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  Kerala becomes India's first poverty-free state, sets model for inclusive growth and social justice

  India | November 01, 2025 9:13 IST

  Kerala's declaration as India's first poverty-free state is a historic milestone built on decades of decentralised governance, women empowerment through Kudumbashree and strong social infrastructure. The state's inclusive model offers a blueprint for equitable growth and sustainable development.

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  From 70% to 5%: A look at India’s notable journey in poverty reduction from Independence to present

  Explainers | October 17, 2025 15:17 IST

  In the decades following independence, India began implementing social and economic reforms aimed at poverty alleviation. Land reforms, the Green Revolution, and investments in infrastructure helped improve agricultural productivity and rural incomes.

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  Maharashtra's elderly couple ploughs field themselves with no money for cattle, video sparks outrage

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2025 11:22 IST

  This video incident has sparked an outpouring of emotion on social media, with people urging the government and local administration to provide immediate aid.

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  Modi govt's success: India's poverty rate drops from 27.1% to 5.3% in a decade, says World Bank

  Business | June 08, 2025 18:19 IST

  India has made remarkable progress in reducing extreme poverty, with the poverty rate dropping from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, according to the World Bank, driven by government programs like the free food distribution scheme.

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  World Bank revises international benchmark for extreme poverty: Details here

  Business | June 06, 2025 17:53 IST

  However, the financial institution says these updates do not impact how the international poverty line measures the percentage of people living in extreme poverty.

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  India lifted 17.1 crore out of extreme poverty in 10 years

  Business | April 28, 2025 15:35 IST

  The World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief for India finds that the sharp reduction in extreme poverty has been broad-based, covering both rural and urban areas.

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  From begging to healing: The remarkable journey of a child beggar who became a doctor

  Trending | October 04, 2024 10:18 IST

  Discover the inspiring story of Pinky Haryan, a former child beggar in McLeodganj who overcame poverty to become a doctor with the help of education and charitable support.

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  Study finds two-way causal links between poverty, mental illnesses

  Health | July 11, 2024 7:46 IST

  Study shows poverty and mental illness have a two-way street, with poverty causing depression and schizophrenia, and mental health issues impacting income. Genetics helped untangle this complex relationship.

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  Pakistan SHOCKER: Man axes wife, seven children to death as he couldn't 'feed them anymore'

  World | April 12, 2024 12:39 IST

  The accused identified as Sajjad Khokhar is a labourer by profession and was mentally disturbed over financial difficulties, according to the police. He confessed to the crime of killing his wife and children and said he was unable to feed them anymore.

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  India’s poverty level falls below five per cent, urban-rural consumption gap narrowing: NITI Aayog

  Business | February 26, 2024 12:09 IST

  People were categorised into 20 different groups in the survey, which revealed the data that the average per capita monthly expenditure in the rural areas is Rs 3,773, and in the urban areas is Rs 6,459.

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  World Day of Social Justice 2024: Date, theme, history and significance

  Lifestyle | February 20, 2024 10:32 IST

  Discover the significance of World Day of Social Justice 2024, celebrated on February 20, with the theme 'Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances'. Learn about its history and how it promotes awareness and action towards addressing global inequalities.

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  Over 24 crore Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty in last nine years: NITI Aayog 

  Business | January 16, 2024 11:24 IST

  As per the report, multidimensional poverty in India fell from 29.17 per cent in 2013-14 to 11.28 per cent in 2022-23, declining by 17.89 per cent.

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  International Human Solidarity Day 2023: Know the Date, History & Significance

  Lifestyle | December 20, 2023 9:25 IST

  Every year the world celebrates International Human Solidarity Day on December 20th. Today, know the history and significance behind this day that unites us all.

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  Pakistan: 95 million people living under poverty as living standards fall, reveals World Bank

  World | September 23, 2023 16:25 IST

  According to the World Bank, Pakistan's poverty levels shot up from 34.2% to 39.4% since last year, showing that its economic model is unable to ease its poor economic conditions.

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  13.5 cr people out of multi-dimensional poverty; What factors are involved in measuring? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | July 18, 2023 22:30 IST

  The latest data of Niti Aayog showed that 13.5 crore people were pulled out of multi-dimensional poverty in the last 5 years.

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  'Solve poverty with $44 bn': How Elon Musk could have used those billions, netizens have some ideas

  Trending | April 27, 2022 12:46 IST

  As the world's richest person Elon Musk clinched a stunning deal valued at $44 billion and bought Twitter, netizens are arguing how he could have put that huge amount to better use. From saving the world from hunger to buying an iron man suit for himself, the list is endless.

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  India among most unequal nations; top 1% of population holds 22% of national income: Report

  India | December 08, 2021 11:25 IST

  The report noted that income and wealth inequalities have been on the rise nearly everywhere since the 1980s.

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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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  Afghanistan children face acute food shortage amid conflict, poverty

  World | November 21, 2021 9:40 IST

  Expressing sadness over leaving school for 3-years, Malik said his father is jobless and he, as the elder son of the family, has to work to earn a livelihood, Xinhua news agency reported.

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  COVID pandemic is exacerbating poverty, inequalities: IMF

  World | October 15, 2021 7:18 IST

  “The crisis is exacerbating poverty and inequalities, while climate change and other shared challenges are becoming more pressing and require our urgent attention,” it added.