budget session. The party is seeking an explanation from these lawmakers about their absence despite the party's directive to be present. According to party sources, TMC leadership considers repeated absenteeism a serious issue.

Bengaluru civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will use artificial intelligence to identify illegal constructions and streamline property tax collection, according to Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar. He said the move aims to ensure tax compliance and prevent unauthorized expansions by property owners. The technology will also be used to deliver property documents directly to residents.

green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees, as part of a broader effort to more aggressively vet immigrants, multiple sources familiar with the move told CBS News. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, recently directed officials to suspend processing of requests for legal permanent residency submitted by immigrants granted refugee or asylum status, according to the CBS News sources, who requested anonymity to discuss an action that has not been publicly reported. ALSO READ: What is visa retrogression and how it affects Green Card applicants