China's Population Drops Again as Policies Fail
China's population continues to shrink for the second consecutive year, with government measures failing to boost birth rates amid economic pressures and changing social norms.
China's population continues to shrink for the second consecutive year, with government measures failing to boost birth rates amid economic pressures and changing social norms.
China's population dropped to 1.405 billion in 2025, with births falling to a record low of 7.92 million and deaths rising, highlighting severe demographic challenges.
China's population continues to shrink for the fourth consecutive year, with births plunging by 17% in 2025, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis.
China's population continues to shrink with births falling 17% since the end of the one-child policy. The decline raises concerns about economic and social impacts.
The BJP plans to use the declining Hindu population in Kerala as a central campaign issue in upcoming elections, aiming to mobilize voters around demographic concerns.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma raised concerns about illegal infiltration from Bangladesh during his Agartala visit, highlighting security and demographic challenges in northeastern states.
India's private schools educate over 125 million children, yet no reliable registry exists for their operators. This transparency gap hampers policy and parent choices, putting the nation's demographic dividend at risk.
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.
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.
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Director Anusha Rizvi discusses her new film 'The Great Shamsuddin Family', a story set in a Delhi apartment that captures contemporary social fears, family dynamics, and the art of storytelling. Read the full interview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma suggests Hindu families have three children to counter demographic changes. Read his full statement and analysis.
Ahead of Assam's 2026 elections, BJP leaders frame the contest as a 'civilisational conflict' with Bangladeshi-origin Miya Muslims, centering on demographics and land. Read the full analysis.
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The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, ends a 30-year wait, spotlighting the country's severe demographic decline and record-low birth rates. Read this inspiring story of hope.
As marriage rates fall in China, a new 'singles economy' is driving demand for solo-friendly products and services, creating unexpected winners in retail, travel, and food. Discover the key trends.
The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco ends a 30-year wait in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, symbolising hope amid a national population crisis. Discover how one child is changing a community.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma frames the 2026 state elections as a civilisational battle, citing demographic trends and events in Bangladesh. He warns Assamese could face a situation like Dipu Das in 20 years.