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Supreme Court directs 19 States/UTs to declare cancer a notifiable disease for early detection and patient care, questioning Centre's lack of uniform guidelines.
Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.
Central Government approves Urban Flood Risk Mitigation Programme (UFRMP) Phase-I and Phase-II across 18 cities with Rs 5520 crore outlay to enhance flood resilience.
Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.
Delhi government implements target-based model and smart poles to combat air pollution, testing 22 innovative technologies for wider deployment.
India's unemployment rate surged to a four-quarter high of 5.4% in April-June 2026, with young females facing the highest joblessness.
Centre opposes creamy layer for SC/ST reservations in Supreme Court, citing historical disadvantage and Parliament's exclusive domain over policy changes.
Supreme Court observation sparks debate on English as an Indian language; article argues for its historical integration, societal role, and literary contribution, advocating multilingualism.
National Nurses Registration and Tracking System fails to enroll over 31 lakh nurses, hindering healthcare resource deployment and patient safety due to federal tensions.
Ministry of Tourism boosts North-East tourism through schemes like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and UDAN, organizing events, and providing financial aid for regional development.
Government's Skill India Mission schemes, including PMKVY and JSS, show significant positive impact on employment, income, and social inclusion across states.
Report highlights 43 million rural enterprises can bridge India's 7-8 million annual job gap, urging integrated policy beyond piecemeal credit.
Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.
New VB-GRAM G rural job scheme sees nearly 50% year-on-year decline in employment generation during its first month, impacting rural demand.
Ladakh pioneers Independent India's first caste census from August 17, employing digital and paper schedules amidst border security considerations.
BJP MP introduces 'Shield Bill, 2025' to restrict social media access for minors under 13 without parental consent, imposing hefty penalties on non-compliant platforms.
Delhi's Lakshmi Yojana sparks debate on fiscal burden of Unconditional Cash Transfers, potentially diverting funds from critical public services like health and education.
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