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    UK’s Richest 10 Per Cent Extracted Half of India’s Wealth During Colonial Rule, Says Oxfam Report

    If current trends continue, Oxfam predicts that five trillionaires will emerge within the next decade. In stark contrast, the number of people living in poverty has remained nearly unchanged since 1990.

    Annual Water Bird Census Begins Across Nepal’s Wetlands

    By combining grassroots involvement with scientific expertise, the annual water bird census remains a cornerstone of Nepal’s conservation efforts, offering hope for the sustainable preservation of its wetlands and the diverse species they sustain.

    Amid Continuing Turmoil, Guterres Highlights ‘Hope Through Action’ for 2025

    He described the UN as “a force of construction” that is always strengthening how it works and delivers, proving the maxim that global problems need global solutions.

    First Person: Gaza, Where Starving People are Trapped in a Land Reduced to Rubble

    Hunger is skyrocketing. More than 90 per cent of the population faces "crisis" or worse levels of food insecurity, according to the latest expert findings. More than 300,000 people are likely experiencing catastrophic hunger – the highest level of food insecurity.

    Bangladesh: Steep Fall in CSR Spending by Banking Biggies

    This significant reduction has sparked concerns among stakeholders, as Islamic banks have traditionally played a vital role in addressing social challenges through initiatives funded by Shariah-compliant sources such as Zakat

    Carter’s Virtue Trumps Mendacity

    Jimmy Carter was by all accounts a wise, just, and decent man — a man of deep religious faith, who was also circumspect — some may say old fashioned — about his rhetoric.

    Pakistan: Shagufta Khan’s Mission Against Child Marriages in Balochistan

    While grassroots activism continues to challenge entrenched norms, the legislative battle against child marriages in Balochistan has been disappointingly sluggish.

    Israel Attacks Push Gaza Healthcare ‘To Brink of Collapse’, Says UN Human Rights Office

    Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care.
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    Study Finds No Teaching Quality Gap Between Reservation and General Category Faculty in Indian Engineering Colleges

    Many countries operate affirmative-action, diversity or preferential-hiring programmes in universities and the public sector.

    India’s Retail Inflation Surges to Two-Year High of 6.09% as Food Costs Breach Central Bank Comfort Zone

    While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.

    Global Experts Unveil First International Food Pyramid Prioritising Plant Foods and Quality Carbohydrates

    The authors stress that individual knowledge alone is insufficient. Food environments – marketing, pricing, availability and access – must support healthier choices.

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    Study Finds No Teaching Quality Gap Between Reservation and General Category Faculty in Indian Engineering Colleges

    Many countries operate affirmative-action, diversity or preferential-hiring programmes in universities and the public sector.

    India’s Retail Inflation Surges to Two-Year High of 6.09% as Food Costs Breach Central Bank Comfort Zone

    While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.
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