Pioneering Innovation: Breakthrough Technologies Reshaping Urban Transportation

13 Sep 2024

The global urban population has been on an upward trajectory, with cities now accommodating more than half of the world’s population. This trend shows no signs of abating, with projections indicating that urban dwellers will make up 68% of the global population by 2050. This projected increase in urban dwellers...

Population to Reach 152.2 Crore by 2036, Sex Ratio Expected to Improve to 952: Government Report

13 Aug 2024

By 2036, India’s population is projected to reach 152.2 crore, with the female percentage slightly rising to 48.8% from 48.5% in 2011, according to a report released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday. The report, titled ‘Women and Men in India 2023,’ anticipates a decrease...

Sex Ratio in Haryana is 914:1000 Men, State witnesses declining Sex Ratio

23 Jul 2024

The declining sex ratio in Haryana, compared to other states, has always been a matter of concern. Haryana has the most severe shortage of girls compared to boys and ranks at the bottom among all Indian states. Discrimination against female children and a strong preference for sons are well-known issues...

India’s Population to Peak at 1.7 Billion by 2060s, Eventually Declining to 1.5 Billion by End of Century: Report

13 Jul 2024

India's population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion and then decline by 12 percent, according to the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2024 report. Despite this decline, India is expected to remain the world's most populous country throughout the century. The report highlights that...

Jerusalem Population Doubles Tel Aviv, New Report Reveals

03 Jun 2024

According to an annual report released ahead of Jerusalem Day, the Jerusalem population has exceeded one million, more than double the number in Tel Aviv. The report, compiled by the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, cites figures from Israel's 2022 census, showing Jerusalem's population at 1,005,900. Since October 7, 13,800...

Japan: Population Declines by largest ever margin in 2023

28 Feb 2024

According to a Kyodo News report government data showed that the number of newborns born in Japan in 2023 plummeted to a record low from the previous year as the country's population declined by its largest ever margin. According to preliminary figures issued by the health ministry on Tuesday, the...

Bali to ban activities in mountains to curb tourist misconduct in sacred peaks

18 Jun 2023

To preserve the mountains' holiness, Bali's governor, Wayan Koster, has put an emergency ban on tourism activity there. This choice was made in response to an increase in visitor misbehaviour, which has led to worries about Bali's cherished natural areas being harmed. Governor Koster emphasised the significance of maintaining the...

China takes racist potshot at India’s ‘most populous’ title

20 Apr 2023

The spokesperson, for Chinese foreign ministry, Wang Wenbin took dig at india becoming 'most populous country in the world', surpassing china. He said while assessing a country's demographic dividend, it is also important to look at not just its size but also quality. He said, "When assessing a country's demographic...

China’s economy grows by mere 3% amid shrinking population

17 Jan 2023

Chinese Economy had its weakest performance in 2022 since 1976 the final year of Mao Zedong’s three-decade rule. China’s Economy grew by 3% in 2022, according to government data. This comes when China’s population has shrunk for the first time in 60 years as a start of a period which...

Stalin Urges couple to restrict number of children

05 Dec 2022

M K Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu said that the union and state governments are working hard to execute family planning and healthcare programmes. Stalin on Sunday urged couples to restrict the number of children they may have to one or two. Stalin was speaking at a large...