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Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

15 May, 2026

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

15 May, 2026

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

14 May, 2026

PCOS gets a new name; change seeks to aid faster diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

PCOS renamed to PMOS by Endocrine Society to reflect endocrine, metabolic, and ovarian dysfunction for faster diagnosis and reduced stigma.

14 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

14 May, 2026

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

14 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Why did NTA’s ‘Zero Error’ policy fail?, Pg8

NEET-UG 2024 marred by paper leak allegations, NTA's 'zero error' policy fails, raising concerns over exam integrity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

14 May, 2026

Why did NTA’s ‘Zero Error’ policy fail?, Pg8

NEET-UG 2024 marred by paper leak allegations, NTA's 'zero error' policy fails, raising concerns over exam integrity.

14 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector E Governance

Why NEET is more prone to paper leaks than JEE, Pg9

NEET faces higher paper leak risks than JEE due to offline format and logistical vulnerabilities, impacting lakhs of students.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector E Governance

14 May, 2026

Why NEET is more prone to paper leaks than JEE, Pg9

NEET faces higher paper leak risks than JEE due to offline format and logistical vulnerabilities, impacting lakhs of students.

14 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

14 May, 2026

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

14 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act

14 May, 2026

EC likely to announce next phase of SIR for remaining states, UTs soon, Pg6

Election Commission to launch Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in remaining states/UTs, moving away from annual Special Summary Revisions (SSRs).

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

14 May, 2026

'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2

Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.

14 May, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14

WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 May, 2026

UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14

WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.

14 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 May, 2026

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

14 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1

Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

14 May, 2026

Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1

Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.

14 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1

NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

14 May, 2026

NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1

NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.

14 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after question paper leak, Pg1

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak; CBI investigates under the Prevention of Corruption Act, re-exam in 7-10 days.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 May, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after question paper leak, Pg1

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak; CBI investigates under the Prevention of Corruption Act, re-exam in 7-10 days.

13 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

13 May, 2026

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 May, 2026

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

13 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 May, 2026

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

13 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

13 May, 2026

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

13 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 May, 2026

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector