Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
18 Dec, 2025

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
16 Dec, 2025

​Poll position, Pg6

Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
16 Dec, 2025

​Massacre in Sydney, Pg6

Sydney massacre claims 16 lives amidst rising antisemitism; Australia investigates extremist links and reviews gun control policies after Bondi shooting.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesVulnerable Sections
15 Dec, 2025

Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8

NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
15 Dec, 2025

Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16

Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
14 Dec, 2025

How will Australia’s social media ban work?, Pg14

Australia bans social media for under-16s, imposing hefty fines; Meta responds with age verification, raising privacy concerns and implementation challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
12 Dec, 2025

IOC's new female eligibility policy in 2026, Pg21

IOC's new eligibility policy targets early 2026 for female sports, potentially excluding transgender athletes from Olympic Games.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, Pg1

Karnataka's new Bill proposes strict penalties and imprisonment to curb hate speech and hate crimes, facing opposition in the Assembly.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
11 Dec, 2025

In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17

Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
11 Dec, 2025

7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill, Pg1

Karnataka's new hate speech bill proposes up to 10 years jail for repeat offenders, sparking debate on free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
10 Dec, 2025

Grappling with the politics of division, Pg9

Karnataka deploys Special Action Force in Mandya amid rising communal tensions linked to political realignments and polarization.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Dec, 2025

INDIA bloc MPs move motion to impeach HC judge, Pg1

Opposition MPs initiate impeachment motion against Madras HC judge over alleged ideological bias and misconduct, raising concerns about judicial impartiality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
10 Dec, 2025

Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health, Pg8

Reimagining mental healthcare: Prioritizing dignity, disability justice, and addressing social determinants for equitable and inclusive support systems.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesEducation Sector
9 Dec, 2025

Bias against OBCs must be counted as caste discrimination, panel urges UGC, Pg13

Parliamentary panel urges UGC to include OBC discrimination in caste bias definition and re-evaluate EWS quota for faculty appointments.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
8 Dec, 2025

How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16

Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
5 Dec, 2025

Supreme Court to review clause in 2025 Order that contradicts Assam Accord, Pg14

Supreme Court examines constitutional validity of 2025 Order's clause impacting Assam Accord's immigrant cut-off date, potentially altering Assam's demography.

The Freedom StruggleWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
5 Dec, 2025

How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse, Pg11

Mahad Satyagraha: Ambedkar's fight for human rights and water access reshaped constitutional discourse, challenging caste discrimination and inspiring gender equality.

Population and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Dec, 2025

Census is about who we are. It cannot ignore migration and caste, Pg12

Delayed Census 2027 raises concerns about caste enumeration, migrant inclusion, data privacy, and impacts on resource allocation and political representation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
4 Dec, 2025

Court relaxes norms for scribes in exams conducted by UPSC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates UPSC to ease scribe change norms and deploy screen-reader software for visually impaired candidates in civil service exams.

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