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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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
