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This was revealed in a report titled ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress of Review 2023’, released by Niti Aayog.The report showcases that approximately 13.5 crore individuals across the nation have come out of poverty in the same time frame.The report illustrates the marked improvement in Gujarat’s poverty rates, where the percentage of impoverished individuals decreased from 18.47 per cent to 11.66 per cent.The rural regions have witnessed a more substantial decline in poverty rates compared to urban areas.In 2015-16, the population of poor people in rural Gujarat stood at 27.25 per cent, and this figure was reduced by 17.15…

Lauderhill, Aug 12 (IANS) India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said he was impressed by the thought process and approach shown by seamer Mukesh Kumar on the ongoing tour of West Indies, adding that he has shown the resolve to serve India in all three formats of the game.Mukesh, who plays for Bengal in domestic cricket, made his Test debut at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. A week later, he made his ODI debut in Bridgetown, Barbados and five days ago, he debuted in the T20I format at Tarouba in Trinidad. So far, Mukesh has picked eight wickets…

San Francisco, Aug 12 (IANS) US billionaire Bryan Johnson who spends $2 million per year on a controversial regimen to fight back the ravages of time, said he would drink alcohol for breakfast every morning. During an appearance on Seven Bartlett’s ‘Diary of a CEO’ podcast, the 45-year-old tech guru — whose desire to restore his organs to those of an 18-year-old — stated that he would begin each day with three ounces of wine, reports The New York Post.Johnson also said that he cut out the morning drinking because he couldn’t spare the calories.”I got rid of it because it…

Sourav Chowdhary, who completed his post-graduation in Maths from the varsity, was arrested late Friday evening on the charges of killing Swapnadip Kundu.Although the public prosecutor sought his police custody till August 25, the court allowed it till August 22.Chowdhary was named in the FIR filed by the victim’s father Ramprasad Kundu in which he described the former JU student as the key accused behind the ragging that happened at the student’s hostel balcony off which the victim had fallen on August 10 and died.Chowdhary is reported to have a major say in accommodation arrangements at the student’s hostel.The night…

Kaler, a professionally-trained mountaineer, was adjudged the best mountaineer during his Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.His recent feat is noteworthy considering that the Caucasus’ tallest mountain, Mount Elbrus, is 5,642 metres (18,510 feet) above sea level.There were four others in Kaler’s team, which reached the top of Mount Elbrus on August 11 at 7 a.m. after battling heavy snowstorms, thunderstorms and atmospheric lightning.Mount Elbrus is covered in snow through out around and is home to 22 glaciers that feed three rivers — Baksan, Malka and Kuban. Elbrus is part of…

Dembele joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 and scored 40 goals in 185 games, winning three La Liga titles. The 2018 World Cup winner, who will wear the number 23.”I’m delighted to be joining Paris Saint-Germain and can’t wait to play for my new club. I hope I can continue to grow here and make all the club’s fans proud,” said Dembele in a media release issued by his new club.The 26-year-old played in the World Cup final in December, but a thigh injury meant he missed most of the second half of the season as Barca won the…

Congress leader Arun Yadav posted a letter on his social media account claiming that a Gwalior-based contractor has written to Madhya Pradesh High Court and has alleged that after completing the government project, he has been forced to pay 50 per cent commission to reclaim his payment.Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who is leading the party’s poll campaign in Madhya Pradesh, also wrote a long note on her social media account. “The Union of Contractors in Madhya Pradesh has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the High Court complaining that payment is received only after paying 50 per…

The alleged diary has several entries, and one of those shows that Bushra Bibi used to decide about the time and the person to put pressure on the judiciary, the army and the government, The News reported.The development comes just a day after Bushra Bibi met her husband in the Attock jail for the first time after the PTI chief got arrested from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on August 5 in connection with the Toshakhana case.Khan has been accused of misusing his 2018-2022 tenure to “buy” and “sell” gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad…

Actress Shubhangi Atre a.k.a Angoori Bhabi talking about the new special said: “In Modern Colony, residents are pooling money for the upcoming August 15 celebration. However, trouble arises when Kuljeet Kulta’s henchmen apprehend Saxena (Saanand Verma) and bring him to Kulta. Saxena hands over a document revealing that the landowner of Modern Colony.”Diving further into detail about the plot threads, she said: “Sarkunda has sold the land to Kulta, necessitating the evacuation of their homes. This revelation leaves everyone distressed. Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) and Vibhuti (Aasif Sheikh) attempt to reason with Kulta, urging him not to evict them.””Despite their efforts,…

Akshita will play the lead ‘Tulsi’ in upcoming fiction show ‘Tulsi Dham ke Laddoo Gopal’. Guided by timeless wisdom of Laddoo Gopal, Tulsi becomes the sole witness to his presence amid tough situations, a realm veiled from the world.Sharing her excitement for this new role, Akshita said: “I believe this role was meant for me. Being a devoted follower of Laddoo Gopal, I truly feel his blessings guided me to this opportunity. When Saini sir narrated the story to me, it felt like a divine intuition, and I instantly knew that this role was destined for me. I hope the…