Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
6 May, 2026

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 May, 2026

SC raps courts in Odisha for ‘odious’ bail conditions, Pg14

Supreme Court rebukes Odisha courts for discriminatory bail terms against Adivasis and Dalits, highlighting caste bias within judiciary.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
5 May, 2026

SC weighs risk of misuse of benefits for trans people, Pg14

Supreme Court examines concerns over potential misuse of transgender welfare benefits under amended law, raising self-identification issues.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 May, 2026

What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?, Pg10

Allahabad HC reaffirms Forest Rights Act supremacy, overturning decisions against tribal claims; Madras HC disregards grazing rights under FRA.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismComparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries
3 May, 2026

What did the U.S. Supreme Court change in Louisiana?, Pg12

Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act's Section 2, impacting minority districts and raising the bar for race-conscious districting.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth Sector
2 May, 2026

Children with higher screen time before they turn 1 likely to show autism signs by age 3, says AIIMS study, Pg4

AIIMS study reveals link between early screen time and autism signs in children by age 3, raising developmental concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 May, 2026

How residential segregation shapes public health access in India, PgII

Residential segregation based on caste and religion limits access to public health, education, and basic amenities, exacerbating inequality in India.

The Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
1 May, 2026

A century after legal recognition, workers still lack real protection, Pg13

Analysis: A century after legal recognition, Indian workers still face challenges in securing real protection and fair labor practices.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 May, 2026

Could it have too many tigers? Why MP faces this question & what are the answers, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh seeks assessment on tiger carrying capacity amidst rising population and human-animal conflict, driven by prey availability and habitat fragmentation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
30 Apr, 2026

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
29 Apr, 2026

The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths, Pg8

Rohingya refugee crisis escalates as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, leaving 250 feared dead amid governance vacuum.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
29 Apr, 2026

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
27 Apr, 2026

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
24 Apr, 2026

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
24 Apr, 2026

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
23 Apr, 2026

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?, Pg11

Punjab toughens sacrilege law with life imprisonment for Guru Granth Sahib desecration, sparking legal and ethical debates.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
18 Apr, 2026

Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated, Pg1

Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at women's reservation implementation, triggering political clash over delimitation and representation concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
18 Apr, 2026

EWS aspirants can’t claim job relaxations granted to SC, ST, OBC applicants, says Delhi HC, Pg1

Delhi HC: EWS candidates cannot claim same relaxations as SC, ST, OBC in Central government jobs due to differing disadvantages.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Apr, 2026

SC seeks govt. response on plea against Shariat norms, Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea challenging Shariat Act's inheritance rules, alleging gender discrimination against Muslim women in property rights.

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