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

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Mar, 2026

Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12

India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Mar, 2026

New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12

India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

24 Mar, 2026

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

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

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

24 Mar, 2026

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

24 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Mar, 2026

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

23 Mar, 2026

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

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

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

22 Mar, 2026

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

22 Mar, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

22 Mar, 2026

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

22 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Vulnerable Sections

22 Mar, 2026

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

22 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Mar, 2026

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

22 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of IPC Section 377-like provision in BNS, Pg1

Delhi HC revives plea seeking IPC Section 377-like provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to protect LGBTQ+ community from sexual assault.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

21 Mar, 2026

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of IPC Section 377-like provision in BNS, Pg1

Delhi HC revives plea seeking IPC Section 377-like provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to protect LGBTQ+ community from sexual assault.

21 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Restoring rights, Pg8

Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.

21 Mar, 2026

Restoring rights, Pg8

Supreme Court grants adoptive mothers 12 weeks paid maternity leave, challenging patriarchal norms and promoting gender-neutral parenting paradigm.

21 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

In name of protection, walking back on hard-won rights, Pg11

Transgender Bill 2026 narrows definition, excludes many, mandates medical verification, and criminalizes gender-affirming procedures, raising concerns about rights and privacy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

20 Mar, 2026

In name of protection, walking back on hard-won rights, Pg11

Transgender Bill 2026 narrows definition, excludes many, mandates medical verification, and criminalizes gender-affirming procedures, raising concerns about rights and privacy.

20 Mar, 2026

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

What is new in transgender rights Bill?, Pg8

Transgender Rights Bill sparks controversy over redefined identity, potentially undermining self-determination and NALSA judgment.

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

19 Mar, 2026

What is new in transgender rights Bill?, Pg8

Transgender Rights Bill sparks controversy over redefined identity, potentially undermining self-determination and NALSA judgment.

19 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

India showing steady progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains: report, Pg12

UN Report: India Significantly Reduces Child Mortality Rates Amidst Slowing Global Progress, Driven by Public Health Interventions and Improved Healthcare Access.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

19 Mar, 2026

India showing steady progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains: report, Pg12

UN Report: India Significantly Reduces Child Mortality Rates Amidst Slowing Global Progress, Driven by Public Health Interventions and Improved Healthcare Access.

19 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Provide breakfast too under PM-POSHAN: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel recommends breakfast under PM-POSHAN and scheme extension to Class 12 in five years to improve nutrition.

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

19 Mar, 2026

Provide breakfast too under PM-POSHAN: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel recommends breakfast under PM-POSHAN and scheme extension to Class 12 in five years to improve nutrition.

19 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Mar, 2026

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

19 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections