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The World Bank reports India lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, reducing it to 2.3%. Using a $3.65/day poverty line, 378 million were lifted out of poverty. While significant progress occurred, challenges remain, including youth unemployment and gender disparities in employment, despite rising employment rates.

Shubman Gill, the Indian and Gujarat Titans batter, has dismissed rumours about his relationships, labeling them as "ridiculous." In an interview, the 25-year-old clarified he's been single for over three years, attributing the gossip to his demanding cricketing schedule. Gill emphasised his focus on his career, stating that his time on the road leaves little room for relationships.

Donald Trump criticised Vladimir Putin for attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas, suggesting a change in approach through sanctions. This came after Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, their first in-person encounter since February. Putin, meanwhile, expressed willingness for talks with Ukraine without preconditions during a meeting with a US envoy.

Drones, Octopus forces and special party police pressed into service

The accused, which includes five minors, committed the offence by learning to break open the locks of houses through YouTube, says police

In the last few months alone, around 15 instances of smuggling accounting for 30kg to 40kg of hybrid ganja intercepted at the Kochi airport

He will examine the extent of damage and the roles and responsibilities of officials involved in the clearing and tree-felling operations reported in the park

Students had received answer sheets and were seated in examination halls. They were kept waiting for over an hour before learning that the exams have been postponed

Centre has remained closed following the death of a four-year old boy in an accident on April 18. Safety inspection flags many flaws which will be rectified in two days. Plans afoot to open the centre on May 1