Statistically Speaking

India’s earthquake activity: A comprehensive overview

16 Oct 2023 08:46 AM IST

India is no stranger to earthquakes, with several events recorded every year. Over the past decade, an average of 274 seismic events, with a magnitude of 4 or more, occurred within 300 km of its borders annually. This means the nation experiences approximately one earthquake every 1.3 days. However, what’s

Escalating Israel-Hamas conflict: Evacuations, suffering, and India’s response

14 Oct 2023 08:39 AM IST

In light of the evolving approach to evacuations, it becomes evident that the current government prioritises swift and comprehensive evacuation efforts, reassuring Indians abroad in times of crisis. Israel’s ground offensive looms as Gaza residents urged to stay home Amidst the escalating violence, Israel has issued a directive urging hundreds

Gaza incursion: Tactical challenges ahead

14 Oct 2023 08:32 AM IST

In the wake of the recent terror attack launched by Hamas, Israel stands at a critical juncture, considering a ground assault on the densely populated Gaza Strip. The potential move raises not only geopolitical concerns but also complex tactical challenges for the Israeli forces, drawing parallels with conflicts in Syria

Operation Ganga : India’s swift evacuation triumph amidst Ukrainian crisis

14 Oct 2023 08:30 AM IST

In 2022, the Indian government executed a significant evacuation mission named Operation Ganga, aimed at rescuing Indian citizens stranded in neighbouring countries during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This humanitarian effort unfolded amidst the geopolitical turmoil without taking sides in the conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Ukrainian President

As states head to polls, opinion polls predict bitter BJP vs Congress battle

13 Oct 2023 08:30 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) earlier this week officially unveiled the timetable for the 2023 Assembly Elections in five states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. These elections are set to unfold between 7 and 30 November, with the crucial vote counting taking place on 3 December across

Fifth candidate list for Madhya Pradesh to be ‘most explosive yet’: BJP leaders

13 Oct 2023 08:26 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s fifth list of candidates for next month’s Madhya Pradesh Assembly election could be its most “explosive”, party sources said on Thursday. When asked about the list, Home Minister Narottam Mishra declared, “List dhamakedar hi hogi. Aage dhamake hi dhamake hone wale hain, Diwali ka tyohar aane

Deceased voters on rolls, corruption: Hurdles for EC as poll season approaches

13 Oct 2023 08:24 AM IST

A senior Greater Hyderabad Municipal official on Thursday said that more than 20,000 people from the region who are included in the electoral rolls have been deceased for years. Party leaders and activists have said that are worries that these names will be misused during this poll seasons. “Within nine

Amidst Rajasthan polls date change, 15 vital seats to watch out for in the state

12 Oct 2023 08:53 AM IST

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday changed the poll dates of Rajasthan Assembly elections from November 23 to November 25 due to “large scale weddings”. “The change in the date of the poll was made following representations from various political parties, and social organisations and also issues raised in

Israel-Hamas war causes spike in oil prices

12 Oct 2023 08:51 AM IST

Oil prices surged by more than $4 a barrel in early Asian trade on Monday due to dramatic military clashes between Israeli and Hamas forces over the weekend, deepening political uncertainty across the Middle East. Brent crude rose by $4.18, or 4.94%, to reach $88.76 a barrel by 0120 GMT,

Chhattisgarh elections 2023: Congress aims to secure citadel, BJP mounts aggressive comeback

12 Oct 2023 08:48 AM IST

Riding high on a bevy of welfare schemes and popularity of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the ruling Congress is hoping to protect its citadel Chhattisgarh in the upcoming assembly polls, while the BJP is making an aggressive push to regain lost ground and force a close contest to avoid a

Madhya Pradesh goes to polls: Stage set for BJP, Congress showdown

11 Oct 2023 09:12 AM IST

The stage is set for a big BJP vs Congress electoral battle ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections. Three states, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh will witness a direct contest between the two parties again as they gear up for the 2024 challenge. While Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will

NSO Survey on Unemployment in India: Numbers hit six-year low

11 Oct 2023 09:10 AM IST

The NSO Survey on unemployment rates in India has found that in the country’s rural areas, unemployment rate decreased from 5.3% in 2017-18 to 2.4% in 2022-23, lowest in six years. Unemployment rate in urban areas decreased from 7.7% to 5.4%. The Labour Force Participation Rate for women in India