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Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.
India to absorb 90% of MSME compliance costs for EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, shielding exports from Rs 20 lakh per unit burden.
Union Food Ministry drafts NFSA amendments, proposing 7kg foodgrains per person for AAY, sparking controversy over potential reduced allocations and 'North-South divide'.
Expert analysis exposes cracks in India's 'fastest-growing economy' narrative, citing deep structural weaknesses, import dependence, and weakening social safety nets amidst political diversions.
SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.
New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.
India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.
Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.
MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.
Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.
India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.
Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.
Lucknow fire tragedy exposes India's regulatory failures, unplanned urban growth, and inadequate fire safety, questioning the 'Viksit Bharat' vision amidst rising aspirations.
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