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Supreme Court Flags India's Falling Fertility Rate: What An Ageing Population Means
As fertility declines and older generations account for a growing share of the population, the proportion of people available to support economic activity and dependents could eventually come under pressure.
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India's Senior Population Is Rising. What It Means For Jobs After Retirement
The question is not whether older workers can do everything younger workers can. It is whether age should prevent them from getting the opportunity to prove what they can do.
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India Is Getting Old Before Getting Rich, Will Turn 'Aged' In 16 Years: Moody's
Countries with the steepest fertility declines today will age the fastest in the coming decades. India's drop has been steep.
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Japan's Centenarians Surpass 1,00,000 Amid Rapid Population Ageing
Fuyo Kishimoto, a 114-year-old resident of Kyoto, is Japan's oldest woman, while 112-year-old Hikaru Kato from Kumamoto is the country's oldest man.
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Living Past 100: Japan's Centenarian Population Hits Record 100,000 For The First Time
The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year and exceeding the 100,000 mark for the first time. Nearly 88% of them are women.
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In A Historic First, Elderly Population Outnumbers Young Children Worldwide
As per the report, old age can be difficult. But it is more difficult for those experiencing old-age poverty and unable to function independently.
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Census 2027: Population Enumeration In 4 Poll-Bound States From December 1
The population enumeration for the remaining country is likely to begin in February next year, barring snow-bound regions
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Migration, Fertility: Why Akal Takht Is Urging Sikhs To Have More Children
Another reason prompting the Akal Takht heads to encourage Sikhs to have more children and marry at a prime reproductive age is the declining Sikh population.
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Not Mumbai, Delhi Or Bengaluru, This Indian City Ranked India's Most Polluted City In July 2026
Five Haryana cities entered the top 10, highlighting persistent pollution despite the monsoon and pointing to underlying emissions.
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India's Gen Z Is The World's Largest, Yet Its Electorate Isn't The Youngest
By the 2029 Lok Sabha election, Generation Z is projected to become the country's largest adult generation.
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Phase 2 Of Population Census In Jammu And Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand To Begin From September 1
Census population enumeration phase two for select regions scheduled from September 1 to 30.
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Japan's Population Falls Below 120 Million for First Time In 42 Years
As of January 1, the population of Japanese residents in Japan stood at 119.74 million, down 0.76 per cent from the previous year.
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World Population Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance, Why It Is Celebrated
Why is World Population Day celebrated every year on July 11? Explore the official 2026 theme, its history, significance and how the global observance promotes a more sustainable and equitable future.
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Robot Revolution? How China Is Turning To Humanoid Robots To Tackle Demographic Woes
China is encouraging businesses to use "embodied artificial intelligence" across factories and service industries.
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"Would Make Patients Lighter": Japan Ex-Doctor Backs Amputations To Ease Care
Kusakabe, a former geriatric specialist from Osaka, said removing paralysed limbs would make patients lighter and "reduce the burden on caregivers" in case the care industry reaches crisis point.
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Supreme Court Flags India's Falling Fertility Rate: What An Ageing Population Means
As fertility declines and older generations account for a growing share of the population, the proportion of people available to support economic activity and dependents could eventually come under pressure.
-
India's Senior Population Is Rising. What It Means For Jobs After Retirement
The question is not whether older workers can do everything younger workers can. It is whether age should prevent them from getting the opportunity to prove what they can do.
-
India Is Getting Old Before Getting Rich, Will Turn 'Aged' In 16 Years: Moody's
Countries with the steepest fertility declines today will age the fastest in the coming decades. India's drop has been steep.
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Japan's Centenarians Surpass 1,00,000 Amid Rapid Population Ageing
Fuyo Kishimoto, a 114-year-old resident of Kyoto, is Japan's oldest woman, while 112-year-old Hikaru Kato from Kumamoto is the country's oldest man.
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Living Past 100: Japan's Centenarian Population Hits Record 100,000 For The First Time
The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday show Japan now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year and exceeding the 100,000 mark for the first time. Nearly 88% of them are women.
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In A Historic First, Elderly Population Outnumbers Young Children Worldwide
As per the report, old age can be difficult. But it is more difficult for those experiencing old-age poverty and unable to function independently.
-
Census 2027: Population Enumeration In 4 Poll-Bound States From December 1
The population enumeration for the remaining country is likely to begin in February next year, barring snow-bound regions
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Migration, Fertility: Why Akal Takht Is Urging Sikhs To Have More Children
Another reason prompting the Akal Takht heads to encourage Sikhs to have more children and marry at a prime reproductive age is the declining Sikh population.
-
Not Mumbai, Delhi Or Bengaluru, This Indian City Ranked India's Most Polluted City In July 2026
Five Haryana cities entered the top 10, highlighting persistent pollution despite the monsoon and pointing to underlying emissions.
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India's Gen Z Is The World's Largest, Yet Its Electorate Isn't The Youngest
By the 2029 Lok Sabha election, Generation Z is projected to become the country's largest adult generation.
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Phase 2 Of Population Census In Jammu And Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand To Begin From September 1
Census population enumeration phase two for select regions scheduled from September 1 to 30.
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Japan's Population Falls Below 120 Million for First Time In 42 Years
As of January 1, the population of Japanese residents in Japan stood at 119.74 million, down 0.76 per cent from the previous year.
-
World Population Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance, Why It Is Celebrated
Why is World Population Day celebrated every year on July 11? Explore the official 2026 theme, its history, significance and how the global observance promotes a more sustainable and equitable future.
-
Robot Revolution? How China Is Turning To Humanoid Robots To Tackle Demographic Woes
China is encouraging businesses to use "embodied artificial intelligence" across factories and service industries.
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"Would Make Patients Lighter": Japan Ex-Doctor Backs Amputations To Ease Care
Kusakabe, a former geriatric specialist from Osaka, said removing paralysed limbs would make patients lighter and "reduce the burden on caregivers" in case the care industry reaches crisis point.
