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Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.
Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.
Supreme Court examines plea challenging Shariat Act's inheritance rules, alleging gender discrimination against Muslim women in property rights.
Government assures South states of maintained proportional representation post delimitation and women's reservation implementation by 2029 elections.
Supreme Court examines Sabarimala case, balancing religious freedom, gender equality, and essential religious practices amidst constitutional questions and societal reforms.
India's NRLM model gains global traction as African nations adopt SHG framework for women's empowerment and rural development.
Government proposes Delimitation Bill alongside women's reservation, potentially altering state seat allocations based on the latest census data.
India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.
India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.
India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, with urban areas reporting 6.8% joblessness, NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals.
Bageshwar Dham secures FCRA registration amidst controversy, allowing foreign funding for religious activities despite past cancellations of 18,000 NGOs.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (2023) mandates 33% reservation for women, revolutionizing Indian democracy by enhancing representation and inclusive governance.
Government proposes Lok Sabha seat increase to 850, altering state representation and potentially weakening Rajya Sabha's influence on legislation.
Kerala student suicides highlight predatory loan app menace; government mulls legislation amid regulatory gaps and data privacy concerns.
Supreme Court debates the balance between religious freedom and social reform during Sabarimala case review.
Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.
Centre proposes inter-state redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on 2011 Census, potentially altering regional representation and federal dynamics.
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