Social Issues & Schemes

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Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
14 Jul, 2026

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
14 Jul, 2026

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesLand Reforms in India
14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
14 Jul, 2026

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Jul, 2026

Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8

India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 Jul, 2026

Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8

India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
13 Jul, 2026

Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8

Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Jul, 2026

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
13 Jul, 2026

New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3

Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
13 Jul, 2026

Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13

New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
12 Jul, 2026

In Kashmir, scrutiny of academic material moves from schools to colleges, Pg8

J&K government orders comprehensive audit of academic material in colleges, universities, and libraries, sparking academic freedom concerns in the Union Territory.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
12 Jul, 2026

Food regulator pulls up Instamart over spoilt, contaminated food, Pg8

Food regulator FSSAI slaps nine notices on Swiggy Instamart for delivering expired, contaminated food and failing consumer grievance redressal.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
12 Jul, 2026

PM SVANidhi, Pg7

PM SVANidhi scheme empowers 15 lakh street vendors with collateral-free working capital loans, boosting livelihood recovery and financial inclusion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
12 Jul, 2026

PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7

PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Jul, 2026

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Jul, 2026

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Health Ministry removes licensing exemption for high-alcohol drugs, mandating strict regulation under Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb misuse.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
11 Jul, 2026

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Elite IITs and IIMs challenge Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, demanding exemption from proposed regulatory framework overhaul.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Jul, 2026

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

UN Special Advocate urges India to transform Jan Dhan into a household financial resilience platform, leveraging digital infrastructure for comprehensive financial health and Viksit Bharat 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Over and above, Pg8

Record 2.24 crore Indian women now in higher education, but face stark employment gaps, STEM disparity, and patriarchal institutions, demanding urgent policy action.

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