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Researchers revive Europe’s historical scents, including ‘the smell of hell’
EU-funded researchers are merging multidisciplinary expertise with AI tools to document, reconstruct and preserve Europe’s historical scents. By Kaja Šeruga What do you think hell smells like? British researcher Dr William Tullett has faithfully...

India ranks 4th in income equality; beats US, China, G7 and G20 nations: World Bank
India has become one of the ‘world’s most equal societies’ when it comes to income equality, according to the latest data released by the World Bank. It has surpassed the United States, China, the G7 and G20 countries to rank fourth in the world....

Scotland stuck in the slow lane thanks to the Nats and needs new motorways, say business leaders
Motorway construction in Scotland has slowed dramatically in recent years and frustrated business leaders are warning "poor transport connectivity" is holding the country back. The last new stretch of motorway to be built was a short extension of...

Slovenia to hold referendum on NATO spending amid political tensions
Slovenia’s president has urged political leaders to act responsibly after parliament approved a non-binding referendum on raising defense spending in line with NATO targets. The vote, scheduled for next week, follows NATO’s recent call for members...

India beats US, China to achieve remarkable success in income equality, ranks 4th globally, World Bank report claims...
The country's strong performance in reducing poverty has played a central role in achieving greater equality. India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World...

India ranks fourth among world's most equal societies: World Bank report
New Delhi: India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind the Slovak Republic,...

India Becomes 4th 'Most Equal' Country In World, Leaves Behind US, China: World Bank Report
Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 09:35 IST There are three countries ahead of India on the Gini Index, which include Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Belarus. India fourth most equal country in the world (Image: shutterstock)India became the fourth-most...

India fourth ‘most equal’ country, ahead of US & China: World Bank
Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report. Slovak, Slovenia, Belarus top list India’s Gini Index stands at 25.5. In this index, a...
Janša: Slovenia will not withdraw from NATO
Ljubljana, 5 July - A NATO membership referendum would not make sense as the coalition does not have enough votes for Slovenia's withdrawal from the alliance, opposition leader Janez Janša said, adding that Slovenia would not exit NATO. The ruling...

Business News | India Ranks Among Top World's Most Equal Societies: World Bank Report
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind...

Slovenia, Bosnia Focus On Transport Cooperation To Link Western Balkans
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5. Slovenian Minister of Infrastructure Alenka Bratušek and Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Communications and Transport Edin Forto met in Sarajevo to explore ways to strengthen regional...

India ranks among top world's most equal societies, says World Bank report: What does it mean?
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind...

India beats US, China, G7 & G20 nations to become one of the world’s most equal societies: Here’s what World Bank says
India has been ranked as one of the most equal countries globally when it comes to income, according to the latest data released by the World Bank. With a Gini Index of 25.5, India now stands fourth in the world for income equality, behind only...

India is among world’s most equal societies, ahead of G7 and G20 nations: World Bank
India has emerged as one of the world’s most equal societies, according to a recent World Bank report, which highlights the country’s significant strides in ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and consumption. Despite its vast size and...

India ranks among top world’s most equal societies: World Bank report
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind...

India emerges as world’s 4th most equal country, gini index falls to 25.5: World Bank report
Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 5: In a notable milestone for the Modi-led government, India has achieved a Gini Index score of 25.5, positioning it as the fourth most equal country globally, just behind the Slovak Republic,...

India becomes world’s fourth most equal country, says World Bank report
India's Gini index stands at 25.5, ranking it the fourth most equal country globally, ahead of China and the US, according to the World Bank. This reflects India's success in reducing poverty and implementing inclusive welfare and financial...

Rosters locked in for start of FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket
LA PALMA (Spain) - The final rosters at the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2025 are now confirmed ahead of Saturday's tip-off, as the summer's action of Youth EuroBaskets commence. There are 16 participating nations looking to take the title in La...

Slovenian Trade Gap Narrows In May
Slovenia's foreign trade deficit decreased in May from a year ago, thanks to rising exports amid a fall in imports, figures from the statistical office showed on Friday. The trade gap dropped to EUR 153.4 million in May from EUR 615.6 million in...

Slovenia’s sole coal-fired power plant Šoštanj to keep main unit offline until fall
As part of the coal-phaseout process, targeted for completion in 2033, the Government of Slovenia decided last year to set aside EUR 403 million to save TEŠ and coal mine Velenje from bankruptcy and take over both from state-owned power utility...