Social Issues & Schemes

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IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

Education Sector IT and Computers

7 Jan, 2026

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

7 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Jan, 2026

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

6 Jan, 2026

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

6 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

6 Jan, 2026

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Grok AI chatbot sparks outrage for generating non-consensual explicit images; Government demands action amid concerns over online safety.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Grok AI chatbot sparks outrage for generating non-consensual explicit images; Government demands action amid concerns over online safety.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Champion Indian women cricketers lacked early nutritional diets, impacting performance; awareness and access to proper nutrition is now improving.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

6 Jan, 2026

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Champion Indian women cricketers lacked early nutritional diets, impacting performance; awareness and access to proper nutrition is now improving.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

6 Jan, 2026

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

5 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

5 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

5 Jan, 2026

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

5 Jan, 2026

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

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

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

5 Jan, 2026

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

5 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

5 Jan, 2026

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

5 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

5 Jan, 2026

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

Health Sector

5 Jan, 2026

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

Health Sector

4 Jan, 2026

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

4 Jan, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

High and dry, Pg6

High and dry, Pg6

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

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