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Four Indian-origin founders have been featured on the latest Forbes “40 Under 40” list, highlighting self-made billionaires who achieved massive wealth before turning 40. Together, these entrepreneurs hold a combined net worth of over $11 billion. The list recognizes 40 individuals worldwide who reached billionaire status at a young age. Among them, Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Bengaluru-based Zerodha, is the only entrepreneur from India. Ankur Jain: U.S.-Based Tech Visionary New York-based Ankur Jain ranked 19th, with a net worth of $3.4 billion. He is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a home rental rewards platform valued at $10.8 billion by private investors. Prior to Bilt, Jain co-founded Humin,…

Uber on January 6, 2026, released data highlighting how Indians used the ride-hailing platform throughout 2025. Across the year, users travelled over 11.6 billion kilometers, a 26.5% increase compared to 2024. Of this, 365 million kilometers were completed using electric vehicles. Top Cities for Uber Trips The cities with the highest Uber usage last year were Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune. Meanwhile, Kochi Uber users earned the highest ratings in India, with an average score of 4.91 out of 5. Nearly 98.3% of riders in Kochi received five-star ratings from drivers. Thiruvananthapuram followed with an average rating of 4.87, while Pune and Chandigarh also ranked among the top cities for highly rated…

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed House Republicans at their annual issues conference retreat on January 6, 2026, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which has been renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board. During his remarks, Trump discussed tensions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing dissatisfaction over tariffs imposed by the United States on India’s purchases of Russian oil. Modi Not Entirely Pleased, Trump Says Trump said, “I have a very good relationship with him. He’s not that happy with me because, you know, they’re paying a lot of tariffs now because they’re not doing the oil, but they…

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has once again solidified its position as Kerala’s leading airport by handling over 10 million passengers for the third consecutive year. Between January and December 2025, the airport recorded a total of 1.15 crore passengers, marking a 4.85% growth compared to 1.09 crore passengers in 2024. This increase of roughly 5.33 lakh passengers highlights the airport’s consistent performance and balanced growth across both domestic and international travel. Peak Traffic Months Highlight Robust Operations May 2025 emerged as the busiest month, with passenger traffic surpassing 11.07 lakh. Other strong months included January and December, with 10.44 lakh and 10.06 lakh passengers respectively. These figures demonstrate the airport’s ability to maintain…

Days after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump revealed his first concrete plan regarding Venezuelan oil. He announced that Venezuela would provide up to 50 million barrels of oil, which will be sold at market prices. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the interim authorities in Venezuela would hand over between 30 and 50 million barrels of high-quality, sanctioned oil to the United States. “I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down Bangladesh’s appeal to move its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures from India to Sri Lanka. On January 4, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally requested a venue change for its Group C matches, citing security concerns. During a virtual meeting on Tuesday, the ICC reportedly informed the BCB that the request had been rejected and that Bangladesh would have to travel to India for its matches. The ICC also warned that failing to play in India could result in forfeited points, though the BCB maintains that no such ultimatum was…

Adani Group’s flagship firm saw heavy demand for its third public bond issue, with subscriptions crossing more than twice the offer size on the first day, according to people familiar with the transaction. Adani Enterprises had aimed to raise ₹10 billion through two, three and five year bonds, but bids had exceeded that amount by late afternoon. Corporate investors led the response, subscribing over four times their allotted portion, followed by high net worth and retail investors. The issue is expected to close ahead of its scheduled January 19 deadline. This marks the company’s third public bond sale, following issuances…

Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh has successfully completed its first domestic test flight, bringing the country’s second greenfield airport closer to full commercial operations. The Air India flight from New Delhi, carrying Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and senior officials, landed smoothly on the airport’s 3.8-km runway on Sunday, January 4. The validation flight marks a critical step in final checks before passenger and cargo services begin. Spread over 2,200 acres and built by the GMR Group in a public-private partnership, Bhogapuram Airport is designed to operate up to 200 flights daily, with capacity to park 18…

Lakshmi Padma, a seasoned journalist and news presenter, offers an unfiltered look at the realities of working in media today. She emphasizes that journalism is more than reporting events. It is a responsibility to society. Lakshmi highlights that young aspirants entering the field, especially women, must be prepared for the intensity, long hours, and fierce competition that define the industry. Newsrooms are fast paced environments where schedules can be unpredictable, requiring journalists to work early mornings, late nights, or during weekends, often with little time for personal life. For those passionate about the profession, balancing work and family is challenging…

Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has appointed actor Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for its packaged water brand, Campa Sure, according to sources familiar with the development. The deal is currently for one year, with the company aiming to leverage Bachchan’s wide popularity while emphasizing Campa Sure’s affordable pricing, an executive said. Similar to cola pricing strategies, Campa Sure is priced 20-30% lower than competitors like Bisleri, Coca-Cola’s Kinley, and PepsiCo’s Aquafina. Requests for comments from Reliance went unanswered. Bisleri, a key rival, is endorsed by actor Deepika Padukone. This marks RCPL’s third recent brand endorsement. In April, Campa…