Poverty News

Slum settlements in south Delhi were reportedly veiled ahead of the BRICS Summit, leading to exasperation among residents who believe the government should focu

A new poll reveals that nearly 70% of people oppose data centers, while Donald Trump criticized communities that reject them, linking opposition to 'poverty, cr

The Supreme Court stated that poverty and inequality are factors that contribute to delinquency in minors.

The Trump Administration's proposed overhaul of the Head Start program is criticized for borrowing from a failed 1990s-era welfare reform playbook. Critics argu

Middlesbrough has been dubbed the UK's crime capital due to high unemployment and poverty, which have led to a disproportionate impact from organised criminal n

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has urged ministers to provide more support to migrants and asylum seekers to prevent them from falling into pov

A new study suggests that Chicago's multibillion-dollar tax program, intended for development in blighted neighborhoods, has primarily benefited downtown areas,

The vulnerability of tribals in Southern Rajasthan due to poverty, illiteracy, and isolation is now central to an Enforcement Directorate investigation into all

This article discusses drowning as a neglected public health crisis, exacerbated by rising seas, urban expansion, poverty, forced displacement, and perilous jou

A Gujarati man has been sentenced to 9 years in jail in the US for a scam, with his attorney citing his upbringing in extreme poverty in India.

Enrollment in the U.S. food stamp program (SNAP) has significantly dropped by over 13% in a year, a decline steeper than government estimates. This reduction is

The remote region of Choco in Colombia, already struggling with poverty and poor infrastructure, faces significant challenges in recovering from a recent devast

Fathers are reportedly facing severe financial hardship and even taking their own lives due to inflated demands from the Child Maintenance Service, drawing comp

Campaigners warn that Reform UK's plans to cut £50bn from the UK welfare bill would push hundreds of thousands of children into poverty and destitution, citing

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने 15 अगस्त को लाल किले से दिए अपने 75 मिनट के भाषण में 'भारत' शब्द का 111 बार और 'युवा' से जुड़े शब्दों का 52 बार जिक्र किया। यह विश्

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan is experiencing a severe collapse, with women erased from public life, widespread poverty, and a failing healthcare sy

भारत ने आजादी के 79 वर्षों में बदहाल अर्थव्यवस्था, गरीबी और भुखमरी की चुनौतियों से निकलकर हर क्षेत्र में अभूतपूर्व बदलाव देखे हैं। देश 1947 में 18% साक्षरता और

A Tamil Nadu MLA has stated that some legislators cannot afford basic necessities like vehicles and footwear.

Seventy years after South Africa's historic women's march against apartheid's pass laws, women in the country continue to face significant challenges including

The ongoing war has exacerbated Iran's economic crisis, leading to squeezed household budgets and concerns that millions of middle-income families are being pus

World Bank data indicates that rapid population growth in Kinshasa is exacerbating poverty in the city.

Experts predict that millions of children could lose access to free school meals this fall, potentially increasing food costs for some families by an estimated

A new study exploring methods to combat poverty in Ethiopia found that direct cash assistance is effective, while the impact of therapy remains less conclusive.

RFK Jr. claims Head Start as his family legacy, while critics express concern that the Trump administration's top health official is overhauling the program, po