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Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%- How much money is enough? Doctor explains why a Gurgaon man earning ₹40 lakh and driving a BMW feels poor
- Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘We assume that we've come so far as compassionate citizens of the world if we…’ – ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ star highlights why awareness matters
- Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- 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...25 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- Quitting tobacco could give economic boost to over 20.5 million households in IndiaImagine a future where millions of Indian families break free from the grasp of tobacco, climbing up the economic ladder. The most disadvan...21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- India’s poverty levels continue to fall as SBI projects 4.6% rate for 2024A State Bank of India report estimates India's poverty rate to decline to 4.6% in 2024, a significant drop from the World Bank's 5.3% estim...10 Jun, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
- 270 million Indians out of extreme poverty list: World BankIndia has made remarkable progress in reducing extreme poverty. World Bank data shows nearly 270 million people moved out of extreme povert...08 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
- India lifted 170 million out of poverty in a decade: World BankA World Bank report reveals India lifted 170 million people out of poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, with extreme poverty declining sign...26 Apr, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
- Rural poverty falls faster than Urban: SBI ResearchRural poverty in India declined to under 5% in 2023-24, surpassing urban areas, thanks to higher consumption growth among the bottom 0-5% d...04 Jan, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
- No way to judge poverty situation due to 'statistical void' in country: Shashi TharoorCongress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the government is spending money at the top level by raising capex every year as it believes i...07 Feb, 2024, 04.19 PM IST
- New data may show big cut in number of poorEconomists said rapid economic growth and the use of technology for social sector programmes have helped make a significant dent in extreme...27 Jan, 2019, 04.13 PM IST
- Modi government set to revamp Indira Gandhi's poverty eradication 'Twenty Point Programme'The programme, which was launched by Indira Gandhi in 1975, rates states on their performance under different targets for below poverty lin...01 Jul, 2015, 07.15 AM IST
- India will not be able to achieve crucial MDG targets: ReportIndia's poverty ratio is likely to be 26.7 per cent by 2015 while child mortality ratio is seen at 52 per thousand live births.01 Jan, 2013, 08.02 PM IST
- Discrepancy in data led to low poverty line: Montek SinghThe Commission's estimates faced criticism in Parliament for its description of poor and resultant fall in people below the poverty line.20 Mar, 2012, 07.55 PM IST
- Reforms and poverty numbersNeeraj Kaushal: India has not seen the kind of declines in poverty as witnessed in most of east Asia during the 1980s and much of the 1990s.09 Sep, 2008, 12.56 AM IST
- National meet of Min In-charge of statistics on Sep 9Centre is holding a day-long national conference on Sept 9 to lay more importance on statistical activities in public administration and po...07 Sep, 2008, 04.04 PM IST
- Zimbabwe inflation hits record of nearly 165,000 pcZimbabwe's annual rate of inflation soared to an all-time high of almost 165,000 percent in February, according to the latest government st...16 Apr, 2008, 08.26 PM IST
- NSC seeks detailed analysis of poverty estimatesTo put at rest the controversy relating to poverty estimates, the National Statistical Commission (NSC) on Monday sought a detailed analysi...29 Oct, 2007, 05.10 PM IST
- Drop in poverty in Asia, inequality on riseEconomic growth has lifted millions out of extreme poverty, but there is rise in income inequality, says UN report.02 Jul, 2007, 06.02 PM IST
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