Donald Trump (Photo: Bloomberg) By Tom Maloney Donald Trump’s business empire was supposed to be in peril like never before on Monday. Instead, it turned into the single-greatest day on record for the former president’s wealth. Facing a deadline to post a bond of more than $500 million in a New York… Continue reading Trump’s net worth hits $6.5 bn, making him one of world’s 500 richest | World News
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India in pole-vaulting distance to oust China as world’s factory: Mahindra
Anand Mahindra, chairman of Mahindra Group, said on Friday that ongoing geopolitical tensions with China were nudging many manufacturers towards India. The country is now within ‘pole-vaulting distance’ to take over China as the world’s leading manufacturing hub. “China’s geopolitical tensions are driving many manufacturers in India’s direction. However, that’s not the sole… Continue reading India in pole-vaulting distance to oust China as world’s factory: Mahindra
India poised to become world’s largest solar module makers: R K Singh
India is set to emerge as one of the largest solar module manufacturers and has the fastest growing capacity in renewable energy, Union Power Minister R K Singh said on Tuesday. Stating that India has a considerable existing solar manufacturing capacity, he pointed to “even larger capacities under construction, including polysilicon”. “India… Continue reading India poised to become world’s largest solar module makers: R K Singh
World’s biggest market for under-$100 million IPOs booms in India
By Satviki Sanjay and Ashutosh Joshi Small is beautiful in India’s market for initial public offerings after the disappointment of hyped mega-share sales. From finance startup Paytm to the nation’s largest insurer, investors have lost money from those IPOs in the past two years. They’ve turned to companies offering up to… Continue reading World’s biggest market for under-$100 million IPOs booms in India
GalaxEye to launch world’s first multi-sensor satellite next year
Chennai-based space start-up GalaxEye plans to launch the world’s first multi-sensor satellite next year. The satellite would be capable of observing Earth night and day, even peering through dense clouds. In an interaction with PTI, GalaxEye Space co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Suyash Singh said the satellite — Mission Drishti — synchronises… Continue reading GalaxEye to launch world’s first multi-sensor satellite next year
IOC invites Ukrainian fencer to 2024 Olympics after being disqualified from worlds over handshake controversy
A day after four-time Olympic medalist Olga Kharlan was disqualified from the 2023 Fencing World Championships for refusing to shake hands with her Russian opponent, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now guaranteed her place in the 2024 Olympic Games. IOC president Thomas Bach said in a letter addressed to the decorated Ukrainian athlete that… Continue reading IOC invites Ukrainian fencer to 2024 Olympics after being disqualified from worlds over handshake controversy
Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ record at Worlds with gold medal in 800-meter freestyle
Katie Ledecky stands alone after winning gold in the 800-meter freestyle race at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday. The win is Ledecky’s 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with legendary men’s swimmer Michael Phelps for the most individual gold medals at the world championships. Gold medallist Katie Ledecky of… Continue reading Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ record at Worlds with gold medal in 800-meter freestyle