Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India and he spearheads Reliance Industries (RIL), which is the most valuable company in the country with a market cap of Rs 1896000 crore. For those who are unaware, Reliance New Energy is primarily led by Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani, who serves as an Executive Director and is a pivotal figure in the company's transition toward green energy. This means that Anant Ambani will now also lead the new subsidiaries given to him by Mukesh Ambani led RIL as the conglomerate streamlines its expanding portfolio of hydrogen, energy storage and power electronics businesses. Anant Ambani will now take care of Reliance Power Electronics Limited, Reliance Electrolyser Manufacturing Limited, Reliance Green Hydrogen and Green Chemicals Limited, Reliance New Energy Storage Limited, Reliance Hydrogen Electrolysis Limited, Reliance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Limited, Kutch New Energy Projects Limited, Reliance Petro Materials Limited, and three infrastructure arms based in Kalamboli, under the Reliance New Energy. As per the official website, Reliance New Energy has spent around Rs 6700 crore in investments and acquisitions till now.
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January 23, 2026 06:09 UTC
Chandan Kumar has joined News24 in the role of Chief Revenue Officer, a development he has confirmed to Pitch. Before this appointment, Kumar was Vice President – Digital Monetisation at Zee Media, a position he took on in April 2024. Over his stint at the network, he held several senior roles within the digital monetisation function, including Deputy Vice President for the North and East region, AVP – Digital Monetisation, and Regional Head. During his time at Zee, Kumar worked across a wide range of the group’s digital properties, covering news, business, entertainment, and lifestyle segments. His responsibilities spanned advertising strategy, agency and advertiser relationships, and sales leadership across programmatic and direct inventory, OTT and CTV platforms, equipping him with deep experience in emerging digital revenue ecosystems.
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January 23, 2026 06:06 UTC
At the same time, a prediction linked to Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga is spreading quickly on social media. Because of this, people are now linking the recent rise in gold prices to her prediction. Gold Prices Continue to RiseGold prices have been climbing steadily for months. Viral posts claim Baba Vanga predicted gold prices could rise by 25 to 40 per cent in 2026. Baba Vanga died in 1996, but her predictions continue to attract attention around the world.
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January 23, 2026 04:16 UTC
There is bad news for employees at Amazon as the company has reportedly planned a second round of layoffs next week, continuing an arrangement to broadly cut off thousands of employees. In late October, the E-commerce giant had planned to let go of some 30,000 corporate workers, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. A day after the report, the company announced it was cutting 14,000 white-collar jobs, and hinted that trimming could continue into 2026. 14000 employees to be sackedThe planned job cuts next week could begin as soon as Tuesday and are expected to mirror last year's in size. According to the Seattle online retailer, the previous round of job cuts in October was due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) software.
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January 23, 2026 04:11 UTC
Close Guehi deal will take City spending to close to half a billion, as case faces a wait of another yearJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe January transfer window is heating up as clubs across Europe look to make final additions ahead of the business end of the season. Their Premier League rivals will also look to strengthen this month with the battle for Champions League football set to intensify, with Chelsea having opened talks to sign star Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. But could a former Chelsea midfielder be on his way back to the Premier League? Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip, rumours and done deals in The Independent’s live blog below
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January 23, 2026 03:16 UTC
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika on Thursday visited Tule Kienyeji restaurant following a widely shared social media video by its owner, Harriet Akinyi, appealing for support to keep the business running. The video circulated widely on social media platforms, drawing public attention to the challenges faced by small businesses. In her video, Akinyi said she had invested more than Sh1 million in the restaurant, including construction, equipment, furnishings and stock, but said customer turnout had remained low. One resident, identified only as Loice, said she visited the restaurant after watching the video on social media and felt compelled to support a local entrepreneur. A bodaboda rider was also seen offering free transport to customers heading to the restaurant from various parts of Nakuru.
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January 23, 2026 00:59 UTC
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January 23, 2026 00:12 UTC
NUSANTARANEWS.CO, Rabat – His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Moroccan national football team after their remarkable achievement as runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, hosted in Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 was not only a showcase of Morocco’s footballing talent but also a demonstration of its organizational capacity as host nation. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 was a success not only for Morocco but for Africa as a whole,” Lalengke said. We look forward to seeing Morocco continue to shine, especially as it prepares for the 2030 World Cup,” Lalengke concluded. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will be remembered as a milestone in Moroccan sports history.
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January 22, 2026 23:45 UTC
He described the relationship between the Somali community and the Mt Kenya region as close and mutually beneficial, likening it to an inseparable partnership. “Jamii ya Wasomali na ya Mlima Kenya hatuwezi kutenganishwa,” he said, using a metaphor to emphasise what he described as the deep connection between the two communities. He dismissed claims that there is hostility between people from Mt Kenya and the Somali community, saying such assertions do not reflect the reality as he understands it. Gachagua also rejected claims that he personally harbours resentment towards the Somali community, saying such allegations are inaccurate. “Uchumi wa Kenya unafaidika sana kutokana na bidii ya jamii ya Wasomali na ya Mlima Kenya,” he said.
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January 22, 2026 20:29 UTC
The late Raila Odinga during Luo Council of Elders Chair (Ker)Odungi Randa coronation. [File, Standard]A section of Luo Council of Elders in Migori County has challenged young Luo leaders to follow proper channels if they want to lead the community. Led by their patron Jim Ayayo, the Luo elders said they welcomed the leadership of young and vibrant minds like Winnie Odinga and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. “For over three decades, the Luo community has enjoyed a peaceful political existence under the leadership of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga,” said Mr. Ayayo. According to the Luo elders, the death of former ODM leader Raila Odinga’s death has not created a vacuum to cause discord among leaders and people from the community.
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January 22, 2026 19:35 UTC
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on President William Ruto to declare the ongoing drought a national disaster, citing worsening humanitarian conditions in parts of the country. He questioned what he described as limited public communication on the situation, noting that drought conditions had persisted for several months. Gachagua urged the President to declare the drought a national disaster to help mobilise additional resources, including donor funding, and to strengthen mitigation efforts. Declare the drought a national disaster to attract funding. Persistently high temperatures have further strained water and pasture resources, worsening conditions in affected areas.
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January 22, 2026 19:18 UTC
President Ruto with NYOTA beneficiary KelvinPresident William Ruto cautioned young Kenyans against misusing government-backed start-up capital on short-lived pleasures and relationships, stressing that the funds are meant to ignite sustainable business ventures and long-term economic stability. The exchange took place in a public setting during a NYOTA fund distribution event in Meru, where President Ruto engaged directly with a beneficiary identified as Kelvin. The conversation, which was both motivational and advisory, underscored the administration’s emphasis on prudent financial management among young people receiving the grants. “No, I’m not married.”Probing further, Ruto asked whether Kelvin had a girlfriend. “Now, ladies are looking at you on social media.
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January 22, 2026 18:58 UTC
James Cameron Says A Producer Handed Him ‘Coke’ Like It Was Office SuppliesEric Kowalsky / MEGACameron told Bensinger his workload exploded when the production designer/art director was fired mid-chaos. What do I do with this stuff?’”James Cameron Says He Was Told To Hand Out Drugs On SetJames Cameron insisted he wasn’t even using drugs. “I'm like, so I just became a dealer, I guess?”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHe claimed it was normal in that world. ‘Will work for coke,’ basically,” he said, before adding, “And that was pretty nuts.”Ultimately, Cameron says he passed the responsibility off. Setting the scene, James Cameron told Bensinger, “So a year before, I was up there with my, my first wife Sharon, driving around in her Camaro.
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January 22, 2026 18:34 UTC
Economist David Ndii says that formal state offices were not a prerequisite for advising the President. The Chairperson of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors, David Ndii, has downplayed a High Court ruling that declared the offices of presidential advisors unconstitutional, insisting that the decision would not stop him or others from advising President William Ruto. Through his social media, Ndii criticised the judgment delivered on Thursday, terming it a “pyrrhic victory” and arguing that advisors could continue to offer guidance informally as a “kitchen cabinet.”
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January 22, 2026 18:06 UTC
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January 22, 2026 18:01 UTC