Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

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Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

In Census, caste category must not be open-ended, Pg12

Expert panel urges standardized caste coding for Census 2027, rejecting open-ended entries to ensure accurate data for targeted social justice policies.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

15 Jul, 2026

In Census, caste category must not be open-ended, Pg12

Expert panel urges standardized caste coding for Census 2027, rejecting open-ended entries to ensure accurate data for targeted social justice policies.

15 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

14 Jul, 2026

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

14 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

11 Jul, 2026

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

11 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1

PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

10 Jul, 2026

Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1

PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.

10 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8

Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Representation of the People's Act Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

10 Jul, 2026

SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8

Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.

10 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

Over 42% rise in female enrolment in higher education since 2014: report, Pg12

India's higher education witnesses a remarkable 42.2% surge in female enrollment since 2014, reaching 2.24 crore, alongside significant gains for SC/ST/OBC students.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Education Sector

9 Jul, 2026

Over 42% rise in female enrolment in higher education since 2014: report, Pg12

India's higher education witnesses a remarkable 42.2% surge in female enrollment since 2014, reaching 2.24 crore, alongside significant gains for SC/ST/OBC students.

9 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Checkbox caste, Pg6

Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

9 Jul, 2026

Checkbox caste, Pg6

Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.

9 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14

UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

7 Jul, 2026

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14

UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.

7 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jul, 2026

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

5 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14

China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

2 Jul, 2026

China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14

China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.

2 Jul, 2026

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9

Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

2 Jul, 2026

Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9

Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.

2 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7

UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

2 Jul, 2026

On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7

UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.

2 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment Ethics and Human Interface

A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12

Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment Ethics and Human Interface

1 Jul, 2026

A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12

Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.

1 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

‘Anyway, it’s a girl’ — 45 years later, it still rankles, Pg13

SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Jun, 2026

‘Anyway, it’s a girl’ — 45 years later, it still rankles, Pg13

SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.

27 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

Union Home Ministry overhauls FCRA rules, explicitly banning foreign funds for religious conversion and tightening NGO oversight with new penalties.

25 Jun, 2026

How government's overhaul of FCRA rules puts focus on religious conversion, Pg9

Union Home Ministry overhauls FCRA rules, explicitly banning foreign funds for religious conversion and tightening NGO oversight with new penalties.

25 Jun, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

22 Jun, 2026

Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8

Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.

22 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

20 Jun, 2026

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

20 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

17 Jun, 2026

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

17 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges