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Industrial production registered 3.2 per cent growth in Dec 2024: Data
New Delhi, Feb 12: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was recorded at 3.2 per cent in December 2024, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
Joe Root dethrones Eoin Morgan to script massive record for England in ODIs
Cuttack, February 9: Joe Root eclipsed his former compatriot and captain Eoin Morgan for the most fifty-plus scores for England in men's ODIs.
Israel: Export of Services decreases 6.2 per cent in November 2024
Tel Aviv, February 4: Israel's Central Bureau of statistics reported that in November 2024, the total export of services (not including the start-up companies) decreased by 6.2 per cent compared to the previous month.The export of services of the hi-tech industries (not including the start-up companies) decreased by 7.4 per cent compared to an increase of 10 per cent in the previous month.
India's informal sector records 10pc growth in employment with 1 crore new jobs in 2023-24
New Delhi, Jan 29: The unincorporated non-agricultural sector employed more than 12 crore workers between October 2023 and September 2024, marking an increase of more than one crore workers from 2022-23, reflecting a robust 10.01 per cent growth in the labour market, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.
Suicides among Japan's school-age children hit record high
Tokyo, Jan 29: Suicides among school-age children in Japan reached an all-time high of 527 in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 514 in 2022, according to preliminary figures released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Israel: December sees highest number of traffic accident fatalities in 17 Years
Tel Aviv, January 28: Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of fatalities from traffic accidents in 2024 was the highest in the last 17 years. In 2024 year, the number of deaths stood at 439 compared to 361 deaths in 2023, an increase of 21.6 per cent.
South Korea set to post 1st increase in birth rate in nearly decade: Data
Seoul, Jan 27: South Korea's birth rate is projected to have increased in 2024 for the first time in nine years but show significant regional differences, the statistics agency said on Monday.
Israel reports 439 traffic fatalities in 2024
Tel Aviv, Jan 26: Israel recorded 439 traffic fatalities in 2024, a 21.6 per cent rise compared to the 361 deaths registered in 2023, according to a statement issued by the Israel Bureau of Statistics on Sunday.
Unemployment in Finland rises in 2024
Helsinki, Jan 25: Finland's unemployment rate rose as employment weakened in 2024, announced Statistics Finland.
Pune police annual report highlights 17% decline in murders, stricter measures promised
Pune, January 23: The Pune Police presented its annual performance report on Thursday, highlighting a significant decline in crime rates, including a 17 percent drop in murders and a 33 percent reduction in attempts to murder.
EPFO added 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024 amid growing employment
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday announced a net addition of 14.63 lakh members in November 2024, which represents an increase of 9.07 per cent over the corresponding figure for October.
EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members during November 2024
New Delhi, January 22: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Tuesady released provisional payroll data for November 2024, indicating a net addition of 14.63 lakh members.
S. Korea's childbirth rate rose highest in 14 years in November 2024
Seoul, Jan 22: The number of babies born in South Korea rose at the fastest rate in 14 years in November, driven partly by an increase in marriages in the post-pandemic era and shifting perceptions toward marriage and parenthood, the country's statistics agency said on Wednesday.
China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deaths
Beijing, January 18: China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demographic and economic outlook, as reported by the Taipei Times.
Crime rate in Tripura 3rd-lowest in India, says CM Saha
Agartala, Jan 16: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state has the third-lowest crime rate in the country.
Britain's inflation dips to 2.5 per cent in December: ONS
London, Jan 15: Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.5 per cent in the 12 months to December 2024, down from 2.6 per cent in November, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released on Wednesday.
Total value of imports to Israel USD 89.5 billion in 2024
Jerusalem, January 14: The Israel Tax Authority reported that the total value of all imports in 2024 amounted to USD 89.5 billion, an increase of only 1 per cent compared to 2023. In December 2024, it amounted to USD 9.3 billion, an increase of 29.5 per cent compared to the value of imports in December 2023. The increase was largely explained by a sharp increase in vehicle imports. The value of imports would have been higher in December 2023 if it were not for the security threat in the transfer of goods through the Red Sea.
India's December 2024 inflation eases to 5.22 pc
New Delhi, January 13: India's retail inflation, based on the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2024, stands at 5.22 per cent, marking a decrease from the previous month.
Govt expenditure on big infra projects to drive growth in 2025-26: Report
New Delhi, Jan 13: The Centre's capital expenditure in big-ticket infrastructure projects such as highways, railways and power development and investments in critical sectors such as defence are expected to propel India's economic growth in the financial year 2025- 2026 and beyond, according to a report by financial services firm Prabhudas Lilladher (PL).
Safety in Delhi improves: Police data shows decrease in rape, robbery incidents
New Delhi, January 11: Delhi has witnessed a significant improvement in its law and order situation, according to the latest data released by the Delhi Police on Saturday. The data reveals a decline in cases of murder, robbery, rape, and molestation compared to the previous year.
India joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics
New Delhi, Jan 11: In a significant milestone, India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), created to further investigate the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including the potential for monitoring and reporting on sustainable development goals.
Over 890 kidnappings, 152 rapes reported in Pakistan's Karachi in 2024: Report
Islamabad January 10: More than 900 individuals, including women, were kidnapped, and 152 were sexually assaulted or molested in Pakistan's Karachi in 2024, according to a report by Dawn.
India's industrial growth accelerates to 6-month high in November
New Delhi, Jan 10: India’s industrial growth, reflected in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to a 6-month high of 5.2 per cent in November, up from 3.5 per cent in October of the current financial year (2024-25), according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.
India's industrial production records multi-month high of 5.2% in November
New Delhi, January 10: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for the month of November 2024 is 5.2 per cent (a multi-month high), which was 3.5 per cent the month prior, quick estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed Friday.
Govt pegs India's GDP growth at 6.4 pc for 2024-25; agriculture bounces back, services surge
New Delhi, Jan 7: India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 down from 8.2 per cent growth recorded in 2023-24, according to the first advance estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.
India's GDP to grow 6.4% in 2024-25 against 8.2% last fiscal, shows first government estimate
New Delhi, January 7: The Indian economy, in real terms, is expected to grow by 6.4 per cent in 2024-25 as compared to the 8.2 per cent growth in 2023-24. It is 20 basis points less than RBI estimates.
Boland secures best bowling average in Tests since World War 1 following bumper Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Sydney, January 5: Following his ten-wicket haul during the fifth and final Test against India, Australian pacer Scott Boland has touched a new high in his career, securing the best bowling average in men's Test cricket since the days of first World War, Wisden reported.
Surprising figures about Mohammed Siraj's bowling workload following Border-Gavaskar Trophy
New Delhi, January 5: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered an all-timer Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) campaign with 32 scalps in five matches at an average of 13.06 with three five-wicket hauls. The bowler had a capable partner in pacer Mohammed Siraj, who toiled really hard for his wickets during the series and showcased an aggressive attitude fitting of a pacer.
GCC population reaches 57.6 million in 2023
Muscat, January 4: The population of the six GCC countries reached 57.6 million in 2023, compared to 56.6 million in 2022. Males accounted for 62.4per cent of the total population, while females made up 37.6 per cent.