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Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections
22 Jun, 2026

A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10

New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
21 Jun, 2026

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Jun, 2026

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Jun, 2026

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
20 Jun, 2026

Sickle cell anaemia to be eradicated by 2047: Murmu, Pg10

President Murmu declares India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, urging collective action and awareness, especially among tribal communities.

Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution System
19 Jun, 2026

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
19 Jun, 2026

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Jun, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9

PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Jun, 2026

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting
19 Jun, 2026

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment Models
18 Jun, 2026

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
17 Jun, 2026

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
17 Jun, 2026

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

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

​Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
16 Jun, 2026

Serum's HPV vaccine to be included in immunisation programme after 2027, Pg7

Serum Institute's Cervavac HPV vaccine targets national immunization program inclusion post-2027, pending single-dose efficacy trial results to combat cervical cancer.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Jun, 2026

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
16 Jun, 2026

SC's message: Campus distress has social causes, Pg11

SC panel links student suicides to systemic social inequalities and institutional deficits, urging comprehensive reforms for marginalized learners in higher education.

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