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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NSCN-K seeks ‘religious conversion’, Arunachal govt. tells UAPA tribunal, Pg12

Arunachal alleges NSCN-K seeks religious conversion to create homogenous society, UAPA tribunal upholds ban extension for five years.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Role of External State and Non State Actors Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

2 Apr, 2026

NSCN-K seeks ‘religious conversion’, Arunachal govt. tells UAPA tribunal, Pg12

Arunachal alleges NSCN-K seeks religious conversion to create homogenous society, UAPA tribunal upholds ban extension for five years.

2 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

55,000 households utilise Census self-enumeration portal on day one, Pg10

Census 2027: 55,000 households utilize self-enumeration portal in eight states/UTs; door-to-door verification to follow.

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

2 Apr, 2026

55,000 households utilise Census self-enumeration portal on day one, Pg10

Census 2027: 55,000 households utilize self-enumeration portal in eight states/UTs; door-to-door verification to follow.

2 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers, Pg7

Report reveals India's higher education expansion faces challenges in equitable access, faculty shortages, and cost barriers for marginalized communities.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

2 Apr, 2026

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers, Pg7

Report reveals India's higher education expansion faces challenges in equitable access, faculty shortages, and cost barriers for marginalized communities.

2 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Qdenga: a step forward against dengue, but not a silver bullet, Pg9

DCGI approves Qdenga, Takeda's dengue vaccine, for ages 4-60, marking a crucial step in India's fight against the disease.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

2 Apr, 2026

Qdenga: a step forward against dengue, but not a silver bullet, Pg9

DCGI approves Qdenga, Takeda's dengue vaccine, for ages 4-60, marking a crucial step in India's fight against the disease.

2 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Accountability and Ethical Governance

2 Apr, 2026

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

2 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

2 Apr, 2026

Opportunity corridor, Pg6

Home Minister declares India Naxal-free after intensified anti-LWE operations, raising concerns about human rights and tribal welfare.

2 Apr, 2026

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

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

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

1 Apr, 2026

Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9

Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.

1 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

1 Apr, 2026

SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.

1 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8

Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

1 Apr, 2026

Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8

Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.

1 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7

Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

1 Apr, 2026

OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7

Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.

1 Apr, 2026

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

Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19

Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.

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

1 Apr, 2026

Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19

Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.

1 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16

Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

1 Apr, 2026

India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16

Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.

1 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12

Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

1 Apr, 2026

A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12

Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.

1 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

31 Mar, 2026

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

31 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Spirit of the law, Pg6

Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh's anti-conversion laws curtail individual freedom of faith through stringent regulations, raising constitutional concerns and disrupting social harmony.

31 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures

31 Mar, 2026

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

31 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

31 Mar, 2026

Shielding ‘choice’ from ‘honour’, Pg7

Karnataka's new 'Freedom of Choice in Marriage' bill protects inter-caste couples facing honour crimes, offering legal safeguards and institutional support.

31 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A flame the state cannot guarantee, Pg6

LPG crisis exposes PMUY's vulnerability: Supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact poor women, highlighting gaps in welfare architecture and sovereign guarantee.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Mar, 2026

A flame the state cannot guarantee, Pg6

LPG crisis exposes PMUY's vulnerability: Supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact poor women, highlighting gaps in welfare architecture and sovereign guarantee.

31 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance