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55 Indian cities feature among the world's fastest-growing 100, with Delhi projected for significant GDP increase by 2050.
Constituent Assembly fiercely debated Uniform Civil Code, balancing religious freedom, social reform, and national unity, shaping Article 44's inclusion.
On 11th Ayurveda Day, India highlights a decade of integrating ancient healing into modern healthcare via government schemes, scientific research, and global outreach.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY marks eight years, covering 33% of India's population and funding 13.25 crore admissions, significantly reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Coal India Limited consistently exceeds CSR obligations, investing ₹7,276 crore in community welfare, national missions, and inclusive growth, impacting 3.56 crore lives.
Scientists rethink strategies against rising drug-resistant fungal infections like Candida auris, driven by global warming and genetic evolution, challenging current antifungal treatments.
Union Health Ministry mandates CCTV surveillance at medical stores to combat prescription drug abuse, sparking debate with chemists citing privacy and financial concerns.
Article explores global democratic crisis, proposing Swaraj and Indian thinkers' critiques to renew democracy, addressing design and systemic flaws like majoritarianism and social hierarchy.
Centre proposes Article 371K for Ladakh, granting special constitutional safeguards and an elected UT-level body with legislative, executive, and financial powers.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 successfully remediates 3.66 crore tonnes of legacy waste, transforming dumpsites into eco-parks and processing facilities nationwide.
72nd National Film Awards to be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on September 22, 2026, honoring cinematic excellence and Anant Nag with Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Discovery of five baby orangutans in Odisha exposes a global wildlife trafficking web, driven by urban demand and threatening endangered species.
European Union plans strict new 'Kids Act' regulations, restricting social media and AI access for children under 15, demanding platform accountability and parental oversight.
Bengaluru uncovers massive ₹5 crore counterfeit drug racket supplying fake cancer and ICU medicines to 90 hospitals, raising serious patient safety and governance concerns.
Karnataka grants Tulu additional official language status in two districts, impacting administration and requiring potential amendment to the Official Language Act.
India urgently needs a distinct regulatory framework for medical devices to curb exploitative MRPs, ensuring fair pricing and protecting patients from inflated costs.
Public services often fail as electoral issues in India despite affecting welfare; recent paper leak protests could finally force political accountability.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin transforms rural sanitation into a people-led movement, achieving ODF Plus status and fostering sustainable waste management practices nationwide.
Frontline workers like ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers, and CRPs are crucial for last-mile delivery of government schemes, driving rural development and social justice.
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