Vulnerable Sections

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
30 Apr, 2026

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
30 Apr, 2026

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
30 Apr, 2026

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Apr, 2026

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
29 Apr, 2026

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 Apr, 2026

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
29 Apr, 2026

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
27 Apr, 2026

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
25 Apr, 2026

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
24 Apr, 2026

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
23 Apr, 2026

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Apr, 2026

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

Vulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
21 Apr, 2026

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
21 Apr, 2026

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Apr, 2026

Olympics bid near, athletics watchdog flags ‘extremely high’ risk of doping in India, Pg1

India's Olympic bid faces setback as Athletics Integrity Unit flags 'extremely high' doping risk, impacting athlete scrutiny and international reputation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Apr, 2026

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Apr, 2026

Budget Session: LS clocks 93% productivity, RS 110%, Pg9

Budget Session concludes with key bills passed, productivity at 93% (LS) and 110% (RS), amidst opposition protests.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Apr, 2026

Why India should establish a vaccine injury compensation mechanism, PgII

Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
17 Apr, 2026

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Diaspora
17 Apr, 2026

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.

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