Canada Records Biggest Population Drop in 80 Years

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

International

Canada has recorded its largest quarterly population decline in at least 80 years, with official data showing a fall of 76,068 people (about 0.2%) between July and September 2025. The decrease marks a significant reversal from recent years of rapid population growth and reflects a sharp

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RSS Chief Calls for Stray Dog Population Control

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged that Delhi’s stray dog problem should be tackled through effective population control rather than by placing the animals in shelters. Humane Population Strategy Speaking at a religious event in Cuttack, Bhagwat, who holds a degree in veterinary science, stressed that every animal has a right to live. He said […]

International

China Offers 10,800 Yuan Baby Bonus to Boost Birth Rate

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

China has launched a national cash incentive scheme offering families 10,800 yuan (approx. $1,500) per child under the age of three, in an effort to reverse the country’s declining birth rate. The bonus will be paid as 3,600 yuan annually over three years for each eligible child. Nationwide Scheme Targets 20 Million Families The scheme, […]

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Population Foundation of India: India’s Population Not a Crisis

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

India, with a population exceeding 1.46 billion, is now the most populous country in the world. However, this should not be seen as a crisis, according to Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India. She emphasised that the country is at a crucial demographic crossroads that demands smart, inclusive, and rights-based policy […]