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28 Feb 2024, 17:45

Bharti Enterprises chief Sunil Bharti Mittal knighted by King Charles III

Bharti Enterprises chief Sunil Bharti Mittal knighted by King Charles III

Bharti Enterprises chief Sunil Bharti Mittal knighted by King Charles III

Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal on Wednesday became the first Indian citizen to be conferred an honorary Knighthood by Britain's King Charles III "for services to UK and India business relations". In a list of honorary British awards unveiled by the UK Cabinet Office, Mittal receives a KBE under the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - one of the highest honours conferred by a British monarch.

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recovering from stroke he underwent 6 weeks ago
27 Feb 2024, 13:42

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recovering from stroke he underwent 6 weeks ago

Founder and CEO of stock broker Zerodha, Nithin Kamath, had a "mild stroke" about six weeks ago and is recovering. It could take three to six months for a full recovery. His father passing away, poor sleep, exhaustion, dehydration, and overworking out could be possible reasons behind the "mild stroke", his X post said.

Manohar Joshi: The 'Sir' with a stern demeanour
23 Feb 2024, 10:41

Manohar Joshi: The 'Sir' with a stern demeanour

Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar G. Joshi, a senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, passed away following a heart attack early on Friday morning. Joshi, 86, was rushed to the Hinduja Hospital in Mahim after suffering a heart attack late on Thursday. 'Sir', as he was popular in political circles because of his teaching background and a stern demeanour, succumbed during treatment around 3 a.m., plunging the state political fraternity into gloom.