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Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

10 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Jul, 2026

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

10 Jul, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

WHO member states push to finalize pandemic treaty's crucial benefit-sharing mechanism amidst fresh Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting global health equity challenges.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

WHO member states push to finalize pandemic treaty's crucial benefit-sharing mechanism amidst fresh Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting global health equity challenges.

9 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

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

9 Jul, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

Palestinian rights group demands arrest of Israeli soldier in Himachal for alleged Gaza war crimes, challenging India's Geneva Conventions Act and the 'Hummus Trail' phenomenon.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Jul, 2026

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

Palestinian rights group demands arrest of Israeli soldier in Himachal for alleged Gaza war crimes, challenging India's Geneva Conventions Act and the 'Hummus Trail' phenomenon.

9 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

9 Jul, 2026

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.

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

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

Indian diaspora now Australia's largest overseas-born community, profoundly reshaping national identity and becoming a critical pillar in India-Australia's evolving strategic partnership.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

9 Jul, 2026

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

Indian diaspora now Australia's largest overseas-born community, profoundly reshaping national identity and becoming a critical pillar in India-Australia's evolving strategic partnership.

9 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Jharkhand invites industry partners for PM-SETU scheme, upgrading ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry-aligned courses to boost youth employability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Education Sector

8 Jul, 2026

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Jharkhand invites industry partners for PM-SETU scheme, upgrading ITIs with modern infrastructure and industry-aligned courses to boost youth employability.

8 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

8 Jul, 2026

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.

8 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Jul, 2026

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.

8 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

8 Jul, 2026

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.

8 Jul, 2026

Education Sector E Governance

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals significant drop in school dropout rates, with secondary level dipping to 7.0%, alongside improved infrastructure and gender balance.

Education Sector E Governance

8 Jul, 2026

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

UDISE+ 2025-26 report reveals significant drop in school dropout rates, with secondary level dipping to 7.0%, alongside improved infrastructure and gender balance.

8 Jul, 2026

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

PM announces IIM-B campus in Indonesia, Pg12

PM Modi announces IIM-B's first international campus in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ, boosting educational ties and ASEAN student opportunities.

Education Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

8 Jul, 2026

PM announces IIM-B campus in Indonesia, Pg12

PM Modi announces IIM-B's first international campus in Indonesia's Singhasari SEZ, boosting educational ties and ASEAN student opportunities.

8 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

New research reveals women's increased income drives proactive health investments, reducing reactive healthcare spending and linking economic empowerment to public health outcomes.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

8 Jul, 2026

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

New research reveals women's increased income drives proactive health investments, reducing reactive healthcare spending and linking economic empowerment to public health outcomes.

8 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

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections

7 Jul, 2026

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.

7 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jul, 2026

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.

7 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jul, 2026

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

7 Jul, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

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

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

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

What is the ‘Hummus trail’ and why is it under scrutiny?, Pg8

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7

Checkbox caste, Pg6

Checkbox caste, Pg6

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

The Indian diaspora as Australia’s identity, its future, Pg6

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

Expression Of Interest (EOI) Under PM-SETU, Pg19

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

School dropout rate falls across key stages: report, Pg14

PM announces IIM-B campus in Indonesia, Pg12

PM announces IIM-B campus in Indonesia, Pg12

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

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

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

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

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