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Elimination of poverty, unity among communities will be real tribute to B.R. Ambedkar in Konaseema, says Pawan Kalyan

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy did not consult the locals and convince them before renaming Konaseema after Ambedkar, alleges JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Paris summit aims to overhaul global financial system for 'climate solidarity' with South

Around 50 heads of state, along with representatives from international institutions and civil society, will attend a summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday and Friday in Paris. Their objective is to develop a new global financial system so the most vulnerable countries will be better equipped to…

France 24 · Jun 21, 2023

Life on 'unlucky street' plagued by poverty, sex attacks, drugs and parking fines

Visitors and residents in West Bromwich's high street face a hotbed of crime including robberies and antisocial behaviour, as well as parking wardens

Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Macron and world leaders call on private finance to help reduce global poverty

In lead up to Paris meeting on Thursday, open letter states that government loans and grants not enough to spur development

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

World well short of pace needed to meet UN's 2030 sustainable development goals

The world is falling well short of the progress needed to meet the United Nations’ sustainable development goals by 2030 in areas ranging from poverty to clean energy to biodiversity

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Which states have the highest child poverty rates?

Poverty affects millions of children in America, and the national child poverty rate was 16.9% in 2021. Here are the states with the highest poverty rates.

USAFacts · Jun 20, 2023

NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income?

The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over NZ$2 million for individuals and $4 million for couples. As part of a broad range of actions, the policy aims to “end poverty”.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023

Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Number of Glasgow children in poverty 'shows need for universal holiday food programme'

Concerns over figures showing the rate of child poverty in Glasgow come as the council expressed its disappointment at a lack of information over holiday food funding from the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders stage protests against Centre over rice supply issue

Leaders and workers of Congress staged protests in Hassan and Shivamogga, on Tuesday, June 20, against the Centre, demanding rice to fulfil the party’s promise of providing 10 kg to people below the poverty line in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023