269 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in India over 11 years: World Bank
NationalBusinessJune 7, 2025 9:46 AM

269 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in India over 11 years: World Bank

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) In a significant feat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary government, India has made key strides in the last decade in reducing its extreme poverty rate, which fell to 5.3 per cent in 2022–23 from 27.1 per cent in 2011–12, latest World Bank data has revealed.

Akshay Oberoi on playing queer onscreen: Bollywood doesn’t acknowledge it

June 7, 2025 10:23 AM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Actor Akshay Oberoi spoke about the importance of representation and inclusion in the Indian entertainment industry and said that the Hindi film industry doesn’t acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community much.

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7 जून को मनाया जा रहा बकरीद का त्योहार, प्रशासन की पूरी है तैयारी

बकरीद का त्योहार शनिवार को मनाया जाएगा। मुस्लिम समुदाय में इसे 'बलिदान का त्योहार' भी कहा जाता है। इस दिन अल्लाह के नाम पर कुर्बानी देना सबसे जरूरी रबायतों में से एक माना जाता है। देशभर में ईद को लेकर तैयारी पूरी हो चुकी हैं।

Carlsen clinches Norway Chess 2025 title after Gukesh falters

June 7, 2025 1:23 AM

Stavanger (Norway), June 7 (IANS) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen added another accolade to his legendary career by winning the Norway Chess 2025 title in his hometown of Stavanger on Friday. The five-time World Champion secured the crown after a dramatic final round that saw his closest challenger, reigning World Champion D. Gukesh, falter at the last hurdle.