Social Issues & Schemes

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

14 Jan, 2026

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?, Pg10

Small towns emerge as India's new urban frontier due to capitalist stress, offering cheaper land and pliable labour.

14 Jan, 2026

Art Forms The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

The importance of blue, Pg9

Article explores the historical significance of the color blue in India, linking it to marginalized communities and anti-colonial movements.

Art Forms The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

14 Jan, 2026

The importance of blue, Pg9

Article explores the historical significance of the color blue in India, linking it to marginalized communities and anti-colonial movements.

14 Jan, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure

14 Jan, 2026

Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Jan, 2026

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

13 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

13 Jan, 2026

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

13 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jan, 2026

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

13 Jan, 2026

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

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

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

13 Jan, 2026

A Bill that reimagines higher education regulation, Pg6

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced to overhaul higher education regulation, aiming for transparency and outcome-focused governance.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

13 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

13 Jan, 2026

Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7

Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Cap coaching hours, align curricula with JEE and NEET: Centre's panel, Pg1

Central panel proposes capping coaching hours, aligning curricula with JEE/NEET to reduce student dependency and strengthen school education system.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

12 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation