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NSO releases first-ever district-level estimates for India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, offering granular insights into economic activity, productivity, and female workforce participation.
Union Minister launches DILRMP 3.0, a digital public infrastructure integrating GIS, ULPIN, and paperless courts to modernize land records and enhance ease of living.
DEPwD, ALIMCO, and EkStep launch 'Purple Dots' digital platform, creating a unified interface to connect Persons with Disabilities with vital services and opportunities.
Experts warn against social media-driven protein fads, emphasizing balanced, whole-food diets over supplements and debunking 'complete vs. incomplete' protein myths.
AI chatbots are increasingly first responders for mental health crises, but experts warn of risks like delayed professional help and reinforced hopelessness.
India risks a middle-income trap from jobless growth and social norms undervaluing skills, demanding urgent institutional reforms and a new approach to productive work.
New York City imposes a Gen AI moratorium for young students, sparking debate on its impact on learning and India's evolving education policies.
Manipur's contentious demand for a 1951 NRC baseline sparks debate over illegal immigration, ethnic identity, and implementation challenges.
Telangana's Nirmal district leads with 78% women in informal workforce, while MoSPI data reveals significant regional disparities and pay gaps across India.
New WRI India study shows open waste burning pollution triples in Indian cities during winter, worsening air quality and exposing waste collection gaps.
MHA proposes new Article 371 Chapter K for Ladakh, offering elected body with legislative powers over land, culture, and environment amidst demands for statehood.
Former officials raise alarm over Census 2027 data quality, citing new questions and potential links to NPR and NRC, impacting citizen rights.
FSSAI mandates red warning labels on packaged foods; India must implement comprehensive policies, including a tiered sugar tax, to combat alarming child obesity and diabetes rates.
Supreme Court considers pan-India safety regulations for student hostels and PGs after Delhi building collapse, addressing widespread illegal constructions and regulatory failures.
New 2027 Census questions raise concerns over data privacy, utility, and potential misuse for NPR, impacting data quality and respondent fatigue.
Article critiques India's university governance, advocating a 'liberty model' with student voice and academic freedom to address protests and systemic failures.
Proposed changes to Forest Rights Act's gram sabha consent requirements threaten tribal communities' land rights and survival, creating a dangerous regulatory vacuum.
NHRC issues notices over Meta's alleged role in promoting CSAM via ads, highlighting India's systemic failures in reporting and prosecuting child sexual abuse material cases.
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