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Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
Delhi high street retailers push NDMC to rework property taxAt the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) under which these markets come, the property tax is up to 25% of the rent collected while in ...
8th Pay Commission update: Defence civilian employee body seeks pay, promotion at par with Railway employeesDefence civilian employees are seeking equal pay scales, promotions, and benefits as Railway employees. They also want risk and hardship al...
More than 1.7 billion adults globally had hypertension in 2020: AnalysisA new analysis reveals that 1.71 billion adults worldwide had hypertension in 2020, with the burden disproportionately affecting low- and m...
Rs 45 lakh city salary vs Rs 8 lakh village income: Bengaluru techie shares why assets, not salary, determine real wealthA viral post by Bengaluru techie Sakshi highlights how owning assets, not just high salaries, builds true wealth. Her village cousin, earni...
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
Bringing 'Kapitalism' Back to Kolkata: Why Bengal needs an economic resetKolkata is poised for an economic resurgence. A new capitalist approach and strategic structural changes are set to reverse capital drain. ...
Indian truck driver’s account exposes tough work conditions in Europe, ignites debate on life abroadA Reddit user detailed the arduous reality of trucking and warehouse jobs in Europe, emphasizing continuous physical strain and minimal res...
Labour day snapshot: Wages rise, women’s earnings grow faster but gaps persistIncomes are rising, with women’s wages growing faster than men’s, but wide state-wise gaps remain, and many workers still face long working...
Forget Rs 1-2 crore, startup founder says now you need Rs 40 crore retirement fund if you want to live in a cityA recent podcast clip ignited discussions about retirement savings. One financial expert proposed a ₹40 crore corpus for individuals with m...
What Noida's factory protests mean for India's wage debateFactory workers' protests in Noida have reignited India's minimum wage debate. Rising inflation erodes real wages, impacting workers' purch...
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
Quote of the Day by Kofi Annan “The quality of a civilization can be measured by the.....” Life lessons on what power truly signifies— moral authority, restraint, and responsibility— by a man who challenged the idea that strength lies in control, redefining it as the ability to elevate othersQuote of the Day by Kofi Annan: More than 75% of global wealth sits with the top 10%. The rest struggle for basic dignity. This is not just...
When billionaire Nithin Kamath wanted to earn just Rs 5 crore and retire in GoaNithin Kamath warns wealth inequality, driven by asset inflation and concentrated ownership, risks social strain. Reflecting on his journey...
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
Zohran Mamdani tax record: Is New York’s mayor truly middle-class? Here’s what the 2025 filings revealThe Zohran Mamdani tax record has reignited debate over whether political leaders adequately represent the economic realities of their cons...
Elon Musk scorned "shady" loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millionsTesla has reportedly saved over 400 million dollars on US taxes. This was achieved through a financial maneuver involving its units in the ...
Bettijo Hirschi’s reported monthly expenses nearly matched two years of estranged husband Todd Bridges’ earnings before divorce filingBettijo Hirschi’s expenses & Todd Bridges' income: Todd Bridges has filed for divorce from Bettijo Hirschi after confirming separation thre...
Income disparity in India has declined 74.2% since FY14, reveals SBI studyThe SBI report has shown a 74.2% decline in income disparity for individuals earning up to Rs 5 lakh annually between FY14 and FY23, attrib...
- 'Growth not enough to reduce income disparity'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said nine per cent economic growth will not reduce income disparity unless about one crore people currently...