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WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.
Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.
India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.
Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.
Delimitation row: Southern states fear loss of political power due to frozen constituencies based on 1971 census.
ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.
Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.
India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.
India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.
Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.
India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.
Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.
National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.
Despite policy push, foundational learning crisis persists due to lack of salience and accountability, hindering educational outcomes nationwide.
India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.
Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.
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