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School enrolment fell by 1.1mn in 2024-2025: Govt data

Higher classes bucked the trend, with middle stage enrolment (Classes 6-8) rising by 570,000 and secondary stage (Classes 9-12) growing by 810,000 students.

Published 339 days ago

India's electricity demand falls for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

The country hasn’t seen the peak electricity demand increase this year, which usually happens in June.

Published 391 days ago

Rupee declines to 87.58, marking worst performance among Asian currencies

A day before a significant monetary policy decision, the Indian rupee fell to its lowest level ever on Thursday as a slide in its Asian counterparts exacerbated the already pessimistic outlook on the currency

Published 543 days ago

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow

(Pic for representation only)

Updated 628 days ago

Chandigarh logs 19% drop in rape cases from last year

Police data reveals that only about 1% of the cases involved heinous crimes with unknown perpetrators. (HT FIle Photo for representation)

Updated 700 days ago

Unrest impacts patient footfall from Bangladesh in Kolkata hospitals

Unrest impacts patient footfall from Bangladesh in Kolkata hospitals

Published 727 days ago

The countdown begins: What the coming dip in global population means for us all

(HT illustrations: Mohit Suneja)

Updated 885 days ago

Odisha’s leopard estimate declines 25% since 2018

The leopard population has increased in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, while a decline has been noted in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana (PTI)

Updated 885 days ago

Steep decline in Haj applications against quota

This year, the Haj process is underway, with the first installment set at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>81,500 and the second installment at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.70 lakhF (File)

Updated 915 days ago

Decline and fall of Test cricket? Don't tell West Indies or England

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Published 917 days ago

Higher edu enrolment on decline in Punjab, reveals Centre’s report

When compared to neighbouring states, Punjab’s GER is the lowest. The report revealed that Haryana’s GER was 33.3%; Himachal Pradesh at 43.1%; and Rajasthan at 28.6%. The survey released by the Union Ministry of Education for AISHE 2021-22, was held between November 18, 2022 and March 2023. (File)

Updated 918 days ago

Startup founders, unlock golden opportunities through PE-VC investments

Private equity and venture capital investments in Indian companies declined about 40% to $27.9 billion in 2023, compared to $47.62 billion in 2022

Published 923 days ago

China’s population dip is a global concern

TOPSHOT - People are seen on a street in Beijing on January 17, 2024. China's population decline accelerated in 2023, official data showed on january 17, 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country battles a looming demographic crisis. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

Published 927 days ago

White collar hiring dips 16 pc in December amid cautious recruitment in IT, other sectors: Report

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Updated 937 days ago

Road fatalities in Chandigarh down by 19% in a year

Deputy superintendent of police (Road Safety) Jaswinder Singh attributed the reduction in fatal road accidents to strict enforcement and engineering changes in city, among other factors. (HT File Photo)

Updated 940 days ago

Punjab saw drop in road fatalities last year: Report

In 2022, Punjab registered 4,578 road accident fatalities.

Updated 947 days ago

Gautam Adani fortune tanked ₹3 lakh crore in 2023. How Mukesh Ambani fared?

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.

Updated 948 days ago

Wipro shares buzzing as leadership uncertain; Sanjay Jalona refuses association

This move was seen as a strategic effort to reinvigorate momentum and enhance the company's turnaround initiatives. (Bloomberg)

Published 951 days ago

Global coal demand set to fall, will continue to be robust in India and parts of Asia: IEA

Diggers pile coal after it was unloaded from a ship at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on December 15, 2023. (AFP)

Updated 962 days ago

Road fatalities dip by 31% in Shimla

Road accident injuries have also recorded a 36% dip (iStock)

Updated 979 days ago

Tourist flow slows down at Atal Tunnel

After the season’s first snowfall, the site had seen a surge in tourist inflow in the first week of November. (HT File)

Updated 983 days ago

World’s most expensive city to face first rental slump in four years

The city skyline is seen in Singapore.

Published 999 days ago

Haryana records 36% decline in farm fires

Haryana records 36% decline in farm fires (AFP)

Updated 1012 days ago

Karnataka govt mulls purchasing electricity from external sources

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah.

Updated 1025 days ago

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack

French President Emmanuel Macron. (AFP)

Published 1028 days ago

AAP government taking credit for Centre’s schemes: Lekhi

Union minister of state for external affairs and culture Meenakshi Lekhi launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, accusing them of trying to take credit for schemes initiated by the central government. Lekhi also criticised the state government for its “poor handling” of the economy, warning that Punjab’s GDP could plummet to last place if immediate action is not taken. (Manish/HT)

Published 1051 days ago

Majority of bird species in India face decline: Report

Birds with special habitats, as opposed to generalists that can live in multiple habitat types are far more threatened, the report has flagged. A Montagus Harrier in the photograph above. (Albin Jacob)

Updated 1073 days ago

Karnataka records decline in liquor sales in August after rise in excise duty, say Officials

According to industry experts, the recent hike in excise duty made Karnataka the costliest state for spirits in India

Updated 1078 days ago

HT This Day: August 22, 1972 -- Wild life to be saved; Bill passed

HT This Day: August 22, 1972 -- Wild life to be saved; Bill passed

Updated 1078 days ago

Pune witnesses decline in Conjunctivitis cases

For the past two weeks, Maharashtra has seen a decline in the number of new Conjunctivitis cases. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated 1079 days ago

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