Population and Associated Issues

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Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
7 Jul, 2026

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Jul, 2026

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
2 Jul, 2026

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

Population and Associated IssuesComparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries
2 Jul, 2026

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
27 Jun, 2026

‘Anyway, it’s a girl’ — 45 years later, it still rankles, Pg13

SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
27 Jun, 2026

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
26 Jun, 2026

As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2

India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Population and Associated Issues
23 Jun, 2026

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
20 Jun, 2026

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and Remedies
17 Jun, 2026

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
12 Jun, 2026

Contraceptive use and the weight women carry: insights from NFHS-6, Pg2

NFHS-6 exposes India's reproductive health crisis: 20% early marriages, female sterilization dominance, and limited agency, demanding urgent policy shifts for women's empowerment.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
12 Jun, 2026

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian Society
10 Jun, 2026

Across world, why fewer people are having children, Pg13

World faces demographic crisis as fertility rates plunge below replacement levels, forcing governments to implement costly incentives to encourage child-bearing.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
9 Jun, 2026

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10

NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
8 Jun, 2026

‘Detailed NFHS report will provide a broader picture’, Pg14

Union Health Ministry defends NFHS-6 factsheets, clarifying 'missing' anaemia, sanitation, and cooking fuel data are tracked by dedicated surveys or await the detailed report.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
3 Jun, 2026

Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12

High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.

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