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India has achieved a remarkable decrease in extreme poverty, yet challenges persist in specific regions and demographics. The World Bank notes that major poverty concentration exists in some states in North and East India. About 57% of India’s poor live in a contiguous belt stretching from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty & Equity Brief.

Brittany Mahomes once described her third pregnancy as her hardest, revealing struggles with sickness, exhaustion and unexpected skin problems in July 2024. She also shared that she sought a facial treatment to calm her irritated skin. Despite the challenges, Patrick Mahomes supported her as their family prepared to welcome their third child, Golden Raye, in 2025.

Russian Grandmaster Peter Svidler has given Javokhir Sindarov a narrow 55-45 edge over reigning champion D Gukesh ahead of their November 24 title clash in Geneva. Svidler cautioned against underestimating Gukesh, citing his strength and experience. The 14-game contest will be historic, with both players aged 20, and carries a $2.5 million prize fund.

India's vigorous vaccination campaigns have made remarkable strides in eliminating diseases such as smallpox and polio. Yet, disparities still exist in immunization coverage between various states and communities. Current initiatives aim to enhance accessibility and monitoring of vaccinations, especially addressing caregiver hesitancy and obstacles encountered by migrants. Raising awareness and consistent follow-up will be vital in boosting vaccination rates in the future.

In a shocking turn of events, Shahjehanabad police apprehended Rekha, also known as Rita or Reet, in connection with the murder and robbery of 75-year-old Kalri Devi. The elderly woman was discovered dead with severe injuries, prompting a thorough investigation. Authorities recovered stolen jewelry that Rekha had concealed in a sewage chamber.

Air quality readings from different platforms showed significant discrepancies during Diwali, raising concerns about measurement methods. While the official Central Pollution Control Board AQI remained below 400, some applications reported much higher levels. Variations exist between India's and the US's AQI calculation methodologies, influencing the reported numbers. Additionally, the reliability of data sources can impact the accuracy of air quality readings.

Paul McCartney has officially become a billionaire musician, boasting a net worth of USD 1.4 billion. His diverse income streams include a lucrative music catalog, a publishing firm, and an impressive art collection. Notably, he collects around USD 50 million annually from the Beatles' assets. Other notable billionaires in the music industry include Jay-Z and Taylor Swift, showcasing the incredible earning potential in the world of music.

Eleven years of experiments on myself, and my numbers are better now than when I was suffering. Here is what I got wrong.

Sub-inspector Raja and suspect Poovarasan were admitted to Government Taluk Hospital in Gudiyatham town

A street fight and a court battle continue, even as voting is to take place today for the election of a chairperson of Gokul Cooperative Milk Federation. What is the issue? What has the Bombay High Court said in its recent verdict?

Shaji Kumar dies in Kochi at the age of 57 after cardiac failure

Mitchell Starc has once again addressed the controversy surrounding the 2018 ball-tampering incident, reaffirming his stance since 2021. Meanwhile, David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's assertions, labeling them as the truth. He expressed his disappointment over the lack of in-depth scrutiny during Cricket Australia's initial probe. Starc denied any involvement or knowledge of the tampering, insisting that the bowlers were kept in the dark about the matter.

The proposed reductions are driven by real estate interests, disregarding the CPHEEO’s technical guidelines on drainage planning and existing judicial directions on lakes, reads the letter

The comments from the ruling party came on the day Sonia Gandhi’s memoir was released, in which she weighed in on the Emergency imposed in the country in 1975 and called it a mistake

The survivor was initially rushed to the Mapusa District Hospital in a critical condition and later shifted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Panaji for further treatment, says police spokesperson