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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

Govt reserves 65% NREGS funds for water conservation works in rural blocks, Pg 6.

Government mandates 65% NREGS funds for water conservation in over-exploited blocks, potentially unlocking ₹35,000 crore for water projects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Sep, 2025

Just a pinch can reduce an Indian’s salt overload, Pg10

India confronts high salt consumption crisis; calls for multi-pronged strategy including public awareness, labeling, and integration with health programs.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
24 Sep, 2025

Lessons from India’s vaccination drive, Pg7

India's vaccination drive significantly reduces child mortality, achieves polio-free status, and earns global recognition for immunization efforts.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
24 Sep, 2025

HC: RPwD Act extends to institutions recognised by govt, local bodies

Delhi HC affirms RPwD Act's inclusive education provisions extend to government-recognized institutions, ensuring rights for students with disabilities.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
23 Sep, 2025

Trans people deserve better, Pg7

Article highlights policy gaps, discrimination, and the urgent need for inclusive reforms to ensure dignity and equality for transgender individuals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Sep, 2025

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

India's welfare programs offer insights for integrated climate-health action, emphasizing intersectoral policies and community engagement for global climate governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
18 Sep, 2025

Welfare at the mercy of the machine, Pg7

Facial Recognition Software (FRS) in Anganwadis raises concerns about dehumanization, dignity, and access to welfare for vulnerable communities.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
17 Sep, 2025

‘Judicial experimentalism’ versus the right to justice, Pg8

Supreme Court endorses 'cooling period' for Section 498A cases, raising concerns over victim's access to justice and judicial overreach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
17 Sep, 2025

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

PM to launch campaign for women and child healthcare, Pg14

PM Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and eighth 'Poshan Maah' on September 17 for improved women, child healthcare.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes, but upholds Act, Pg1

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, deeming certain provisions 'arbitrary' while upholding the law's overall constitutional validity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsE Governance
16 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12

Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC on anticipatory bail in caste crime, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, reinforcing protection against caste-based crimes and intimidation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods, Pg9

UNICEF report reveals rising childhood obesity due to ultra-processed foods and inadequate legal protections in 202 countries.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
15 Sep, 2025

Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)

₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable Sections
14 Sep, 2025

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
14 Sep, 2025

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Sep, 2025

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
14 Sep, 2025

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Sep, 2025

Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

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