Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
9 Oct, 2025

WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup has been exported to other countries, Pg12

WHO requests India to clarify if toxic cough syrup, linked to child deaths, was exported internationally.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
9 Oct, 2025

Manipur data mask scale of crimes against women in 2023, Pg7

NCRB data reveals a shocking 30% decline in crimes against women in Manipur despite widespread reports of gendered violence during ethnic conflict.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
9 Oct, 2025

Are workers’ rights being eroded?, Pg8

India's eroding worker safety: Lax laws, weak enforcement, and employer impunity endanger lives in factories and industrial sites.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
9 Oct, 2025

Needs more than the regulator, Pg11.

India's counterfeit drug crisis demands urgent reforms: multi-agency probes, forensic analysis, and legislative amendments for public health protection.

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

Ensure testing of raw materials, finished drugs: CDSCO to states, Pg12.

CDSCO directs states to mandate rigorous testing of raw materials and finished drugs following reports of child deaths due to cough syrup.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
8 Oct, 2025

Be open about names added to final Bihar poll rolls, SC tells EC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions Election Commission on transparency of Bihar voter list revisions, seeks clarity on deleted and added voters.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInvestment Models
8 Oct, 2025

A path to progress that is paved with gold, Pg6

Article advocates for revitalized gold monetization scheme to unlock $2.4 trillion in household gold reserves for India's economic growth.

Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
8 Oct, 2025

India-UK ties: much to build on, Pg18.

India and UK strengthen ties with FTA, CETA, and Defence Industrial Roadmap, aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
8 Oct, 2025

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.

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

TN unit, Pg1.

Adulterated cough syrup from TN factory linked to child deaths; firm faces charges under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
7 Oct, 2025

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
7 Oct, 2025

UN to probe human rights violations in Afghanistan, Pg14

UNHRC launches probe into Afghanistan's human rights abuses, focusing on Taliban's treatment of women and girls since 2021 takeover.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
7 Oct, 2025

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.

Vulnerable Sections
7 Oct, 2025

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala, Pg7

Crimes against children surge in Assam, Rajasthan, and Kerala due to varied factors, including child marriage crackdown and better reporting.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Oct, 2025

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth SectorE GovernanceEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
7 Oct, 2025

Reforming passive euthanasia in India, Pg7

India considers reforming passive euthanasia protocols using digital tools for efficient, humane end-of-life decisions, avoiding active euthanasia due to ethical concerns.

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

​Ensure compliance, Pg6

Health Ministry mandates strict drug compliance after cough syrup deaths, highlighting quality control gaps in Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Oct, 2025

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
7 Oct, 2025

On SIR, all did not end well, Pg9.

Bihar's Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over completeness, equity, and accuracy, raising concerns about disenfranchisement.

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