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WORLD BANK POVERTY REPORT 2026
Pakistan's external debt nearly doubled in decade ending 2025: World BankPakistan's external debt is projected to rise to USD 135.1 billion by 2025, according to a World Bank report. Public and publicly guarantee...
Fairness, churn, and India's rise: India has lifted millions out of poverty, but the next big challenge is helping people climb furtherIndia's poverty rate has fallen sharply, with nearly 496 million people moving above the World Bank's lower-middle-income poverty line betw...
Kazakhstans growing presence in global technology landscapeKazakhstan is improving its position in global digital development as it prepares for integrating artificial intelligence. The country rank...
Ronaldo once bought Lisbon’s most expensive apartment ever, and his mother and brother live in a seven-storey building he owns in his hometownCristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from the Portugal national football team after an illustrious career. He played 2...
Developing countries' debt hit record $9.4 trillion in 2025: World BankMost of the increase was driven by private financing, with borrowing from private creditors and bond issuance by public enterprises rising ...
Modi says 500 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in 10-12 years, cites World Bank reportPrime Minister Narendra Modi said India has lifted 500 million people out of extreme poverty over the past 10-12 years, citing a recent Wor...
Gold's 192% Dhanteras rally: Rs 92,000 jump in five years, but can the yellow metal reclaim its lost shine in 2027?Gold has delivered nearly 192% returns over the past five Dhanteras celebrations, but a sharp correction from its January peak has clouded ...
NDA government stands firmly with farmers amid drought situation: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his government's commitment to assist drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra. He emphasized the impo...
Around 50 crore people came out of extreme poverty in India in last 10-12 years: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has proudly announced that approximately 50 crore individuals have recently risen above extreme poverty levels...
Power outage Washington DC today: World Bank hit by manhole explosion as State Department, George Washington University and 1,100+ Pepco customers lose powerOn November 2, Foggy Bottom and downtown Washington DC experienced a significant power outage affecting over 1,100 customers. Emergency cre...
FM Sitharaman acknowledges foreign investor anxiety, says she will consider voices seeking tax changes before BudgetUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged concerns from investors regarding potential tax changes to support equity markets. S...
India's economic pillars show 'no fragility', says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government's commitment to increasing capital expenditure to promote economic gro...
Andreas Almgren: Swedish math master's graduate who quit his data scientist job, watched NYC Marathon last year and returned to win it on debutAndreas Almgren went from watching the NYC Marathon as a spectator last year to winning it on his debut in 2026. The Swedish distance runne...
Keep Rahul Gandhi as your 'mock Prime Minister' for life: BJP's swipe at oppositionThe BJP on Saturday accused the INDIA bloc of making a mockery of Parliament and democracy after opposition leaders held a symbolic public ...
Modi calls Opposition ‘Avrodh Paksh’, raises questions over ‘secret’ meetings abroadPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Opposition of obstructing national progress and attempting to divide the country, dubb...
Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Congress over mock Parliament, cites World Bank reportSudhanshu Trivedi criticized the Congress party for organizing a mock Parliament after their recent failures. He emphasized the significant...
India lifted 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, says World BankBetween 2011 and 2023, India successfully elevated about 496 million people from poverty, showcasing a significant reduction in those livin...
India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
World Bank sees commodity prices surging 23% in 2026 on Middle East warCommodity prices were projected to rise 23% in 2026 as the Middle East war disrupted energy supplies and shipping, while grain disruptions ...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...