In its latest rich list for the year 2025, Hurun India awarded Indian-origin billionaire Jayshree Ullal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Arista Networks. With this achievement, she has successfully surpassed popular Indian-origin tech leaders such as Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella in the list of wealthiest executives in the tech sector. Here’s all you need to know about her.

Who is Jayshree Ullal?

Jayshree Ullal is an Indian-origin British-born billionaire who has been heading Arista Networks, a software services firm for the past 17 years.Earlier this year, the 63-year-old was ranked second among the top five first-generation women wealth creators, in the Candere Hurun Indian Women Leaders List 2025. As per her LinkedIn, she did her schooling at the Convent of Jesus & Mary in New Delhi. Then, she completed her bachelor’s in Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering from San Francisco State University and did her Master of Science, Engineering Management from Santa Clara University in 1986. Recently, she also received an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering in 2025. Based out of Santa Clara, California, Ullal runs the cloud networking company which designs and sells multiple software products. She joined Arista Networks in 2008 and before that, worked in Cisco Systems, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and Fairchild Semiconductor.

Jayshree Ullal’s net worth

As per Forbes, her net worth is $5.7 billion and the revenue of her company in 2024 was $7 billion. Currently, she ranks as the 713th richest person in the world. Her net worth has recorded a rise of $34 million since 2020, with the boom in the AI and software services sector. While other Indian-origin leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have been witnessing dips in their net worths recently, Ullal’s finance experiences a steady raise, establishing her as an exemplary leader in a male-dominated industry.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & Ayush Mhatre (Agency Image)

The BCCI has named India’s Under-19 squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa and the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to lead the side on the South Africa tour. Sooryavanshi has been appointed captain for the three-match One-Day series in Benoni, with Aaron George named his deputy. Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra have been ruled out of the South Africa tour after sustaining wrist injuries. Both players will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for further treatment and rehabilitation. The duo is expected to rejoin the setup in time for the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, where they will take on leadership roles.

For the Under-19 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026, Ayush Mhatre will captain the Indian side, with Vihaan Malhotra serving as vice-captain. India’s Under-19 tour of South Africa will consist of three One-Day matches, all to be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The series begins on Saturday, 3 January, followed by the second match on 5 January and the final game on 7 January. The 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, followed by the Super Six stage, semi-finals and the final, which will be held in Harare. Five-time champions India, who have previously lifted the title in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022, have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, the USA and Bangladesh. India will open their World Cup campaign against the USA on 15 January at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. They will then face Bangladesh at the same venue on 17 January, before taking on New Zealand on 24 January.India’s squad for SA tour: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul KumarIndia U19 squad for ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan.

LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a two-day conference of senior police officers here on Saturday and launched an AI-based “YAKSH” app to strengthen policing and preventive law enforcement in the state.The conference, titled “Police Manthan”, focused on challenges ranging from cybercrime and human trafficking to emerging issues such as social media, officials said.In a post on X, the UP Police said officers will participate in 11 sessions to shape the strategic priorities and future road map for policing in the state.Adityanath was accorded a traditional guard of honour at the event and was welcomed with a bouquet by Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna and Additional Director General of Police (PAC) Ram Krishna Swarnkar, it said.The conference will end on Sunday, it added.“The objective of the conference is to strengthen people-centric policing, develop a technology-based modern policing system and ensure effective and swift action against crime and criminals,” the DGP told reporters.The chief minister will remain present for both days of the session, he added.Krishna said the conference replaces the traditional annual “Police Week” to ensure a sharper focus for outcome-oriented brainstorming sessions.Several thematic sessions were held on the first day, with detailed presentations on beat policing, technology-driven initiatives, and best practices made before Adityanath, police sources said.During the event, the chief minister also launched “YAKSH” app, a digital version of the beat book developed using AI and big data analytics, officials said, adding that the app will maintain comprehensive data on crimes, criminals and sensitive areas.YAKSH will simplify the daily work of beat personnel through features — station-wise offender databases, beat-level verification, AI-based suspect identification, voice search, gang-link analysis and movement alerts, they said.Discussions also covered women-related crimes, child protection and human trafficking, with Additional Director General of Police (Women and Child Security Organisation) Padmaja Chauhan presenting on key initiatives, including Mission Shakti centres, awareness programmes, family dispute resolution clinics, and law enforcement in rape cases.ADG Gorakhpur Zone Ashok Mutha Jain gave a presentation on the Bahu-Beti Sammelan, while deliberations were also held on police station management and upgradation.Another officer presented the “Smart SHO Dashboard”, which will allow station house officers to monitor complaints, crimes, and staff performance on a single platform.The dashboard will improve grievance redressal, reduce pendency, enhance accountability of police personnel and make traffic management and crime monitoring more effective, officials said.

Mumbai: A fire broke out at City Mall on New Link Road near PVR Cinema in Andheri West on Saturday afternoon. It took almost an hour to bring it fully under control, with no injuries reported, said officials.According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), a fire call was received around 2:06pm, following which fire engines were rushed to the spot, arriving at around 2:24pm. The blaze was extinguished by 3:03pm.The fire was confined to an electrical duct located at the south-west corner of the mall at the third-floor level. Firefighters disconnected the electric supply and extinguished the blaze using three hose lines—two small hose lines and one first-aid line—along with three motor pumps. Smoke was reported in the electric duct, but the fire did not spread beyond the affected area.Multiple agencies, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, 108 ambulance services, and ward staff, were mobilised as a precaution. A total of three fire engines, two jumbo tankers, one aerial water tower tender, one breathing apparatus van, and an ambulance were deployed at the site.The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.Dhaval Shah of the Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association (LOCA) said the irony of the situation is that there is a reservation in the Development Plan (DP) for a fire brigade in a portion of Chitrakoot grounds which has yet not been developed. “For a large area like Andheri, there is no fire station, and in case of a blaze, fire engines come either from Irla or Goregaon Fire Station. There is a mini fire station, but then that cannot cater to a large fire like this. We all know that the faster the blaze is doused, the lesser is the damage,” said Shah.

NOIDA: A 17-year-old boy from Delhi was apprehended after he crashed a Thar he had rented to take his girlfriend around into several vehicles in Sector 22 on Thursday, leaving three persons injured.The incident occurred when the teenager, who had taken the SUV on rent from an agency in Greater Noida despite being underage and without a licence, panicked and attempted to flee after spotting his family members looking for him. According to police, the boy had sourced Rs 10,000 from somewhere and stayed out with his friends for more than 24 hours, without his family’s knowledge.

On Thursday evening, he rented the Thar after looking up the agency online and drove to meet a friend near ESIC in Sector 22. The boy and his girlfriend — also a minor — were inside the car when he spotted his family members approaching him.As he reversed the Thar and tried to escape, he crashed the SUV into two cars, two scooters, and a Bullet motorcycle, causing significant damage and injuring three persons. One of the victims suffered severe head injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. The two others were released after first-aid. The impact of the crash was so intense that the Bullet’s fuel tank burst.A video of the aftermath shows the damaged vehicles scattered across the road. Local residents informed police, who arrived at the scene, seized the Thar, and detained the minors in the car. Sourav Rana, owner of the damaged Bullet, filed a police complaint, leading to a case being registered for rash driving, endangering life, and mischief under BNS sections.“During the investigation, it was found that the minor had rented the car to show off and take his girlfriend out for a ride. We will soon initiate action against the car agency for renting the vehicle to an underage person. Further investigation is underway,” a senior police officer said.

Shreyas Iyer, India‘s ODI vice-captain, has sparked optimism among fans and selectors by resuming batting practice following a severe spleen injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Shreyas Iyer’s injury timeline and recovery milestones

Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen with internal bleeding while diving for a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, leading to immediate hospitalization, a minor procedure, and intensive monitoring by BCCI medical teams in Sydney and India. Discharged after stabilizing, he missed the South Africa ODIs, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and early Vijay Hazare Trophy games for Mumbai, focusing on gradual rehab with light gym work starting ten days prior. Recent clean scans and unrestricted net sessions in Mumbai marked key progress, with no pain or fatigue reported post-batting. At the CoE, experts will conduct multi-layered tests including imaging, cardiovascular checks, acceleration-deceleration drills, endurance profiling, and simulated high-intensity nets to gauge match readiness under stress.​

Iyer signals India return after net session

The 31-year-old right-hander reported to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on December 26 for rigorous fitness assessments, after batting pain-free for 30-45 minutes at the Cricket Club of India nets in Mumbai. Sharing glimpses on social media, including a nets video and CoE photo, Iyer signals his determination to reclaim his spot in the middle order.​

Iyer’s CoE stay, lasting four to six days, will dictate timelines for his comeback, with Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy schedule – featuring matches against Chhattisgarh (December 29), and others – offering a potential platform in later stages.

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His disciplined approach, including core strengthening and movement drills, positions him well for ODI comeback against New Zealand and IPL 2026 with Punjab Kings, where leadership and No.4 stability remain crucial.

As Iyer pushes boundaries in rehab, his resilience could bolster India’s white-ball campaign just when middle-order firepower is needed most.

Shreyas Iyer’s first net Season after injury at cci on 24th December

He batted around one hour without any discomfort and went to coe the next day
He is currently at coe pic.twitter.com/zUj4KnL6sL

— Sawai96 (@Aspirant_9457) December 26, 2025

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Mumbai: With New Year celebrations around the corner and in the wake of a deadly fire at a Goa nightclub which claimed 25 lives earlier this month, the Mumbai fire brigade has stepped up inspections across the city. They carried out fire safety checks at 1,221 establishments under a Special Fire Safety Drive between Dec 22 and 26, 2025.During this inspection, action was taken against 59 establishments found violating fire safety norms, while 20 others were issued notices. Further action was also taken against four establishments that were found to be storing excess LPG cylinders than permitted.The inspections covered hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, rooftop venues, and party halls, which typically witness heavy footfall during year-end celebrations. The inspections included 10 malls, 25 five-star hotels, 148 pubs, bars, and clubs, 19 rooftop venues, and 628 restaurants, among others. Action has been initiated under provisions of the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006, officials said.Before starting inspections at any establishments, wards have been issuing notices in most cases, stating, “In light of the upcoming New Year celebration and associated events, there is a significant increase in public gatherings at hotels, restaurants, and other venues. To ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees, it is crucial to verify compliance with fire safety norms and health licensing conditions as mandated by the concerned authorities. As a precautionary measure, the Fire Compliance Cell, along with the ward, is initiating a Special Inspection Drive for inspection of hotels, restaurants, pubs, banquet halls, game zones, theatres, etc., to check requirements of fire compliance certificate and health license conditions on the grounds of upcoming New Year celebration and related events.”The special fire safety drive will continue until Dec 28, after which routine inspections and enforcement will resume, said the civic body. Establishments have been directed to ensure functioning fire-fighting systems, clear exit routes, and compliance with occupancy norms.Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) on Dec 19, also issued a notice to the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), Worli, citing multiple lapses in fire prevention and life safety measures at its sprawling sports complex. The notice was issued following an inspection conducted on Dec 19, 2025, under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006. However, NSCI said all corrective actions have been taken.The BMC has also appealed to citizens to remain vigilant while attending New Year events and to immediately alert authorities if fire safety lapses are noticed.The renewed enforcement push follows growing concern over fire safety compliance at entertainment venues, particularly after a recent fire at a restaurant in Goa. On Dec 6, 2025, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in the deaths of 25 people and injuring approximately 50 others.It may be recollected that a few years ago in Mumbai, on Dec 29, 2017, a massive blaze gutted two eateries in Lower Parel’s Kamala Mill Compound, which killed 14 people. All 14 were found dead in the bathroom of the resto-bar, where they probably rushed for shelter on seeing the flames. The cause of the fire was derived as ‘flying embers’, i.e., burning/lighted flying embers from the lighted charcoal segree came in contact with the combustible cloth material used for curtains in one of the restaurants and very rapidly spread to the unauthorised highly combustible thatched roof of another restaurant.