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

High and dry, Pg6

Draft rules for gig workers' social security exclude wage and condition protections, sparking concerns over accessibility and structural insecurity.

Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
5 Jan, 2026

Mumbai cops: SC ruling on missing kids cases and incomplete data create panic, Pg8

SC ruling mandating kidnapping case registration for missing minors, coupled with incomplete data, triggers public panic in Mumbai.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
5 Jan, 2026

PM: India gearing up to host 2036 Olympics, Pg6

India bids for 2036 Olympics amidst sports reforms, infrastructure push, and athlete support schemes like TOPS and Khelo India.

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

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections
4 Jan, 2026

Where does India stand on acid attacks?, Pg12

India's acid attack crisis: Acquittals highlight justice system failures, call for stricter laws, and improved support for survivors.

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

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
4 Jan, 2026

UGC sets up panel to look into assault, ragging allegations, Pg7

UGC and NCW intervene after alleged suicide due to ragging and sexual assault at Dharamshala college; probe initiated.

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

Social Security Code: Labour Ministry suggests 90-day cutoff for gig workers, Pg11

Labour Ministry proposes 90-day work threshold for gig workers to access social security benefits under Social Security Code 2020.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
3 Jan, 2026

To resolve the street dogs issue, use reason and compassion, not fear and cruelty, Pg11

Supreme Court's intervention in street dog management raises constitutional questions regarding separation of powers and animal welfare board's authority.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
3 Jan, 2026

Grok's use against women: Govt seeks X response in 3 days, Pg1

Government demands X (formerly Twitter) to respond within 72 hours over Grok AI misuse, potentially violating IT rules and women's dignity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
2 Jan, 2026

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.

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

24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17

Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
2 Jan, 2026

Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12

RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Jan, 2026

Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16

Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.

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

Behind gig workers' strike on New Year's eve: A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries, Pg4

Gig workers strike against 10-minute deliveries, demanding fair wages, safety, and regulation under labour codes.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 Jan, 2026

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
1 Jan, 2026

Night shift for women to safety net: Rules are out, Pg5

New labour codes mandate 48-hour workweek, allow women's night shifts with safety measures, and ensure gratuity for fixed-term employees.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
31 Dec, 2025

Gig workers to go on strike today against ‘exploitation’, Pg1

Gig workers strike against exploitation, demand labour rights and end to '10-20 minute delivery' mandates, seeking government intervention.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
31 Dec, 2025

Law on ‘suspension of sentence’, Pg10

Supreme Court stays High Court's order suspending life sentence of MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, raising concerns over justice.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
31 Dec, 2025

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

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