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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicBirth rate

Topic: birth rate

China launches survey to understand ‘fear of having children’ amid struggle to boost birth rate

Beijing is trying to encourage young couples to have children after China posted a second consecutive year of population decline in 2023.

Japan introduces government-dating app after birth rate hits record low at 1.20

The application employs an AI matchmaking system and aims to facilitate connections among individuals seeking marriage. Currently, it is undergoing preliminary testing.

China begins national population change survey among 1.4 mn people amid declining birth rate concern

China expects survey to provide basis to monitor population developmental changes & for the govt and Communist Party to formulate economic, social development and population-related policies.

Christianity, polygamy, tribal insecurities — Meghalaya has a high fertility problem

The cascading impact of the high fertility rate isn’t just causing unemployment woes. It’s giving birth to a generation of malnourished children.

Beijing to cover IVF, other fertility treatments under healthcare system to boost birth rate

The decision comes ahead of a court verdict for Therese Xu who sued a Beijing hospital for refusing to freeze her eggs because she's unmarried.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.