Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Summit of the Future at the United Nations, highlighting India’s significant progress in poverty reduction. He emphasized the importance of human welfare and sustainable development, particularly in the context of food and health security.
Rt Hon Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH, former Labour minister and crossbench peer, has passed away at the age of 81 after battling terminal cancer. Lord Field had a distinguished career in public service, serving as a Minister for Welfare Reform and leading the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances. He also chaired several prominent parliamentary committees, including the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee. Lord Field was a passionate advocate for social justice and poverty reduction, and his loss will be deeply felt by those who admired his commitment to these causes.
The Texas Supreme Court has ordered Harris County to pause its guaranteed income program, which would have provided $500 monthly payments to approximately 2,000 residents. The program has been challenged by Republican Attorney General Paxton, who alleges that it violates the state constitution and is a political ploy. The court’s decision comes amid ongoing tensions between state and local leaders in the Houston area, where Democrats have gained political traction. While Harris County officials argue the program is legal and will address poverty, Paxton maintains that it is an unlawful use of public funds. The legal battle continues, with the Supreme Court set to weigh the merits of the program in the future.
