Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
13 Oct, 2025

Other options if peace efforts don't work: Muttaqi warns Pak, Pg1.

Taliban warns Pakistan of 'other options' amid border clashes, denies sheltering TTP, and seeks peaceful resolution through dialogue.

Women and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
12 Oct, 2025

Ban on women journalists at Taliban Minister’s press conference sparks a row, Pg7.

A controversy erupted after Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s press conference in New Delhi excluded female journalists, drawing criticism from Indian media bodies, opposition parties, and global observers for violating norms of gender equality and press freedom.

Constitutional BodiesVulnerable Sections
12 Oct, 2025

Scheduled Caste panel brings out a ‘checklist’ to reject complaints, Pg8

NCSC introduces 'checklist' for complaint rejection, aiming to reduce pendency and filter non-SC grievances, raising concerns about access to justice.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental Issues
11 Oct, 2025

Micronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13.

The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
11 Oct, 2025

Govt. to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3, Pg12

Education Ministry to integrate Artificial Intelligence into school curriculum from Class 3, starting academic year 2026-27, nationwide.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Oct, 2025

Killer cough syrup, Pg9

Diethylene glycol contamination in cough syrup leads to 24 child deaths, exposing regulatory failures and substandard drug manufacturing practices.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
11 Oct, 2025

Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8

Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
11 Oct, 2025

Crime patterns, Pg8

NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors
11 Oct, 2025

Taliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10

Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesEducation Sector
11 Oct, 2025

The real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8

Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
10 Oct, 2025

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Oct, 2025

Cough syrup deaths: CAG flagged shortfall in TN drug tests last year, Pg9.

CAG report exposes critical gaps in Tamil Nadu's drug testing, potentially linked to cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Oct, 2025

Apex drug regulator seeks list of cough syrup makers from states, Pg9.

Drug regulator initiates audit of cough syrup makers after deaths linked to contaminated syrups, exposing regulatory gaps and quality control failures.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
10 Oct, 2025

India-UK ties, Pg1.

India and UK strengthen ties with new agreements on defense, education, and technology, addressing terrorism and trade opportunities.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
10 Oct, 2025

India inks £350-mn deal with U.K. to buy missiles, Pg1

India and UK strengthen ties with £350-mn missile deal, naval collaboration, and increased Indian investments in the UK.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Oct, 2025

CDSCO calls for list of all Indian cough syrup makers, Pg16

CDSCO orders audit of cough syrup makers after WHO flags DEG contamination in India-made drugs linked to child deaths.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
10 Oct, 2025

Are women deciding Assembly elections?, Pg11

Political parties increasingly target women as a distinct vote bank through welfare schemes, but challenges remain in ensuring genuine empowerment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
10 Oct, 2025

India needs a unified mental health response, Pg10

India's mental health crisis deepens: 70-92% treatment gap, workforce shortage, and $1 trillion economic loss by 2030.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
9 Oct, 2025

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

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