With 10 launches, 2016 has been a record year for ISRO – but there's a catch

Most satellites released by the Indian space agency were foreign.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Sep 28, 2016 · 09:30 pm

There has been an 84% rise in foreigners entering India illegally or overstaying

As many as 627 foreigners were convicted for crimes under the Foreigners Act in 2015, a 120% increase over 2014.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Sep 22, 2016 · 09:30 pm

More Sanitation, Literacy = Fewer Anaemic, Pregnant Women

The largest decline in anaemia among 14 states surveyed was reported in Sikkim.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Sep 22, 2016 · 05:45 am

Despite better access and awareness, fewer Indians are using contraceptives

A survey found that in 10 out of 14 states, the use of any modern method of family planning among women of child-bearing age had dropped 6% over 10 years.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Aug 30, 2016 · 07:30 pm

With 43 poems recited in the House till May, 2016 was the most poetic year in Lok Sabha's history

The BJP is the most poetic of all parties, data suggests.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Aug 28, 2016 · 08:30 pm

92% of India's newly 'electrified' villages have homes without power

Only 10% homes need to have a legal electricity connection for the entire village to be termed electrified.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Aug 24, 2016 · 10:30 pm

India loses agricultural produce worth Rs 92,651 crore– almost three times its budget for farming

Losses or wastage can occur during transportation or storage, among other reasons.

Charlie Moloney, Indiaspend.com

· Aug 13, 2016 · 09:30 pm