Social Issues & Schemes

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Nov, 2025

Centre reviewing SC ruling on forest laws and tribal housing, says Minister, Pg14

Centre reviews SC ruling on Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA) conflict impacting tribal housing schemes.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Nov, 2025

Time for a re-look at road engineering, Pg9

Telangana road accidents spark urgent call for road engineering overhaul, pedestrian safety measures, and stricter enforcement to meet global targets.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
18 Nov, 2025

The need for a social audit for SIR 2.0, Pg9

Editorial highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and advocates for mandatory social audits to ensure inclusivity and integrity.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInvestment Models
18 Nov, 2025

India needs to ‘connect, build and revive’ with Africa, Pg8

India aims to strengthen ties with Africa through increased investment, digital cooperation, and revitalized diplomatic summits after a decade.

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

27 lakh MGNREGS workers out of list amid e-KYC rollout, Pg1

MGNREGS database shrinks by 27 lakh workers amid e-KYC drive, raising concerns about beneficiary exclusion and scheme effectiveness.

Health SectorBiotechnology
17 Nov, 2025

How is the global precision medicine market shaping up?, Pg8

Precision medicine poised to revolutionize Indian healthcare; faces regulatory hurdles, affordability issues despite $22B market potential by 2027.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
17 Nov, 2025

Decoding the NDA’s landslide win in Bihar, Pg7

NDA secures Bihar victory through strategic campaigning, women voter mobilization, and effective welfare schemes, overcoming anti-incumbency sentiments.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
17 Nov, 2025

The POCSO Act is gender-neutral by design, Pg6

Supreme Court examines POCSO Act's gender neutrality amidst petition challenging prosecution of woman for sexual assault against minor boy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Nov, 2025

The legal hoodwinking of Adivasis, Pg7

Chhattisgarh HC undermines Adivasi rights by upholding cancellation of community forest rights for coal mining in Hasdeo Arand.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Nov, 2025

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Nov, 2025

Swing, but do not miss, Pg6

WHO Report: India witnesses decline in TB incidence but struggles with high burden and drug resistance, missing 2025 elimination target.

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

Why buying bhaang is legal but growing cannabis at home isn’t, Pg16

Kerala HC upholds ban on home cannabis cultivation despite bhaang legality, clarifying NDPS Act's distinction between plant and drug.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Nov, 2025

The hurdles in India’s fight to eliminate TB, Pg16

India's TB elimination target by 2025 seems unachievable, with only 21% reduction in new cases between 2015-2024.

Education Sector
17 Nov, 2025

Why universities are boycotting global rankings: ‘Black boxes, work as closed systems’, Pg16

Global universities boycott rankings over transparency concerns, citing biased methodologies and data opacity, impacting institutional perceptions and policy decisions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth SectorPoverty and Hunger
17 Nov, 2025

What makes a mother's meal complete? Go by body weight, Pg14

Maternal undernutrition crisis: 57% of reproductive-age women anaemic, impacting foetal growth and perpetuating intergenerational malnutrition cycle.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Nov, 2025

The cost of pollution: Babies are born asthmatic, getting sicker, Pg14

Air pollution crisis: Rising asthma cases in newborns linked to prenatal exposure, compromised lung development, and placental damage, experts warn.

LiteratureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
16 Nov, 2025

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
16 Nov, 2025

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

WHO Report: India bears 25% of global TB burden; elimination goal missed due to infrastructure and socio-economic challenges.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
16 Nov, 2025

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Army to induct women soldiers in Territorial Army battalions, enhancing their role in national security and counter-insurgency operations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
15 Nov, 2025

Manipur tribal body seeks removal of ‘Any Kuki Tribes’ category, Pg 13

The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), representing the Thadou community, has demanded the removal of the “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) category from Manipur’s Scheduled Tribes list, citing misuse and threats to indigenous identity.

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