The next two decades are critical for India to convert its demographic dividend and urban surge into lasting prosperity before ageing and climate pressures intensify. The path to a $20 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on smart reforms now.
Ex-minority student leader Rejaul Karim Sarkar joins Congress, vows demographic shift. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma slams it as a plan to turn Upper Assam into 'Miya land'. Read the full political firestorm.
Jammu and Kashmir begins preparations for the 2027 Census. The process in the Kashmir Valley is marked by long-standing demographic anxieties. Read more on the key challenges.
Staff at University of Peshawar demand federal takeover as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government fails to pay salaries and pensions for months. Read about the escalating crisis.
A 1960 scientific paper predicted doomsday on Nov 13, 2026 due to overpopulation. Explore the math, why it hasn't happened, and how billionaires are preparing.
Dozens fall ill in Greater Noida's Gaur City due to contaminated tap water. Authorities launch probe as residents demand accountability and safe supply. Read more.
India's much-delayed national census begins on April 1, 2026, with lakhs of enumerators set to collect crucial data. Discover the scale and unique challenges of Census 2027.
Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam alleges an international conspiracy and 'infiltrator' settlements, citing a 50% population rise in specific wards. He warns of a 'Bondi beach' situation if unchecked. Read the full report.
A landmark report warns the UK faces a permanent population decline from 2026, with net migration now the sole driver of growth. Explore the economic and political consequences.
At least 24 Venezuelan security personnel died in the US operation capturing Nicolás Maduro. The raid triggers regional instability, refugee fears in Colombia, and global political reactions.
Ahmedabad faces a severe water contamination crisis with over 3 lakh complaints and 44,000+ waterborne disease cases. Opposition warns of an epidemic risk due to ageing pipelines. Read more.
As India's population ages, over 138 million seniors confront a severe care gap. Explore the looming health, financial, and social crisis threatening dignity in old age. Read the full analysis.
India expresses deep concern over Venezuela's political crisis, urges all parties to return to dialogue. Official statement highlights support for peaceful resolution.
Indore reels as contaminated water claims 10 lives. Engineers expand probe beyond initial toilet leak theory, inspecting 1000 sewer chambers and 105 tankers. Read the latest.
Residents of Indore's Bhagirathpura mourn as contaminated water leads to deaths. Officials downplay the crisis, but locals demand truth and action. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh government sacks IMC chairman, suspends officials after contaminated water kills 10 in Indore. Over 200 hospitalised. New directives issued for water safety.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, faces backlash for claiming US would be 'doomed' if whites become a minority. CNN interview ignites debate on race, demography, and apartheid denial. Read the full analysis.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, warns of US collapse as whites become minority. Elon Musk has previously called his father 'evil'. Read the full story.
India's demographic dividend is under strain due to critical skill development gaps and a slow shift to productive jobs. Expert Chitra Saruparia explains why skills matter more than ever for Indian workers.
Conflicting claims over deaths from contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura. CM says 4, Mayor says 7, residents claim 13. Officials cite pipeline leakage as cause. Details inside.
BJP leader Kripashankar Singh's comment on electing a North Indian mayor in MMR reignites Mumbai's Marathi vs migrant political fault line ahead of BMC elections. Analysis of demographic shifts and political implications.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Three dead, over 40 hospitalized in Indore due to contaminated water. Municipal official sacked. Details on the crisis in India's cleanest city and the official response.
Mohali's urban infrastructure collapses in 2025. Parking disputes turn violent, city bus service remains on paper, and garbage crisis deepens. Read about the planning failures crippling the city.
Jersey's workforce is aging, with over a quarter now 55+. Experts see this not as a crisis but a key opportunity to boost productivity and ease labour shortages. Discover the data and strategy.
Protests erupt across Iran as citizens face severe economic hardship, soaring food prices, and water shortages. Authorities respond with internet restrictions. Read the full story.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma suggests Hindu families have three children to counter demographic changes. Read his full statement and analysis.