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Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Topic: Census

GDP to IIP—Indian statistical systems have bigger problems than ‘underestimating’ population

It is always a good idea to see if survey results are consistent with other indicators of the economy. The problems of measurement make it difficult to do this in India.

Delayed census will impact quality of all statistical surveys, says govt official

The census was due to be completed in 2021 but was delayed because of Covid. The government statistical surveys were still based on the 2011 census.

Our take on Manipur schools’ re-opening, NCP power struggle, UCC debate—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

India’s 1st water bodies census: 2.4 mn water bodies, 97% in rural areas, more than half privately owned

Most of these water bodies are in West Bengal, followed by UP, Andhra, Odisha & Assam. While 1.6% have been encroached upon, 16.3% are 'not in use', according to report released by Modi govt.

50 years of ‘Project Tiger’: Tiger population up by 200 since 2018, PM says matter of pride

PM Modi also launched 'International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)' & commemorative coin marking 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’ during visit to Karnataka.

India is bracing for its first digital Census in 2024. And a lot is set to change

RGI rolled out its 2021 Census plans as early as 2019, with an estimated outlay of nearly Rs 9,000 crore and the mobilisation of over 3.3 million enumerators.

Why is Modi govt still putting off census? ‘CAA, NRC, bid to avoid another storm before 2024’

Census has to be preceded by NPR which is precursor to NRC, both of which created furore in the wake of CAA. Govt may be avoiding backlash when it hosts G-20 Summit in September.

How census-based delimitation for Lok Sabha seats could shake up politics & disadvantage south

Last population-based delimitation was done in 1971 & there's a freeze until 1st census after 2026. As debate intensifies, a 2019 paper sheds light on what such an exercise could mean.

Decade without data – Why India is delaying Census when US, UK, China went ahead during Covid

Government policies, schemes and studies need data. For the first time, India has none to offer for the decade gone by.

On Camera

My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.