Jayant Pankaj

Workers' salaries in UP, Haryana still below the national wage line

The average wage per worker per day has seen consistent annual increases across states as well as at the national level. However, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remain below the national average

Datanomics: Ambedkar at 135, dreams yet to be fully realised for SC/STs

The number of SC/ST atrocity cases registered against SCs and STs increased by over 200 percent since 1991, spanning more than three decades

Case overload? 71% of NIA investigations rely on anti-terror law UAPA

As the agency faces a mounting judicial bottleneck, its heavy reliance on the controversial law is fuelling concerns

Datanomics: Delhi assembly breach renews focus on security safety gaps

Rising security breaches in legislatures spotlight gaps in policing strength, surveillance coverage, and infrastructure across India

StatsGuru: Airports gather speed, but it's long runway ahead for many

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat had the highest share of operational airports in 2025

Datanomics: One-third of airline costs burn in fuel in Indian skies

ATF consumption per aircraft moderated during FY16 to FY 25, showing gradual efficiency improvements in the aviation sector

Infra push meets fiscal reality in Assam ahead of Assembly elections

Development, fiscal stress and identity issues dominate Assam polls, as parties battle over growth claims and governance ahead of elections

Datanomics: India's energy diversification timely, but risks remain

PM Narendra Modi highlights India's diversified energy import strategy as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global oil and gas flows

UPSC exam odds: 0.53% success rate for millions of candidates since 1947

Exam overhauls and reservation policies have reshaped the bureaucracy's social profile

Datanomics: Social dramas dominate India's Oscar entries historically

Of the 58 films submitted, 35 were Hindi and nine Tamil - most of them were social or historical dramas

Amid strategic challenges, project delays hurt efforts to strengthen Navy

Despite a surge in budgetary allocation over the last five years, Indian Navy struggles to upgrade fleet strength

Datanomics: Quick glance at India's history of no-confidence motions

Discussion on a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla began in the House, with historical data showing most such motions in India have targeted state governments

Sexual harassment complaints increasing as women remain 20% of India Inc

While the 'silence' is breaking, formal reporting remains a path taken by a small number of female corporate employees

Datanomics: India's crude flows via Hormuz at risk amid West Asia crisis

India's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for crude oil imports has declined, with its share falling from 55 per cent in 2020 to 41 per cent in Q1 2025

Datanomics: India's defence aviation bears the brunt of flight crashes

In 2024-25, commercial aircraft, fighter jets, and helicopters accounted for the largest share of India's overall aviation fleet

Financial cost of cyberattacks increasing, threatens national security

Digital attacks target critical infrastructure, prompt calls for more robust regulatory framework

Datanomics: India's AI patent record lags far behind global leaders

China and the United States accounted for the largest share of AI patents granted worldwide from 2017 and 2024, while India's share is negligible

Datanomics: India's fake news challenge grows amid rising AI misuse

Misinformation rises sharply despite laws and fact checks

Datanomics: Porous India-Myanmar border sees sharp spike in infiltration

Arrests rise over 12 years, but infiltrators form a negligible share of border states' population; India-Bangladesh border records most cases, while India-Myanmar remains most porous

StatsGuru: AI companies seek footing in India, need funding boost

The number of AI companies founded in India increased from 67 in 2016 to 197 in 2025