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Lucknow's population nears 60 lakh ahead of Census 2027, up by 15 lakh from 2011

Compared to the 2011 Census, the district has recorded an increase of nearly 15 lakh people.
lucknow news
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 08:01 am IST

UP teacher suspended for skipping census duty as enumerator, phone switched off

Census officials and the tehsildar attempted to contact him but were unable to do so because his mobile phone was switched off.
india news
Published on Jun 09, 2026 01:03 pm IST

Which US states may lose white-majority populations by 2050? New census data

The estimates indicate that the overall white population share in the United States could decline from nearly 80% in 1980 to 47% by 2050.
us news
Published on May 27, 2026 02:43 am IST

Why does Andhra's Naidu govt want couples to have 3-4 kids? Two reasons, decoded

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu at the state secretariat in Amaravati.
india news
Updated on May 18, 2026 12:23 am IST

ID for every household: Fully digital Census rolls out in city

MLA Amin Patel has self-enumerated for the Census.
mumbai news
Published on May 04, 2026 06:28 am IST

Census begins in Rajasthan; residents urged to complete self-enumeration online

The process for "Census 2027" was formally launched in the state by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Lok Bhavan. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on May 01, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Digital population count: Self-enumeration for Census to begin in Maharashtra from May 1

Digital population count: Self-enumeration for Census to begin in Maharashtra from May 1
mumbai news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 04:55 pm IST

RGI orders village-wise mapping of vulnerable areas to ensure fair Census

RGI orders village-wise mapping of vulnerable areas to ensure fair Census
india news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 01:57 am IST

Strengthen organisation ahead of SIR, Census: Soren tells JMM cadre

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren addresses party members in Ranchi on Wednesday (HT PHOTO)
ranchi news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 03:00 am IST

Census’ foot soldiers: Teachers step out as houselisting begins in Delhi

An HT team spent Monday afternoon accompanying two groups of enumerators – one in NDMC’s VIP residences, and other to a jhuggi cluster.
india news
Updated on Apr 21, 2026 03:13 pm IST

Fraying of the federal pact

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The DMK has introduced a private member’s bill on women’s reservation, and the Congress and others have indicated they will back the move. A government, which rightly claims to have put women leaders in senior executive and constitutional positions, should consider how such a move could transform Parliament (ANI)
editorials
Published on Apr 19, 2026 10:40 pm IST

Map on the Census portal shows Arunachal town in China, error corrected

The issue surfaced when retired Group Captain Mohonto Panging Pao, a resident of Pasighat, attempted to register on the Census official website
india news
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 09:57 pm IST

Divided House, defeated bill

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Parliament froze the delimitation exercise in 1976 and 2001, amid fears among southern states that the polity would become lopsided in favour of the northern states. (HT Archive)
editorials
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 10:41 pm IST

Chandigarh officials self-enumerate as Census training begins

The training sessions will continue till April 29, 2026. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 17, 2026 08:28 am IST

Census 2027 begins: Over 700 officials to conduct door-to-door survey

The exercise will begin on Thursday in eight states and Union territories.
india news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 08:53 am IST

First full-fledged tree census to begin in Delhi; ₹2.9 cr allocated by Centre

Delhi government officials said the census will only cover non-forest areas. (Representational image)
delhi news
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 10:08 am IST

Census 2027 begins: President Murmu, PM Modi opt for self-enumeration

President Droupadi Murmu participates in the self-enumeration initiative of the Government of India for Census 2027 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
india news
Updated on Apr 02, 2026 09:11 am IST

Census 2027 forms to have SC, ST lists from states, FAQ says

Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, and other dignitaries address a press conference, in New Delhi on Monday.
india news
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 09:55 am IST

Fast-tracking the women’s quota

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The widely reported (but, as yet, unconfirmed) plan is to pass an amendment increasing the size of the Lok Sabha and legislatures by 50% and use a lottery to identify the seats to be reserved for women. (ANI)
editorials
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:13 pm IST

Govt begins process for consensus on delinking women quota from census, delimitation

The amendment is expected to be introduced during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament that ends on April 2. (ANI)
india news
Published on Mar 23, 2026 02:09 pm IST

Census 2027 to also include transgender-headed households, Rajya Sabha told

Rajya Sabha proceedings are underway during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi. (File photo,)
india news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 05:59 am IST

Census exercise, house listing to begin from May 1 in Andhra Pradesh

The first phase will comprise house listing and house census, which will last till May 30.
india news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 01:46 pm IST

‘Language gives them away’: RSS chief's call to ‘detect, report infiltrators'

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at a centenary function of the Hindutva organisation.
india news
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 07:01 pm IST

What will you be asked during first phase of Census 2027? See full questionnaire

The Census was originally due in 2021 but was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
india news
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:20 pm IST

33 questions notified for Census 2027's 1st phase

The much-delayed 16th census will be completed in two phases by March 1, 2027.
india news
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 08:40 am IST

Odisha to start first phase of Census from April, to engage 1 lakh enumerators

Odisha to start first phase of Census from April, to engage 1 lakh enumerators
india news
Published on Jan 08, 2026 11:20 am IST

India's 2027 census to go digital, says Union Minister | What we know

Union Minister Nityanand Rai confirmed that India's next Census in 2027 will utilize digital tools, allowing mobile app data collection and online self-enumeration.
india news
Published on Dec 10, 2025 01:56 pm IST

Census to be done in two phases between April 2026 and Feb 2027: Govt

Officials such as teachers, clerks, or other state government or local authority staff can be appointed as enumerators while supervisors will generally be officers of a higher rank.
india news
Updated on Dec 02, 2025 03:33 pm IST

Weekend Planner (Nov 22 & 23): Delhi-NCR residents, you must check this out!

From 120 Bahadur film starring Farhan Akhtar and Raashi Khanna, to Punjabi legend Gurdas Maan's performance, this week has a lot to offer. Check out HT City's Weekend Planner for November 22 and 23 to plan your Saturday and Sunday!
htcity delhi junction
Published on Nov 20, 2025 02:48 pm IST

Railsong: Read an excerpt from the new novel by award-winning Rahul Bhattacharya

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art culture
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 02:59 pm IST
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