America isn't the richest country in the world; Know where India stands
New Delhi: Luxembourg has emerged as the world's richest country per capita, surpassing the United States by a significant margin, according to the latest IMF World Economic Outlook 2024. With a GDP per capita projected at $143,742.69, Luxembourg leads the pack, followed closely by Ireland at $134,000 and Singapore at $133,000.
Macao SAR ($1.31 lakh), Qatar ($1.12 lakh), United Arab Emirates (96,845), Switzerland (91,931), San Marino (86,988) are in the next positions.
Contrary to popular belief, the United States ranks ninth on this list, boasting a GDP per capita of $85,372.686. Norway completes the top ten with $82,831.
Meanwhile, India, despite its status as the fifth largest economy globally, occupies the 129th position with a GDP per capita of $10,122.951.
These figures highlight the disparity in wealth distribution globally.
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Six pythons rescued from house in Karwar
Karwar: Six pythons were rescued from a residential premises in Katinakona area of Karwar on Sunday, causing panic among local residents.
The pythons were found amid construction material stocked on the house premises. Forest officials were alerted, following which Forest Guard Gopal Naika reached the spot and safely rescued the reptiles.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, Naika said the pythons measured between 8 and 12 feet in length. All of them were later released into the forest.
“Initial days of summer is the mating season for snakes. It is natural for males of the species to come in search of females for mating. Hence, they are found in large number in one location,” Naika said.
