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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Lessons from China on tackling pollution, Pg7

China's pollution control strategy offers key lessons for India, emphasizing coherent policy, strict enforcement, and regional coordination.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Dec, 2025

Lessons from China on tackling pollution, Pg7

China's pollution control strategy offers key lessons for India, emphasizing coherent policy, strict enforcement, and regional coordination.

22 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister, Pg7

Tiger census launched; Minister emphasizes science-based conservation, addresses human-wildlife conflict, and seeks report on Assam elephant deaths.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Dec, 2025

Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister, Pg7

Tiger census launched; Minister emphasizes science-based conservation, addresses human-wildlife conflict, and seeks report on Assam elephant deaths.

22 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

22 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12

India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Dec, 2025

Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12

India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.

22 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

We saw the IndiGo meltdown. Now let's see the aviation sector's restructuring, Pg12

IndiGo meltdown exposes regulatory capture; calls for DGCA overhaul, financial penalties, and JPC probe into political donations for flouting safety norms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Dec, 2025

We saw the IndiGo meltdown. Now let's see the aviation sector's restructuring, Pg12

IndiGo meltdown exposes regulatory capture; calls for DGCA overhaul, financial penalties, and JPC probe into political donations for flouting safety norms.

22 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.

22 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10

Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

22 Dec, 2025

How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10

Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.

22 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

How proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 seeks to strengthen SEBI power, Pg15

Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, empowering SEBI, decriminalizing minor lapses, and consolidating market regulations for enhanced investor protection.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency

22 Dec, 2025

How proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 seeks to strengthen SEBI power, Pg15

Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, empowering SEBI, decriminalizing minor lapses, and consolidating market regulations for enhanced investor protection.

22 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Big donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3

Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Dec, 2025

Big donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3

Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.

22 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 Dec, 2025

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

21 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Eggs safe for use; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI, Pg9

FSSAI dismisses cancer risk claims on eggs, confirming safety and adherence to regulations, ensuring public health and consumer confidence.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

21 Dec, 2025

Eggs safe for use; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI, Pg9

FSSAI dismisses cancer risk claims on eggs, confirming safety and adherence to regulations, ensuring public health and consumer confidence.

21 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Dec, 2025

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

21 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9

MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Dec, 2025

Ex-Agniveer quota for BSF constable post now 50%, Pg9

MHA raises ex-Agniveer quota to 50% for BSF constable posts, offering age relaxation and PST/PET exemptions.

21 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Powering India's growth: Role of MSMEs & PSBs, Pg4

MSMEs poised to drive India's $5 trillion economy by 2027, with PSU banks playing crucial role through innovative lending.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

21 Dec, 2025

Powering India's growth: Role of MSMEs & PSBs, Pg4

MSMEs poised to drive India's $5 trillion economy by 2027, with PSU banks playing crucial role through innovative lending.

21 Dec, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

After SC junks poll bonds, trusts' funding to political parties triples, Pg1

Post-Electoral Bond Scrapping, BJP Dominates Political Funding via Trusts, Receiving 82% of Rs 3,811 Crore in 2024-25.

Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

21 Dec, 2025

After SC junks poll bonds, trusts' funding to political parties triples, Pg1

Post-Electoral Bond Scrapping, BJP Dominates Political Funding via Trusts, Receiving 82% of Rs 3,811 Crore in 2024-25.

21 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Dec, 2025

How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22

Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.

20 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Right to Information and Transparency in Government

20 Dec, 2025

By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22

SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.

20 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

20 Dec, 2025

Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.

20 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12

Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

20 Dec, 2025

Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12

Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.

20 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector