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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Says Drugs, Suicides Among State's Troubles, DMK Hits Back
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the Centre's achievements - from economic growth and poverty reduction to military victories and cultural initiatives.
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"Your Dream, Now My Promise": Hemant Soren's Emotional Note For 'Dishom Guru'
Shibu Soren, a towering figure in Indian tribal politics and founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), died on Monday at the age of 81. He died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
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28-Day-Old Infant Sold By Parents For Rs 20,000; Rescued By Odisha Police
Police in Odisha's Bolangir district on Monday rescued a 28-day-old baby girl who was allegedly sold by her parents for Rs 20,000 due to extreme poverty, officials said.
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Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
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Video: Foreigner Shows "India's Staggering Wealth Divide", Internet Reacts
A foreign tourist has sparked a discussion online after sharing a video that highlights the stark contrast between wealth and poverty in India.
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Ravi Kishan Recalls Days Of Extreme Poverty: "12 People Slept On Top Of Each Other"
"I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water," said Ravi Kishan
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In Reality, They Live Under Plastic, On Paper, They Own Permanent Homes
It is said that the government is for the poor. But when the paper itself refuses to reflect the poverty, where do they go?
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Kuberaa Trailer: Dhanush's Poverty Poses Threat To Nagarjuna's Power
The film stars Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, Sayaji Shinde, Divya Dekate, Hareesh Peradi
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World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Why June 12 Matters For Children's Rights
Observed on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour highlights the urgent need to end child exploitation worldwide, advocating education and safety for all children.
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India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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What World Bank Report Said On Rising Poverty In Pakistan
The study suggests that, while moving forward, Pakistan should improve its domestic revenue mobilisation and public expenditure efficiency.
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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Says Drugs, Suicides Among State's Troubles, DMK Hits Back
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the Centre's achievements - from economic growth and poverty reduction to military victories and cultural initiatives.
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"Your Dream, Now My Promise": Hemant Soren's Emotional Note For 'Dishom Guru'
Shibu Soren, a towering figure in Indian tribal politics and founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), died on Monday at the age of 81. He died at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
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28-Day-Old Infant Sold By Parents For Rs 20,000; Rescued By Odisha Police
Police in Odisha's Bolangir district on Monday rescued a 28-day-old baby girl who was allegedly sold by her parents for Rs 20,000 due to extreme poverty, officials said.
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Why Brazil Chose One Of Its Poorer Cities For UN Climate Talks
When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and much of the world's troubles will be right in their faces - by design.
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Video: Foreigner Shows "India's Staggering Wealth Divide", Internet Reacts
A foreign tourist has sparked a discussion online after sharing a video that highlights the stark contrast between wealth and poverty in India.
-
Ravi Kishan Recalls Days Of Extreme Poverty: "12 People Slept On Top Of Each Other"
"I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water," said Ravi Kishan
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In Reality, They Live Under Plastic, On Paper, They Own Permanent Homes
It is said that the government is for the poor. But when the paper itself refuses to reflect the poverty, where do they go?
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Kuberaa Trailer: Dhanush's Poverty Poses Threat To Nagarjuna's Power
The film stars Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, Sayaji Shinde, Divya Dekate, Hareesh Peradi
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World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Why June 12 Matters For Children's Rights
Observed on June 12, World Day Against Child Labour highlights the urgent need to end child exploitation worldwide, advocating education and safety for all children.
-
India's Poverty Rate Likely To Decline Further To 4.6% In 2024: Report
India's poverty continues to decline steadily, with the poverty rate likely to fall to 4.6 per cent in 2024, estimates a recent report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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Extreme Poverty Rate Drops To 5.3% From 27.1% In India: World Bank Report
About 75.24 million people were living in extreme poverty in India during 2022-23, a massive drop from 344.47 million in 2011-12.
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"Pineapples Like Potatoes": Syrian Fruit Vendor As Fruits Return To Market
After decades of poverty and isolation under the Assad dynasty, imported fruits like pineapples, kiwis and mangoes are available again in Syria's bustling markets.
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What World Bank Report Said On Rising Poverty In Pakistan
The study suggests that, while moving forward, Pakistan should improve its domestic revenue mobilisation and public expenditure efficiency.
