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SHILLONG, June 30: The National Statistics Office, Field Operations Division, Regional Office, Shillong, on Sunday celebrated the 19th National Statistics Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of the legendary statistician Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Statistical System'. Observed annually, National Statistics Day aims to create public awareness, particularly among the youths, on the pivotal role of statistics in socio-economic planning, evidence-based policymaking and overall national development. According to a statement here, this year's celebration was especially significant as it coincided with the 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey (NSS), a cornerstone of India's data-driven governance. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Senior Statistical Officer, S. Kharjana, who underscored the significance of the day and the relevance of this year's theme. In the inaugural address, Assistant Director, NSO (FOD), Shillong, Dr. Prabhata Das, paid tribute to Prof. Mahalanobis and highlighted the enduring impact of the NSS since its inception in 1950. He said the NSS has been instrumental in shaping national planning by producing comprehensive demographic datasets essential for policy formulation across various sectors. On the other hand, Deputy Director, NSO (FOD), Shillong, O. Patton, reflected on the importance of popularising statistical literacy. He noted that the 75-year journey of the NSS has significantly contributed to transformative initiatives such as the New Education Policy (NEP) and the framing of the National Indicator Framework for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New Delhi: The house-listing operations for the forthcoming census will begin from Apr. 1, 2026, marking the start of the first phase of the decennial exercise, the Registrar General of India has said. In a letter to Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Census Commissioner and Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the House-listing Operations and Housing Census shall begin on Apr. 1, 2026. Before that the appointment of supervisors, enumerators and work distribution among them shall be done with cooperation from States and District Administrations, it said. ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed out flaws in the United Nations. He stated that debates are polarized and reforms face obstruction. Jaishankar also mentioned the UN's response to terrorism exposes credibility gaps. Despite these issues, he emphasized India's strong commitment to multilateralism and supporting the UN for peace and development. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted United Nations' credibility gaps mentioning that debates are becoming increasin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Recognizing the potential and challenges of AI, the Government of India constituted an advisory group, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, to undertake the development of an 'AI for India-Specific Regulatory Framework'. Under the guidance of the Advisory Group, a sub-committee on 'AI Governance and Guidelines Development' will provide actionable recommendations for AI governance in India. The sub-committee's report on AI Governance, now published for public consultation, aims to guide the development of a trustworthy and accountable AI ecosystem in India. ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by Professor (Late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis to the field of statistics and economic planning, the Government has designated his birth day, June 29, as Statistics Day. The primary objective of celebrating this Day is to raise public awareness, particularly among the younger generation, about the pivotal role of statistics in policy formulation for national development, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said in a release on Sunday. As per the release, the celebration for the 19th Stati ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has been "gridlocked" in absence of urgent reforms. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also criticised those equating victims and perpetrators of terrorism in the name of global strategy, in an apparent reference to hyphenation of India and Pakistan in the context of the dastardly terror strike. Jaishankar was speaking at an event that celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Uni ...Read More >
DELHI, India -- More than three million officials have begun India's latest national census, a yearlong exercise expected to influence welfare policies and political representation in the world's most populous country. The census, launched on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will run until March 31 next year. It marks the first such nationwide count in more than a decade, following delays caused in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities said the enumeration will take place in two phases. In the first stage, census workers will spend about a month gathering information on housing conditions and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Sunday launched the GoIStats mobile application, an all-encompassing data ecosystem for seamless access to official data. The application features an interactive "Key Trends" dashboard showcasing important socio-economic indicators with dynamic visualizations of critical metrics including GDP, inflation, employment data. Also Read | How To Spot a Fake Website? PIB Fact Check Shares 5 Simple Tips To Identify Fraudulent Sites and Stay Safe From Online Scams ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Sunday launched the GoIStats mobile application, an all-encompassing data ecosystem for seamless access to official data. The application features an interactive "Key Trends" dashboard showcasing important socio-economic indicators with dynamic visualizations of critical metrics including GDP, inflation, employment data. Currently the android version of the mobile application is available free of charge on google play store. The iOS version will be releas ...Read More >
India's 1st Digital Census From April 1: You can log into the official self-enumeration portal using your mobile number and enter your details India is set to launch its first-ever fully digital census starting tomorrow, 1 April 2026. This 16th national census and the 8th since independence replaces the traditional paper-based methods with mobile applications and a web-based self-enumeration portal. What makes it unique? How can you enter your data? News18 explains THE TWO PHASES OF THE CENSUS The census will be conducted in two main phases across the country, with the Union Cabinet approv ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Itanagar: The state department of economics and statistics on Saturday celebrated the 19th National Statistics Day at the Golden Jubilee Banquet Hall, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned statistician, professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.Based on the theme of '75 Years of National Sample Survey,' the celebrations highlighted the pivotal role played by the National Sample Survey (NSS) in fostering evidence-based policymaking, since its inception in 1950.Speaking at the event, Rajiv Gandhi University vice-chancellor professor SK Nayak lauded the field officers for their vital role ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A physics lecturer from a private college in Dakshina Kannada and two of his friends have been arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student.When the mental torture by the trio became intolerable, the girl narrated to her parents how she was being exploited. Subsequently, she went to Marathahalli police station along with her parents on July 5 and lodged a complaint seeking action against the perpetrators. Acting swiftly, the cops arrested the trio the following day. The accused are Narendra, a physics lecturer, Sandeep, a biology lecturer -- both work ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Khanapur: The National Statistics Day was celebrated on Sunday at the Nirmal Collectorate Conference Hall. During the programme, a floral wreath was laid at the portrait of renowned statistician Professor PC Mahalanobis and a grand tribute was paid. Speaking on the occasion, District Chief Planning Officer Jeevaratnam said that in recognition of Professor Mahalanobis' contributions in creating a strong statistical infrastructure for the country, his birth anniversary will be celebrated as National Statistics Day every year on June 29. Remembering his contributions, the District Statistics Ha ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working ... Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 : The stage is all set for the third G20 tourism working group meeting scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir from May 22- 24, 2023 under India's presidency. According to a report, there has been a resurgence of confidence among the youth that foreign tourists would soon start travelling to Kashmir in great numbers. Tourism, the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir's economy absorbs the labour force from unskille ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday announced the provisional attachment of assets worth approximately ₹131.45 crore in Spain, including a luxury yacht and immovable properties, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). These assets belong to Pavel Prozorov, a Spanish national and the alleged mastermind behind the unauthorised forex trading platform OctaFX. The attached assets comprise a commercial Italian-model luxury yacht cruising in the Western Mediterranean, a minijet boat, a luxury car, and two residential properties in Spain. The ED's probe was launched ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) About one in every five women in the WHO Southeast Asia Region, including India, are covered under a health insurance, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated. One in eight women in the region -- defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) -- were enrolled in social security schemes. At the same time, only one in thirteen had privately purchased or commercial insurance, the analysis reveals. The 'WHO Southeast Asia Region' includes India, among other countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar and Indonesia. Researchers from Health S ...Read More >
Patna: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its manifesto for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, titled "Sankalp Patra for Viksit Bihar." The document outlines 25 major commitments focused on employment, infrastructure, industry, education, healthcare, agriculture, women's empowerment, and social welfare, projecting the alliance's vision for a "developed and self-reliant Bihar." Backward and extremely backward class groups engaged in traditional businesses will receive ₹10 lakh in financial aid. A high-level committee, headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, will evaluat ...Read More >
Jammu, April 1 (PTI) Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will begin on May 17. This will be India's first census to be conducted entirely through digital mode, he said. Sharma said the massive national exercise will ensure complete confidentiality of individual data in accordance with the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. "The census will be carried out in two phases across the Union Territory, with the first ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the ... New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One Earth, One Health vision, the DAKSHIN initiative for South-South cooperation, glacier preservation, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by Professor (Late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis to the field of statistics and economic planning, the Government has designated his birth day, June 29, as Statistics Day. The primary objective of celebrating this Day is to raise public awareness, particularly among the younger generation, about the pivotal role of statistics in policy formulation for national development, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said in a release on Sunday. As per the release, the celebration for the 19th Stati ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 1 : Marking a decisive shift towards technology-driven governance, the first phase of Census 2027 began in East Singhbhum on Wednesday- April 1, with authorities rolling out a hybrid model that combines traditional door-to-door enumeration with a robust online self-enumeration system. In a first for the district, residents can now submit their details from home through a dedicated digital portal made available by the Government of India. The platform, accessible in 16 languages, is aimed at enhancing participation, minimizing errors and ensuring greater transparency in data ...Read More >
India will begin its 16th national census -- and the eighth since Independence -- from April 1, 2026, starting with the house listing and housing census. This will mark the first phase of the decennial exercise, as announced by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, in official communication to all states and union territories. In this first phase, enumerators will collect information about the condition, ownership, and facilities of every residential structure, including details like water source, type of toilet, availability of cooking gas, and hous ...Read More >
Agartala, July 5 (UNI) The Tripura School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (SQAAF) has been launched in Tripura to enable children on a contemporary level with the children of other parts of the country. Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who also holds the education portfolio, said on Saturday that through SQAAF, the standards of education of each school can be assessed, and recognition given accordingly. "The teachers in schools will no longer be limited to the traditional way of teaching. They will have to teach various important subjects beyond the specific syllabus," he said. " ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- India on Wednesday began a nationwide census after years of delay, officials said. The census is being conducted digitally for the first time. India's federal home ministry's office of the registrar general and census commissioner rolled out online self-enumeration for many states, including the national capital territory of Delhi, to allow citizens to provide their household information online before an enumerator visits. The online portal will remain open until April 15. According to officials, the house listing and housing census will begin on April 16 and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Describing former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao as a remarkable intellectual and visionary with a reformist zeal, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that PV transformed India's future, and everyone today was enjoying fruits of his far-reaching economic reforms. Delivering the lecture on "The Life and Legacy of PV Narasimha Rao" at the Prime Minister's Museum and Library here, Naidu recalled his warm and respectful relationship with PV Narasimha Rao, rooted in their shared Telugu heritage, describing him as a "shining example of balance and politi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access to school admissions, entrance exams and other benefits such as direct benefit transfer, it added.A ...Read More >