Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
19 Jun, 2026

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Jun, 2026

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
19 Jun, 2026

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Jun, 2026

Health data must drive action, not just headlines, Pg6

India's health surveys like NFHS-6 fail to drive policy, becoming mere headlines; urgent call for data-driven action and accountability in public health.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
18 Jun, 2026

​Step forward, Pg6

Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment Models
18 Jun, 2026

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

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

On cough syrups, a long overdue prescription, Pg10

Centre mandates prescription-only cough syrup sales, removing Schedule K exemption after 140+ child deaths linked to regulatory failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
18 Jun, 2026

Exam failures run deeper than Telegram, Pg10

Telegram ban for NEET paper leaks draws fire as critics label it executive overreach, failing to address systemic examination integrity flaws.

Education Sector
18 Jun, 2026

QS rankings: IIT-Delhi tops India list for 2nd yr, climbs to 118 globally, Pg1

IIT-Delhi secures top Indian spot in QS World University Rankings for second year, climbing to 118th globally, highest ever for an Indian institution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
17 Jun, 2026

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app in India until Monday, citing NTA's request to combat widespread NEET exam cheating rackets.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Jun, 2026

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai face chronic water crisis; experts propose five urgent solutions including leak detection, wastewater management, and public emergency plans.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
17 Jun, 2026

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Jun, 2026

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
17 Jun, 2026

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and Remedies
17 Jun, 2026

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Jun, 2026

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Union Health Ministry mandates licensed pharmacy sales for cough syrups, revoking village exemptions after tragic child deaths.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismPoverty and Developmental IssuesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
17 Jun, 2026

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

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