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China marriages plunged to decade low as demographic fears intensify

China marriages plunged to decade low as demographic fears intensify

China’s marriage registrations have fallen to a decade low, with official data showing a 6.2% drop in the first quarter compared with last year. The current level is roughly half of what it was in 2017, highlighting how shifting social and economic realities are accelerating demographic concerns for the country.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
India’s retirees increasingly rent homes instead of buying as senior living reshapes quietly

India’s retirees increasingly rent homes instead of buying as senior living reshapes quietly

India’s senior living market is quietly transforming as retirees move from buying homes to renting them. Longer lifespans and shrinking family sizes are pushing seniors toward flexibility, while experts say renting helps preserve savings. Developers are responding with better quality of life and built-in care, marking a new way older Indians plan to live.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Rijiju says India Muslim population could match Indonesia after census

Rijiju says India Muslim population could match Indonesia after census

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said India’s upcoming census is expected to show the Muslim population at a level comparable to Indonesia’s. He stressed the value of knowing community numbers while underlining that every person, irrespective of community size, remains Indian. The remarks point to a potential demographic shift and a message on national unity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma brings BJP back for third straight term in Assam with 82 seats

Himanta Biswa Sarma brings BJP back for third straight term in Assam with 82 seats

Himanta Biswa Sarma has led the BJP to a historic Assam win, securing 82 seats and a third consecutive term. His campaign leaned heavily on welfare promises like Orunodoi while pairing them with a hard line on demographic change. The result follows years of major policy pushes and infrastructure development that have helped cement Sarma’s political momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Five new districts in Ladakh spark Kargil fears of split statehood demand and demographic shift

Five new districts in Ladakh spark Kargil fears of split statehood demand and demographic shift

Residents in Kargil say the proposed creation of five new districts in Ladakh may deepen existing political and social faultlines. They fear the move could divide the region’s unified push for statehood and alter the demographic balance, raising concerns about representation and long-term governance. The announcement has triggered fresh debate over how district boundaries are drawn and whose interests they serve.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Economic Survey 2023 says growth depends on inclusion and grassroots governance reforms

Economic Survey 2023 says growth depends on inclusion and grassroots governance reforms

The Economic Survey 2023 argues that India’s medium-term growth hinges on demographics that must be matched with better inclusion. It urges the Centre and states to pursue reforms in governance at the grassroots level, aligning services and opportunities so that demographic dividends translate into sustained development rather than uneven outcomes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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