Greying with grace, Pg6

India's Crude Birth Rate drops to 18.4, Total Fertility Rate declines to 1.9 in 2023, signalling demographic shift.

‘India’s birth rate down, first dip in TFR in 2 years’ , Pg12

India's birth rate declines to 18.4, TFR dips to 1.9 in 2023, reveals Sample Registration Survey Statistical Report.

Giving wings to India’s youth , Pg7

Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

School enrolment in 3-11 age group down by 25 lakh: UDISE+ , Pg14

UDISE+ data reveals 25 lakh drop in 3-11 age group school enrolment due to falling birth rates.

Centering elderly women: caring for the quiet majority , Pg2

Elderly Indian women face unique health challenges due to societal norms, financial insecurity, and limited access to healthcare, demanding gender-sensitive policies.

India’s demographic dividend as a time bomb , Pg8

India's demographic dividend faces 'time bomb' risk due to skills gap; 70% jobs threatened by automation by 2030.

The gender angle to India’s economic vulnerabilities , Pg6

US tariffs threaten Indian economy; low female labor participation poses strategic liability, hindering growth and demographic dividend utilization.

Census 2027 to retain urban area definition of previous count in 2011 , Pg9

Census 2027 to maintain 2011 urban area definition for consistent urbanization trend analysis; preparatory work begins.

Ensure universal registration of births, deaths: RGI to States , Pg12

RGI urges states for universal birth, death registration; digital certificates to streamline services, update NPR, electoral rolls.

How India’s youth can challenge U.S. tariffs , Pg10

Trump's 50% tariffs threaten Indian exports, prompting calls for domestic demand-driven growth and strategic youth empowerment.

Govt. proposal in 2024 for a panel on ‘demographic challenges’ never took off , Pg10

Modi announces High-Powered Demography Mission amid concerns over demographic shifts and national security, echoing unfulfilled 2024 proposal.

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

What is the potential of biochar?, Pg 8.

The fault lines in India’s electoral architecture are visible, Pg 8.

Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1, Pg1

Aiding India’s progress with choice, control and capital, Pg8

Population decline and an ill-informed chorus, Pg8

683 species added to India’s fauna, 433 taxa to its flora during 2024, Pg14