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New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has become Asia’s richest individual, overtaking Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Gautam Adani’s net worth rose to $92.6 billion, placing him 19th globally, while Mukesh Ambani slipped to the 20th position with a net worth of $90.8 billion.The reshuffle at the top highlights the ongoing volatility in global wealth rankings in 2026, am…

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna have been featured in TIME magazine’s latest list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’.This year’s edition highlights individuals from diverse fields whose work is influencing global narratives through innovation, creativity, leadership, and social impact, underscoring the growing presence of Indian voices on the world stage.From the ‘titans’ list, Sundar Pichai was reco…

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Sheeba took to her social media account to share a heartfelt birthday wish for her best friend and actress Manasi Joshi Roy. Sheeba shared a fun video montage compiling all of Manasi’s fun moments.She captioned it as, “Happy Birthday to the main character of every adventure we never knew we needed@manasijoshiroy AKA GOOGLE.”She added, “The one who can plan a holiday like a pro, pick a restaurant that never misses (from the tiniest hole-in-the-wall to full …

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Tech giant Google has expanded its AI-powered learning tools by introducing full-length practice tests for NEET UG on its Gemini platform, aiming to support medical aspirants with exam-like preparation.The new feature builds on the company’s earlier rollout of mock tests for competitive exams and is designed to provide students with a more structured and realistic preparation experience.The practice tests are based on rigorously vetted content from several education …

Seoul, April 10 (IANS) South Korea’s media watchdog on Friday approved regulations requiring bulk phone text messaging service providers to implement safeguards against illegal spamming as a condition for maintaining their certification.The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) made the announcement after holding its first regular meeting since its launch in October 2025, as part of the government’s efforts to curb illegal messaging activities, reports Yonhap news agency.In detail, me…

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The domestic e-commerce market is expected to grow by more than 150 per cent within four years, driven by the addition of 150 million new digital shoppers and a doubling of per capita spending, according to a new report.According to the joint report by Google and Deloitte, the online business market is undergoing a major transformation and projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030 from about $90 billion at present — a 177 per cent jump.The report also highlighted that …

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for 28 internship positions in Bengaluru, with the deadline set at April 15.The internships are available for candidates skilled in programming languages, ReactJS, React Native, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, full‑stack development, Android, iOS development and UI/UX design, the statement posted on X said.Candidates who have completed BTech, MTech, BE, Bachelor of D…

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has signed an agreement with MapmyIndia to enable display of authorised Aadhaar centres on its Mappls App to enhance convenience for residents, an official statement said on Thursday.Users can identify and access authorised Aadhaar centres based on the nature of services offered, like adult enrolment, child enrolment or only address and mobile update, the statement added.The agreement was signed on April 1, 2026 and i…

Seoul, April 1 (IANS) US tech giant Apple has improved an emergency location-sharing feature on iPhones for South Korean users at the request of the Seoul government, officials said on Wednesday.The expansion of the service’s duration, from the previous five minutes to 30 minutes, came at the request of the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) to better help emergency responders to accurately identify the locations of iPhone users in need of emergency assistance, reports Yonhap news …

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has launched a set of initiatives aimed at strengthening its digital economy by boosting artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, digital content creation, and access to broadcasting services, a report has said.As per the Digital Watch Observatory report, the initiative focuses on building an AI-ready workforce while expanding the country’s digital ecosystem across media and technology sectors.As part of the initiative, a national AI skilling programme will train…