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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

18 Mar, 2026

Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18

Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.

18 Mar, 2026

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

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

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

18 Mar, 2026

A case of gender injustice, Pg12

Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.

18 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Continued reliance on 2011 Census data may lead to exclusion of beneficiaries: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel urges NFSA beneficiary database update, citing 2011 Census data exclusion risks for vulnerable households.

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System Buffer Stocks and Food Security

17 Mar, 2026

Continued reliance on 2011 Census data may lead to exclusion of beneficiaries: Panel, Pg7

Parliamentary panel urges NFSA beneficiary database update, citing 2011 Census data exclusion risks for vulnerable households.

17 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open, Pg10

Cinema halls to implement audio descriptions and same-language captions in all new films, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Mar, 2026

For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open, Pg10

Cinema halls to implement audio descriptions and same-language captions in all new films, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

17 Mar, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Mar, 2026

On the right to die with dignity, Pg7

Supreme Court permits withdrawal of life support for patient in Persistent Vegetative State, affirming right to die with dignity.

16 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Mar, 2026

34 cr LPG consumers: Average household use half cylinder per month, Pg1

LPG consumption patterns reveal rural households consume less despite Ujjwala Yojana, impacting energy access and economic equity nationwide.

16 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

14 Mar, 2026

Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10

Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.

14 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

13 Mar, 2026

Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8

EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.

13 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Mar, 2026

New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension, Pg14

EPS 2026 omits clause for higher pension option, impacting employees seeking benefits on salaries exceeding ₹15,000 monthly.

12 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Jal Jeevan mission gets extension up to 2028, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028 with increased funding, shifting focus from infrastructure to ensuring reliable water delivery.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Mar, 2026

Jal Jeevan mission gets extension up to 2028, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028 with increased funding, shifting focus from infrastructure to ensuring reliable water delivery.

11 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 Mar, 2026

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

11 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 Mar, 2026

VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1

Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.

9 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

Duty cuts on cancer drugs offer financial relief, especially for the poor seeking treatment in public hospitals.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

9 Mar, 2026

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

Duty cuts on cancer drugs offer financial relief, especially for the poor seeking treatment in public hospitals.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

India's ASHA and Anganwadi workers, vital to welfare, face exploitation as 'volunteers' despite continuous, indispensable service, demanding fair wages and recognition.

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Mar, 2026

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

India's ASHA and Anganwadi workers, vital to welfare, face exploitation as 'volunteers' despite continuous, indispensable service, demanding fair wages and recognition.

9 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

9 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Mar, 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

8 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

8 Mar, 2026

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

8 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 Mar, 2026

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

8 Mar, 2026

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

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

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

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Land Reforms in India