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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicPew Research Center

Topic: Pew Research Center

Religious ‘nones’ on rise, many believe in afterlife but 50% say religion hurts society—Pew survey

In all 22 countries, 20% or more of religious 'nones' believe in life after death, while the number was 50% or more in seven countries.

Amid Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown, 72% Republicans, only 13% Democrats view ICE favourably—Pew

Survey by Pew Research Center took views on 16 key agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FBI, homeland security and found that Americans view 13 more favourably.

Following Netherlands, South Korea to ban phones in school classrooms

The ban will take effect from March next year. Australia recently widened its pioneering ban on social media for teenagers.

79% Indians see terrorism as biggest threat, only 49% feel the same about global economy—Pew survey

According to survey by Pew Research Centre, a median of 72% of respondents in 25 countries see spread of false information online as a major threat to their country.

Fewer South Koreans & Israelis, more South Africans now see India favourably—latest Pew survey

Pew Research Center survey conducted in 24 countries before Pahalgam attack shows that in roughly half the countries, more people had positive view of India than negative.

Canadians who see US as threat tripled since 2019, finds Pew survey

Among countries naming the US as the most important ally were Israel, South Korea, Japan, Canada and the UK.

‘Nones’ were 3rd largest group globally after Christians, Muslims in 2010-2020, finds Pew survey

The latest Pew survey also found that Hindu share of the global population remained strikingly stable, growing along with the total world population.

48% US teens say social media bad for peers, only 14% admit to harm on themselves, finds Pew

Survey by Pew Research Center among US teens also found 44% of them cut back on social media use and 80% of parents feel comfortable talking to their teens about mental health.

Pope Francis left behind a globalised church. Cardinals from Asia to Africa to choose his successor

The first modern pontiff to hail from anywhere but Europe, Pope Francis from Argentina, redefined Church leadership by diversifying its highest-ranking positions.

Americans cautious about Trump’s foreign policies. WHO exit, China tariff war worrying—Pew survey

Pew Research Center surveyed 3,605 adults last month for the report, which indicates that Trump's actions are receiving either mixed or negative reviews.

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.