Social Issues & Schemes

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
24 Nov, 2025

Labour codes: What changes for workers and employers, Pg9

Parliament approves four labour codes, overhauling regulations for workers and employers, impacting wages, social security, and industrial relations nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Nov, 2025

FOUR LABOUR CODES IMPLEMENTED, Pg12

Four Labour Codes implemented, formally defining gig workers, establishing social security fund with Aadhar-linked portability for seamless benefit delivery.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Nov, 2025

'Care, not cages': Protest in Gurgaon against SC order on removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, rail stations, Pg3

Gurgaon citizens protest Supreme Court order mandating stray dog removal from public spaces, citing animal rights and ineffective ABC rules.

Vulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
24 Nov, 2025

'Even if you remove the thorn (Maoists) it doesn't mean the field is ready...Pg15

Expert analyzes Hidma's death impact on Maoist insurgency, highlighting intelligence strategies, rehabilitation policies, and long-term solutions for tribal upliftment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
24 Nov, 2025

‘Sugar, salt and fat alerts must on front labels of food packets’, Pg14

Lancet study reveals India's surge in ultra-processed food sales, prompting calls for mandatory front-of-pack 'high in' labels.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
24 Nov, 2025

Health insurance claims jump 21% in FY25, but settlements lag; Irdai flags growing gap, Pg13

Health insurance claims surge 21% in FY25, outpacing settlements; IRDAI raises concerns over widening gap and rising healthcare costs.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Nov, 2025

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

India's air pollution crisis persists due to systemic gaps, hindering public health prioritization and effective mitigation strategies nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
24 Nov, 2025

New labour codes are long overdue & welcome, Pg10

Government notifies four new labour codes, replacing 29 laws, to modernize regulations and boost formalization after five years.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
23 Nov, 2025

At G-20 summit, Modi proposes new initiatives on health, skills, Pg1

PM Modi unveils health, skill initiatives at G-20, proposes ACITI partnership amidst US boycott, and advocates integral humanism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
23 Nov, 2025

Are e-KYC norms excluding MGNREGA workers?, Pg11

e-KYC drive leads to mass deletion of MGNREGA workers, raising concerns about transparency and exclusion in the scheme.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
23 Nov, 2025

High costs, poor training deepen India’s stinging snakebite toll, Pg10

India faces alarming snakebite crisis: high treatment costs, inadequate training, and delayed care worsen mortality rates, especially among the poor.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Nov, 2025

10 Bills listed for Winter Session of Parliament, Pg6

Government plans to introduce 10 Bills in Winter Session, including nuclear sector privatization and Chandigarh governance changes.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEducation SectorChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Nov, 2025

Bill on civil nuclear sector among 10 listed for Winter Session, Pg7

Winter Session to table bills on nuclear sector privatization, higher education reforms, GST amendments, and corporate law changes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
23 Nov, 2025

G20 declaration barely mentions Ukraine, terrorism, skips Gaza plan, Pg6

G20 declaration omits Gaza plan, barely mentions Ukraine, and US boycott weakens summit's impact on global issues.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
23 Nov, 2025

STATES IMPLEMENTING KEY REFORMS, Pg11

Sixteen states implement 38 key reforms, including labor reforms allowing night shifts for women and easing licensing norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
23 Nov, 2025

Timely wages, higher basic pay, health checkups, Pg11

New Labour Codes notified: Timely wages, higher basic pay, and health checkups mandated for employees nationwide, impacting wage structures.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
23 Nov, 2025

Drug-terror nexus a global threat, act now: PM to G20, Pg1

PM Modi urges G20 to combat drug-terror nexus with new initiative; proposes Africa Skills Multiplier and Global Healthcare Response Team.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Centre notifies four new Labour Codes, Pg1

Centre notifies four new Labour Codes, overhauling labour laws, ensuring social security for gig workers and gender pay parity.

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