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Hyderabad: The Telangana government issued a notification regarding the Census of India 2027, outlining the responsibilities of the public under the Census Act-1948. The census is a key source of data on population, housing, literacy, economic activity, migration, and other socio-economic factors. This data is used for policy-making, planning, administration, and delimitation of constituencies. The notification urged the citizens to cooperate with census officials and provide accurate information.
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) The Population Fund of India on Thursday welcomed the 16th Census and called for "strong safeguards" to ensure that the count is "inclusive, accurate, and equity-focused." The Population Census-2027 with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027 with the reference date of October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and on March 1, 2027, in the rest of the country. It has been decided to conduct the census in two phases, along with the enumeration of castes, the Union Home Ministry announced on Wednesday. "The Population Foundation of India welcomes the announc ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The Assam Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged illegal stone mining in Karbi Anglong district in violation of a Supreme Court order. Addressing a press conference here, former Rajya Sabha member Ripun Bora also alleged that Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang was allowing illegal activities in the district in nexus with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Large-scale illegal stone mining is taking place in the hills of Karbi Anglong in violation of the Supreme Court order. The SC had banned mining in and around K ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- India will start counting its vast population in a mammoth exercise starting next year. The first census in 16 years will be conducted digitally and include controversial questions about caste for the first time since independence. The Home Ministry announced plans to conduct a two-stage count ending March 1, 2027, in a statement Wednesday night. India's last official census in 2011 counted 1.21 billion people. The country's population is now estimated to be well over 1.4 billion, making it the world's most populous country, according to the U.N.'s Department of Economic an ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud has launched a strong counter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent comments on the caste census, calling them misinformed. In an interview with The New Indian Express, Shah had dismissed Telangana's exercise as a "survey," while asserting that the BJP-led Centre was conducting a "proper census." Reacting sharply, Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the Union Minister of lacking even a basic understanding of constitutional provisions related to census operations. He pointed out that, as per the Constitution ...Read More >
Jorhat: Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday successfully completed his self-enumeration under Phase I (House Listing and Housing Census) of the Census of India, 2027, at his official residence. Mizoram has become the first state in the northeast region to begin preliminary work for the Census of India, 2027, with the process officially starting on Wednesday. The state government said that the self-enumeration was carried out through a newly-introduced online portal and was facilitated by officials from the Aizawl Municipal Corporation, the General Administration Department, and the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in Census 2027 on Friday by completing his self-enumeration registration at his residence, and stated that the process is highly secure, accurate, and user-friendly. After completing the process in the presence of Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan, Birla expressed that this national Census signifies the beginning of a new era. For the first time, the entire process is being conducted digitally, allowing every citizen to conveniently record their household details independently. "Census of India - 2027' has officia ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the caste census will greatly benefit the indigenous Muslim community living in both the Brahmaputra and Barak Valley in the state. The Centre on Wednesday announced that India's 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027. The indigenous Muslim communities of Assam have been demanding for a long time, a caste-based census to assert their distinct socio-cultural identities, the chief minister said on the sidelines of the World Environment Day programme here. ''The proposed caste enumerati ...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 >
Hyderabad, March 30: The Census in AP Telangana will be conducted in two phases, according to Census Registrar General Mrityunjaya. He announced detailed timelines and procedures for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including self enumeration and household surveys. Speaking to the media on Monday, Mrityunjaya said that Andhra Pradesh will begin its household survey from May 1 to May 30. Meanwhile, self enumeration will be allowed earlier, from April 16 to April 30. Similarly, in Telangana, the household survey will take place from May 11 to June 9. Self enumeration in the state will be open ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has completed his household's self-enumeration for Phase-I of Census 2027, marking a significant step in the country's first-ever digital census. By recording his details through the official portal, the CJI has set an example for citizens to participate in this national data collection process. On X, Census India 2027 wrote, "The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has successfully completed self-enumeration for Phase-I of Census 2027 i.e. Houselisting and Housing Census at his residence today. Setting an inspiring ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Union government announced on June 4 that it will conduct the long-pending nationwide census, starting on March 1, 2027, as the reference point. It is one of the most ambitious exercises undertaken by any democracy, as the nation's population according to the 2011 census was 121 crore (1.21 billion). Though it was supposed to be done in 2021, COVID caused a delay that extended to 6 years. The 2027 census would also take into account caste, an issue that has been politically contentious. Census is not just about counting people. It's about understanding who we are as a nation -- ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India] June 6 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attended the 'Samvidhan Sabha' in Rajgir, Nalanda, on Friday. Addressing the gathering, Gandhi emphasised the need for a caste census and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the issue. He questioned PM Modi's claim of being an OBC while asserting that the BJP denies the existence of caste in India, emphasising the need for a genuine caste census. 'Narendra Modi used to say in every speech, I am OBC. Then, on the caste census, they say that there is no caste in India. If there is ...Read More >
New Delhi: Census 2027 will roll out in 11 states from April 1. Caste census will be recorded in the second phase, registrar general and census commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said on Monday while insisting on self-enumeration by the respondents. A total of 34 questions has been compiled for respondents. "For the first time, the census will be conducted digitally," he said during a press meet. "The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027 (for UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and states of Uttarakhand and Himachal ...Read More >
Patna, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav over the issue faced by Bihar, and asked the common people to consider their children's future before voting in the upcoming elections. Speaking at a massive public gathering in Barhara, Kishor, while targeting Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad, said the 30-35 years of their rule have pushed Bihar into backwardness, turning it into a labour-exporting state. "Children from Ara and Bhojpur are being forced to go to Gujarat to work as l ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first phase of the Census 2027 is beginning, making the exercise as the world's largest and first to be fully digital in the country. This the 16th overall and eighth after India's independence in 1947. The last time the census was held was in 2011. The census will be held in two phases. The with the total expenditure for the entire expenditure is expected to be around Rs 11,718.24 crore. While the first phase will be between April to September this year. The second phase will be held in February next year. Notably, the authorities will collect information related to the condi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The Centre has decided to conduct the pre-test for the first phase of the Census 2027 from November 10 to 30, covering the household listing and housing census in selected sample areas across all states and Union Territories (UTs). Also Read | Indian Embassy Intervenes for Repatriation of Mohammed Ahmed, Urges Putin Government To Ensure Discharge After Hyderabad Man Duped Into Joining Russian Army. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the declaration through a notification extending the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, to facilitate the pre-test for the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of having a "secret understanding" with the BJP. He termed the relationship between the BJP and LDF as a "fevicol bond" and said voting for the LDF was "equivalent to voting for the BJP." Campaigning as a star campaigner for the Congress in multiple constituencies, including Nemom, Revanth Reddy said only the defeat of Vijayan would usher in better days for Kerala. While the BJP and LDF appear to be political rivals, Revanth Reddy claimed that thei ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has completed his household's self-enumeration for Phase-I of Census 2027, marking a significant step in the country's first-ever digital census. By recording his details through the official portal, the CJI has set an example for citizens to participate in this national data collection process. Also Read | Abu Dhabi Attack: 12 Injured, Including 5 Indian Nationals, After Debris From Intercepted Iranian Missiles Falls in Ajban Area. On X, Census India 2027 wrote, "The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has success ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the indigenous Muslim population of the state, residing in the Brahmaputra and the Barak Valley regions, would significantly benefit from the caste census.The centre on Wednesday announced that nation's 16th population census, incorporating caste enumeration, would be implemented in 2027.Speaking on the side lines of World Environment Day event, the chief minister said Assam's indigenous Muslim communities have consistently requested a caste-based census to establish their unique socio-cultural identities."The proposed caste e ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday the BJP govt at the Centre delayed the census to 2027 only to undertake a delimitation exercise and reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.Terming the move a 'betrayal,' Stalin alleged that by not opposing the BJP's plan to reduce TN's parliamentary representation, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has become an accomplice to the 'betrayal.' Stalin levelled the charge after the Centre announced that the census will comme ...Read More >
Countering the points raised by Vijayan's letter to him earlier in the day, Revanth Reddy dashed off a reply, raising questions over Kerala's claims on poverty eradication and governance. "You tweeted that by late 2025, Kerala is set to become the first state to completely eradicate extreme poverty. We are in April 2026. In your letter, you speak of 64,006 families still receiving micro-plans. I ask plainly: has extreme poverty been eradicated? Was the November 1, 2025 declaration independently ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Nagpur: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned the govt's priorities on Tuesday, highlighting the increasing number of farmer suicides in Maharashtra. He accused the govt of neglecting agrarian crisis while approving Rs20,000 crore for Shaktipeeth highway project."Money is available for massive infrastructure projects, but where is the budget for farm loan waivers as promised by the BJP before last year's assembly polls to the farmers?" Wadettiwar asked while moving an adjournment motion in the Legislative Assembly. He cited official data showing that between January and ...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 begins Census 2027 on April 1, 2026. This nationwide count is the first in 16 years and will be fully digital, using smartphones and online portals. For the first time since 1931, caste will be comprehensively enumerated. The census aims for faster data delivery and improved policy-making. This exercise will also generate significant employment opportunities across the country. After a gap of 16 years, the longest in independent India's history, the government launched the first phase of Census 2027 on April 1, 2026, beginning a nationwide count that will, for the first time, be conduct ...Read More >
Patna, Apr 5 (PTI) RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that Bihar is lagging behind other states of the country in all development indices, but the ruling NDA has been trying to "brush aside its 21 years of failure" by pinning the blame on the opposition. Yadav, who is the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, also challenged Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his two deputies for a public debate on the state's backwardness, "provided they have the moral courage and competence". Taking a dig at the RJD leader's remarks, JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar said that people of Bih ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday launched a renewed attack on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding the upcoming special session of Parliament, which will possibly see the passing of the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister questioned the timing of the session while four states are going to polls, while also saying that the entire delimitation exercise has been "kept in secrecy." In a post on X, Stalin raised concerns about the proposed delimitation process, asking why th ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (PTI) The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, on Monday asked people to provide accurate information to census enumerators, asserting that individual data will remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain any benefit under any scheme. Addressing a press conference, as the first phase of the country's 16th Census is all set to begin in April in some states, including Delhi, the commissioner said that under Section 15 of the Census Act, all individual data remains confidential. The first phase of Census will be con ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News): The country is all set for the census. The first phase of the process will begin from April 1. The first phase will include a household census. The Center said that 33 questions will be asked on this occasion. The second phase will collect the population data. It will begin in February next year. The Center has revealed that citizens do not need to submit any documents for the census. Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census Commissioner Mrityunjaya Kumar Narayan told the media, "This time, for the first time, citizens can register their information themselve ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday launched a riposte against Revanth Reddy's recent "disparaging remarks" against Kerala, terming them as "entirely baseless" and suggested that the Telangana Chief Minister should focus on his own state's shortcomings in poverty and literacy instead of "preaching" to Kerala. Taking to social media platforms, X and Facebook, Vijayan said it was ironic that a leader who "runs bulldozers over the homes of the poor" is questioning Kerala's social progress. "Telangana CM Shri Revanth Reddy's recen ...Read More >