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India's fight against maternal mortality is far from over

The need is to continue strengthening quality antenatal care and equitable access to maternal health care. (Shutterstock)
opinion
Published on Jun 09, 2026 07:06 pm IST

India's fertility rate now below required stability levels, says govt report

People throng a market place in Mumbai, India. Today, India has a population of 1.45 billion.
india news
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

India’s birth rate has fallen below replacement rate: Elon Musk

Elon Musk was quoting data which said that India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
world news
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Health cover, welfare drive India’s social gains: NFHS

The findings also highlight the success of government programmes –– such as those in the areas of financial inclusion and health insurance. (Representative photo)
india news
Published on May 30, 2026 06:36 am IST

Why Andhra CM wants families to have more kids, plans ₹30-40K incentive

Andhra government to offer incentives for third and fourth child births, says Chandrababu Naidu
india news
Updated on May 17, 2026 02:42 pm IST

Dependence on water tankers rises sharply as supply gaps widen across Pune

Nandkishore Jagtap, chief engineer of the PMC water supply department, attributed the increase partly to population growth and rising demand in newly developed areas. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
pune news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 04:24 am IST

Delimitation, with a new federal compact in mind

The urgency to arrive at a political settlement on delimitation is greater now, for the issue will reignite in 2027 when the census is completed. (PTI)
opinion
Published on Apr 28, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Thane to get 6 new police stations, 1,200 more cops

Thane, India - April -12, 2026: The Thane Police will be setting up six new police stations and one new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) zone within its jurisdiction. These new police stations will be established in areas that have witnessed an increase in population and crime rates. In addition, the force will also receive 1,200 additional personnel. Ê,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on,Sunday, April -12, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
mumbai news
Updated on Apr 13, 2026 07:20 am IST

Parameshwara backs Siddaramaiah on population-based delimitation

G Parameshwara (Arijit Sen/HT Photo)
india news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:18 am IST

Congress leader Ibobi urges Centre to delay Manipur census till normalcy is restored

Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh flags risk of flawed Census data in conflict-hit Manipur, calls for delay until normalcy returns.
india news
Published on Apr 04, 2026 06:33 pm IST

India to begin population count tomorrow: How world’s largest census will unfold

The government has described the $1.24 billion operation as a gigantic exercise of national importance.
india news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 02:34 pm IST

In Parliament, Sandhu seeks metro project for tricity

According to the proposed Chandigarh Tricity Metro (114 km) plan, the project is estimated to cost ₹25,000 crore. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:18 am IST

Canada’s population set to stall amid drop in NPR

Travellers at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Montreal, Canada. (Bloomberg)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 28, 2026 06:18 am IST

The greater Bengaluru governance act, 2024: Recasting tools of decision-making

Law (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
governance
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 07:38 pm IST

'De-saturate Bengaluru’: Viral post sparks debate over migrants, traffic chaos

The post laments the consequences of unchecked migration and urban expansion in Bengaluru.
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 26, 2025 10:48 am IST

'Bengaluru doesn’t belong to locals anymore’: Viral rant sparks migration debate

While clarifying that migration itself is not bad, the user warned that it must remain “balanced”.
bengaluru news
Published on Sept 17, 2025 06:03 am IST

Demographic concerns ahead

PREMIUM
India must exorcise the ghosts of population control and focus on urgent management of the rapidly shrinking window to tap its demographic dividend. (HT Archive)
editorials
Published on Sept 11, 2025 10:37 pm IST

Abhay Deol doesn’t want kids: ‘I might be controlling, possessive’

Abhay Deol describes marriage as a cultural construct rather than a necessity.
bollywood
Published on Sept 08, 2025 04:51 pm IST

How India’s demographic profile has changed over last 8 decades

The demographic profile of Indians has changed significantly over the last eight decades.
india news
Updated on Aug 15, 2025 03:43 pm IST

MP Upendra Kushwaha seeks fairer representation in parliament for Bihar and UP

I would urge my Hindu brethren to show some magnanimity, Kushwaha said.
india news
Published on Jun 29, 2025 10:52 pm IST

PCMC releases draft development plan for Pimpri-Chinchwad

The PCMC currently encompasses several areas that were once independent villages. The PCMC was initially formed in 1982 by the merger of seven villages Sangvi, Rahatani, Thergaon, Pimple Gurav, Pimple Nilakh, Pimple Saudagar, and parts of Wakad. Later in 1997, the municipal limits expanded further with the inclusion of 18 fringe villages. While Tathawade was merged in 2009, significantly increasing the twin city’s area, said officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
pune news
Published on May 16, 2025 09:04 am IST

Delimitation debate rekindled at book launch by PM Museum’s Ravi K. Mishra

The book by Ravi K. Mishra, joint director of the Prime Ministers’ Museum, says that the freeze on expanding and reallocating Lok Sabha seats has distorted constitutional provisions. (@WestlandBooks)
india news
Published on Apr 12, 2025 08:39 pm IST

India has unbelievable diversity of cities, says Nadia Verjee of Expo City Dubai

PREMIUM
Nadia Verjee, executive director, Expo City Dubai.
india news
Published on Mar 24, 2025 04:32 pm IST

Naveen Patnaik calls delimitation of constituencies injustice to Odisha

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik speaks via video conferencing in Chennai (PTI)
india news
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 06:42 pm IST

Political crisis in the delimitation dilemma

Delimitation actually a very threatening fault line. Rather than dismiss it or refuse to discuss it, we need to sincerely grapple with it. (PTI)
opinion
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 03:55 pm IST

Delimitation will penalise states that managed population and reward those that haven't: Wilson

Delimitation will penalise states that managed population and reward those that haven't: Wilson
india news
Published on Mar 19, 2025 01:35 pm IST

Andhra MP promises ₹50,000 fixed deposit for third girl child, cow for boy

K Appala Naidu said he was encouraged by many women in his life and politics
india news
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:40 am IST

Ajit Pawar flags overcrowding in Maharashtra's cities, rush of illegal Bangladeshi migrants

Ajit Pawar flags overcrowding in Maharashtra's cities, rush of illegal Bangladeshi migrants
india news
Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:01 pm IST

China population falls again, sparking concerns over future workforce

People walk in front of billboards in a metro station in Shanghai, China, January 16, 2025.
world news
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:02 am IST

Madhya Pradesh: Brahmin board chief urges couples to have ‘at least 4 kids’

Know the ways to take care of your baby's skin.
cities
Published on Jan 13, 2025 04:11 pm IST
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