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  Poor can take clothes for free at this Lucknow mall!

  India | January 22, 2023 18:35 IST

  Khan said a proper record is maintained of the donors as well as those taking the clothes. "This is done so that no one can tend to take any undue advantage of the mall helping the needy persons..."

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  Covid19: 10 signs which indicate that you have a weak immune system

  Health | April 05, 2022 13:58 IST

  Immune system works as an important agent for the body. It regulates the functioning of the body, which results in a good health for a longer period. But, there are several body monsters like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which attack the body and make our immune system weak. Let’s check out the signs that make our body the home for unwanted invaders.

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  51.91% people in Bihar poor, highest in India: NITI Aayog report

  India | November 25, 2021 18:43 IST

  While Jharkhand (42.16%) is placed second in the index, Uttar Pradesh (36.65%) is at the third spot. Kerala has emerged as the best state with only 0.71% poor people.

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  Ayushman Bharat scheme for poor dedicated to Antyodaya philosophy of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya: PM Modi

  India | September 26, 2021 13:44 IST

  Addressing the 81st episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM recalled that 3-yrs ago, on Upadhyaya birth anniversary on Sept 25, "the world's largest health assurance scheme- Ayushman Bharat scheme was implemented."

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  Maharashtra: Zilla Parishad teacher conducts free online classes for poor kids

  India | June 23, 2021 10:46 IST

  A 45-year-old teacher of a Zilla Parishad school in Latur has taken the initiative of conducting free online classes for poor children.

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  Poor in remote villages of Rajouri getting employed under MGNREGA

  News | April 16, 2021 18:00 IST

  People from far-flung border areas of Qila Dharhal Block of Rajouri are getting jobs under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA) scheme.

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  Wealth amassed by 100 richest Indians during pandemic can give 13.8 cr poorest Rs 94k each: Oxfam

  Business | January 25, 2021 12:52 IST

  India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore poorest Indians a cheque for Rs 94,045 each.

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  Air quality 'poor' in Delhi

  News | October 08, 2020 13:13 IST

  As winter approaches, air quality of national capital once again started to deteriorate. Air Quality Index (AQI) is at 210 in Anand Vihar, at 214 in Patparganj and at 251 in Bawana; all three in 'poor' category, according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.

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  Agra man scoops up spilt milk while stray dogs feed on the same leaves internet in tears

  Trending | April 14, 2020 23:19 IST

  Amid the lockdown, a video surfaced on the internet in which a man in Agra can be seen collecting spilt milk from the street while dogs feed on the same.

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  Delhi's air quality continues to be 'very poor' as winter sets in

  India | November 11, 2019 12:21 IST

  On Sunday, most of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded air quality in the 'very poor' category.

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  Kolkata's air quality index turns 'poor' ahead of Kali Puja-Diwali

  India | October 24, 2019 8:38 IST

  Environmentalist S M Ghosh said the AQI could further shoot up to an alarming level in the run up to Diwali-Kali Puja and on the day of Diwali if the WBPCB and government machineries do not stop bursting of fire crackers - both emitting light and sound.

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  Urban poor in Telangana need no permission to build house

  India | July 20, 2019 9:06 IST

  Construction of ground plus one-floor house in an area up to 75 square yards in Telangana's urban areas will no longer require permissions from local bodies, providing a big relief to urban poor. Under Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019 such houses will be registered for a nominal fee of one rupee and they will have to pay only Rs 100 property tax annually.

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  Indian billionaires' wealth equals 15% of GDP, poor becoming poorer: Oxfam

  Business | February 22, 2018 18:46 IST

  The report noted that by the latest estimates, the total wealth of Indian billionaires is 15 per cent of the GDP of the country; this has risen from 10 per cent only five years ago.

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  Here’s why parents should keep a check on their children’s’ diet

  Health | February 09, 2018 16:32 IST

  The findings of the study also suggest that nutritional interventions could help prevent hearing loss.

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  Karnataka hospital shamer: Woman denied of wheelchair drags ailing husband in corridor

  Lifestyle | June 03, 2017 11:15 IST

  A woman who was unable to afford a wheelchair for her ailing husband, dragged him in the hospital corridor to an X-ray room in Karnataka hospital

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  A small initiative for a big change

  India | April 06, 2015 8:36 IST

  They believe “they” can fly … they believe “they” can touch the sky… and to give wings to “their” dreams these two household ladies are contributing a lot from their side.We are talking about two

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  The top 1% will own 50% of everything, says Oxfam

  January 19, 2015 16:59 IST

  New Delhi: In the year 2016, the wealthiest 1 per cent will own more than the rest of the world's population, according to a study by anti-poverty charity Oxfam."The scale of global inequality is quite

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  Voice of poor is heard in Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa

  India | August 15, 2014 13:45 IST

  Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday said the voice of the poor is heard in Fort St. George, the seat of power in the state.Unfurling the national flag for the 14th time

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  Rangarajan panel: 3 out of 10 in India are poor

  India | July 06, 2014 20:01 IST

  New Delhi: A panel headed by former PMEAC Chairman C Rangarajan has dismissed the Tendulkar Committee report on estimating poverty and said that the number of poor in India was much higher in 2011-12 at

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  Centre wants poor to go hungry: Mamata Banerjee

  India | March 21, 2013 10:34 IST

  Jhilimili/Kolkata, Mar 21: Lashing out at the central government for stopping allocation of additional food grain in backward areas and some targeted groups at cheap rates in the coming fiscal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata