Inequality News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Untouchability persists, educational equality remains elusive: Siddaramaiah
Tumakuru, April 19: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that untouchability persists in the country, while educational equality has also remained elusive.
Our country stands at critical juncture: Canadian MP Chandra Arya calls for bold economic vision in farewell letter
Nepean, April 15: Liberal MP Chandra Arya bid farewell to his constituents in Nepean, Ontario, after nearly a decade of service. He called for bold economic reforms to address Canada's growing inequality amid US President Donald Trump's tariff decisions.
'Educate your children': Castes with only 10 pc population have more jobs, says Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 8: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made a strong pitch for the rights and upliftment of the Bhuiya-Musahar community during a 'Sammelan' held at Sri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Tuesday.
'It's not only Virat works hard, we do too': Gaurav Bidhuri calls for equal recognition of Olympic sports in India
New Delhi, March 21: Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports.
Anxiety, depression increased among S. Koreans in 2024: Survey
Seoul, March 6: The number of South Koreans who said they felt anxiety and feelings of depression increased last year, while perceptions of happiness differed by income group, a survey result showed on Thursday.
Lowest income class' food expenses rise 40 up in South Korea amid inflation
Seoul, March 2: Food expenses for the lowest income class in South Korea rose nearly 40 per cent over the past five years as soaring food inflation placed a heavier financial burden on low-income individuals, government data here showed on Sunday.
Even UN has been grappling with inequality, disparity: Shashi Tharoor
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Shashi Tharoor, author and Member of Parliament, said on Friday that even the United Nations has been grappling with inequality and disparity.
US President freezes aid to South Africa after it passed order aimed at capping apartheid inequality
Washington DC, February 8: US President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa in an escalation of a rift between the US and South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality stemming from apartheid, Al Jazeera reported.
Private sector must share excessive profits with employees to boost demand, growth: CEA
New Delhi, January 31: Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageswaran painted a stark picture of how Indian corporates are compensating their workers and employees, and called for a more equitable distribution of incomes.
AI can add $4.4 trillion to global economy, but digital divide must be removed: WEF report
Davos, Jan 21: While Artificial Intelligence (AI ) could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, there is also a need to pay attention to the careers, lives and communities it will disrupt -- including those who have already been left out of the global digital economy, according to a presentation at the WEF annual meeting on Tuesday.
US President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' formation in US
Washington DC, January 16: US President Joe Biden on Thursday highlighted the formation of an 'oligarchy' in his farewell address from the Oval Office.
Controversy erupts over private firefighters' hiring amidst raging Los Angeles wildfires
Los Angeles, Jan 14: As multiple wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, a growing controversy has emerged surrounding the hiring of private firefighters by affluent residents.
I'm still struggling to make a living says Djimon Hounsou despite working for two decades and earning Oscar nominations
Washington, January 12: Two-time Oscar nominee and known for playing character roles Djimon Hounsou revealed that he still struggles to make a living in Hollywood despite gaining fame and receiving critical acclaim from small and big films.
Higher indebtedness and wealth effect have increased inequality: Report
New Delhi, January 10: Household (HH) debts have gone up due to increased financial inclusion amid increased wealth because of increased investments in real estate and equities according to a recent report 'India Strategy' by DAM Capital."due to increasing financial penetration.
Women more likely than men to live for 5 years after lung transplant: Study
New Delhi, Jan 9: Women who receive a lung transplant are more likely than men to live for five years post-transplant, according to new research on Thursday.
Consumption inequality declining mostly due to direct benefit scheme: SBI Report
New Delhi, January 3: India is witnessing a significant decline in consumption inequality across rural and urban regions, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).