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Supreme Court probes 'Right to Work' status amidst MGNREGA's replacement by VB-GRAM G Act, raising concerns over employment decline and constitutional principles.
Political demography highlights how uneven population trends, fertility rates, and migration challenge India's federalism, electoral representation, and future governance, urging sensitive policy management.
India's vultures face severe electrocution threat from expanding power infrastructure, compounding diclofenac-induced declines and impacting ecosystem health, demanding urgent protective measures.
OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.
Unregulated peptides fuel wellness craze, but experts warn of severe health risks due to absent scientific evidence and regulatory oversight, unlike approved medicines.
Amidst rising typhoid cases, India must prioritize vaccination, improved diagnostics, and responsible antibiotic use to combat growing antimicrobial resistance.
Sri Lanka removes legal hurdles for civil war refugees' voluntary return, impacting 90,000 in India, raising concerns about resettlement challenges.
Meta rolls out new safety controls for teens, including default time limits and night mode, following an $18 billion settlement with US states.
Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea on 'extremely difficult' retrospective implementation of OBC creamy layer income test judgment, impacting civil services.
Rural Development Ministry clarifies e-KYC is not mandatory for MGNREGA workers to access employment under the new VB-G RAM G scheme.
India urgently needs contextualized policies for treated wastewater reuse, leveraging the SRTW 2022 framework, to combat water scarcity and build climate resilience across states.
UN CERD expresses grave concern over India's human rights record, citing violence against minorities, caste discrimination, and misuse of laws.
India's higher education sector witnesses significant growth over a decade, with increased enrolment, improved gender parity, and enhanced inclusivity across social categories.
FSSAI proposes red hexagonal front-of-pack labels to warn consumers about high fat, sugar, salt in snacks, prompted by Supreme Court.
Delhi's MCD and World Bank experts explore global waste management models, proposing a 3-pronged strategy to clear legacy landfills and enhance sustainability.
FSSAI intensifies crackdown on major food companies for misleading health claims and non-compliance, extending scrutiny to e-commerce platforms for consumer protection.
Tamil Nadu government plans district-level safe houses for inter-caste couples, combating 'honour' killings and aligning with Supreme Court directives.
PMFBY, a flagship crop insurance scheme, has insured over 92 crore farmers, paying ₹2.06 lakh crore in claims, strengthening farmer resilience and income stability.
Meta agrees to pay $17.1 billion and redesign products in the US over claims of addictive social media harming children's mental health and privacy.
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