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Sunday, September 28, 2025
TopicCentral Statistics Office

Topic: Central Statistics Office

Archaic data, pending reforms — what ails India’s statistical bodies, according to US research paper

Paper released by think tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace also points out that apex statistical regulator National Statistical Commission lacks legislative backing.

Time poverty is making Indian women lose more money than ever

In ‘Labouring women’, economist Jayati Ghosh writes about what Indian policymakers are getting wrong in their measure of poverty.

Government revises economic growth from 6.7% to 7.2% for 2017-2018

The 2017-18 growth is lowest in four years. The previous low at 6.4% was recorded in 2013-14.

Govt says GDP will grow at 7.2% in 2018-19, up from 6.7% last fiscal

Data released by the Central Statistics Office said the improved growth will be thanks to agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.