Poor elderly, widows and disabled people spend much of their pension on food and treatment, study finds

India, May 22 -- A government-commissioned study says most social pension beneficiaries spend the money on food, medicines and treatment. The central pension amount under the National Social Assistan... और पढ़ें

Growing malaise: What NSO survey says about India's health

India, May 19 -- One in every eight people in India is battling a disease. While prevalence of illness remains high among children and the elderly, young people too, are showing more susceptibility. O... और पढ़ें

Harvesting of wheat almost complete yet government procurement has slowed

India, May 14 -- The procurement of wheat, the primary staple in much of north India, has slowed despite 98 per cent of this season's crop being harvested, according to latest government figures. Whe... और पढ़ें

Onions dumped, potato crops destroyed: Why falling farm prices are not lowering retail food bills

India, May 14 -- Farmers in several states are dumping onions, destroying potato crops and discarding tomatoes after mandi prices fell sharply despite rising food inflation. Food inflation rose from ... और पढ़ें

Around 5.8 million new businesses sprang up in a year across India, but daily earnings did not even reach Rs 600: Report

India, May 8 -- The number of self-employed small traders and unregistered business owners is increasing in India, but these individuals are earning less than workers working on a minimum wage, accord... और पढ़ें

Reservoir levels have fallen in eight states, with water storage falling below 40%; three river basins also in crisis

India, May 4 -- The water storage situation in India is steadily deteriorating. While storage in 166 reservoirs has fallen below 40 per cent, water levels in river basins are also steadily declining. ... और पढ़ें

NSO Survey 2025: Heart disease in India triples in seven years, 15-29-year-olds also vulnerable

India, April 29 -- The number of people suffering from heart disease in India has increased almost three times during the last seven years. Even more worryingly, young people in the age group of 15 to... और पढ़ें

One in eight people in India are sick, the rate of disease has doubled in 30 years

India, April 28 -- One in eight people in India is sick. In other words, 13 out of 100 Indians suffer from some kind of disease. The highest number of such persons are found among children and the eld... और पढ़ें

A fuel crisis unfolds: Migrants leave Surat as rising costs and gas shortages disrupt daily life, with Ujjwala 2.0 falling short

India, April 22 -- LPG shortages linked to global conflict are forcing migrant workers to leave Surat Many families unable to cook as cylinder supply collapses and prices surge Workers report eating... और पढ़ें

Women's reservation: Questions on patriarchy and symbolic politics remain

India, April 17 -- Even as the debate surrounding reservations to women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies is once again in the spotlight, some serious concerns are being raised: Will t... और पढ़ें

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