Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Apr, 2026

Why Noida’s factory unrest is about more than just wages, Pg7

Noida factory unrest exposes widespread informality among formally employed workers, highlighting issues of wage stagnation and lack of social security.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
20 Apr, 2026

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.

Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
20 Apr, 2026

Delimitation — a case of to be or not to be, Pg6

Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes Lok Sabha seat readjustment based on 2011 Census, sparking debate over population parity.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
20 Apr, 2026

States' rights, caste factor: What was debated before women's quota in local bodies, Pg17

Analyzing debates surrounding women's quota in local bodies: States' rights, caste dynamics, and historical context of 73rd and 74th Amendment Act.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Apr, 2026

Women participation in economy rising, but presence at top dismal, Pg15

India's female workforce participation rises to 40% in 2025, but senior positions remain dismal across sectors, hindering economic growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Apr, 2026

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?, Pg11

Punjab toughens sacrilege law with life imprisonment for Guru Granth Sahib desecration, sparking legal and ethical debates.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
19 Apr, 2026

Human judgment remains vital for safe robotic surgery, Pg10

Robotic surgery faces hurdles: adaptability, liability, data scarcity, and cost hinder full autonomy, emphasizing human oversight for safety.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Apr, 2026

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

Noida workers' protest triggers wage hike demands, revealing labour exploitation and governance gaps amidst rising living costs and code on wages.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
19 Apr, 2026

‘Why delay the 2023 Act?’: women’s reservation comes full circle as govt.’s ‘U-turn’ fails in LS, Pg6

Government's attempt to fast-track women's reservation fails in Lok Sabha; Opposition renews demand for immediate implementation without census and delimitation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth Sector
19 Apr, 2026

NMC proposes to ease norms for establishing new medical colleges, Pg1

NMC proposes relaxed norms for new medical colleges, single license for AFMS doctors, and stricter PG education standards.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Apr, 2026

Budget Session: LS clocks 93% productivity, RS 110%, Pg9

Budget Session concludes with key bills passed, productivity at 93% (LS) and 110% (RS), amidst opposition protests.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
18 Apr, 2026

Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated, Pg1

Opposition defeats Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at women's reservation implementation, triggering political clash over delimitation and representation concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
18 Apr, 2026

EWS aspirants can’t claim job relaxations granted to SC, ST, OBC applicants, says Delhi HC, Pg1

Delhi HC: EWS candidates cannot claim same relaxations as SC, ST, OBC in Central government jobs due to differing disadvantages.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
18 Apr, 2026

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment Budgeting
18 Apr, 2026

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State Legislatures
18 Apr, 2026

Women's share in Houses rarely crosses half of 33%, Pg16

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation bill; analysis reveals women's representation stagnates below 15% across legislatures, India ranks 147 globally.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
18 Apr, 2026

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Apr, 2026

Why India should establish a vaccine injury compensation mechanism, PgII

Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.

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