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'Have Courage To Question Islam?' BJP vs Siddaramaiah Over Conversion Remark
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comment on conversion and the caste system in Hinduism has drawn a blistering response from the BJP, which quizzed him about equality in Islam and suggested that he "set aside" his "Leftist lens".
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India's Wealthiest 1% Holds 60% Assets In Real Estate, Gold: Report
The top 1 per cent of India's wealthiest citizens have parked 60 per cent of their money in real estate and gold, according to a report on Monday.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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End Inequality To Be Truly Democratic, Says Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said at an event in Milan that Without addressing the structural inequalities that marginalise large sections of society, no nation can claim to be truly progressive or democratic.
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Global CEOs' Pay Rose 50% Since 2019, 56 Times More Than Workers: Report
Noting that the average pay for CEOs in India has reached $2 million a year, a new study by research and advocacy group Oxfam said the average pay for global CEOs surged by 50 per cent in real terms since 2019.
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Viral Picture Of Bengaluru's Bellandur Sparks Comparison To "Clash of Clans"
Some users pointed out that the image reflected urban inequality and poor planning in the city.
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"You Still Choose To Talk About Caste?" BJP On Rahul Gandhi's Remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for stressing the need for a caste census, a day after the Rae Bareli MP said the exercise will help bring out the "truth of inequality and discrimination" in the country.
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"In A Society Governed By Dharma, There's No Room For Inequities": Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said dharma is the most fundamental concept of Indian culture, guiding all aspects of life and that inequities have no place in a society governed by dharma.
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"We Are Socialists": Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath On Why Indians Hate The Rich
Mr Kamath highlighted the significant inequality in the country and attributed it to Indias socialist roots.
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
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World Inequality Report: India Has 85% Billionaires From Upper Castes, None From Scheduled Tribes
A recent report by the World Inequality Lab has documented a significant rise in economic disparities which has led to an uneven demographic makeup of billionaires in India.
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"Public Places Often Reflect Pre Existing Social Inequalities": Chief Justice
Asserting that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said creation of new infrastructure is not only good for lawyers and judges, but it is also intended to reach
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Inequality Rising Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study
Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper.
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"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Chief Justice's Big Remarks On Gender Pay Gap In India, Homemakers' Rights
Explaining why law needs to address gender inequality that persists within households, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said privacy cannot be a "cloak for infringement of rights".
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'Have Courage To Question Islam?' BJP vs Siddaramaiah Over Conversion Remark
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comment on conversion and the caste system in Hinduism has drawn a blistering response from the BJP, which quizzed him about equality in Islam and suggested that he "set aside" his "Leftist lens".
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India's Wealthiest 1% Holds 60% Assets In Real Estate, Gold: Report
The top 1 per cent of India's wealthiest citizens have parked 60 per cent of their money in real estate and gold, according to a report on Monday.
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India Becomes Fourth "Most Equal" Country Globally: World Bank Report
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.
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End Inequality To Be Truly Democratic, Says Chief Justice Of India
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said at an event in Milan that Without addressing the structural inequalities that marginalise large sections of society, no nation can claim to be truly progressive or democratic.
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Global CEOs' Pay Rose 50% Since 2019, 56 Times More Than Workers: Report
Noting that the average pay for CEOs in India has reached $2 million a year, a new study by research and advocacy group Oxfam said the average pay for global CEOs surged by 50 per cent in real terms since 2019.
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Viral Picture Of Bengaluru's Bellandur Sparks Comparison To "Clash of Clans"
Some users pointed out that the image reflected urban inequality and poor planning in the city.
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"You Still Choose To Talk About Caste?" BJP On Rahul Gandhi's Remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for stressing the need for a caste census, a day after the Rae Bareli MP said the exercise will help bring out the "truth of inequality and discrimination" in the country.
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"In A Society Governed By Dharma, There's No Room For Inequities": Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said dharma is the most fundamental concept of Indian culture, guiding all aspects of life and that inequities have no place in a society governed by dharma.
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"We Are Socialists": Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath On Why Indians Hate The Rich
Mr Kamath highlighted the significant inequality in the country and attributed it to Indias socialist roots.
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
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World Inequality Report: India Has 85% Billionaires From Upper Castes, None From Scheduled Tribes
A recent report by the World Inequality Lab has documented a significant rise in economic disparities which has led to an uneven demographic makeup of billionaires in India.
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"Public Places Often Reflect Pre Existing Social Inequalities": Chief Justice
Asserting that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said creation of new infrastructure is not only good for lawyers and judges, but it is also intended to reach
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Inequality Rising Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study
Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper.
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"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Chief Justice's Big Remarks On Gender Pay Gap In India, Homemakers' Rights
Explaining why law needs to address gender inequality that persists within households, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said privacy cannot be a "cloak for infringement of rights".
