Samreen Wani
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Samreen Wani
As a member of the BS Data Team, Samreen Wani covers a range of subjects — from macroeconomics to markets, health to law, and defence to politics. A postgraduate in international relations, she has previously worked as a research scholar with the International Strategic and Security Programme at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore. She also has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Asian School of Journalism, Chennai.
As a member of the BS Data Team, Samreen Wani covers a range of subjects — from macroeconomics to markets, health to law, and defence to politics. A postgraduate in international relations, she has previously worked as a research scholar with the International Strategic and Security Programme at the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bangalore. She also has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Asian School of Journalism, Chennai.
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Card and internet fraud cases up 257% since Covid-19 pandemic began
There was a 289% jump in the amount defrauded through these modes, while the amount swindled through cash frauds increased 182%
 "Card and internet fraud cases up 257% since Covid-19 pandemic began")
Three out of five large economies show pick-up in growth, shows data
The UK and Germany were among those who have been in the midst of a slowdown
 "Three out of five large economies show pick-up in growth, shows data")
Statsguru: From Anaemia to tobacco use, six charts show health warnings
Health targets are among the sustainable development goals, which countries signed up for in 2015, hoping to achieve them by 2030
 "Statsguru: From Anaemia to tobacco use, six charts show health warnings")
Karnataka political glass ceiling: Why women have limited representation
The Lok Sabha had 14.4 per cent representation of women after the 2019 general elections
 "Karnataka political glass ceiling: Why women have limited representation")
Natural disasters: 2.5 million displaced in India in 2022, shows data
Extreme weather events and disasters have been on the rise in the region
 "Natural disasters: 2.5 million displaced in India in 2022, shows data")
Karnataka: Nearly 50% votes from women but only 5% in legislature
Women have almost closed the voting gap with men, shows data from recent elections
 "Karnataka: Nearly 50% votes from women but only 5% in legislature")
Karnataka elects the highest number of women MLAs since 1989
This the first time since 1989 that the number of women in the 224-member Assembly has crossed double digits
 "Karnataka elects the highest number of women MLAs since 1989")
Start-up registrations near 100K-mark, no. of new ventures up since Covid
Top 5 sectors, including IT services, and health care, account for third of registered start-ups
 "Start-up registrations near 100K-mark, no. of new ventures up since Covid")
Riots had actually been in decline before Manipur's May violence
State joined the northeast in reporting a fall in the number of terrorism cases, too
 "Riots had actually been in decline before Manipur's May violence")
India's exports to Latin America likely to be highest in a decade in FY23
Exports crossed $16 billion as of February; trade deficit shrinking from pre-pandemic levels
 "India's exports to Latin America likely to be highest in a decade in FY23")
Per capita income gap between Karnataka's richest, poorest districts widens
The average income in Bengaluru Urban, which continues to be the richest district in the state, was Rs 6.2 lakh in FY22. This is almost 5x higher than the income in in Kalaburagi
 "Per capita income gap between Karnataka's richest, poorest districts widens")
Statsguru: Six charts explain why Apple stores in India are a big deal
The financials of unlisted arm Apple India shows surging growth. Its net sales figure of Rs 33,313 crore for 2021-22 was three times the value in 2018-19
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain why Apple stores in India are a big deal")
Economic cost of heat waves higher in India than the rest of the world
More productivity loss expected than elsewhere as temperatures rise
 "Economic cost of heat waves higher in India than the rest of the world")
Statsguru: Six charts explain India's contradictory monsoon forecasts
Research suggests rainfall distribution can be affected by global warming. Indeed, monsoon temperatures themselves have been rising in recent years
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain India's contradictory monsoon forecasts")
Indian CMs have assets worth over Rs 30 crore on an average: ADR report
Collective assets across states and union territories have crossed Rs 1,000 crore
 "Indian CMs have assets worth over Rs 30 crore on an average: ADR report")
Statsguru: Six charts show higher crude prices tend to push up inflation
The quantity of crude that India imported was 6 per cent lower in 2021-22 at 212 million tonnes compared to 2018-19
 "Statsguru: Six charts show higher crude prices tend to push up inflation")
India's oil demand outpaced world amid pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war
Consumes nearly half a million barrels a day more, than in 2019
 "India's oil demand outpaced world amid pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war")
Direct govt purchases play a diminishing role in GeM transactions
Value of transactions has crossed over Rs 2 trillion in 2022-23
 "Direct govt purchases play a diminishing role in GeM transactions")
40% jump in cases in a day: Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?
India continues to report a spike, but experts are divided on whether the surge is a wave yet or a ripple
 "40% jump in cases in a day: Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?")
Enemy properties: Most Pakistani assets in UP, Chinese in Meghalaya
The government is moving to monetise over 12,000 such properties across the country
 "Enemy properties: Most Pakistani assets in UP, Chinese in Meghalaya")
