Gang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians

Gang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians

This represents a 24 per cent increase from December 2024 according to the UN agency, which also noted that this increase has produced the largest number of people displaced by violence on record there. “Behind these numbers are so many individual people whose suffering is immeasurable; children, mothers, the elderly, many of them forced to […]

Number of internally displaced breaks new record with no let-up in conflicts, disasters

Number of internally displaced breaks new record with no let-up in conflicts, disasters

“These figures are a clear warning: without bold and coordinated action, the number of people displaced within their own countries will continue to grow rapidly,” said Amy Pope, Director General of International Organization for Migration. The recent rise in conflicts worldwide – particularly in Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Ukraine and Palestine has pushed […]

Festive Boom in E-commerce Sales Cross Rs 54,500 Crore in One Week

Festive Boom in E-commerce Sales Cross Rs 54,500 Crore in One Week

Indian e-commerce platforms recorded sales exceeding Rs 54,500 crore in the first week of the festive season, making up approximately 55% of the total sales projected for the upcoming month. According to data from Datum Intelligence, a consumer technology market research firm, this marks a 26% increase in sales compared to the same period in […]