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Union government yet to finalize methodology for sorting and tabulating open-field caste data collected in the 2027 Census, raising concerns among experts.
Article advocates for accountable lottery regulation over prohibition, citing revenue loss, black market growth, and proposing amendments to the Lotteries Act.
India leads BRICS mental health network, integrating AI and tele-health to address severe treatment gaps and improve access across member nations.
PLI schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs, and Medical Devices exceed investment targets, boosting domestic manufacturing, exports, and self-reliance in critical sectors.
IIT-Bombay suicide highlights systemic discrimination and immense pressure on marginalized students in elite institutions, prompting calls for urgent social justice reforms and institutional accountability.
Article analyzes student deaths at IIT Bombay and NIT Kurukshetra, exposing caste discrimination and institutional bias, demanding targeted preventive measures.
Centre urges Supreme Court for prospective application of OBC creamy-layer verdict, citing potential administrative chaos and impact on appointments and admissions.
DDU-GKY 2.0 strengthens rural youth skilling, employment, and entrepreneurship with enhanced features, special initiatives, and technology integration for sustainable livelihoods.
India showcases advancements in universal health coverage, digital health, and disease elimination at UNGA81, emphasizing global partnerships and accessible care.
Super El Niño projected to cause 15,800 heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, warns Climate Impact Lab.
India's high road fatalities prompt detailed analysis of Motor Vehicles Act, MACTs, and Supreme Court guidelines for calculating accident compensation.
Karnataka government grants Tulu second additional administrative language status in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, recognizing its cultural significance.
Government survey reveals widening rural-urban tourism divide; Tamil Nadu families lead holiday trips, while rural travel declines significantly.
Two Election Commissioners flagged serious concerns over the Special Intensive Revision process and mass voter deletions, questioning ECI's integrity and Supreme Court's oversight.
Ministry of Social Justice's ELDERLINE 14567 provides crucial information, guidance, and support to senior citizens nationwide, receiving over 29 lakh calls since 2021.
India's drug regulator, CDSCO, cautions public against careless use of antibiotics and painkillers, highlighting kidney damage risks and mandating prescriptions.
Supreme Court asserts refusal to sing National Song cannot incur penal action, upholding religious freedoms against new law mandating Vande Mataram rendition.
Maharashtra passes landmark Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, granting independent recognition and scheme access, addressing gender disparity in agriculture and land ownership.
Systemic governance failures, bureaucratic corruption, and public apathy lead to daily civic infrastructure breakdowns and fatalities across India, demanding urgent accountability reforms.
Government flags significant fiscal strains for states due to demographic ageing, AI, and climate risks, necessitating spending overhaul for 2047 development.
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