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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicOverpopulation

Topic: overpopulation

Population causes poverty is the devil’s philosophy. It causes prosperity: Sauvik Chakraverti

Crowded cities are rich because there is greater division of labour. The extent of the division of labour depends on the size of the market, wrote Sauvik Chakraverti in 2002.

Report assessing India’s urban sprawl links slums to ‘low floor space ratio’ limits allowed for buildings

The India Infrastructure Report 2023, released by former vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu, calls for radical reforms in urban planning and development to address the issue of slums and sprawl.

World population just passed 8 billion. Here’s what it means

India will be the world's most populous country by 2030. It will bring challenges like equal opportunities, access, and gender disparity.

Rajya Sabha MP to move bill to penalise MPs, MLAs with more than 2 kids

Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha proposes to move a private member bill in the upcoming Monsoon session. The bill comes on the heels of UP's population control bill.

Pakistan chief justice Mian Saqib Nisar expresses concern about overpopulation

An all-girl team builds a Formula car and a PML-N candidate says voting for women is 'haram'.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.