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Topic: Migration

Urban migration sets stage for record property IPO year

Urban migration in the world’s most populous nation is expected to drive demand for nearly $906 billion of new housing by 2034.

Toxic air is driving people out of India’s cities, threatening urban growth

As toxic air drives families out of metropolises, India faces health, economic and demographic shifts in its urban landscape.

Parsis to Tibetans, India ‘safe haven’ for ‘persecuted communities’ for centuries—new Class 7 NCERT book

Previous NCERT social science textbooks didn't have such a chapter. No connection to CAA controversy, says NCERT director.

Anaemic mothers of Melghat & a silent emergency. 140 child deaths in 7 months bare chronic neglect

At least 140 children have died in 2 talukas of Melghat since April. ‘Problem is’, says a doctor, ‘how can you draw water if well is empty? Mothers themselves are in poor health.’

Net migration to UK drops 70%, but Indians still largest group to immigrate to country

Some 204,000 more people came to the UK for a long-term stay than departed in the 12 months through June. That’s less than a third of 649,000 for the same period a year earlier.

What are Amur falcons? Migratory birds with an incredible journey once hunted in Nagaland

Today, the Amur falcon is the talk of the town. But one chapter of its story begins in mass slaughter; a reminder of the importance of community-driven conservation.

Gallup poll shows American dream is souring for Americans. Many eyeing Canada, Italy, Japan

As many as one in five Americans now want to leave the US for good, according to a November 2025 Gallup poll. What’s behind it and where they’d like to go.

Will the real political pundit please stand up & the bleach tea diet trend

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Amid US H-1B visa furore, Germany promises ‘liberal & stable’ migration policies for Indians

In conversation with ThePrint, Ambassador Philipp Ackermann says skilled Indian workers are welcome in Germany. ‘Indians are considered diligent, industrious people’.

Unemployment fuels Nepal crisis as youth migrate to survive. ‘Hopeful about new govt, but I won’t return’

Addressing corruption & unemployment is top expectation from Nepal’s new leader Sushila Karki. According to Nepal Labour Migration Report, unemployment rate is above 20% among youth.

On Camera

Youth Congress, your foolish protest helped the Modi govt climb out of the AI summit hole

In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.