​Neighbours first, Pg6

India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

Should men get paternity leave in India?, Pg11

Supreme Court urges paternity leave law; experts debate its impact on gender equality and workforce participation in India.

Centre asks states to wrap up household survey by April-end, Pg11

Centre directs states to complete PVTG household survey by April-end for targeted welfare delivery and entitlement card issuance.

‘Bhasha’ matters in India’s multilingual moment, Pg8

UNESCO's 'Bhasha Matters' report advocates for mother-tongue-based multilingual education, emphasizing its role in equity and learning outcomes in India.

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.

Will notify questions on caste for Census as per norms: govt., Pg11

Government to include caste-based questions in Census 2027's second phase, addressing demands from states like Tamil Nadu.

​Language of harmony, Pg8

Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, sparks controversy over linguistic minority rights and national language policy implications.

Idea of poverty among Muslims needs to be corrected: New paper, Pg7

Study reveals India virtually eliminated extreme poverty by 2024; poverty rate among Muslims lower than Hindus.

Home in hills: Created for resources, representation, has left parent state behind in many key metrics, Pg21

Uttarakhand's 25-year journey: Identity secured, but migration, education, and healthcare challenges persist despite resource advantages over Uttar Pradesh.

We need to move from a caste census with a capital C to one with a small c, Pg11.

Experts advocate for comprehensive caste data collection beyond traditional census to expose inequality and inform policy, cautioning against pitfalls.

Data, dissent and uncertainty, Pg9

Karnataka's socio-economic survey faces resistance and legal challenges amidst caste dynamics and political opposition, raising concerns about social justice.

With over 4 lakh abstaining from caste census, secondary data to be used for analysis, Pg 8.

The article reports on the conclusion of Karnataka’s Social and Educational Survey 2025 (caste census), highlighting that over four lakh people abstained from participation. The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes plans to use secondary data sources to fill gaps in the survey.

Many insects are moving from taboo to the table, Pg11

Insects emerge as sustainable food source, offering high protein and low environmental impact, consumed across Northeast India and globally.

Adivasi languages translation app to be launched tomorrow , Pg11

Tribal Affairs Ministry to launch 'Aadi Vaani' AI-powered translation app for Adivasi languages, enhancing communication and preserving cultural heritage.

Share of clean energy in electricity still below 30%, Pg12

Reaching Jarawa tribe of Andaman Islands for Census will not be tough, Pg12

Cabinet announces Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme for job creation, Pg1

Anti-Maoist operation won’t stop during monsoon: Shah, Pg12

A different approach to the caste census, Pg10

U.S. man arrested for entering restricted North Sentinel Island, Pg 10