demographics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his self-enumeration for the 2027 Census. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that this is the first time data collection is being conducted through digital means. He added that self-enumeration also empowers citizens to collect information about...

The first phase of the 2027 Indian Census, the world's largest population enumeration, will begin today. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in Jammu and Kashmir, the first phase will commence on June 1. According to details shared by Registrar General and Census Commissioner Mritunjay...

New Delhi, March 31 Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy may be linked to a decline in male births, according to an analysis of five million births across India and 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.Researchers, led by those at the University of Oxford in the UK, linked data from...

New Delhi, March 30 According to the FAQs provided on the self-enumeration portal, if a couple living together considers their relationship as a stable union, they should be treated as a married couple for the Census.The portal has been opened for individuals opting for self-enumeration during...

Aizawl, March 23 Mizoram recorded 1,845 live births and 720 deaths in January this year, according to data released by the Economics and Statistics department.The demographic trend for January showed a higher birth rate for females, with 949 girls born compared to 896 boys.The Aizawl...

New Delhi, March 21 As many as 275 former judges, civil servants, and armed forces veterans have criticised a recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which recommended a ban on the RSS. They called the report "highly motivated," reflecting...

New Delhi, March 19 According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), nearly 70 per cent of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, while more than half are crorepatis.The analysis, conducted by ADR and Kerala Election Watch, examined the...

New Delhi, March 18 Nearly 70 per cent of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, while more than half are crorepatis, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The analysis, conducted by ADR and Kerala Election Watch, examined the...

Chennai, March 15 Tamil Nadu is preparing for a major electoral exercise with a diverse voter base that includes 12.51 lakh first-time voters, a significant elderly population, and a large number of young voters.According to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the...

New Delhi, March 9 The Indian soft drink industry, which was severely impacted in 2025, is well-positioned for a healthy recovery this year, according to Varun Beverages, the leading beverage bottler of PepsiCo, in its latest annual report.Furthermore, the industry continues to see a gradual...

Itanagar, March 8 The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced that the house listing operations (HLO) for the 2027 Census will begin across the state on April 16, an official said.The HLO, to be conducted in the first phase, is an important part of the Census process, said Census Operations...

President of Finland, Dr. Alexander Stubb, stated today that the Global South will determine the future of the world order, and India will play a crucial role in this. Delivering the keynote address at the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, President Stubb acknowledged that there...

Seoul, February 25 – South Korea experienced the fastest growth in the number of babies born in 15 years in 2025, with the country's total fertility rate reaching 0.8 for the first time in four years, according to government data released on Wednesday.A total of 254,500 babies were born last...

In Kerala, the final electoral roll has been published as part of the Systematic Area Verification (SAV) process. With the publication of the final voter list, the Special Intensive Revision process in the state has been completed. The final voter list includes a total of 26,953,644 voters...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 21 A noteworthy feature has emerged in the final electoral roll published by the Election Commission of India after the Special Intensive Revision in Kerala, with the Kasargod Assembly constituency recording an equal number of male and female voters.According to...

New Delhi, February 19 Countries in the Global South should invest more in education and youth, as long-term AI innovation will come from countries like India and Africa, which have favorable demographics, computer scientist and leading AI voice Yann LeCun said on Thursday.Speaking at the AI...

Mirzapur (UP), February 16 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma offered prayers at the Vindhyavasini Temple in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday.Sarma arrived at the temple around 8 pm and performed rituals after paying his respects to Goddess Vindhyavasini. He was accompanied by local...