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China Says Population Fell For Third Year In A Row In 2024
China said its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis.
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Female Russian Students Under 25 Offered Rs 81,000 To Give Birth To Healthy Babies
This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the country's demographic crisis, with officials introducing financial benefits aimed at boosting population growth.
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On Falling Birthrates, Chandrababu Naidu's "Should Not Repeat Mistakes" Reminder
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday once again flagged the falling birthrates and said India should not repeat the mistakes committed by other countries such as South Korea and Japan, where birthrates have plummeted.
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5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
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Why Christmas In Japan Is Celebrated Like A Second Valentine's Day For Couples
A country of 124 million, Japan's most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than one percent of its population being Christian.
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There Are 21 Judges Per 10 Lakh People In India: Government
The judge-population ratio in the country works out to be approximately 21 judges per 10 lakh population, based on the Census 2011 data, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
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PM Modi Lauds Rise In Tiger Population, Addition Of 57th Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country's Tiger population over the years and hoped the big cats will continue to thrive as a result of the government's conservation efforts.
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UK's Costly Railway Project Faces Growing Doubts Over Its Purpose
When the project involves building through one of Europe's most densely populated countries, like Britain, both costs and opposition skyrocket.
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Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
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India's Role Significant In Evolution Of AI, Says Meta's Chief Scientist At IIT Delhi
Meta's Chief AI Scientist Dr Yann LeCun underscored the importance of its vast population and rich cultural diversity, noting that these elements make the country a strong contributor to the global AI framework.
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"Could Make Countries Vulnerable To Coercion": US On China's AI Use
The US government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States and its allies, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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"Truly Historic": Egypt Certified Malaria-Free By WHO After 100-Year Effort
In the 1940s, malaria cases in Egypt surged to over three million due to population displacement during World War II.
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India To Drive Global Energy Demand Over Next Decade: Report
India is poised to experience more energy demand growth than any other country over the next decade due to its large population and rising demand from all sectors, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
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Japan's Elderly Population Hits Record High, Government Data Reveals
The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's fastest-ageing societies.
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China Says Population Fell For Third Year In A Row In 2024
China said its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis.
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Female Russian Students Under 25 Offered Rs 81,000 To Give Birth To Healthy Babies
This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the country's demographic crisis, with officials introducing financial benefits aimed at boosting population growth.
-
On Falling Birthrates, Chandrababu Naidu's "Should Not Repeat Mistakes" Reminder
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday once again flagged the falling birthrates and said India should not repeat the mistakes committed by other countries such as South Korea and Japan, where birthrates have plummeted.
-
5 Global Elections To Watch In 2025
The coming 12 months cant promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the worlds population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year.
-
Why Christmas In Japan Is Celebrated Like A Second Valentine's Day For Couples
A country of 124 million, Japan's most-followed religion is Shintoism, with less than one percent of its population being Christian.
-
There Are 21 Judges Per 10 Lakh People In India: Government
The judge-population ratio in the country works out to be approximately 21 judges per 10 lakh population, based on the Census 2011 data, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
-
PM Modi Lauds Rise In Tiger Population, Addition Of 57th Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country's Tiger population over the years and hoped the big cats will continue to thrive as a result of the government's conservation efforts.
-
UK's Costly Railway Project Faces Growing Doubts Over Its Purpose
When the project involves building through one of Europe's most densely populated countries, like Britain, both costs and opposition skyrocket.
-
Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
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India's Role Significant In Evolution Of AI, Says Meta's Chief Scientist At IIT Delhi
Meta's Chief AI Scientist Dr Yann LeCun underscored the importance of its vast population and rich cultural diversity, noting that these elements make the country a strong contributor to the global AI framework.
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"Could Make Countries Vulnerable To Coercion": US On China's AI Use
The US government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States and its allies, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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"Truly Historic": Egypt Certified Malaria-Free By WHO After 100-Year Effort
In the 1940s, malaria cases in Egypt surged to over three million due to population displacement during World War II.
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India To Drive Global Energy Demand Over Next Decade: Report
India is poised to experience more energy demand growth than any other country over the next decade due to its large population and rising demand from all sectors, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
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Japan's Elderly Population Hits Record High, Government Data Reveals
The number of people in Japan aged 65 or older hit a record high of 36.25 million this year, government data shows, as the country contends with one of the world's fastest-ageing societies.
