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Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise in heart attack recovery by restoring blood flow, irrespective of weight loss.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise in heart attack recovery by restoring blood flow, irrespective of weight loss.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

India's 'Nari Shakti' drives knowledge economy with rising female STEM enrollment; initiatives boost women in research and technology sectors.

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

India's 'Nari Shakti' drives knowledge economy with rising female STEM enrollment; initiatives boost women in research and technology sectors.

9 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

'Dominant caste men used sexual violence as tool': After unease, SC reviews handbook, Pg3

Supreme Court reviews handbook to promote sensitivity among judges in sexual offence cases, addressing gender representation and judicial perspective.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

9 Mar, 2026

'Dominant caste men used sexual violence as tool': After unease, SC reviews handbook, Pg3

Supreme Court reviews handbook to promote sensitivity among judges in sexual offence cases, addressing gender representation and judicial perspective.

9 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Nepal's election sees a shift in power as RSP gains prominence, signaling potential for stronger India-Nepal partnership.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues India and its Neighbourhood Relations

9 Mar, 2026

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Nepal's election sees a shift in power as RSP gains prominence, signaling potential for stronger India-Nepal partnership.

9 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Mar, 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

8 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

Poverty and Hunger Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

8 Mar, 2026

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

8 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

8 Mar, 2026

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

8 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

8 Mar, 2026

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

8 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

8 Mar, 2026

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

8 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 Mar, 2026

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

8 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

8 Mar, 2026

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

8 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

7 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

7 Mar, 2026

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Mar, 2026

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Land Reforms in India

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Land Reforms in India

7 Mar, 2026

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

7 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

6 Mar, 2026

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

6 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

6 Mar, 2026

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

6 Mar, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

The knowledge economy of the future is powered by nari shakti, Pg11

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

'Dominant caste men used sexual violence as tool': After unease, SC reviews handbook, Pg3

'Dominant caste men used sexual violence as tool': After unease, SC reviews handbook, Pg3

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

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