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Voter list used to mark houses of Sikh community: Hardeep Puri recounts 19
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"This day, going back to 1984, is one of the darkest. It was not a riot; it was a cold-blooded killing of innocent, vulnerable people sitting in their homes. Those who were responsible for democracy, for preparing the voters list, for law and order, used the voters list to go to the homes
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World Bank approves $280 million program for Kerala health sector
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The World Bank has approved a new USD 280 million program for Kerala, aimed at improving the life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in the southern Indian state through wider access to health coverage and resilient health systems.
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HSBC India with The Social Lab (TSL) and United Way Mumbai installs water
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13: Responding to the urgent need for access to safe drinking water amid rising temperatures across the country, HSBC India, in partnership with The Social Lab (TSL) and United Way Mumbai (UWM), has commenced an initiative aimed at ensuring the well-being of urban com
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Nepal: South Korea pledges USD 3 lakh aid for victims of November earthqua
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The South Korean government pledged aid for the most vulnerable people in Nepal's Karnali region, which was hit by earthquake in early November this year.
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UP Govt allocates Rs 120 cr to Relief Dept to deal with cold wave
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The move comes as the mercury starts dropping, the Uttar Pradesh Government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has started preparations to deal with the possible cold wave conditions in the state and provide a protective cover to the destitute, helpless and vulnerable people from it.
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Poor water quality has negative impact on socially vulnerable communities:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A recent analysis of the links between poor drinking water quality and social vulnerability in the United States, published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research Letters, reveals that these violations disproportionately damage the most vulnerable people.
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"Gandhi family told him...": Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Adhir’s exit from 'O
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
“It is certainly bad for parties like Congress, for parties that prey on weak and vulnerable people who have no interest in a prosperous India. So I'm not surprised that the dynasty and the Gandhi family have called up Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and said don't join the committee,” Rajeev Chandra
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G7 Summit: PM Modi gives 10 points to improve global food security
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Speaking at a session on "Working Together to Address Multiple Crises," PM Modi said, "The priority should be given to the creation of an inclusive food system focused on the world's most vulnerable people, in particular marginal farmers," making it clear that India's focus remains on the de
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Pakistan's politicians are failing their most vulnerable people
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
No attempt was made to reduce wasteful government spending or energy usage. No attempt was made to win back external creditors who have dumped Pakistani assets, unnerved by highly irresponsible comments from key policymakers. Promises made to the IMF were broken and wild accusations were hur
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VridhCare bringing a whole new meaning to elderly care: An initiative by G
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI/PNN): Did you know that the elderly make at least 10 per cent of our country's population? It is a sad sight to see most of them in vulnerable conditions. Caring for them doesn't fit into the busy lifestyles of their families. NGOs that run old age homes a
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IMF should work with Pak govt to strengthen social protection: Human Right
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to HRW, the IMF should work with the Pakistan government by broadening protection systems and minimising reform measures that risk further harm to the most vulnerable people.
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WHO asks China to share specific, real-time data on COVID situation
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In the high-level meeting, WHO asked for more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact including hospitalisations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and deaths -- and data on vaccinations delivered and vaccination status, especially in vulnerable people and those over 60 years o
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