DATA STORIES - Page 2

Over 50 lakh vehicles used Atal Setu, Indias longest sea bridge, in seven months
Over 50 lakh vehicles used Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge, in seven months

The sea bridge is officially named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewriā€“Nhava Sheva Atal Setu

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 27 Aug 2024 4:37 AM GMT


18,179 adoptions since 2019, only 1,404 children with special needs find homes
18,179 adoptions since 2019, only 1,404 children with special needs find homes

Children with special needs require additional support due to physical, developmental, behavioural or emotional challenges

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 Aug 2024 7:40 AM GMT


Indias reservoir storage levels surpass 10-yr average by 14 pc: Water Commission
India's reservoir storage levels surpass 10-yr average by 14 pc: Water Commission

The current storage also exceeds the ten-year average, known as 'normal storage', which stood at 108.79 BCM, according to the CWC report released on...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 Aug 2024 1:30 AM GMT


Only 6% Indians concerned about Mpox: LocalCircles survey
Only 6% Indians concerned about Mpox: LocalCircles survey

29% are concerned about other seasonal viral illnesses

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 20 Aug 2024 3:35 AM GMT


Nearly 650 people killed in recent spate of violence in Bangladesh: UN report
Nearly 650 people killed in recent spate of violence in Bangladesh: UN report

The number of reported killings in revenge attacks since that time remains to be determined

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 18 Aug 2024 7:13 AM GMT


Drip pricing, false urgency, basket sneaking: How airlines use dark patterns to fleece Indian passengers
'Drip pricing, false urgency, basket sneaking': How airlines use 'dark patterns' to fleece Indian passengers

IndiGo's platform was cited for practices including Basket Sneaking

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 18 Aug 2024 4:40 AM GMT


Survey: 5% decline in usage of instant loan apps; harassment from agents rises
Survey: 5% decline in usage of instant loan apps; harassment from agents rises

The decline can be an indication that the measures taken by the RBI and other government bodies are beginning to have an impact

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 10 Aug 2024 10:13 AM GMT


Jal Jeevan Mission: 2,163 drinking water testing labs set up; 24.61 lakh women trained
Jal Jeevan Mission: 2,163 drinking water testing labs set up; 24.61 lakh women trained

In Andhra Pradesh, of the 15,996 villages, water testing has been done in 10,992 villages

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 5 Aug 2024 10:38 AM GMT


One in two Indian train travelers worried about safety, delays, cleanliness: LocalCircles survey
One in two Indian train travelers worried about safety, delays, cleanliness: LocalCircles survey

Survey revealed that over 59% of train travelers are concerned about derailment and track maintenance

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 1 Aug 2024 4:29 AM GMT


India lost 528 elephants due to unnatural causes in 5 years, most from electrocution: Govt
India lost 528 elephants due to 'unnatural causes' in 5 years, most from electrocution: Govt

The data revealed that Odisha recorded highest of 624 such deaths

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 July 2024 11:17 AM GMT


Flight delays impacted 11 lakh passengers this year till May
Flight delays impacted 11 lakh passengers this year till May

The data was provided in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 July 2024 12:31 PM GMT


Elderly population in India expected to double by 2050: UNFPA India chief
Elderly population in India expected to double by 2050: UNFPA India chief

These trends include the youthful population, ageing population, urbanisation, migration, and climate resilience

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 21 July 2024 6:48 AM GMT


Share it