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A new report reveals 63% of cybercrime victims are dissatisfied with police handling, highlighting gaps in investigation and victim support despite improved reporting mechanisms.
Supreme Court flags 1000% drug price disparities, urging regulatory action against hospitals exploiting patients through inflated MRPs and low PTRs.
Surging EV sales in India highlight critical need for robust charging infrastructure, revealing significant state-wise disparities in adoption and facilities.
India's household debt surges to 45.5% of GDP, raising concerns about consumption-led borrowing, income inequality, and macroeconomic stability.
Union Cabinet clears Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to evacuate 135 GW renewable energy and integrate 50 GWh battery storage by 2033.
Calcutta High Court rules SC/ST Act covers online casteist slurs, expanding "public view" to digital domain, challenging previous Supreme Court interpretations.
Indian cities transform wastewater into valuable resource through Swachh Bharat Mission, achieving Water Plus certification and circular economy goals.
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches new Discovery Track under PRIP Scheme, offering up to ₹50 crore financial aid for pharma and MedTech startups, boosting indigenous drug innovation.
RIS study estimates Ayush sector's economic contribution at US$36.92 billion in FY25, projecting significant growth to US$318 billion by 2047.
Opposition parties lambast government demography panel's 'diabolical' questionnaire seeking religion-wise data on birth, property, and Aadhaar, raising privacy and targeting concerns.
New report exposes how cybercrime victims, particularly women and the poor, must bribe police or use connections to secure justice and recover lost funds.
Article critiques Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code for confusing uniformity with equality, advocating for a gender-just framework addressing women's rights, inheritance, and marital property.
Article highlights pervasive violence against women in public spaces across India and South Africa, urging focus on infrastructure and societal change over restricting women's mobility.
India charts significant literacy progress since independence, driven by NEP 2020, ULLAS, and NIPUN Bharat, aiming for universal foundational learning and Viksit Bharat.
Union Minister launches PRAGATI-50 initiative to transform 50 cities into Swachhata models, leveraging technology and citizen participation for urban cleanliness and waste management.
CAQM tightens air pollution control in NCR with revised GRAP, imposing stricter vehicle and construction dust norms, alongside enhanced monitoring.
Union Home Ministry's demography panel seeks religion-wise data for 15 years, but states cite constitutional secularism and data maintenance issues.
India poised to become global hub for rare-disease drug development and manufacturing, leveraging its pharma prowess and patient base for accessible, affordable treatments.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Delhi sexual assaults, directs police to audit safety measures, enhance patrolling, and fix accountability for women's safety.
NFHS-6 data reveals persistent gender imbalance in contraceptive responsibility, with women bearing the burden of sterilisation despite new WHO guidelines for male options.
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