Livelihoods Update 25th Aug 2025

A study by HelpAge India reveals a gap between India’s youth and elderly, both emotionally and structurally. Youth looking at elderly as lonely and dependent. Currently only 41% of elders own smartphones, and 13% use the internet/social media.

 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is India’s richest CM with declared assets over ₹931 crore: ADW Report.

 

India undercounts extreme heat deaths, as only 14 heatstroke deaths were recorded in official data as compared to 84 suspected heat-related deaths in Feb-Jul: Study.

 

Intermittent fasting’s 16:8 method, involving an 8-hour eating window, may increase cardiovascular mortality risk: Study.

 

India’s Long Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating is BBB- with a stable outlook, and economic growth is strong relative to peers at 6.5% for FY26: Fitch Ratings.

 

Livelihoods Update 25th Aug 2025