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India has registered over 99% of births, deaths. An expert explains why the milestone matters
July 15, 2026 5:17 am
Improved counting of births and deaths could transform demographic and public-health planning, but the system and data still raise questions.
Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge
July 13, 2026 1:01 am
Discussions of population devolve into debates about childbearing and ultimately centre on women’s bodies. Modern global discourse emphasises a return to traditional ways of life
More children isn’t the answer to delimitation, tax challenges
June 26, 2026 8:13 pm
There is no case for any state to raise the fertility rate. We are still quite far away from stabilising our population. Lack of population is not what is hindering the states from growing faster
India's 'partner-less' population shrinks, Tamil Nadu, Kerala buck national trend
June 06, 2026 5:15 am
Data reveals a persistent gender divide, with women more than three times as likely as men to be living without a partner.
‘India is not a nation’: Why Orissa High Court quoted Winston Churchill in landmark two-child policy ruling
February 05, 2026 12:06 pm
Orissa High Court Two Child Policy Ruling: Underscoring the alarming rate of population growth in India, the Orissa High Court said that memory has not faded about difficulties which this country faced during Covid-19 pandemic because of space constraints.
PMC begins process to appoint staff for Population Census
November 10, 2025 10:19 pm
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun preparations for the upcoming Population Census by appointing 36 civic staff and initiating the demarcation of Enumeration Blocks across the city.
Top 10 largest cities in the world by population in 2025: #1 is in Japan, not India or China
October 01, 2025 11:25 pm
Top 10 largest cities in the world by population in 2025 list | Largest city in the world by population: Most of the world’s largest cities by population are in India and China, with Delhi ranking #2 and Shanghai #3—but Tokyo, not an Indian or Chinese city, tops the list in 2025.
In the demographic dividend conversation, India must include its villages
July 23, 2025 1:28 pm
To do so, we need a rural-first approach to population policy that puts people and their dignity at the centre
Top 10 countries with the largest international migrant populations in 2025: Here's where India stands
July 18, 2025 5:55 am
Top 10 countries with the largest international migrant population in 2025 list: India’s share of international migrants has steadily declined over the past three decades, dropping to just 0.3 per cent in 2024, according to the United Nations.
Knowledge Nugget: UNFPA State of World Population Report 2025 – Must-know insights for UPSC
June 20, 2025 3:25 pm
The report underscores that financial constraints remain one of the most significant barriers to reproductive freedom in India. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about the key takeaways from the report and understand the key terms associated with population.
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