‘The US-Iran war will hurt both food consumers — and producers’The US-Iran conflict threatens global food supplies. Rising oil prices increase fertilizer and transportation costs. This impacts food prod...
21 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
MDBs to deepen collaboration to support nations amid heightened global uncertaintyGlobal development banks are joining forces to help countries navigate economic challenges. They are combining resources and knowledge to m...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Even the dead must make way as construction transforms Afghanistan's capitalKabul is undergoing a massive transformation as the Taliban government revives old plans to widen roads. Homes, businesses, and even a grav...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
'Kerala has nothing to learn from Telangana,' Vijayan targets Revanth Reddy over his campaign commentsKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly responded to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's criticisms. Vijayan stated Kerala...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Most stressed US states in 2026: Over 730,000 residents in one southern state likely skipped doctor visits last yearMost stressed US states 2026: A new analysis reveals stress levels in the US are significantly influenced by geography, with Louisiana, Ken...
29 Mar, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
US poverty rates not significantly changed in 2024, Census Bureau saysU.S. Census Bureau data reveals a stable economic landscape in 2024, with poverty rates and household income remaining largely unchanged fr...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.14 PM IST
By 2021, as many as 150 million people likely to be in extreme poverty due to COVID-19: World BankThe COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to push an additional 88 million to 115 million people into extreme poverty this year, with the total ri...
07 Oct, 2020, 12.08 PM IST
View: Despite doubts, there’s enough proof to conclude that foreign trade is good for poorAreas where workers faced foreign competition tended to have greater reduction in poverty rates.
29 Nov, 2019, 06.06 AM IST
India's poverty rate lowest among nations with poor population: World BankAccording to report, the number of people living in extreme poverty around the world is likely to fall to under 10% of global population in...
05 Oct, 2015, 01.36 PM IST
Here are the ten most distressed cities in the US according to a new EIG studyDetroit is US's most distressed city, according to a study by the Economic Innovation Group. Here are the 10 most distressed cities in the ...
09 Jul, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
Rupee has recovered smartly to about right level: P ChidambaramThe rupee has recovered "smartly" against the US dollar and has stabilised around 61, which is "more or less correct exchange rate", FM has...
29 Jan, 2014, 07.03 PM IST
China's rural poverty dips further to 100 million: ReportBy the end of 2012, there were nearly 100 mn rural residents still living in poverty, the report issued by the State Council said.
29 Dec, 2013, 04.53 PM IST
Congress dares Narendra Modi to open debate on governance model in Gujarat"Gujarat CM is in the habit of making one or the other statement daily...If he is so confident, he should come and debate," Manish Tewari s...
25 Jul, 2013, 04.38 PM IST
- Number of US poor hit record 46 million in 2010
US poverty rate rose to the highest level in almost two decades and household income fell in 2010, underscoring the lingering impact of the...
14 Sep, 2011, 10.03 AM IST
Poverty reduction and creationThe statistics on poverty hide as much as they reveal, providing fresh insights into the poor simultaneously overcoming and being consumed ...
25 Jan, 2010, 06.18 AM IST
- China may raise poverty line to embrace 80 mn
China may raise its poverty threshold to double the number of people eligible for government help as income gaps reach their widest level i...
03 Sep, 2008, 11.11 AM IST