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Jayshree Ullal Tops Hurun 2025 as World’s Richest Indian-Origin Professional Manager

Dec 29, 2025

A Landmark Ranking for Indian-Origin Leadership

Indian-origin technology executive Jayshree Ullal has emerged as the richest Indian-origin professional manager in the world, securing the top position on the Hurun India Rich List 2025. With an estimated net worth of ₹50,170 crore, Ullal’s ranking marks a significant shift in global wealth assessments, where professional managers with substantial equity holdings are increasingly being recognised alongside founders.

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Poland to Build $2.2 Billion Anti-Drone Shield Along Eastern Border

Dec 29, 2025

Poland Moves to Secure Its Eastern Airspace

Poland has unveiled plans to construct a $2.2 billion multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern frontier, underscoring heightened security concerns linked to Russia’s ongoing military actions in the region. The project reflects Warsaw’s determination to counter emerging aerial threats and protect its airspace amid the prolonged Russia–Ukraine war.

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2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Site Unearthed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

Dec 29, 2025

Ancient Buddhist Centre Discovered in Baramulla

A major archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir has brought renewed attention to the region’s largely overlooked Buddhist past. Excavations at Zehanpora village in Baramulla district have revealed the remains of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site, dating back to the Kushan period. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the find as a “proud moment,” saying it highlights Kashmir’s deep civilisational and cultural legacy.

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Clouded Leopard Sighted for First Time in Assam’s Kakoi Reserve Forest

Dec 29, 2025

Rare Carnivore Recorded in Kakoi Reserve Forest

A rare sighting of the clouded leopard has been documented in Kakoi Reserve Forest in Assam, marking a significant milestone for wildlife conservation in the eastern Himalayan foothills. The elusive big cat was captured during a routine camera-trap monitoring exercise, providing the first photographic evidence of the species from this reserve forest.

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India’s Rare Earth Paradox: Vast Reserves but Negligible Global Production

Dec 29, 2025

India’s Standing in Global Rare Earth Reserves

India holds the third-largest reserves of rare earth elements (REEs) in the world, yet its role in global production remains disproportionately small. According to a recent report by Amicus Growth, India has approximately 6.9 million tonnes of rare earth oxide reserves, trailing only China (44 million tonnes) and Brazil (around 21 million tonnes). With nearly 6–7 per cent of global reserves, India appears well-positioned on paper to emerge as a strategic supplier.

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