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Ex-Nigerian President, Who Led Africa's Most Populated Nation Twice, Dies At 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.
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Crypto Trading Booms in India's Smaller Cities as Job Growth and Incomes Disappoint
Many young Indians are dabbling in crypto trading to supplement their regular income in the world's most populous country where jobs and pay increases have lagged world-beating economic growth. Nearly two-thirds of its 1.4 billion people are below the age of 35, according to a government report.
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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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By 2100, India's Population To Decline, But Still Be 2.5 Times That Of China
India's population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion and then decline by 12 per cent, but the country will remain the world's most populous throughout the century, the United Nations has said.
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Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'
India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.
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"Need To Prioritise Own Citizens": Centre Rejects Rohingya Right To Stay
As a developing country that is also the world's most populated, India needs to prioritise its own citizens, the Centre has told the Supreme Court, asserting that the illegal migration of and stay and Rohingya refugees have security ramifications
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Global Fertility Rates To Plunge In Decades Ahead: Report
Fertility rates in nearly all countries will be too low to sustain population levels by the end of the century, and most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Finland Is World's Happiest Country For 7th Time Straight, India Stands At...
India was ranked 126th out of 143 nations in a global happiness index released on Wednesday which noted that older age is associated with higher life satisfaction in the world's most populous country.
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US, Russia, India: This Year's Most Anticipated Elections
This year will be one of the busiest for elections in recent memory, with half of the world's population living in countries that will go to the polls.
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Bangladesh Garment Workers Sacked For Demanding Fair Wages
The South Asian country -- the world's eighth most populous, with about 170 million citizens -- was last month rocked by its worst labour unrest in a decade.
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India May Get E-Air Taxis By 2026, 90-Minute Car Trip To Take 7 Minutes
The partnership, should they get regulatory clearances, aims to capitalise on a growing need for transport solutions in the world's most populous country that is battling severe ground travel congestion and pollution in its main cities.
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Global Water Scarcity: 25 Countries Face Extremely High Water Stress, And It's Getting Worse
According to the report, 25 nations, comprising a quarter of the world's population, encounter severe water stress annually. Among these, Bahrain, Cyprus, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Oman emerge as the top five most impacted regions.
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"How Can World's Largest Democracy...": PM Modi's Pitch For UNSC Membership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India, now the most populous country, "needs to regain its rightful place", in a strong push for permanent membership of the country in the UN Security Council.
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UN Human Rights Chief Seeks To Expand Presence In China, India
The UN human rights chief called on Monday for greater support for his office as he seeks to expand its work by establishing a first-time presence in the world's two most populous countries India and China.
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Nearly 1,000 Arrested In Pakistan Province Amid Imran Khan Arrest Protests
Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested in Pakistan's Punjab, the country's most populous province, since protests erupted after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, police said Wednesday.
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Ex-Nigerian President, Who Led Africa's Most Populated Nation Twice, Dies At 82
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82.
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Crypto Trading Booms in India's Smaller Cities as Job Growth and Incomes Disappoint
Many young Indians are dabbling in crypto trading to supplement their regular income in the world's most populous country where jobs and pay increases have lagged world-beating economic growth. Nearly two-thirds of its 1.4 billion people are below the age of 35, according to a government report.
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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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By 2100, India's Population To Decline, But Still Be 2.5 Times That Of China
India's population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion and then decline by 12 per cent, but the country will remain the world's most populous throughout the century, the United Nations has said.
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Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'
India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.
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"Need To Prioritise Own Citizens": Centre Rejects Rohingya Right To Stay
As a developing country that is also the world's most populated, India needs to prioritise its own citizens, the Centre has told the Supreme Court, asserting that the illegal migration of and stay and Rohingya refugees have security ramifications
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Global Fertility Rates To Plunge In Decades Ahead: Report
Fertility rates in nearly all countries will be too low to sustain population levels by the end of the century, and most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Finland Is World's Happiest Country For 7th Time Straight, India Stands At...
India was ranked 126th out of 143 nations in a global happiness index released on Wednesday which noted that older age is associated with higher life satisfaction in the world's most populous country.
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US, Russia, India: This Year's Most Anticipated Elections
This year will be one of the busiest for elections in recent memory, with half of the world's population living in countries that will go to the polls.
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Bangladesh Garment Workers Sacked For Demanding Fair Wages
The South Asian country -- the world's eighth most populous, with about 170 million citizens -- was last month rocked by its worst labour unrest in a decade.
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India May Get E-Air Taxis By 2026, 90-Minute Car Trip To Take 7 Minutes
The partnership, should they get regulatory clearances, aims to capitalise on a growing need for transport solutions in the world's most populous country that is battling severe ground travel congestion and pollution in its main cities.
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Global Water Scarcity: 25 Countries Face Extremely High Water Stress, And It's Getting Worse
According to the report, 25 nations, comprising a quarter of the world's population, encounter severe water stress annually. Among these, Bahrain, Cyprus, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Oman emerge as the top five most impacted regions.
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"How Can World's Largest Democracy...": PM Modi's Pitch For UNSC Membership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India, now the most populous country, "needs to regain its rightful place", in a strong push for permanent membership of the country in the UN Security Council.
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UN Human Rights Chief Seeks To Expand Presence In China, India
The UN human rights chief called on Monday for greater support for his office as he seeks to expand its work by establishing a first-time presence in the world's two most populous countries India and China.
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Nearly 1,000 Arrested In Pakistan Province Amid Imran Khan Arrest Protests
Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested in Pakistan's Punjab, the country's most populous province, since protests erupted after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, police said Wednesday.
