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Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Representation of the People's Act

Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Representation of the People's Act

8 Nov, 2025

Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

8 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

8 Nov, 2025

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

8 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector

7 Nov, 2025

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

7 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.

Women and Women's Organizations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

7 Nov, 2025

Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14

Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.

7 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

7 Nov, 2025

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.

Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.

7 Nov, 2025

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

7 Nov, 2025

Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10

Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.

7 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 Nov, 2025

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

7 Nov, 2025

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

Population and Associated Issues E Governance

7 Nov, 2025

Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.

7 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

7 Nov, 2025

The second issue, Pg10

Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.

7 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

7 Nov, 2025

Health Sector

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.

Health Sector

7 Nov, 2025

15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.

AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.

7 Nov, 2025

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Nov, 2025

Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.

Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.

7 Nov, 2025

Literature Education Sector

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.

Literature Education Sector

7 Nov, 2025

New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.

NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.

7 Nov, 2025

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.

7 Nov, 2025

Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.

Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.

7 Nov, 2025

Education Sector

Chinese varsities dominate QS Asia rankings; India slips, Pg14

QS Asia Rankings 2026: China surpasses India in university representation, while Indian institutions decline in rankings despite increased participation.

Education Sector

6 Nov, 2025

Chinese varsities dominate QS Asia rankings; India slips, Pg14

QS Asia Rankings 2026: China surpasses India in university representation, while Indian institutions decline in rankings despite increased participation.

6 Nov, 2025

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

Representation of the People's Act Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Nov, 2025

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

6 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Challenges facing the upcoming income survey, Pg10

India's first Household Income Survey 2026 faces challenges due to sensitive income questions and respondent reluctance, impacting data accuracy.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

6 Nov, 2025

Challenges facing the upcoming income survey, Pg10

India's first Household Income Survey 2026 faces challenges due to sensitive income questions and respondent reluctance, impacting data accuracy.

6 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth, Pg8

Brazil hosts Belém Summit, urges climate action ahead of COP30, emphasizing resource access, forest preservation, and global governance reform.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth, Pg8

Brazil hosts Belém Summit, urges climate action ahead of COP30, emphasizing resource access, forest preservation, and global governance reform.

6 Nov, 2025

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Data, dissent and uncertainty, Pg9

Karnataka's socio-economic survey faces resistance and legal challenges amidst caste dynamics and political opposition, raising concerns about social justice.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

6 Nov, 2025

Data, dissent and uncertainty, Pg9

Karnataka's socio-economic survey faces resistance and legal challenges amidst caste dynamics and political opposition, raising concerns about social justice.

6 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.