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17 Feb

Elon Musk Net Worth 2026: Why He Is Worth USD 850 Billion Today

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New Delhi [India], February 17: The world has never seen wealth at this scale. As of February 17, 2026, Elon Musk has reached an estimated net worth of $850 billion, the highest personal fortune ever recorded. What Will Elon Musk Be Worth in 2026? As of February 17, 2026, Elon Musk is the richest person ever recorded, with an estimated net worth of $850 billion. This valuation milestone is largely driven by the $1.25 trillion SpaceX–xAI merger, sustained equity value from space and technology ventures, and the reinstatement of long-term, performance-based Tesla stock options. Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s net worth…

16 Feb

From Viral Videos to WEF Invitation: The New Path to Global Influence

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The psychological and cultural factors driving the largest organic response to an AI framework in history New Delhi [India], February 14: Shekhar Natarajan, Founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI, explains the impact of global influence that could change narratives in this opinion piece. The invitation arrived through official channels, unexpected but somehow inevitable. The World Economic Forum wanted Shekhar Natarajan to present Angelic Intelligence at Davos. Not as a sidebar event or panel participant, but as a featured presenter on the future of artificial intelligence—the defining technology question of the next decade. The path to that invitation followed none of the…

14 Feb

Emerald Hexagon and Pradeep Batra Strengthen India–Malaysia Diaspora Engagement with a vision to Address India’s Water Challenges

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New Delhi [India], February 14: As India and Malaysia continue to deepen bilateral ties, Pradeep Batra, President of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) Malaysia chapter and Executive Director of Emerald Hexagon – an SRAM & MRAM Group company, is emerging as a key voice representing the Indian diaspora and strengthening people-to-people and business engagement between the two nations. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuala Lumpur, Batra expressed strong enthusiasm within the Indian community in Malaysia, highlighting growing optimism around enhanced trade, technology collaboration, and cultural exchange between the two countries. Over the years, Batra has played an…

24 Jan

Climate Change Is No Longer About Saving the Planet. It’s About Managing Loss

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Oxford [United Kingdom], January 24: We keep using the wrong verbs. Save. Reverse. Fix. As if the planet were a dropped phone screen and not a system with momentum, inertia, and a memory longer than ours. As if we didn’t already cross lines quietly, one data set at a time, while arguing about tone and timelines. The planet doesn’t need saving. It will be fine in the way rocks are fine. What’s unravelling is the version of the world we built our lives around. Stable seasons. Predictable coastlines. Agriculture that behaves. Insurance that makes sense. Cities where summer doesn’t feel…

20 Jan

Global Conflicts and Diplomatic Gymnastics: Why the World Is Talking Peace While Stockpiling Problems

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New Delhi [India], January 20: Everyone keeps saying “peace” out loud now. Not whispering it, not even arguing about it. Just saying it, flatly, like a checkbox they’re tired of clicking. Peace talks here. De-escalation there. A summit photo with identical flags and the same half-smiles we’ve been seeing since, what, the late ’90s? I still remember watching one of those on a grainy TV in a university common room, thinking it looked like a hostage video with better tailoring. But behind the language, the storage units are filling up. Ammunition depots. Data centres. Sanctions packages drafted and redrafted like…

09 Dec

PM Publishers Partners with Google to Transform 2 Million Textbooks into Interactive AI Tutors with Google Gemini

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PM Publishers Partners with Google Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 9: PM Publishers Pvt. Ltd. (PMP), a leading name in school education since 2009, has announced a collaboration with Google, to integrate Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, with the traditional textbook learning experience, transforming the act of learning into an interactive journey. Launched for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, PMP will integrate Google Gemini across 250+ book titles covering Computer Science, English, Hindi, Art & Craft, General Knowledge, and Foundation subjects — from Nursery to Class 10. This initiative is expected to reach over 2 million students across 2,000+ schools in its first phase. Designed for age-appropriate use, the tool empowers…

08 Nov

India at COP30: The Bold Stand for Fair Climate Action

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New Delhi [India], November 8: At COP30 in Belém, India didn’t just show up, it showed spine. Reaffirming its climate commitments, India told the world what few dare to: equity first, excuses later. India’s Message: Equity Isn’t Optional At the Leaders’ Summit of the UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India set the tone with clarity. Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia, speaking for New Delhi, restated India’s climate philosophy, anchored in equity, fairness, and common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR-RC). In other words, developing nations can’t carry the guilt of industrialized nations’ emissions. The message was blunt: developed countries must accelerate emission cuts and…

03 Oct

Kunal Sharma Puts Indian Youth at the Heart of Global Dialogue at World Youth Festival in Russia

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New Delhi [India], October 3: Showcasing India’s rising youth leadership on the world stage, Kunal Sharma, Founder of Chhatra Sansad India, represented the nation at the World Youth Festival Assembly 2025 in Russia. The event, which convened delegates from more than 200 countries, highlighted the role of young leaders in shaping the future of governance, trade, and society. Spanning across Moscow, Nizhniy Novgorod, and Yaroslav, the 10-day festival provided a global platform for discussions on education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Sharma actively participated in policy exchanges, delivered keynote remarks, and took part in collaborative workshops with youth leaders and international policymakers.…

03 Sep

US Federal AI Adoption: 1 Great Deal, $3.1 Billion in Savings

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Microsoft and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have unveiled an overarching partnership that will leverage AI to expedite the adoption of AI by the US federal government in a historic agreement that marks the dawn of a new era in public sector technology. The deal will transform the way federal agencies work, simplify services, and provide tremendous cost savings to the taxpayers, estimated at more than 6 billion dollars after three years and at 3.1 billion dollars within the first year. This partnership is not a mere software acquisition; it is a strategic step to place the American government…

21 Jul

Sumeet Tappoo to embark on charity concert tour across America

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21: Renowned for his soulful voice and heartfelt performances, singer Sumeet Tappoo is set to embark on a two-month concert tour across the United States, blending the magic of music with the power of service. Titled ‘Close to My Heart’, the tour kicks off in mid-July and continues until mid-September, covering more than 20 cities with a powerful message — music can heal more than hearts. Organised by ‘One World One Family’ mission, USA, the tour features 15 Bollywood concerts and nine devotional performances, aimed at raising funds to provide free healthcare for the underprivileged and…