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Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

2 May, 2026

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

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.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health 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.

1 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

1 May, 2026

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

1 May, 2026

The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

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.

The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects 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.

1 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector

Why SC is looking at the way brain death is certified, Pg15

Supreme Court seeks expert opinion on standardizing brain death certification, addressing organ donation concerns and ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector

1 May, 2026

Why SC is looking at the way brain death is certified, Pg15

Supreme Court seeks expert opinion on standardizing brain death certification, addressing organ donation concerns and ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

1 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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 Secularism Conservation, 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.

1 May, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

EPFO to launch portal to track inoperative accounts, Pg12

EPFO introduces E-PRAAPTI portal for easy tracking and activation of dormant EPF accounts using Aadhaar authentication, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

30 Apr, 2026

EPFO to launch portal to track inoperative accounts, Pg12

EPFO introduces E-PRAAPTI portal for easy tracking and activation of dormant EPF accounts using Aadhaar authentication, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

30 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

30 Apr, 2026

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

30 Apr, 2026

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

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

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

30 Apr, 2026

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

30 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Apr, 2026

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

30 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

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 Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable 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.

30 Apr, 2026

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

SC rejects AIIMS review plea against its order to terminate 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court rebukes AIIMS for challenging abortion order, upholding minor's reproductive rights and autonomy under Article 21.

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

30 Apr, 2026

SC rejects AIIMS review plea against its order to terminate 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court rebukes AIIMS for challenging abortion order, upholding minor's reproductive rights and autonomy under Article 21.

30 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Apr, 2026

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

29 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Apr, 2026

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

29 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

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.

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.

29 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 Apr, 2026

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

29 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

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 Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education 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.

29 Apr, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

Education Sector IT and Computers

28 Apr, 2026

Can middle school students engage with AI?, Pg7

CBSE introduces AI curriculum for classes 3-8 from 2026-27, focusing on computational thinking and ethical AI use.

28 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

Women and Women's Organizations Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Science and Technology in Everyday Life

27 Apr, 2026

How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan, PgII

AI-driven initiative in Rajasthan enhances community involvement in water policy, empowering women and improving governance through feedback loops and responsive systems.

27 Apr, 2026

Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability