His father chose $5 tooth extraction over a $50 root canal. Today, being a billionaire he still refuses to fix it. How childhood poverty affects adulthoodBillionaire lawyer John Morgan has refused to fix a missing tooth for decades, despite having two dentist brothers who have offered to repa...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
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 ...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, says more may comeBritish inflation is likely to reach around 5% in the middle of next year, the BoE said, more than double the central bank's target and a b...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump's economyUS President Trump's policies led to rising inflation, resulting in substantial Republican losses in the midterm elections. Many voters att...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
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...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Odisha signs MOU with J-PAL South Asia to strengthen evidence-based policymakingThe Government of Odisha has signed a three-year MoU with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. This agreement aims to strengthen evidence...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
James Talarico scores massive win in Texas Senate race, flips seat for Democrats after over three decades; campaigned on working-class issuesIn a stunning turn of events, James Talarico, a Democrat, triumphed over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race, claiming 59.2...
04 Nov, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Who is winning Ohio governor race? Can Vivek Ramaswamy win the race amid past controversies and backlash over Amy Acton ad?Who is winning the Ohio governor race? Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are competing in the November 3 election to succee...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.39 AM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Real-life Temple Run in Pakistan: PKR 1 billion road turns into real-life obstacle course as cars dodge 50 live electric poles: Watch videoA Rs 1.06-billion road in Pakistan's Hyderabad has turned into an unexpected obstacle course, with live electricity poles standing in the m...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
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...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Biggest threat to middle-class is not layoffs, market crash or inflation: Gujarat CA reveals one thing quietly making all three worseA chartered accountant has warned that biggets threat to middle class in the next few year is not layoffs, market crash or inflation. He ha...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
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 ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
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...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST