The high-profile wedding, expected to be a star-studded affair, has drawn global attention and is estimated to cost around USD 55 million, according to the President of the Veneto region, which includes Venice.
This marks a significant improvement from previous years. In 2017, India was ranked 116th and rose to 109th in 2024, reflecting steady progress in areas such as poverty reduction, clean energy, education, and climate action.
The decline came a day after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 270 people. The aircraft, which was headed to London, went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a medical college complex. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.
The number of corruption-related reports received fell to 177 in 2024, an 18 percent drop from the 215 cases recorded in 2023. Of these, 75 reports were registered for investigation, accounting for 42 percent of total reports — a noticeable increase from the four-year average of 35 percent.
Despite 2024 being a challenging year for global startups, characterised by weakened funding flows and geopolitical uncertainties, Singapore’s startup ecosystem remained resilient.
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The Department of State is “taking steps today to impose visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies based and operating in India for knowingly facilitating illegal immigration to the United States”, it said.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan set the ball rolling by welcoming the guests to the Summit. Film personalities like Anupam Kher, Hema Malini, Mohanlal, Rajinikanth, Kartik Aryan, SS Rajamouli, and Anil Kapoor made brief speeches and lauded the prime minister’s vision of creating a global platform for Indian talent.
The glittering WAVES event integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, Artificial Intelligence, AVGC-XR, broadcasting, and emerging technology, and seek to present itself as a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess.
A bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan left at least three police dead and 16 injured on Tuesday, continuing the rising attacks
