Statistically Speaking

ASSESSING MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY’S PERFORMANCE AS CHANDAULI’S MP

27 Feb 2024 04:22 AM IST

Chandauli Lok Sabha seat of Uttar Pradesh already exists. But in 1997, Chandauli was separated from Varanasi and became a new district. Chandauli is also called the rice bowl because good quality rice is produced in abundance here. Due to its proximity to Varanasi, Chandauli seat is considered as a

World steel output in Jan 1.6%; Indian exports hit 18-month high

26 Feb 2024 10:02 AM IST

India’s monthly steel exports hit an 18-month high to 1.1 million tonne in January 2024 on increased demand from the European Union and supportive global prices, SteelMint said. Besides, competitive domestic prices of steel contributed to rise in export, the research firm said in its latest report. The outbound shipment

Monthly household spending more than doubled in 10 years

26 Feb 2024 10:00 AM IST

The per capita monthly household expenditure more than doubled in 2022-23 as compared to 2011-12, according to the latest study of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). NSSO, under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, conducted Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) during August 2022 to July 2023, an official statement said

Counting warheads: Navigating complex landscape of global nuclear stockpiles

24 Feb 2024 05:29 AM IST

The global arsenal of nuclear warheads exceeds 12,000, possessed by the world’s nuclear powers. These weapons have the capacity to cause direct casualties in the millions and, due to their potential impact on agriculture, could potentially result in the deaths of billions. The deployment of nuclear weapons during the bombings

ASSESSING PANKAJ CHAUDHARY’S PERFORMANCE AS MAHARAJGANJ’S MP

24 Feb 2024 05:27 AM IST

The Maharajganj Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh is considered a VIP seat. Located on the India-Nepal border, Maharajganj has a unique history. In the past, it was ruled by Rajput kings before becoming a part of the Kosala kingdom. The history of this region is connected to Lord Buddha’s

2024 job market turmoil continues, tech giants witness wave of layoffs

23 Feb 2024 06:16 AM IST

In 2024, the tech industry is experiencing a continuation of job cuts, adding to the trend seen in the previous year. Numerous tech and startup employees have faced layoffs, with a total of 7,528 job cuts across 48 tech companies. Major players like Google and Amazon are also planning further

ASSESSING PASHUPATI PARAS’S PERFORMANCE AS HAJIPUR’S MP

23 Feb 2024 06:13 AM IST

Hajipur, with its history, is still a thriving city today. It serves as the headquarters of the Vaishali district, globally renowned for its bananas, mangoes, and lychees. Hajipur is located approximately 10 kilometres from the capital city, Patna, and is the second-fastest developing city after Patna itself. The Lok Sabha

India’s counterterrorism chronicle: Unveiling shifts from 2000 to 2024

22 Feb 2024 06:06 AM IST

India’s encounter with terrorism and violent extremism has roots partly in the religion-based partition of 1947, which divided the sub-continent into two nations: India and Pakistan. The sub-continent witnessed horrifying ethnic riots, marked by extreme violence and acts of terrorism, in the aftermath of the partition. Following the partition, after

ASSESSING NITYANAND RAI’S PERFORMANCE AS UJIARPUR’S MP

22 Feb 2024 06:03 AM IST

The Ujiarpur Lok Sabha seat of Bihar may be a new constituency, but it always remains a focal point of discussion. Before 2008, Ujiarpur did not even have a legislative assembly seat. Since the inception of this seat, there has been competition between the RJD and JD(U). However, in the

Decades of progress: Global trends in life expectancy over 20th century

21 Feb 2024 05:05 AM IST

Throughout the 20th century, advancements in medical care and rising living standards globally led to a significant surge in life expectancy at birth. Notable gains were observed between 1900 and 1950, excluding the immediate impacts of World War II, thanks to diverse economic and political developments. Over the past 50

ASSESSING CHHEDI PASWAN’S PERFORMANCE AS SASARAM’S MP

21 Feb 2024 05:01 AM IST

A ground-level survey of the Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency was conducted by India News to analyse the performance of Chhedi Paswan, the Member of Parliament from Sasaram, and gather voters’ feedback about him. The history of Sasaram is quite ancient. Sultan Sher Shah Suri was born here. His mausoleum still

Bajaj Finance, HDFC Group lead as top offenders in unwanted spam calls: Survey

20 Feb 2024 04:35 AM IST

One year after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) implemented stricter guidelines to combat unwanted marketing calls and messages, the situation in the country has shown only marginal improvement. According to a survey conducted by the community social media platform LocalCircles, 60% of mobile subscribers continue to receive three