Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorAssam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11ICMR's ₹13.5 crore project selects Assam's 'Demow Model' to develop national strategy for preventing snakebite deaths across seven states.Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector14 Dec, 2025Assam’s ‘Demow Model’ focus of ICMR project for ‘zero snakebite deaths’, Pg11ICMR's ₹13.5 crore project selects Assam's 'Demow Model' to develop national strategy for preventing snakebite deaths across seven states.14 Dec, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorThalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11Thalassemia patients celebrate National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025, promising safer, standardized blood services and strict penalties for non-compliance.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector14 Dec, 2025Thalassaemia patients hail new transfusion Bill, Pg11Thalassemia patients celebrate National Blood Transfusion Bill 2025, promising safer, standardized blood services and strict penalties for non-compliance.14 Dec, 2025
Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability14 Dec, 2025EC appoints roll observers to monitor SIR in eight States, Pg10Election Commission appoints special roll observers in eight States to ensure error-free voter lists before 2026 elections.14 Dec, 2025
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationAir severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation14 Dec, 2025Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.14 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionIncome Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13Income Tax Department identifies widespread fraudulent donation claims to unrecognized parties, prompting taxpayer advisories to curb tax evasion.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityMoney Laundering and its Prevention14 Dec, 2025Income Tax dept flags bogus donation claims, Pg13Income Tax Department identifies widespread fraudulent donation claims to unrecognized parties, prompting taxpayer advisories to curb tax evasion.14 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections13 Dec, 2025‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.13 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.Poverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections13 Dec, 2025Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.13 Dec, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesFramework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges13 Dec, 2025Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).13 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceCensus 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance13 Dec, 2025Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.13 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentA critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment13 Dec, 2025A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.13 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation13 Dec, 2025India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.13 Dec, 2025
Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsArt FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsArt FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests13 Dec, 2025‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.13 Dec, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceRs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernancePopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance13 Dec, 2025Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.13 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceAadhaar app to enable offline sharing by exposing minimal data: UIDAI CEO, Pg14UIDAI to launch new Aadhaar app with digitally signed QR code for secure, offline data sharing and verification.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance12 Dec, 2025Aadhaar app to enable offline sharing by exposing minimal data: UIDAI CEO, Pg14UIDAI to launch new Aadhaar app with digitally signed QR code for secure, offline data sharing and verification.12 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationInvisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgIIAir pollution crisis: India faces rising mortality, cardiovascular harm, and neurological impacts, demanding urgent action and health-centered strategies.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation12 Dec, 2025Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgIIAir pollution crisis: India faces rising mortality, cardiovascular harm, and neurological impacts, demanding urgent action and health-centered strategies.12 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRDPIIT signals Copyright Act changes to address AI issues, Pg14DPIIT proposes Copyright Act amendments for AI, including 'blanket licensing' and royalty payouts to content publishers within three years.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR12 Dec, 2025DPIIT signals Copyright Act changes to address AI issues, Pg14DPIIT proposes Copyright Act amendments for AI, including 'blanket licensing' and royalty payouts to content publishers within three years.12 Dec, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorThe stark reality of educational costs in India, Pg8NSS 80th Round Survey reveals rising education costs, impacting access for lower-income families despite free education guarantee.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector12 Dec, 2025The stark reality of educational costs in India, Pg8NSS 80th Round Survey reveals rising education costs, impacting access for lower-income families despite free education guarantee.12 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector2,805 died awaiting organ transplant since 2020: Govt, Pg62,805 Indians die awaiting organ transplants since 2020; Delhi reports highest deaths due to deceased donor shortage.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector12 Dec, 20252,805 died awaiting organ transplant since 2020: Govt, Pg62,805 Indians die awaiting organ transplants since 2020; Delhi reports highest deaths due to deceased donor shortage.12 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRAI firms to pay part of global revenue as royalty for using content of Indian creators, Pg17Government proposes AI firms to pay royalties to Indian content creators based on global revenue for copyrighted data usage.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR12 Dec, 2025AI firms to pay part of global revenue as royalty for using content of Indian creators, Pg17Government proposes AI firms to pay royalties to Indian content creators based on global revenue for copyrighted data usage.12 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIs India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Dec, 2025Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.11 Dec, 2025