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Hurun India Rich List 2026: Adani reclaims top spot as wealth jumps 13%, check top 10

24

Sep

Business

Hurun India Rich List 2026: Adani reclaims top spot as wealth jumps 13%, check top 10

A major shake-up has once again reshaped the race for wealth among India's billionaires. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, Gautam Adani and his family have regained the top spot among India's richest families. Mukesh Ambani and his family rank second in the 15th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026. The Adani family's total wealth has increased to Rs 9.23 lakh crore, while the Ambani family's wealth remains at Rs 8.63 lakh crore. LN Mittal's wealth jumps 93% Lakshmi Mittal and family have secured the third spot this year. Their wealth increased by nearly…

Mecca, Jeddah on ‘high alert’ again, second time in a month amid Houthi-Saudi Arabia conflict

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Mecca, Jeddah on ‘high alert’ again, second time in a month amid Houthi-Saudi Arabia conflict

Mecca: Saudi Arabia has issued another "potential danger" warning for Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu, Tabuk. “A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Mecca City to alert of a potential danger,” a post by the directorate of Saudi Civil Defense on X stated. Meanwhile, the alerts were lifted a few minutes later. The Saudi Civil Defense earlier last week issued a similar warning for Mecca, home to Islam's holiest site. 'Hostile aerial threat' alert for Riyadh Saudi Arabia earlier issued an alert for residents of capital Riyadh last week. This was the first Saudi Arabia has issued an…

Cooking oils likely to get cheaper ahead of festive season as government cuts import duties, check details

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Cooking oils likely to get cheaper ahead of festive season as government cuts import duties, check details

Retail prices of cooking oil are expected to fall ahead of the festive season as the government has decided to cut import duties on soybean, palm and sunflower oils. However, the extent of its direct impact will depend on several factors, including international prices, the movement of the rupee and domestic supply. The government has reduced the basic customs duty (BCD) on crude sunflower oil from 10 per cent to nil. The government has trimmed the BCD on refined sunflower oil from 32.5 per cent to 22.5 per cent. The BCD on crude soybean oil and palm oil has been…

As India’s commercial real estate enters new growth cycle, here’s what will drive demand

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

As India’s commercial real estate enters new growth cycle, here’s what will drive demand

India’s commercial real estate market is entering a phase where demand is spreading beyond traditional office centres. The first half of 2026 saw office absorption reach a record 45.5 million sq ft, the highest for any half-year, with 24.6 million sq ft taken up in the second quarter alone, according to CBRE. New supply also reached a record 32 million sq ft in H1, pointing to the scale at which developers and occupiers are now operating. GCC expansion and technology hubs Global Capability Centres (GCCs) remain one of the strongest demand drivers. They accounted for 46 per cent of Grade…

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

16 AAP netas to join BJP in Delhi today

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to receive a significant boost in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with all 16 councillors of the Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP) expected to join the party on Friday, the final date for filing nominations for the Standing Committee elections. Sources indicated that the induction would take place in the presence of Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, following the finalisation of discussions between the two political sides. This development occurs just over a year after the IVP was established in May 2025 by a group of…

Gambhir admits choosing Vaibhav over Samson left him ‘sleepless’: ‘The toughest decision in my coaching tenure’

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Gambhir admits choosing Vaibhav over Samson left him ‘sleepless’: ‘The toughest decision in my coaching tenure’

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that dropping opener Sanju Samson despite his red-hot form was the toughest decision of his coaching career, which also gave him a sleepless night. India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up about the toughest decisions of his career: Dropping Sanju Samson for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite the wicketkeeper-batter being in tremendous form.Vaibhav made a historic debut during the England T20 tour, but the decision came at a cost as Samson had to be dropped from India's playing XI. Benching Samson drew criticism, as he had recently won the Player of the Tournament award…

“We know the risk..”, she traced 76 missing children across 4 states: Meet Seema Dhaka, the Delhi head constable who earned a historic Delhi Police promotion

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

“We know the risk..”, she traced 76 missing children across 4 states: Meet Seema Dhaka, the Delhi head constable who earned a historic Delhi Police promotion

In 2020, while the Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted normal life across the country, Delhi Police launched an incentive scheme to encourage officers to trace missing children. Among those who took up the challenge was Head Constable Seema Dhaka of Samaypur Badli Police Station in Delhi's Outer North district. In just two and a half months, she traced 76 missing children, with 56 of them below the age of 14. Her achievement made her the first Delhi Police personnel to receive an out-of-turn promotion under the new scheme.The incentive that pushed the search furtherThe incentive scheme was announced by then Delhi…

Amid US-Iran tensions, Khamenei adviser warns war could spread to Indian Ocean if Washington attacks again

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Amid US-Iran tensions, Khamenei adviser warns war could spread to Indian Ocean if Washington attacks again

The Iran-US conflict could spread well beyond its current areas if Washington carries out another attack, according to Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader. He said the fighting could eventually reach the Indian Ocean and even move further. His warning came while Tehran and Washington continued to trade threats and accusations. At the same time, both sides have indicated that talks being pursued through Qatar are making progress, leaving diplomacy and the threat of further escalation unfolding alongside each other. Iran warns fighting could reach Indian Ocean Safavi said the conflict had already moved from the…

Sensex slumps 1,248 points, Nifty below 23,100, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank among major losers

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Sensex slumps 1,248 points, Nifty below 23,100, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank among major losers

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Thursday amid rising bond yields and a rebound in crude oil prices, reflecting heightened global macroeconomic risks. The 30-share BSE Sensex slumped 1,247.71 points or 1.67 per cent to settle at 73,580.54. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 74,362.29 and a low of 73,563.92, gyrating 798.37 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a drop of 383.70 points or 1.64 per cent and closed the session at 23,063.10. Similarly, the broader market closed lower. While the BSE MidCap Select Index shed 584.33 points or 3.12 per cent, the…

Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Portugal, outlines final ambitions ahead of retirement

24

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Portugal, outlines final ambitions ahead of retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that retirement crossed his mind after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, but the veteran forward remains committed to the national team. Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that retirement was something that came to mind after Portugal's World Cup 2026 campaign ended. But he is determined to continue playing for the Portugal national football team.Ronaldo was in action for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but their campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion with a Round of 16 defeat to eventual champions Spain. The Portuguese star's run is considered his final appearance in the global football showpiece.Ronaldo had…