West Bengal Assembly Elections: Election Commission to review major preparations in Kolkata ahead of second phase of voting. india news

West Bengal Assembly Elections: Election Commission to review major preparations in Kolkata ahead of second phase of voting
Image used for representative purposes

With just days left for the April 29 second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, officials will convene a high-level coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to assess poll preparedness in key districts.The meeting to be held at Dhan Dhanya Auditorium will bring together senior police officers, election officials and commanders of central forces manning Kolkata North, Kolkata South and South 24 Parganas.

Watch

‘I keep losing…’: Amit Shah responds to Mamata Banerjee on threat of legal action

“The meeting has been called to assess the overall preparedness in the electoral districts under Kolkata and ensure smooth coordination among all the agencies involved in the polling process,” the official told PTI.Officials said the discussions will focus on deployment of forces, vulnerability mapping, coordination between civil and police administration and final preparation of polling personnel. The participants will include Kolkata Police Commissioner, District Election Officer. Election Commission Observer, CAPF Commander and Returning Officer.The importance of the review has increased after more than 93 percent voting took place in 152 constituencies in 16 districts in the first phase on April 23. Similar meetings have been held across the state to ensure smooth, free and fair voting in the two-phase elections.

Source link

देहरादून: एटीएस कॉलोनी के निवासियों को परेशान करने के आरोपी बिल्डर पर गुंडा एक्ट लगाया गया, जिला बदर की तैयारी – देहरादून पुलिस ने एटीएस कॉलोनी के निवासियों को परेशान करने के आरोपी बिल्डर पर गुंडा एक्ट लगाया

शहर की पॉश एटीएस कॉलोनी में लोगों को परेशान करने के आरोपी बिल्डर पुनीत मित्तल के खिलाफ पुलिस ने गुंडा एक्ट के तहत कार्रवाई की है। इस बीच सात दिन के अंदर संतोषजनक जवाब देने पर जिला बदर की कार्रवाई की जाएगी।


आपको बता दें कि कॉलोनी के लोगों का आरोप है कि बिल्डर पुनीत अग्रवाल काफी समय से इलाके में मनमानी और गुंडागर्दी कर रहा है. सरकारी जमीन पर कब्जा, अवैध निर्माण और स्थानीय लोगों के साथ मारपीट और अभद्रता के कई मामले सामने आ चुके हैं. इसके बावजूद पुलिस अब तक कोई ठोस कार्रवाई नहीं कर रही है. हर बार मामूली धाराओं में मामला दर्ज कर आरोपी को संरक्षण दिया जा रहा है।

लोगों ने बताया कि हाल ही में आरोपी बिल्डर ने कॉलोनी में रहने वाले एक वैज्ञानिक दंपत्ति के साथ मारपीट की थी. इसमें पीड़िता के कान का पर्दा भी फट गया. इससे पहले कॉलोनी अध्यक्ष पर हमला और त्योहारों के दौरान बच्चों को धमकाने जैसी घटनाएं सामने आ चुकी हैं।

देहरादून: हरबंसवाला बैरियर पर पुलिस चेकिंग के दौरान स्कूटी सवार बदमाशों से मुठभेड़, एक घायल, दूसरा गिरफ्तार

Source link

4th T20I: India beats South Africa by 14 runs due to brilliant bowling by all-round Deepti Sharma, avoids whitewash. cricket news

Fourth T20I: India beats South Africa by 14 runs due to brilliant bowling by all-round Deepti Sharma, avoids whitewash
Deepti Sharma (BCCI photo)

New Delhi: India made a strong comeback to defeat South Africa by 14 runs in the fourth Women’s T20 match in Johannesburg and avoid a whitewash in the series. was an extraordinary artist Deepti SharmaWho gave a perfect all-round performance and scored unbeaten 36 runs and then destroyed the opposition team by taking five wickets.Asked to bat first, India got off to a bad start as Shafali Verma was out early, followed by Anushka Sharma.

Watch

Ashok Sharma’s story: Inside the village and home that shaped India’s new speed sensation

At 47/2, the visitors needed consistency, which was met. jemima rodrigues. He played a composed innings of 43 runs and formed an important partnership with the captain. Harmanpreet Kaur (22), which helped India cross the 100-run mark.However, just as India looked to be heading towards a big score, they lost wickets in quick succession and slipped to 122/5. At that time there was a need to extend the innings late. Deepti stepped up along with Richa Ghosh, who scored 34 not out. The duo added 65 runs for the sixth wicket, finishing strongly and taking India to a competitive score of 185/5 in 20 overs.South Africa started the chase confidently, with Sune Luus (40) and Tazmin Britts (30) setting the pace early. The hosts looked to be in control at one point, maintaining the required run rate.But Deepti once again made a difference. He took important wickets at crucial moments, broke partnerships and put pressure on the batsmen. His spell of 5/19 completely shifted the game in India’s favour.With support from the rest of the bowling unit, South Africa were restricted to 171/9. Although the hosts still lead the series 3-1, India’s win keeps them alive and boosts their confidence for the final match.

Source link

Mumbai Harbor Line megablock today; No disruption on the main line. mumbai news

Mumbai Harbor Line megablock today; No disruption on main line

Mumbai: Mumbai division of Central Railway will today operate a megablock on its Harbor line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Chunabhatti/Bandra sections to carry out various engineering and maintenance works. There will be no megablock on the main line between CSMT and Karjat/Kasara, which will provide relief to many passengers traveling by local trains on Sunday. On the Harbor Line, there will be a block from 11:40 am to 4:40 pm on CSMT-Chunabhatti/Bandra Down Line and from 11:10 am to 4:10 pm on Chunabhatti/Bandra-CSMT Up Line. Special services will run at a frequency of 20 minutes between Panvel and Kurla (Platform No. 8) during the block period. Harbor line passengers are allowed to travel on the main line and Western Railways till 6 pm during the block period, an official said.

Source link

Developer, Caltech passed out – White House dinner shooter Cole Thomas Allen a ‘highly educated tutor’

Developer, Caltech passed out - White House dinner shooter Cole Thomas Allen a 'highly educated tutor'

The suspect who opened fire at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday has been identified by security officials as Cole Thomas Allen of California.According to United States federal agencies, the 31-year-old gunman will be charged with two counts of “use of a firearm during a crime of violence” and “assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.”The suspect passed the outermost layer of security at the event at which President Donald Trump was scheduled to speak because he was a guest of the hotel.teacher of the monthSocial media posts matching Allen’s suggest he is a tutor and amateur video game developer.A May 2025 profile picture of Cole Thomas Allen, of Torrance, California, appears to match the man in a photo of the alleged attacker being taken into custody that was posted by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, according to news agency Associated Press.The photo posted on social networking site LinkedIn shows her in a cap and gown after earning a master’s degree in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills.His LinkedIn profile says he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena in 2017 and lists his involvement there in a Christian student fellowship and a campus group that fights Nerf guns.A local ABC station in Los Angeles included an interview with Allen during his senior year of college as part of a story about new technologies to help people as they age. He also developed a prototype of a new type of emergency brake for wheelchairs.Additionally, according to federal campaign finance records, Allen contributed $25 to the Democratic Party’s political action committee in support of Kamala Harris running for president in 2024.Allen’s online resume states that he worked for the past six years at C2 Education, a company that provides admissions counseling and test preparation services to interested college students. Allen was listed as the company’s Teacher of the Month in a 2024 post on the company’s Facebook page. The company did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Saturday night.Alan also posted that he has developed a video game for the Steam platform based on molecular chemistry. A post in Allen’s name stated that he was working to develop a new “top-down shooter” combat game set in outer space.‘sick man’Trump shared footage of the shooter on social media platforms, showing him lying on the ground with his hands tied behind his back.Addressing a press conference after the shooting, Trump said that the suspect was armed with several weapons before he was stopped by the Secret Service.“A man armed with several weapons attacked a security post, and was shot down by some very brave members of the Secret Service… One officer was shot, but survived…the vest worked. “I just spoke to the officer and he’s doing well,” Trump said.The President also said that charges would be filed soon.He said, “I hope you’ll see charges filed soon. The charges should be self-evident given the conduct, but as you’ll hear, there will be a number of charges related to the shooting ranging from firearms possession and anything else we can bring to this individual.”Describing the suspect as a “sick man”, Trump said he had been captured and warned that similar actions could be taken again.The US President said, “The guy has been captured. They’re going to his apartment. I think he lives in California and he’s a sick man… I said, very importantly, that we will do it again within the next 30 days, and we will make it bigger, and better, and even better.”

Source link

‘If you’re not close enough, your photo isn’t good enough’: Remembering Raghu Rai india news

'If you're not close enough, your photo isn't good enough': Remembering Raghu Rai

One of the scariest pictures of Raghu Rai bhopal gas tragedyA grieving father holds his dead child in his arms – the black and white image titled ‘Burial of an Unknown Child’ not only defines one of the world’s worst industrial disasters, but also the power of photojournalism.Rai, the renowned photographer who shaped India’s visual memory for more than five decades, died on Sunday. From the Bangladesh War to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, from portraits of Indira Gandhi and Mother Teresa to everyday life on Indian streets, Rai’s work not only documented events but gave them permanence. “Visual history is more important than creating beautiful and great art photography. History is always being written and even rewritten.” But photo history cannot be rewritten,” Rai had told TOI in an earlier interview.Born in 1942, Rai came to photography almost by accident, but soon rose to international fame. In his late twenties, he was exhibiting in Paris, where his work attracted the attention of Henri Cartier-Bresson, who later nominated him for Magnum Photos in 1977. “My first exhibition was in Paris in 1972, with 50 photographs of my work in India and 25 photographs of Bangladeshi refugees and the crisis there. Bresson was the first visitor. I was not his student; He treated me as an equal because I had received very good reviews from the French press, saying, ‘It’s a great time for photography in Paris because Raghu Rai is showing here’,” Rai said of his association with the French master.At the core of his practice was an emphasis on closeness – to people, to moments, to truth. “In photography, they say if you’re not close enough, your photo isn’t good enough,” he said. He described the act of taking photographs as deeply immersive: “If your energy is focused, your mind, body and spirit come into tune, and in that moment, you take in all that is in front of you through your viewfinder.Rai began his career in the analog era, the permanence of which he valued highly. “Silver gelatin prints have become very expensive, but they have a life of 150 years and more,” he said, although he worked much with digital in his later years.He also reflected on how much the profession has changed. “The kind of freedom we got as photojournalists and the access we had under any circumstances, even to a prime minister, is unimaginable now,” he said.Over nearly four decades in active journalism, which included his stint at The Statesman, Rai remained conscious of the fleeting nature of news. “Stories die every day in the newspaper,” he said. “So, I was conscious of my photographs going beyond old stories.” Hours after his death, social media was flooded with some of his most unforgettable frames – among them the 1982 Baroda photo essay that depicted the wordless companionship between a blind Muslim beggar and a mentally challenged Hindu girl.In later years, he sharply criticized the direction of photography. He said, “The vast majority of photography these days is happy, flamboyant, colorful photographs that do not qualify as fine art.”He said, “Democratization is good. But what are these people actually doing? Selfies, self-love, making stupid faces? The worst thing is that even inside temples and churches, people are standing together and making faces. It has become unbearable now.”The role of photographer was important for Rai. He said, “A serious photographer, a serious writer will use his pen, his lens for meaningful expression that touches the society, and not to please himself.”Even in his eighties, Rai remained connected to the world, although age slowed him down. Even during the pandemic, he dared to take pictures of the CAA and farmers’ protests. In an age filled with images, his work reminds us that photography is not about capturing moments but keeping them alive.

Source link

कौशांबी पुलिस लाइन में दीक्षांत परेड समारोह संपन्न, 390 प्रशिक्षु सिपाही सेवा के लिए हुए तैयार।

उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले के पुलिस लाइन परिसर में प्रशिक्षु आरक्षियों का दीक्षांत परेड समारोह भव्य एवं गरिमामय ढंग से आयोजित किया गया। मण्डलायुक्त प्रयागराज श्रीमती इस कार्यक्रम में सौम्या अग्रवाल ने मुख्य अतिथि के तौर पर शिरकत की. उनके आगमन पर पुलिस अधीक्षक सत्यनारायण ने उनका स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन किया। परेड के दौरान प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों ने अनुशासन और एकता का उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन किया। इस आयोजन से अब सभी प्रशिक्षु उत्तर प्रदेश पुलिस में सेवा देने के लिए पूरी तरह से तैयार हैं।

परेड का भव्य आयोजन एवं निरीक्षण
कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत मुख्य अतिथि द्वारा परेड स्वीकार करने से हुई। इसके बाद उन्होंने परेड ग्राउंड पर सजी हुई टुकड़ियों का निरीक्षण किया। प्रशिक्षु सिपाही सधे कदमों से मार्च करते हुए सलामी मंच के सामने से गुजरे और मुख्य अतिथि का अभिनंदन किया। अनुशासन और समन्वय की उनकी प्रस्तुति ने सभी का ध्यान खींचा.

प्रशिक्षणार्थियों को मार्गदर्शन एवं प्रेरणा प्राप्त हुई
परेड के बाद मुख्य अतिथि ने प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों को संबोधित किया और उन्हें कर्तव्य, अनुशासन और जनसेवा के प्रति समर्पित रहने के लिए प्रेरित किया। इस दौरान पुलिस महानिदेशक एवं मुख्यमंत्री उत्तर प्रदेश के संदेश का सजीव प्रसारण भी दिखाया गया, जिससे सभी प्रशिक्षुओं को उनकी भावी जिम्मेदारियों के बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त हुई।

उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वालों का सम्मान
समारोह में उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों को पुरस्कृत किया गया। प्रशिक्षु राजीव मौर्य ने सर्वाधिक अंक प्राप्त कर सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रशिक्षु का स्थान प्राप्त किया तथा इनडोर विषयों में भी प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त किया। जबकि आउटडोर विषय में प्रशिक्षु राजित यादव ने प्रथम स्थान प्राप्त किया। परेड के संचालन में परेड कमांडर के रूप में राजीव मौर्य, सूरज प्रताप सिंह और राजित यादव ने महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।

शपथ ग्रहण और समापन
इसके बाद सभी प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों को कर्तव्य एवं निष्ठा की शपथ दिलाई गई। शपथ के बाद समूह रवाना हुए और कार्यक्रम संपन्न हुआ. पुलिस अधीक्षक ने मुख्य अतिथि, अन्य अधिकारियों, प्रशिक्षकों एवं उपस्थित नागरिकों के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया।

प्रशिक्षण की अवधि और भागीदारी
21 जुलाई 2025 से 26 अप्रैल 2026 तक कुल 390 प्रशिक्षु सिपाहियों ने प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त किया। इनमें कौशांबी के 148 और प्रतापगढ़ के 142 प्रशिक्षु शामिल थे। इस परेड में कुल 14 ग्रुपों ने हिस्सा लिया.

(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)

Source link

Famous Indian photographer Raghu Rai passes away at the age of 83. hindi movie news

प्रसिद्ध भारतीय फ़ोटोग्राफ़र रघु राय का 83 वर्ष की आयु में निधनNews of his passing was confirmed via a tribute post on his official Instagram account, which featured a poignant black-and-white portrait that reflected his aesthetic over the decades.Rai, known for his ability to capture the “extraordinary in the ordinary”, left behind a unique archive documenting the social, political and cultural evolution of India.Born in Jhang (now in Pakistan) on December 18, 1942, Rai achieved global fame as a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson, who nominated him to join Magnum Photos in 1977, an achievement that cemented his place among the world’s elite photographers.His work creates a visual history of modern India. From the horrific consequences of the Bhopal gas tragedy to intimate portraits of personalities. mother Teresa And Indira GandhiRai’s lens captured both historical milestones and everyday life.His evocative images of Indian streets and the banks of the Ganges remain iconic representations of the spirit of the country.The family announced that his last rites will be performed today, April 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Lodhi Road crematorium.Rai is survived by his wife, Gurumeet Rai, and children Nitin, Lagan, Avand Purvai.Tributes were paid from the artistic and cultural fields.Noted photographer Atul Kasbekar described Rai as “quite simply, the greatest man to hold a camera in our country” and said his demise marked “the end of an era”.He wrote in the comments section, “Quite simply, the greatest man ever to hold a camera in our country. End of an era. Rest in peace, legend.”Other public figures, including actress Dia Mirza and filmmaker Swanand Kirkire, expressed condolences, underscoring Rai’s far-reaching impact.A tribute in the comments section read, “India’s history has been captured by one of the finest people we could ever think of…His work will be cherished for generations.”Raghu Rai’s legacy redefined photojournalism in India, establishing it as a powerful art form.

Raghu

american plan

Source link

शाहपुर युवक हत्याकांड: मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस ने 12 घंटे में किया बड़ा खुलासा, मुठभेड़ में तीन आरोपी गिरफ्तार – गोली लगने से दो बदमाश घायल

शाहपुर थाना क्षेत्र में हुई युवक की हत्या के मामले में मुजफ्फरनगर पुलिस ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए महज 12 घंटे के अंदर घटना का खुलासा कर दिया. इस सनसनीखेज मामले में पुलिस ने मुठभेड़ के दौरान तीन आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया, जिनमें से दो बदमाश गोली लगने से घायल हो गए. घायल आरोपियों को इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा गया है, जबकि तीसरे आरोपी को सर्च ऑपरेशन के दौरान पकड़ लिया गया.

घटना का शीघ्र खुलासा पुलिस की सक्रियता और मुखबिर तंत्र की तत्परता का नतीजा माना जा रहा है।


अज्ञात युवक का शव मिलने से इलाके में सनसनी फैल गई.

मामले की शुरुआत तब हुई जब देर रात पुलिस को सूचना मिली कि एक अज्ञात युवक का शव मिला है. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और घटना स्थल का निरीक्षण शुरू किया. शव मिलने की खबर से आसपास के इलाके में दहशत और चर्चा का माहौल बन गया.

जांच के दौरान हरसोली चौकी प्रभारी विकास चौधरी की टीम ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए मृतक की पहचान शामली जिले के ऊन निवासी राजा के रूप में की। पहचान होते ही पुलिस ने हत्या के कारणों और आरोपियों की तलाश में जांच तेज कर दी।


मुखबिर तंत्र की सूचना से आरोपियों का सुराग मिला।

पुलिस ने हत्या की गुत्थी सुलझाने के लिए मुखबिर तंत्र सक्रिय कर दिया। इसी बीच सूचना मिली कि घटना में शामिल आरोपी तावली गांव के जंगलों में छिपे हुए हैं और इलाके से भागने की तैयारी में हैं.

सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस टीम ने त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए वन क्षेत्र की घेराबंदी शुरू कर दी. पुलिस की रणनीतिक कार्रवाई के कारण आरोपियों के भागने के रास्ते सीमित हो गये.


खुद को घिरा देख आरोपियों ने पुलिस पर फायरिंग कर दी

घेराबंदी के दौरान आरोपियों ने खुद को पुलिस से घिरा देखा और फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. स्थिति को नियंत्रित करने के लिए पुलिस ने भी आत्मरक्षा में जवाबी कार्रवाई की।

मुठभेड़ के दौरान दो आरोपी गोली लगने से घायल हो गए, जिसके बाद उन्हें मौके से गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया. तीसरे आरोपी को तलाशी अभियान के दौरान पास के इलाके से पकड़ा गया.


घायलों को अस्पताल भेजा गया, जांच जारी है

मुठभेड़ में घायल दोनों आरोपियों को तुरंत इलाज के लिए अस्पताल भेजा गया. पुलिस ने बताया कि निगरानी में रखकर उनका इलाज किया जा रहा है और ठीक होने के बाद उनसे विस्तार से पूछताछ की जाएगी.

तीसरे आरोपी से पूछताछ के आधार पर हत्या के कारणों और घटना की पूरी साजिश से जुड़े अन्य तथ्यों की जानकारी जुटाई जा रही है.


पुलिस हत्या के कारणों की जांच में जुटी

हालांकि पुलिस ने आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार कर लिया है, लेकिन हत्या के पीछे के असली कारणों की जांच अभी भी जारी है. पुलिस सभी संभावित पहलुओं को ध्यान में रखकर मामले की तह तक जाने की कोशिश कर रही है।

जांच अधिकारियों का कहना है कि पूछताछ के आधार पर जल्द ही हत्या की पूरी कहानी सामने आ जाएगी.


त्वरित कार्रवाई से क्षेत्र में सुरक्षा का भरोसा बढ़ा

स्थानीय लोगों ने महज 12 घंटे के अंदर हत्याकांड का खुलासा कर आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी को पुलिस की बड़ी सफलता माना है. इस कार्रवाई से क्षेत्र में कानून-व्यवस्था के प्रति लोगों का विश्वास मजबूत हुआ है।

स्थानीय नागरिकों का कहना है कि आरोपियों की समय पर गिरफ्तारी से संभावित तनावपूर्ण स्थिति टल गयी.


तावली वन क्षेत्र में बढ़ाई गई निगरानी

मुठभेड़ की घटना के बाद पुलिस ने तावली गांव के वन क्षेत्र में अतिरिक्त निगरानी बढ़ा दी है. संदिग्ध गतिविधियों पर नजर रखने के लिए गश्त भी तेज कर दी गई है।

पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि इलाके में शांति बनाए रखने के लिए लगातार जरूरी कदम उठाए जा रहे हैं.


आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई जारी है

पुलिस ने गिरफ्तार आरोपियों के खिलाफ संबंधित धाराओं में मामला दर्ज कर आगे की कानूनी कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी है. मामले से जुड़े अन्य संभावित आरोपियों की भी तलाश जारी है.

जांच अधिकारियों ने आश्वासन दिया है कि उपलब्ध साक्ष्यों के आधार पर मामले का विस्तृत खुलासा जल्द किया जाएगा.


शाहपुर इलाके में युवक की हत्या के मामले का 12 घंटे के अंदर खुलासा कर तीन आरोपियों की गिरफ्तारी को पुलिस की सक्रियता का बड़ा उदाहरण माना जा रहा है. मुठभेड़ के दौरान घायल हुए आरोपियों से पूछताछ के बाद उम्मीद है कि मामले से जुड़े अन्य पहलू भी जल्द सामने आएंगे, जिससे पूरी घटना का सच सामने आ जाएगा.

Source link

Countries with most millionaires in 2026: America tops the global list, followed by China and France. world News

Countries with most millionaires in 2026: US tops global list, followed by China and France

The distribution of global wealth in 2026 shows a pattern that feels both familiar and a bit of a change. The United States continues to dominate the list of high net worth individuals and maintains a lead that remains difficult to close. Also, countries like India are starting to attract attention for their rapid pace of wealth creation. Experts say this reflects broader economic changes, including digital growth, investment flows and an evolving business environment. The latest data on high-net-worth individuals by country paints a clear picture of where the world’s ultra-rich live today and how that balance may change in the years to come.The global distribution of high net worth individuals still favors developed economies, with the United States clearly leading. China follows, while European countries maintain stable positions. At the same time, emerging economies like India are showing signs of rapid growth. Check out the 10 countries with highest net worth by country, according to the WorldAtlas 2026 report.

Top countries by high net worth population 2026

Country
HNWI
matric 2
metric 3
matric 4
matric 5
matric 6
United States of America 18,128,940 2,977,359 1,479,465 90,661 31,629 1,583
China 5,547,086 424,000 226,883 20,257 11,384 1,268
France 2,628,568 137,305 51,403 2,638 1,168 82
Japan 2,597,192 110,856 45,412 2,838 1,017 77
united kingdom 2,390,318 114,371 47,420 2,664 1,209 108
Germany 2,369,770 164,543 83,414 5,573 3,208 315
Canada 1,864,062 109,739 53,597 2,878 1,567 112
Australia 1,691,864 98,656 46,174 2,341 1,336 99
Italy 1,225,495 73,708 32,502 2,355 1,158 99

High net worth individuals by country 2026

United States of America

The United States continues to lead by a wide margin with over 18 million high net worth individuals. The difference between America and other countries is not small. This appears to be consistent across all metrics in the dataset. The second and third figures are particularly high, suggesting strong activity across investment and asset categories. This level of spread indicates a broad and mature financial system. The presence of large capital markets and a strong private sector likely supports this scale. The numbers indicate size as well as depth.

China

China remains in second place with over 5.5 million high net worth individuals. The difference with the United States is noticeable, although China is still well above the rest of the world.The data suggest a different structure. The second and third metrics are much lower than the US. This may indicate that wealth is more concentrated in certain areas. Industrial development and large-scale enterprises appear to play an important role in shaping these figures.

France, Japan and United Kingdom

France, Japan, and the United Kingdom show similar levels of wealth distribution. Their high net worth population falls within a narrow range between 2.3 million and 2.6 million. France has recorded slightly higher numbers, while Japan and the UK follow closely. The metrics across all categories remain relatively balanced, suggesting stable economic conditions. These countries do not show much variation in any single indicator. The pattern reflects stability rather than rapid change.

Germany

Germany’s total numbers are close to those of the United Kingdom, although its internal figures are clearer. The third and fifth marks are higher than that of many peers. This suggests a strong industrial and export-driven base. Wealth creation appears to be supported by specific sectors rather than wide spread. The data indicates concentrated economic strength.

Canada and Australia

Both Canada and Australia produce stable figures across all categories. Canada has a slight lead, although the margin is limited. The distribution of numbers suggests balanced economic activity. There are no sharp rises or falls across all metrics. This may indicate stable financial systems and consistent wealth creation over time. The trend appears to be gradual and controlled.

Italy

Italy has just over 1.2 million high net worth individuals recorded, placing it at the lower end of this group. The figures remain relatively similar across various metrics. There aren’t any extreme highs, but there aren’t any sharp drops either. This suggests a stable economic environment with moderate wealth distribution.

Source link