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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Apr, 2026

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

16 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

India's heat crisis exposes 'thermal injustice,' disproportionately impacting informal workers; legislative action and disaster response reforms are urgently needed.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

15 Apr, 2026

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

India's heat crisis exposes 'thermal injustice,' disproportionately impacting informal workers; legislative action and disaster response reforms are urgently needed.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

15 Apr, 2026

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Noida factory protests erupt over wage stagnation amidst rising living costs and delayed Labour Code implementation, impacting workers' livelihoods.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

15 Apr, 2026

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Noida factory protests erupt over wage stagnation amidst rising living costs and delayed Labour Code implementation, impacting workers' livelihoods.

15 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Supreme Court examines the legality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst debates on religious freedom and fundamental rights.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

15 Apr, 2026

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Supreme Court examines the legality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst debates on religious freedom and fundamental rights.

15 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension, Pg14

Balakrishnan Commission, probing SC status for religious converts, gets third extension till June 2026 amidst legal challenges and debates.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

14 Apr, 2026

Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension, Pg14

Balakrishnan Commission, probing SC status for religious converts, gets third extension till June 2026 amidst legal challenges and debates.

14 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

Investigation reveals Keytruda's inaccessibility in India due to high costs, complex procedures, and regulatory delays, impacting cancer patients' access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 Apr, 2026

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

Investigation reveals Keytruda's inaccessibility in India due to high costs, complex procedures, and regulatory delays, impacting cancer patients' access.

14 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Apr, 2026

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

13 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Buffer Stocks and Food Security

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Buffer Stocks and Food Security

11 Apr, 2026

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

11 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Apr, 2026

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

10 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

10 Apr, 2026

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

10 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Systemic reckoning, Pg8

Tamil Nadu policemen convicted in Jayaraj-Benicks custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

8 Apr, 2026

Systemic reckoning, Pg8

Tamil Nadu policemen convicted in Jayaraj-Benicks custodial death case, highlighting police brutality and judicial accountability.

8 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A disturbing step for rights, dignity and mental health, Pg8

Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage, reversing self-identification and mandating medical assessments, threatening dignity and mental health.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

7 Apr, 2026

A disturbing step for rights, dignity and mental health, Pg8

Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage, reversing self-identification and mandating medical assessments, threatening dignity and mental health.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17

Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, affirms adults' right to choose partners, criminalizes honour killings, and establishes support systems for inter-caste couples.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17

Karnataka's 'Eva Nammava' Bill, 2026, affirms adults' right to choose partners, criminalizes honour killings, and establishes support systems for inter-caste couples.

7 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Don't overlook cancer among children, Pg11

India grapples with high paediatric cancer deaths; GBD 2023 reveals gaps in diagnosis and treatment, especially in rural areas.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

7 Apr, 2026

Don't overlook cancer among children, Pg11

India grapples with high paediatric cancer deaths; GBD 2023 reveals gaps in diagnosis and treatment, especially in rural areas.

7 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Trans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg16

2026 Amendment Act on Transgender Rights reverses decade-long judicial expansion of rights, mandating medical verification, sparking controversy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

6 Apr, 2026

Trans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg16

2026 Amendment Act on Transgender Rights reverses decade-long judicial expansion of rights, mandating medical verification, sparking controversy.

6 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mothers require better healthcare, not just access, Pg10

Lancet report reveals slowdown in maternal mortality decline; India struggles to meet SDG goals due to systemic healthcare challenges.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Apr, 2026

Mothers require better healthcare, not just access, Pg10

Lancet report reveals slowdown in maternal mortality decline; India struggles to meet SDG goals due to systemic healthcare challenges.

6 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

5 Apr, 2026

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

5 Apr, 2026

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

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.

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

4 Apr, 2026

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island project's tribal relocation plan faces opposition due to consent issues and unclear implementation details.

4 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Running around in circles to secure insurance for transplantations, PgII

Organ transplant patients face financial ruin due to inadequate insurance coverage, claim denials, and high post-transplant care costs, despite IRDAI guidelines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

3 Apr, 2026

Running around in circles to secure insurance for transplantations, PgII

Organ transplant patients face financial ruin due to inadequate insurance coverage, claim denials, and high post-transplant care costs, despite IRDAI guidelines.

3 Apr, 2026

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Vulnerable Sections

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension, Pg14

Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension, Pg14

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Systemic reckoning, Pg8

Systemic reckoning, Pg8

A disturbing step for rights, dignity and mental health, Pg8

A disturbing step for rights, dignity and mental health, Pg8

Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17

Karnataka law affirms absolute right of adults to choose partners, Pg17

Don't overlook cancer among children, Pg11

Don't overlook cancer among children, Pg11

Trans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg16

Trans rights: How 2026 Amendment Act deviates from decade-long judicial arc, Pg16

Mothers require better healthcare, not just access, Pg10

Mothers require better healthcare, not just access, Pg10

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Great Nicobar plan triggers fresh concerns among locals, Pg1

Running around in circles to secure insurance for transplantations, PgII

Running around in circles to secure insurance for transplantations, PgII

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