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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

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

6 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

Health Sector E Governance

6 Mar, 2026

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

6 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

6 Mar, 2026

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Transforming representation into real change by 2029, Pg10

Women's Reservation Act necessitates urgent elder care policy focusing on ageing women's unique challenges, demanding immediate action for dignified lives.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

Transforming representation into real change by 2029, Pg10

Women's Reservation Act necessitates urgent elder care policy focusing on ageing women's unique challenges, demanding immediate action for dignified lives.

6 Mar, 2026

World Wars Women and Women's Organizations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Protecting women’s rights amid conflict and instability, Pg10

International Women's Day highlights alarming rise in conflict-related violence against women, demanding urgent action for protection and inclusion in peace processes.

World Wars Women and Women's Organizations Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

6 Mar, 2026

Protecting women’s rights amid conflict and instability, Pg10

International Women's Day highlights alarming rise in conflict-related violence against women, demanding urgent action for protection and inclusion in peace processes.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The systemic invisibility of women’s midlife health, Pg11

India overlooks women's midlife health, facing diagnostic biases and research gaps, demanding life-course approach and equitable healthcare investment.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

The systemic invisibility of women’s midlife health, Pg11

India overlooks women's midlife health, facing diagnostic biases and research gaps, demanding life-course approach and equitable healthcare investment.

6 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues

The quiet demographic revolution unfolding in India, pg9

India has transitioned from a high-fertility society to one at or below replacement level, shifting national concerns from population growth to the management of an aging population, internal migration, and regional economic disparities.

Population and Associated Issues

5 Mar, 2026