Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

2 Jan, 2026

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Jan, 2026

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

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.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable 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.

1 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

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.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable 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.

31 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Dec, 2025

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

30 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Dec, 2025

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

30 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

The forgotten history of a job scheme, much before NREGS, Pg10

Uncover the historical roots of employment guarantee schemes in India, tracing back to pre-colonial famine relief efforts.

Inclusive Growth Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

28 Dec, 2025

The forgotten history of a job scheme, much before NREGS, Pg10

Uncover the historical roots of employment guarantee schemes in India, tracing back to pre-colonial famine relief efforts.

28 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Social scourge, Pg8

Despite progress, child marriage persists in India; poverty, education, and law enforcement gaps hinder complete eradication by 2030 SDG target.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

27 Dec, 2025

Social scourge, Pg8

Despite progress, child marriage persists in India; poverty, education, and law enforcement gaps hinder complete eradication by 2030 SDG target.

27 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Dec, 2025

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

26 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting

24 Dec, 2025

The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7

AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.

24 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Dec, 2025

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

24 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7

MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

23 Dec, 2025

Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7

MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.

23 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.

22 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12

India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Dec, 2025

Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12

India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.

22 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 Dec, 2025

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

21 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

Heat, humidity combo poses higher stunting risk in S. Asia, Pg11

South Asia faces alarming rise in child stunting due to combined heat and humidity, potentially affecting 30-37 lakh children by 2050.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

21 Dec, 2025

Heat, humidity combo poses higher stunting risk in S. Asia, Pg11

South Asia faces alarming rise in child stunting due to combined heat and humidity, potentially affecting 30-37 lakh children by 2050.

21 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

20 Dec, 2025

New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.

20 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Dec, 2025

The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9

Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.

20 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections