Poverty and Developmental Issues

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Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Dec, 2025

Women face greater health risks from rising heat: study, Pg11

Extreme heat disproportionately impacts women's health, causing fatigue, mental distress, and economic losses, especially among vulnerable populations across seven states.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Dec, 2025

Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8

Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
3 Dec, 2025

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesPoverty and Hunger
2 Dec, 2025

Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?, Pg7

World Bank projects halt in poverty reduction post-2030 due to economic stagnation in poorest nations, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
30 Nov, 2025

In MP, a tribal woman's death throws spotlight on unending queues for urea, Pg1

Tribal woman dies in urea queue in MP, exposing governance failures and supply chain issues amid rising fertilizer demand.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
26 Nov, 2025

For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis, PgII

Assam's tea industry faces crisis as erratic climate and stagnant prices threaten livelihoods and production, impacting 12 lakh workers.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
23 Nov, 2025

High costs, poor training deepen India’s stinging snakebite toll, Pg10

India faces alarming snakebite crisis: high treatment costs, inadequate training, and delayed care worsen mortality rates, especially among the poor.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Nov, 2025

Labour laws poisonous regulatory cholesterol, new codes clean up, usher in regime of trust, Pg13

New Labour Codes consolidate 29 acts into four, promising simplified regulations, reduced corruption, and increased job creation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Nov, 2025

At COP, India seeks ‘just transition mechanism’, Pg14

India advocates for 'just transition mechanism' at COP, emphasizing finance for climate adaptation and nationally-determined sustainable pathways amidst global divisions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Hidden cost of polluted groundwater, Pg7

Alarming groundwater contamination costing India $80 billion annually, disproportionately impacting poor, agriculture, and export competitiveness, demanding urgent action.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections
20 Nov, 2025

Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker, Pg6

UN recognizes childcare's critical role; India's ICDS faces challenges of underpaid workers, climate impact, and urbanization affecting vulnerable children.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Experts red-flag ultra-processed foods retail surge, Pg9

Ultra-processed food sales surge 40-fold in India, fueling obesity and diabetes, raising concerns among health experts.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
19 Nov, 2025

Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6

World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
17 Nov, 2025

Swing, but do not miss, Pg6

WHO Report: India witnesses decline in TB incidence but struggles with high burden and drug resistance, missing 2025 elimination target.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
12 Nov, 2025

Exploited workers, a labour policy’s empty promises, Pg10

Shram Shakti Niti 2025: Labour policy faces criticism for lacking worker safeguards, risking exploitation and digital exclusion.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Nov, 2025

Capital owners gain, workers lose: the widening wealth gap, Pg7

Global Inequality Report reveals widening wealth gap as capital owners gain while workers' wages stagnate, fueling social disparities.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
11 Nov, 2025

In free fall, Pg6

RSF's El-Fasher atrocities spark global outcry; Sudan faces potential state collapse amid ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and Remedies
10 Nov, 2025

Why a socialist won in the world’s financial capital, Pg7

Socialist Zohran Mamdani elected NYC Mayor, promising welfare policies amid rising costs and shifting demographics, defeating wealthier candidates.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
8 Nov, 2025

Breaking boundaries, Pg9

Indian women's cricket soars, overcoming societal barriers and inspiring future generations through dedication, success, and evolving support systems.

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