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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

22 Jun, 2026

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1

NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

22 Jun, 2026

IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1

NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.

22 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

21 Jun, 2026

Insuring the informal worker against the soaring heat, Pg10

NGOs launch innovative parametric heat-insurance for 3,925 informal workers in Delhi-NCR, providing crucial financial relief against soaring temperatures and income loss.

21 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, banned, Pg10

Union Health Ministry bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, citing lack of therapeutic justification and patient risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

21 Jun, 2026

16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, banned, Pg10

Union Health Ministry bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, citing lack of therapeutic justification and patient risks.

21 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

21 Jun, 2026

Walking on footpaths is a fundamental right, says Supreme Court. Here’s how Gurgaon fares, Pg4

Supreme Court declares safe footpaths a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, highlighting Gurgaon's dismal walkability index and infrastructure gaps.

21 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

BharatNet's last mile woes: only 45% connections active, Pg11

BharatNet's rural broadband initiative falters, with only 45% active connections and declining user additions, raising concerns over digital divide.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

21 Jun, 2026

BharatNet's last mile woes: only 45% connections active, Pg11

BharatNet's rural broadband initiative falters, with only 45% active connections and declining user additions, raising concerns over digital divide.

21 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The outbreak is outpacing us: Inside Congo's fight against rare Ebola strain, Pg1

Rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain ravages Congo, claiming 245 lives amidst limited diagnostics and no vaccine, outpacing global response efforts.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

21 Jun, 2026

The outbreak is outpacing us: Inside Congo's fight against rare Ebola strain, Pg1

Rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain ravages Congo, claiming 245 lives amidst limited diagnostics and no vaccine, outpacing global response efforts.

21 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

20 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

20 Jun, 2026

Delhi's unfinished fight against prejudice, Pg14

Delhi's decade-long fight against racial prejudice against Northeast Indians falters, with only 33 convictions from 2,656 FIRs, highlighting systemic failures.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Jun, 2026

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

20 Jun, 2026

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

Right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right, says SC, Pg13

Supreme Court declares right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Part III, urging government to legislate for mandatory pedestrian infrastructure and accountability.

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

20 Jun, 2026

Right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right, says SC, Pg13

Supreme Court declares right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Part III, urging government to legislate for mandatory pedestrian infrastructure and accountability.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Sickle cell anaemia to be eradicated by 2047: Murmu, Pg10

President Murmu declares India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, urging collective action and awareness, especially among tribal communities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

20 Jun, 2026

Sickle cell anaemia to be eradicated by 2047: Murmu, Pg10

President Murmu declares India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, urging collective action and awareness, especially among tribal communities.

20 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

20 Jun, 2026

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Palestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8

Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector India and its Neighbourhood Relations

20 Jun, 2026

Palestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8

Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.

20 Jun, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

19 Jun, 2026

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

19 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System

19 Jun, 2026

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

19 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

19 Jun, 2026

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

19 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

19 Jun, 2026

NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges, Pg10

NFHS-6 shows mixed nutrition progress: stunting declines to 29.3%, but poor feeding practices, maternal time poverty, and processed food consumption remain critical challenges.

19 Jun, 2026