Countries like Vietnam and China are changing their family policies in response to declining birth rates, with a new U.N. report highlighting that economic insecurity, rather than a lack of desire for children, is the primary barrier to larger families. The report shows that many individuals express a desire for more children but feel current financial conditions are not conducive to raising them, challenging the narrative that younger generations are simply choosing not to have kids. Experts argue that improving overall quality of life and addressing structural issues like housing and childcare may be more effective than direct incentives for increasing birth rates.
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Air India crash: Gujarat ex-CM Vijay Rupani believed 1206 his lucky no.
Gujarat's former chief minister Vijay Rupani, who viewed the number 1206 as his lucky charm, tragically died in an Air India flight crash on June 12, a date he had long associated with fortune. Remembered for his humility and community presence, Rupani's passing has left his family and Rajkot in mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the political spectrum. More Context
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