Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Apr, 2026

SC seeks govt. response on plea against Shariat norms, Pg14

Supreme Court examines plea challenging Shariat Act's inheritance rules, alleging gender discrimination against Muslim women in property rights.

Women and Women's OrganizationsUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
17 Apr, 2026

South’s seat share won’t be cut, say PM and Shah, Pg1

Government assures South states of maintained proportional representation post delimitation and women's reservation implementation by 2029 elections.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
17 Apr, 2026

On the Sabarimala temple entry case, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Sabarimala case, balancing religious freedom, gender equality, and essential religious practices amidst constitutional questions and societal reforms.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
17 Apr, 2026

India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy, Pg8

India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.

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

How proposed women's reservation Bills could affect the delimitation process, Pg18

Government proposes Delimitation Bill alongside women's reservation, potentially altering state seat allocations based on the latest census data.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
17 Apr, 2026

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Diaspora
17 Apr, 2026

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPREthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
17 Apr, 2026

Cancer cure must not be hostage to Big Pharma, Pg11

Cancer drug Keytruda's high cost and patent issues spark ethical concerns; India urged to boost biosimilar production and innovation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Apr, 2026

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, with urban areas reporting 6.8% joblessness, NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Apr, 2026

Bageshwar Dham gets govt. nod to receive foreign funds, Pg14

Bageshwar Dham secures FCRA registration amidst controversy, allowing foreign funding for religious activities despite past cancellations of 18,000 NGOs.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Apr, 2026

Placing women at the core of democracy, Pg9

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) mandates 33% reservation for women, revolutionizing Indian democracy by enhancing representation and inclusive governance.

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

Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha, Pg8

Government proposes Lok Sabha seat increase to 850, altering state representation and potentially weakening Rajya Sabha's influence on legislation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
16 Apr, 2026

Devious menace, Pg8

Kerala student suicides highlight predatory loan app menace; government mulls legislation amid regulatory gaps and data privacy concerns.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Apr, 2026

SC: You cannot hollow out religion in name of social welfare, reform, Pg2

Supreme Court debates the balance between religious freedom and social reform during Sabarimala case review.

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

Govt plan: Keep south share unchanged in LS, list each state's new count in 'schedule' (Delimitation exercise to demarcate constituencies based on 2011 Census, LS seats for all states to go up 50%), Pg1

Government to introduce 'schedule' in Parliament, maintaining states' Lok Sabha seat share amidst delimitation based on 2011 Census data.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
16 Apr, 2026

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorBiotechnology
15 Apr, 2026

New cell therapy shows promise to treat frailty among elderly, PgII

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating frailty among elderly, potentially improving endurance and quality of life, finds study.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
15 Apr, 2026

Centre moots inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, Pg1

Centre proposes inter-state redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, potentially altering regional representation and federal dynamics.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
15 Apr, 2026

West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15

West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.

The Freedom StruggleWorld WarsWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
15 Apr, 2026

Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionary’s theory and praxis, Pg9

Subhas Chandra Bose's revolutionary ideology promoted equality, scientific planning, and a unified humanity, influencing post-independence India's egalitarian ideals and development.

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