Inequality Skyrocketed Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study
The paper titled 'Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the Billionaire Raj' said between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration.
Mar 22, 2024, 13:22 PM IST
After RSS leader voices concern on poverty, Congress credits it to Bharat Jodo Yatra
Congress on Monday took a dig at the RSS voicing concern over inequality, unemployment and poverty and credited it to the impact of the Bharat Jodo Yatra spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi.
Oct 03, 2022, 20:42 PM IST
India 147th among 157 countries on commitment to reduce inequality: Oxfam
India ranks at 147 among 157 countries Oxfam analysed for their commitment to reduce inequality, saying it was a "very worrying situation" given that the country is home to 1.3 billion people, a report revealed on Tuesday.
Oct 09, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
'India should focus more on reducing poverty than inequality'
Poverty reduction should take precedence over reducing inequality in India, outgoing Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Monday, while underlining that the country needs to focus much more on providing equality of opportunities, health and education.
Aug 28, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality
The International Monetary Fund warned the United States Wednesday over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.
Jun 22, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
All religions are used by men to control women: Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian-American Mona Eltahawy, an award-winning journalist and a vocal speaker on women’s rights believes that all religions are used by men to control women.
May 25, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
'2015 saw 30 lakh Indians joining millions worldwide against climate change'
Over 20 lakh Indians participated in a global campaign to demand urgent action to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change that preceded the Conference of Parties (CoP-21) in November, the world's largest civil society movement said.
Dec 29, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
India is second most ignorant nation of the world: Survey
The survey conducted by Ipsos MORI, a London-based market research firm, polled 25,000 people from 33 countries.
Dec 06, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
OECD urges global finance reforms to fight inequality
The OECD called Wednesday for financial sector reforms to combat inequality and lift economic growth in developed nations.
Jun 17, 2015, 22:26 PM IST
Global wealth soars to $263 trillion, as inequality swells: Study
Global wealth skyrocketed 8.3 percent over the past year to a record $263 trillion, but the distribution of the riches has also become increasingly unequal, a Credit Suisse report said Tuesday.
Oct 14, 2014, 20:05 PM IST
