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"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street children

A unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these children are excluded from formal schooling due to poverty and migration. The 'Signal Shala' offers them a major lifeline with free meals, transportation and tailored lessons.

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Some forces trying to push country's youths towards 'negative politics': BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin warned against forces attempting to steer Indian youth towards "negative politics," asserting that the nation's youth are focused on nation-building and securing their future. He highlighted the government's achievements in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment, emphasizing India's potential as an AI and manufacturing hub.

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South Africa unrest grows as migrants become ‘scapegoats’

South Africa is once again facing a rise in anti-migrant tensions, with vigilante groups reportedly going door to door demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by the end of June. Post-apartheid specialist Cécile Perrot tells RFI the violence reflects deeper social and economic problems and that migrants have…

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Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with media before being filed in court

The civil rights group claims the DOJ shared a draft version of a new indictment this week before the document was officially filed in court, ‘putting media strategy before the sacrosanct rules on grand jury secrecy’

The Independent UK

Poison or poverty: the impossible economic choices facing Ghana’s e-waste workers

Agbogbloshie, in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, is a sprawling, open-air scrapyard located next to a lagoon and a growing informal settlement. Roughly 6,000 people dismantle, recycle and burn old and broken electronics there.

The Conversation

How much money is enough? Doctor explains why a Gurgaon man earning ₹40 lakh and driving a BMW feels poor

A doctor shared the story of a BMW-driving professional earning ₹40 lakh annually who feels poor, highlighting how shifting lifestyles and rising expectations, not just income, redefine perceptions of wealth. This "modern poverty" stems from a widening gap between achievements and tenfold increased expectations, leading to a lack of meaning…

The Economic Times

More on the Southern Poverty Law Center Allegedly Funding the American Nazi Party and Other Racists

"[The National Socialist Party of America leader] used [SPLC] donors' money to, among other things, travel to extremist rallies, host extremist rallies, donate money to leaders of other extremist organizations, recruit new members into his extremist organization, publish racist and extremist material for the purpose of recruiting new members, both…

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Sister villages embrace for poverty fight

LUANG PRABANG, Laos, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Chinadaily.com.cnTo mark the fifth anniversary of China eradicating absolute poverty, China Daily is publishing a series of stories on how the country's poverty alleviation experience has not only helped the country wipeout severe deprivation, but has also taken root…

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Why a Gurgaon Professional Earning ₹40 Lakh a Year Still Feels Poor

In an age where professional success is often measured by income, assets, and social status, many high earners are discovering that financial prosperity does not always translate into a sense of wealth or fulfillment. According to Dr. Sunny Garg, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Everhope Oncology, the growing phenomenon…

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What Blair gets wrong about the economy – it is fired by people, not business

Letters: Readers respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article about Tony Blair’s vision for the future

The Guardian - UK

Global supply chains keep workers poor: three case studies show how the cycle can be broken

Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international markets.

The Conversation

Almost half of parents say feeding their children is harder than five years ago, shock survey reveals

An estimated 4.2 million children will still be in poverty by 2029, official analyis shows

The Independent UK

Australia’s 178 billionaires are $25.7bn richer than last year as 3.7 million live in poverty

Oxfam finds the 20 richest Australians now hold more wealth than the bottom 3 million households

The Guardian - AU

US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy

Italian prosecutors are investigating a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan. The firm Caddell Construction is accused of paying Indian workers significantly below the poverty line. Workers reportedly earned less than five euros an hour for 60-hour weeks. They also paid substantial fees to secure their jobs. Prosecutors…

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The National (Scotland)

'Thousands of older Scots to be pushed into poverty' by energy bill increase

SCOTLAND’S older people cannot wait until winter for government support amid an energy bills crisis, the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum (SPF) has…

The Economic Times

Desi Bling star Rizwan Sajan once sold milk on Mumbai streets, now he owns a $2.5 billion empire in Dubai

Netflix's Desi Bling highlights Rizwan Sajan, the Dubai-based founder of Danube Group, who built a $2.5 billion empire from humble beginnings in Mumbai's slums. His journey from selling milk and books as a teenager to becoming a self-made billionaire is a central focus of the show, showcasing a dramatic rise…

The Independent UK

Mr Milburn’s historic NEET review deserves cross-party support

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With his interim report about the crisis in youth employment, the former Labour minister has shown that poverty, economic exclusion, mental illness and hopelessness are the giant social evils of our time. But, as he points out, there is also hope

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actions

Quote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosophy on utilitarianism, animal rights, effective altruism, vegan ethics, and global poverty still drives modern ethical debate worldwide. His ideas challenge luxury, waste, factory farming, and social…

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New employment figures in Scottish cities hiding pockets of inequality, report finds

Employment figures may be hiding the true level of inequality in some Scottish cities, a new report has found

AAP

FED:'Hidden' poverty affecting thousands of women and girls

Rising cost of living means women are having choose between buying period products or other essentials as a national charity reports many are going without.

AAP

'Hidden' poverty affecting thousands of women and girls

Rising cost of living means women are having choose between buying period products or other essentials as a national charity reports many are going without.

Medical Daily

Los Angeles Declared a Historic Win Against Fentanyl. Eight People Are Still Dying Every Day. Here Is What the Data Is Really Saying.

LA County's 22% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 — the biggest single-year decline in its history — is being called a victory. But with nearly 2,500 people still dead in a single year, fentanyl still in 52% of all accidental overdose deaths, and a 1,652% long-term surge since 2016,…

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Why Did Shiva Choose Cremation Grounds Over Palaces as a Way of Life?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is not the king seated on a glittering throne. He is the ascetic who meditates in the Himalayas, wears animal skin, and roams among funeral pyres. To many, this image feels frightening. Yet for millions of devotees, it is deeply comforting. The cremation ground, or…

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Global Times: Chinese medical teams in Solomon Islands turn health aid into lasting capacity, bringing treatment closer to patients in remote communities

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tropical cyclone swept through the Western Province of Solomon Islands, traces of the disaster were still visible along the coast of Rarumana community. Trees had been brought down, and seaweed farms were damaged. For this remote community in the South Pacific, separated…

The Independent UK

Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to throw out Trump’s ‘vindictive’ case against anti-hate group

The federal government launched a case against the longstanding group last month, alleging its payments to confidential informants defrauded donors

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