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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12

Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

22 Jun, 2026

Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12

Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.

22 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Jun, 2026

Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10

Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.

22 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9

NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

22 Jun, 2026

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life Disaster and Disaster Management

22 Jun, 2026

Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8

Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.

22 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jun, 2026

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

22 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11

Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

22 Jun, 2026

Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11

Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

22 Jun, 2026

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jun, 2026

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

NSDC crackdown continues: Current, ex-staffers get notices for PMKVY 'lapses', Pg1

NSDC issues show-cause notices to 20 current, ex-staffers over 'gross negligence' in PMKVY, following CAG's damning report on Rs 14,450 crore scheme.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

22 Jun, 2026

NSDC crackdown continues: Current, ex-staffers get notices for PMKVY 'lapses', Pg1

NSDC issues show-cause notices to 20 current, ex-staffers over 'gross negligence' in PMKVY, following CAG's damning report on Rs 14,450 crore scheme.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

22 Jun, 2026

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1

NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1

NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.

22 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded?, Pg13

India overhauls GDP, CPI, IIP, and introduces PPI, updating base years and methodologies after IMF 'C' grade, ensuring robust economic data for policy.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

21 Jun, 2026

Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded?, Pg13

India overhauls GDP, CPI, IIP, and introduces PPI, updating base years and methodologies after IMF 'C' grade, ensuring robust economic data for policy.

21 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

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.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster 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.

21 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Ladakh groups call for protest over Centre’s ‘backtracking’, Pg10

Ladakh groups declare June 23 shutdown, accusing Centre of reneging on statehood and Article 371K constitutional safeguard promises for the region.

21 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, banned, Pg10

Union Health Ministry bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, citing lack of therapeutic justification and patient risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

21 Jun, 2026

16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, banned, Pg10

Union Health Ministry bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, citing lack of therapeutic justification and patient risks.

21 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

21 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

BharatNet's last mile woes: only 45% connections active, Pg11

BharatNet's rural broadband initiative falters, with only 45% active connections and declining user additions, raising concerns over digital divide.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

21 Jun, 2026

BharatNet's last mile woes: only 45% connections active, Pg11

BharatNet's rural broadband initiative falters, with only 45% active connections and declining user additions, raising concerns over digital divide.

21 Jun, 2026

E Governance India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How Iran plans to regulate Hormuz via an online form, Pg11

Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority mandates online clearance for all vessels traversing the critical Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran MoU, impacting global energy flows.

E Governance India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

21 Jun, 2026

How Iran plans to regulate Hormuz via an online form, Pg11

Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority mandates online clearance for all vessels traversing the critical Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran MoU, impacting global energy flows.

21 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation