Income and gender disparities in India still significant, says UNDP
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 India's Human Development Index ranking improved to 130th in 2023, driven by increased life expectancy and progress in education and income. The nation's HDI value has risen significantly since 1990, outpacing global and South Asian averages, fueled by economic growth and social programs. However, inequality continues to significantly reduce India's HDI, with income and gender disparities remaining a challenge.
In an explosive and highly controversial statement delivered from US soil, Pakistan’s Army Chief has issued a shocking nuclear threat, declaring that Pakistan would ‘take half the world down’ if provoked. The fiery remarks have triggered alarm across global capitals, raising fears of heightened tensions and potential escalation in South Asia and beyond. World leaders are scrambling to respond as the international community watches the fallout from this unprecedented warning
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In an unprecedented show of global consensus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Pakistan, and Cambodia have all backed U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev jointly credited Trump for brokering a landmark peace deal ending decades of conflict in the South Caucasus, calling him a “peacemaker.” The agreement includes a U.S.-controlled transit corridor — the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” — linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through Armenia.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, Pakistan’s government, and Cambodia’s Hun Manet also nominated Trump, citing his role in defusing conflicts from the Middle East to South Asia. The White House hailed the deal as a setback for China, Russia, and Iran. With multiple nations — some rivals — rallying behind him, Trump’s Nobel push has become one of the most talked-about diplomatic developments of the year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives has emerged as a key geopolitical moment in the Indian Ocean. In this exclusive ground report, Senior Journalist Umashankar Singh brings you on-the-ground insights from Male, as President Mohamed Muizzu appears to pivot away from Chinese influence and welcome renewed ties with India.
India’s announcement of a ₹4,850 crore loan and growing strategic cooperation is seen as a counter to China’s rising debt-trap diplomacy in the region. What does this mean for the Maldives, for India, and for China’s shrinking space in South Asia? Watch this full report from Male to understand the power play unfolding in real time.
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At the United Nations Security Council, India fiercely rebutted Pakistan’s attempts to internationalize the Kashmir issue and challenge the Indus Waters Treaty. India’s UN Ambassador P Harish accused Pakistan of harboring terrorism and disrupting international peace, labeling it a “terror haven” and “serial borrower.” Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar insisted Kashmir is a disputed territory and demanded UN intervention. This heated exchange highlights the escalating diplomatic tensions and the complex geopolitical battle over Kashmir and water rights in South Asia.
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In a landmark moment for women in the Indian armed forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune witnessed the graduation of its first-ever batch of 17 female cadets on May 30, 2025. The Passing..
A McKinsey report reveals a stark gender gap in India's corporate leadership, with women holding only 17% of C-suite roles and 20% of board positions. Despite... IndiaTimes
India improved its human development index (HDI) rank to 130 in 2023, up from 133 in 2022, showing progress in life expectancy, education, and income. Key... IndiaTimes