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Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 May, 2026

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

14 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1

Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

14 May, 2026

Karnataka scraps hijab ban order, students can wear limited faith symbols, Pg1

Karnataka government revokes hijab ban, permits limited religious symbols in schools, balancing religious freedom and uniform regulations.

14 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1

NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

14 May, 2026

NEET whistleblower first went to police, no FIR, so wrote to testing agency, Pg1

NEET paper leak investigation intensifies as CBI arrests five, political links surface amidst multi-state raids and detentions.

14 May, 2026

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

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after question paper leak, Pg1

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak; CBI investigates under the Prevention of Corruption Act, re-exam in 7-10 days.

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

13 May, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after question paper leak, Pg1

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled after paper leak; CBI investigates under the Prevention of Corruption Act, re-exam in 7-10 days.

13 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

13 May, 2026

Fresh push for implementation of PM SHRI in Bengal, Kerala, and T.N., Pg12

Centre urges West Bengal, Kerala, and T.N. to implement PM SHRI scheme, aiming to transform 14,500 schools by NEP 2020.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 May, 2026

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

13 May, 2026

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

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

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

13 May, 2026

We have to call their bluff, says NTA chief after NEET-UG cancellation, Pg9

NEET-UG cancelled after malpractice allegations; NTA vows zero tolerance, CBI probe initiated, and re-exam announced amid heightened security concerns.

13 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

13 May, 2026

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

13 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

13 May, 2026

Last villages set to turn ‘urban’: What will change?, Pg4

Delhi's last 48 villages transition to 'urban' status, promising improved amenities but facing implementation challenges and land-use regulation changes.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

13 May, 2026

PCOS is now PMOS — to help with correct diagnosis and treatment, Pg12

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) renamed to Poly-endocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS) for better diagnosis and treatment globally.

13 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Physical activity has stalled for 20 years, hurting health and climate, PgII

Global physical inactivity persists, widening socio-economic health gaps; climate-friendly activity initiatives need equitable, localized strategies for low-income countries.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

12 May, 2026

Physical activity has stalled for 20 years, hurting health and climate, PgII

Global physical inactivity persists, widening socio-economic health gaps; climate-friendly activity initiatives need equitable, localized strategies for low-income countries.

12 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

Women and Women's Organizations Parliament and State Legislatures Representation of the People's Act

12 May, 2026

When women enter the legislature, the agenda changes, Pg10

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A renewed push for 33% reservation for women in legislatures to correct democratic imbalance.

12 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

11 May, 2026

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

11 May, 2026

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

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

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

11 May, 2026

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 May, 2026

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

11 May, 2026

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

11 May, 2026

Health Sector

Why is hantavirus drawing global attention?, Pg14

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concerns; WHO clarifies transmission risks and symptoms, while monitoring international spread.

Health Sector

10 May, 2026

Why is hantavirus drawing global attention?, Pg14

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises global concerns; WHO clarifies transmission risks and symptoms, while monitoring international spread.

10 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Central govt. operationalises Labour Codes, Pg1

Central government fully operationalises four Labour Codes via gazette notifications, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

10 May, 2026

Central govt. operationalises Labour Codes, Pg1

Central government fully operationalises four Labour Codes via gazette notifications, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers.

10 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology