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Ebola outbreak in conflict-ridden DRC, exacerbated by political instability and neglected health systems, prompts India's medical aid and global call for coordinated response.
OBC creamy layer income test implementation stalled between Ministries despite Supreme Court ruling on 'hostile discrimination' in reservation policy.
Fifty-seven lakh active workers await e-KYC under the new VB-G RAM G rural job scheme, raising concerns about implementation delays and potential exclusion.
Gen Z rebels challenge Haryana's Khap Panchayats over restrictive social norms, igniting debate on women's rights and traditional authority versus individual liberty.
Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces a binary of stability and regressive policies, prompting international debate on engagement and recognition amidst economic fragility.
Nandan Nilekani-led High-Powered Task Force seeks public suggestions by September 2026 for comprehensive reforms in India's public examination system, including NTA.
India faces growing threat from severe Salmonella infections and alarming antibiotic resistance, demanding comprehensive public health and food safety reforms.
Article argues against enlarging Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats, advocating for preserving federal balance and improving parliamentary deliberation amidst delimitation and women's reservation debates.
Supreme Court debates English's status in India amidst challenges to CBSE's three-language formula, sparking discussion on its indigenous nature and societal impact.
PM Jan Dhan Yojana celebrates 12 years, empowering 59 crore beneficiaries with banking access, credit, and social security, transforming financial inclusion.
DDWS urges States/UTs to integrate Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and SBM-G 2.0 works under the new VB-G RAM G Act for enhanced rural water security and development.
Centre seeks Supreme Court clarity on OBC creamy layer judgment's retrospective application to Civil Services Exam 2025 results, citing 'rules of the game' doctrine.
Investigating India's 'scam towns,' this article exposes evolving cyber fraud techniques, police complicity, and socio-economic drivers behind a thriving criminal industry causing immense damage.
Urban lakes are disappearing rapidly due to unplanned urbanization and apathy, demanding structural reforms and integrated planning for ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Parliamentary committee highlights exorbitant private healthcare costs, recommending regulation and cross-subsidization amidst India's private health-care boom.
MHA forms high-level committee to address the century-old Gorkha demand for a separate state, seeking a permanent political solution.
Allahabad High Court rejects schoolgirl's hijab plea, upholding school uniform policy and citing "bare assertion" on essential religious practice.
Leaders and ecologists urge Supreme Court panel to extend deadline for Aravalli review, citing inadequate assessment of mining impact on communities and environment.
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