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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

14 Sep, 2025

Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11

Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.

14 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

14 Sep, 2025

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

14 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.

Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

14 Sep, 2025

Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.

Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.

14 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Constitutional Bodies Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

14 Sep, 2025

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

14 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

13 Sep, 2025

Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

13 Sep, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Sep, 2025

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

13 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Property rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6

Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

13 Sep, 2025

Property rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6

Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.

13 Sep, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11

Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 Sep, 2025

Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11

Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.

13 Sep, 2025

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

Looking beyond suicide helplines to tackle mental health issues and care, Pg2

Experts highlight gaps in mental health helplines, advocate for systemic approach addressing resource shortages and social determinants of suicide.

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

12 Sep, 2025

Looking beyond suicide helplines to tackle mental health issues and care, Pg2

Experts highlight gaps in mental health helplines, advocate for systemic approach addressing resource shortages and social determinants of suicide.

12 Sep, 2025

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

Clearing the fog: need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes, Pg2

Revised strategies needed to combat Aedes mosquitoes using personal protection, community mobilization, and innovative technologies like Wolbachia mosquitoes.

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

12 Sep, 2025

Clearing the fog: need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes, Pg2

Revised strategies needed to combat Aedes mosquitoes using personal protection, community mobilization, and innovative technologies like Wolbachia mosquitoes.

12 Sep, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

First tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition flagged off, Pg16

All-women tri-service team embarks on historic circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina', covering 26,000 nautical miles over nine months.

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

12 Sep, 2025

First tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition flagged off, Pg16

All-women tri-service team embarks on historic circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina', covering 26,000 nautical miles over nine months.

12 Sep, 2025

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

Can vultures help prevent pandemics?, Pg12

Vulture conservation crucial for pandemic prevention; India's action plan focuses on telemetry, DSS, One Health framework, and community stewardship.

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

12 Sep, 2025

Can vultures help prevent pandemics?, Pg12

Vulture conservation crucial for pandemic prevention; India's action plan focuses on telemetry, DSS, One Health framework, and community stewardship.

12 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

A project of strategic and national importance, Pg10

Great Nicobar Island project gets green light with focus on tribal welfare, strategic importance and environmental safeguards.

Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

12 Sep, 2025

A project of strategic and national importance, Pg10

Great Nicobar Island project gets green light with focus on tribal welfare, strategic importance and environmental safeguards.

12 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

A ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10

GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Government Budgeting

12 Sep, 2025

A ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10

GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.

12 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Relief for refugees, Pg10

Immigration Order 2025 offers relief to refugees, especially Sri Lankan Tamils, but citizenship hurdles and long-term visa issues persist.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections India and its Neighbourhood Relations

12 Sep, 2025

Relief for refugees, Pg10

Immigration Order 2025 offers relief to refugees, especially Sri Lankan Tamils, but citizenship hurdles and long-term visa issues persist.

12 Sep, 2025

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India must reset Nepal policy, Pg11

Nepal's political reset prompts India to re-evaluate its Nepal policy, focusing on economic interdependence and new leadership engagement.

Population and Associated Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Sep, 2025

India must reset Nepal policy, Pg11

Nepal's political reset prompts India to re-evaluate its Nepal policy, focusing on economic interdependence and new leadership engagement.

12 Sep, 2025

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Dubai Crown Prince inaugurates IIM Ahmedabad's UAE campus, Pg13

IIM-Ahmedabad's Dubai campus inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince, marking a significant step in globalizing Indian education and strengthening UAE-India ties.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

12 Sep, 2025

Dubai Crown Prince inaugurates IIM Ahmedabad's UAE campus, Pg13

IIM-Ahmedabad's Dubai campus inaugurated by Dubai Crown Prince, marking a significant step in globalizing Indian education and strengthening UAE-India ties.

12 Sep, 2025