China records lowest birth rate in 2025 as population falls for fourth year: Report

Jan 19, 2026

The CNN report citing data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics on Monday stated the birth rate fell to 5.63 births per 1,000...

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act takes effect; tightens norms for delayed registration

Oct 01, 2026

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, came into effect on Thursday, making provisions of delayed registration more stringent with separate procedures...

India has robust system of documenting births and deaths, say Govt sources on Lancet's claims

Apr 14, 2024

After the medical journal Lancet's claim on the lack of accuracy and transparency in sharing data on health raised concerns, government sources asserted that...

Al Ain Zoo records 390 animal births in 2025

Dec 23, 2025

The zoo said the births reflect its ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and the protection of global biodiversity.

Nityanand Rai accuses Congress of "cheating democracy" during Births and Deaths Amendment Bill debate

Aug 04, 2026

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was taken up for debate and passage in the Rajya Sabha after it was passed...

Marriage rates in China fall despite plan to boost births

Nov 11, 2021

Beijing [China], November 11 : Due to facing barriers in setting up new homes, the marriage rates in China is declining despite the plan...