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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Jan, 2026

Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back, Pg6

Proposed Juvenile Justice Act amendment seeks to lower juvenility age to 14, raising concerns about child rights and rehabilitation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
22 Jan, 2026

Why HC ordered release of trafficking victim from protective home, Pg19

Bombay HC upholds constitutional liberty, releases trafficking victim; emphasizes rehabilitation over confinement under Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
21 Jan, 2026

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
20 Jan, 2026

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable Sections
19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Vulnerable SectionsE Governance
19 Jan, 2026

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Jan, 2026

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Jan, 2026

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
16 Jan, 2026

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Jan, 2026

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
15 Jan, 2026

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
14 Jan, 2026

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
14 Jan, 2026

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Jan, 2026

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

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