Social Issues & Schemes

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The Freedom Struggle Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Controversy erupts over mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, raising constitutional and religious freedom concerns.

13 Feb, 2026

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question, Pg10

Controversy erupts over mandatory singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram, raising constitutional and religious freedom concerns.

13 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

Indian innovators are deploying AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, and education to solve social and economic problems, improving quality of life.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 Feb, 2026

AI applications stack — what India can bring to the table, Pg17

Indian innovators are deploying AI applications in healthcare, agriculture, and education to solve social and economic problems, improving quality of life.

13 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Education Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 Feb, 2026

A vishwaguru in AI impact, Pg11

India poised to lead AI's societal impact, hosting global summit focused on ethical AI implementation and evaluation for social good.

13 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Education Sector E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

10 things that India needs to fix, Pg11

India's AI Impact Summit focuses on 'welfare for all,' addressing connectivity gaps, workforce readiness, and infrastructure challenges for AI implementation.

Health Sector Education Sector E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

13 Feb, 2026

10 things that India needs to fix, Pg11

India's AI Impact Summit focuses on 'welfare for all,' addressing connectivity gaps, workforce readiness, and infrastructure challenges for AI implementation.

13 Feb, 2026

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

With due respect, gender justice isn’t ‘Harvard-oriented’, Pg10

CJI's rejection of gender glossary sparks debate on institutional memory, gender justice, and decolonizing legal language, raising concerns about judicial predictability.

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

13 Feb, 2026

With due respect, gender justice isn’t ‘Harvard-oriented’, Pg10

CJI's rejection of gender glossary sparks debate on institutional memory, gender justice, and decolonizing legal language, raising concerns about judicial predictability.

13 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO needs a financial model less vulnerable, Pg10

WHO faces $4 billion budget cut after US withdrawal, forcing restructuring and impacting global health initiatives, especially in vulnerable regions.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

13 Feb, 2026

WHO needs a financial model less vulnerable, Pg10

WHO faces $4 billion budget cut after US withdrawal, forcing restructuring and impacting global health initiatives, especially in vulnerable regions.

13 Feb, 2026

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14

Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.

12 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

12 Feb, 2026

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

12 Feb, 2026

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

Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16

Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.

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

12 Feb, 2026

Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16

Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.

12 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

11 Feb, 2026

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

11 Feb, 2026

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

11 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

11 Feb, 2026

Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7

Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.

11 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

11 Feb, 2026

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

11 Feb, 2026

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

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

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

11 Feb, 2026

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

11 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Feb, 2026

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

11 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

11 Feb, 2026

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

11 Feb, 2026