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No conviction in a bulk of all hit-and-run cases, UP accounts for one-third

Hit-and-run cases are those in which drivers, who cause the accidents, flee from the spot and do not inform the police

Statsguru: Neighbourhood ties weaken as global economic partnerships evolve

The share of its neighbours in India's trade shows signs of weakening from an already low base amid a review of regional trade agreements

2023 sees 15% more start-up/ tech layoffs than 2022, majority in edtech

On average, at least 45 people lost their jobs daily based on data collated by the website. This is 15.3 per cent higher than the 14,224 layoffs recorded in the previous year

Delayed Central infrastructure projects down for second month in a row

Cost overrun maximum for transport sector

The SME IPO boom needs to last for the sake of future billionaires

The 161 businesses which are listed in the SME segment of Indian stock exchanges allocated nearly 94 per cent of the money raised to meet company requirements

Year on year, Indian companies squeeze spending on research and development

The little money they have invested in a decade went into recurring expenses

Assembly to Parliament: The young don't have the House in Indian politics

The five newly elected assemblies continue the trend of the aged getting the most numbers

Statsguru: Six charts show the hiring season is looking grey yet again

The job market remained skewed against women. For every one woman employed, 10 men got a job

Over 1K cases of violence against women reported daily: NCRB's 2022 report

A drop in the national crime rate has not necessarily meant better disposal of such cases in the courts

Increased women representation in 2023 state polls, 46% MLAs retain seats

There is a rise in the number of women elected to the five state legislatures in 2023 compared to 2018, except in Rajasthan

Caste harassment, crimes against women increase in 5 years: NCRB report

Cruelty by husband or his relatives accounted for 38.3 per cent of all crimes against women - the most in this bracket

Election snapshot: From voter turnout to criminal cases against contestants

More women in the fray this time round and more candidates with criminal cases against them

Statsguru: 6 charts show the clock is ticking on achieving climate goals

As the world races against the climate clock, COP28 has its task cut out

Steady progress over the years but election fight still tough for women

Even if they win in a contest, it is not certain that political parties will field them again

Steady progress over the years but election fight still tough for women

Even if they win in a contest, it is not certain that political parties will field them again

State legislative Assemblies have been meeting for fewer days, shows data

Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhat­tis­garh, Mizoram and Telangana, where elections are underway, met for less than 30 days on average annually between 2019 and 2023

Road accidents in India at decade low, but number of fatalities up

70% accidents caused by over-speeding; two-wheeler riders, pedestrians among most vulnerable

Statsguru: Six charts explain challenges for India's 'Vision 2047'

A number of hurdles will have to be overcome to meet these ambitious targets. One of the challenges will be to maintain growth at 9 per cent, required to reach $30 trillion over a 25-year period

Five sectors fuel emissions, half fumble on renewable energy in FY23

The data also revealed a concentration of other critical environmental factors, such as water withdrawal and waste generation

India Inc turns more diverse for positions higher up the ladder: EY India

Women account for 23% of permanent employees; differently abled make up less than 1%