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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Only in Approved Clinical Trials: Centre, Pg16

Union Health Ministry restricts stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder to approved clinical trials, citing lack of evidence and Supreme Court directives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

18 Sep, 2026

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Only in Approved Clinical Trials: Centre, Pg16

Union Health Ministry restricts stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder to approved clinical trials, citing lack of evidence and Supreme Court directives.

18 Sep, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

What is the Uniform Civil Code debate?, Pg12

Union Home Minister indicates UCC implementation in NDA states by 2029, sparking debate on constitutional provisions, gender justice, and religious freedom.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure

18 Sep, 2026

What is the Uniform Civil Code debate?, Pg12

Union Home Minister indicates UCC implementation in NDA states by 2029, sparking debate on constitutional provisions, gender justice, and religious freedom.

18 Sep, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Proof of Growth Lies Beyond GDP Number, Pg14

Article questions India's 7.8% GDP growth, highlighting concerns over methodology, stagnant real wages, declining household savings, and weak private investment.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Sep, 2026

Proof of Growth Lies Beyond GDP Number, Pg14

Article questions India's 7.8% GDP growth, highlighting concerns over methodology, stagnant real wages, declining household savings, and weak private investment.

18 Sep, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Investment Models

Private Capital Can Ease The Burden, Pg15

Addressing Delhi's student housing crisis, article advocates private sector involvement, land pooling, and increased FAR to meet demand, easing state burden.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Investment Models

18 Sep, 2026

Private Capital Can Ease The Burden, Pg15

Addressing Delhi's student housing crisis, article advocates private sector involvement, land pooling, and increased FAR to meet demand, easing state burden.

18 Sep, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Fix The Small-Format Housing Problem, Pg15

Satya Niketan tragedy exposes Delhi's critical small-format housing crisis, highlighting systemic failures in urban planning and regulation, demanding urgent policy reforms.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Sep, 2026

Fix The Small-Format Housing Problem, Pg15

Satya Niketan tragedy exposes Delhi's critical small-format housing crisis, highlighting systemic failures in urban planning and regulation, demanding urgent policy reforms.

18 Sep, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Launches Digital Platform to Optimise Waste Management in Cities

Principal Scientific Adviser launches digital platform and LCA framework to optimize urban waste management, reduce GHG emissions, and support climate-resilient cities.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Sep, 2026

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Launches Digital Platform to Optimise Waste Management in Cities

Principal Scientific Adviser launches digital platform and LCA framework to optimize urban waste management, reduce GHG emissions, and support climate-resilient cities.

18 Sep, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

PMKKKY scheme channels over ₹1 lakh crore from mining revenue via District Mineral Foundations for welfare and sustainable development in affected regions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Sep, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

PMKKKY scheme channels over ₹1 lakh crore from mining revenue via District Mineral Foundations for welfare and sustainable development in affected regions.

18 Sep, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Union Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945 to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X Drugs

Health Ministry proposes amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance for Schedule H, H1, X drugs to curb unauthorized sales.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Sep, 2026

Union Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945 to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X Drugs

Health Ministry proposes amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945, mandating CCTV surveillance for Schedule H, H1, X drugs to curb unauthorized sales.

18 Sep, 2026

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

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen as Houthis claim shooting down a jet, Pg14

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen, Houthis claim shooting down F-15 jet, escalating West Asia conflict, disrupting global oil supplies, and displacing over 1 lakh people.

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

17 Sep, 2026

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen as Houthis claim shooting down a jet, Pg14

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen, Houthis claim shooting down F-15 jet, escalating West Asia conflict, disrupting global oil supplies, and displacing over 1 lakh people.

17 Sep, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India Remains at 131st Rank in Global Gender Parity Index, Pg12

India retains 131st rank on World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, showing slight score improvement but no change in global standing.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

17 Sep, 2026

India Remains at 131st Rank in Global Gender Parity Index, Pg12

India retains 131st rank on World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, showing slight score improvement but no change in global standing.

17 Sep, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

‘Census Town’ definition is outdated: Ministry to panel, Pg12

Housing Ministry challenges outdated 'Census Town' definition, arguing it misrepresents India's true urbanisation scale and economic transformations, urging reforms for 2027.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Sep, 2026

‘Census Town’ definition is outdated: Ministry to panel, Pg12

Housing Ministry challenges outdated 'Census Town' definition, arguing it misrepresents India's true urbanisation scale and economic transformations, urging reforms for 2027.

17 Sep, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

What India’s growth really means, Pg7

India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects broad-based economic strength, yet challenges persist in quality employment, private investment, and women's labour force participation.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Sep, 2026

What India’s growth really means, Pg7

India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects broad-based economic strength, yet challenges persist in quality employment, private investment, and women's labour force participation.

17 Sep, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Let's Curb Misuse Of A Legal Relic That Elevates The Mob Over The Individual, Pg14

Expert analysis condemns Section 299 BNS, a colonial relic, for enabling mob veto over individual free speech and artistic liberty, urging urgent legal reforms.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

17 Sep, 2026

Let's Curb Misuse Of A Legal Relic That Elevates The Mob Over The Individual, Pg14

Expert analysis condemns Section 299 BNS, a colonial relic, for enabling mob veto over individual free speech and artistic liberty, urging urgent legal reforms.

17 Sep, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Social security net widens: Govt nod for raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, Pg5

Cabinet approves hike in EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, impacting 8 crore workers and boosting social security after 12 years.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

17 Sep, 2026

Social security net widens: Govt nod for raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, Pg5

Cabinet approves hike in EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, impacting 8 crore workers and boosting social security after 12 years.

17 Sep, 2026

Inclusive Growth Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

PM Vishwakarma: Strengthening Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

PM Vishwakarma scheme achieves 30 lakh beneficiary target, boosting traditional artisans' income by 40% through skill training, credit, and market access.

Inclusive Growth Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

17 Sep, 2026

PM Vishwakarma: Strengthening Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

PM Vishwakarma scheme achieves 30 lakh beneficiary target, boosting traditional artisans' income by 40% through skill training, credit, and market access.

17 Sep, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

PMAY-U 2.0 extends 'Housing for All' vision, sanctioning 1.25 crore homes with focus on women and vulnerable groups through technology-driven implementation.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

17 Sep, 2026

PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

PMAY-U 2.0 extends 'Housing for All' vision, sanctioning 1.25 crore homes with focus on women and vulnerable groups through technology-driven implementation.

17 Sep, 2026

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

Care That Goes Beyond the Prescription

PMBJP expands affordable healthcare beyond medicines, offering essential surgicals and medical devices, saving citizens ₹37,200 crore and enhancing family well-being.

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

17 Sep, 2026

Care That Goes Beyond the Prescription

PMBJP expands affordable healthcare beyond medicines, offering essential surgicals and medical devices, saving citizens ₹37,200 crore and enhancing family well-being.

17 Sep, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

VB-G RAM G Scheme Trails MGNREGS By 9% In August, Pg14

New rural employment scheme VB-G RAM G trails MGNREGS by 9% in August, raising concerns over rural job generation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Sep, 2026

VB-G RAM G Scheme Trails MGNREGS By 9% In August, Pg14

New rural employment scheme VB-G RAM G trails MGNREGS by 9% in August, raising concerns over rural job generation.

16 Sep, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Lessons from India’s smallholder farmers, Pg9

India's smallholder farmers demonstrate practical, inclusive rural transformation through organization, finance, and market access, offering global development lessons.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers

16 Sep, 2026

Lessons from India’s smallholder farmers, Pg9

India's smallholder farmers demonstrate practical, inclusive rural transformation through organization, finance, and market access, offering global development lessons.

16 Sep, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Youth Discontent And The Changing Face Of Protest, Pg8

Gen Z's new protest forms signal deep youth discontent over institutional failures and governance, challenging democratic stability across India.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

16 Sep, 2026

Youth Discontent And The Changing Face Of Protest, Pg8

Gen Z's new protest forms signal deep youth discontent over institutional failures and governance, challenging democratic stability across India.

16 Sep, 2026

Social Issues & Schemes

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Only in Approved Clinical Trials: Centre, Pg16

Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Only in Approved Clinical Trials: Centre, Pg16

What is the Uniform Civil Code debate?, Pg12

What is the Uniform Civil Code debate?, Pg12

Proof of Growth Lies Beyond GDP Number, Pg14

Proof of Growth Lies Beyond GDP Number, Pg14

Private Capital Can Ease The Burden, Pg15

Private Capital Can Ease The Burden, Pg15

Fix The Small-Format Housing Problem, Pg15

Fix The Small-Format Housing Problem, Pg15

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Launches Digital Platform to Optimise Waste Management in Cities

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Launches Digital Platform to Optimise Waste Management in Cities

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)

Union Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945 to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X Drugs

Union Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945 to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X Drugs

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen as Houthis claim shooting down a jet, Pg14

Saudi warplanes pound Yemen as Houthis claim shooting down a jet, Pg14

India Remains at 131st Rank in Global Gender Parity Index, Pg12

India Remains at 131st Rank in Global Gender Parity Index, Pg12

‘Census Town’ definition is outdated: Ministry to panel, Pg12

‘Census Town’ definition is outdated: Ministry to panel, Pg12

What India’s growth really means, Pg7

What India’s growth really means, Pg7

Let's Curb Misuse Of A Legal Relic That Elevates The Mob Over The Individual, Pg14

Let's Curb Misuse Of A Legal Relic That Elevates The Mob Over The Individual, Pg14

Social security net widens: Govt nod for raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, Pg5

Social security net widens: Govt nod for raising EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, Pg5

PM Vishwakarma: Strengthening Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

PM Vishwakarma: Strengthening Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

PMAY-U: The Story of Housing, Inclusion and Empowerment

Care That Goes Beyond the Prescription

Care That Goes Beyond the Prescription

VB-G RAM G Scheme Trails MGNREGS By 9% In August, Pg14

VB-G RAM G Scheme Trails MGNREGS By 9% In August, Pg14

Lessons from India’s smallholder farmers, Pg9

Lessons from India’s smallholder farmers, Pg9

Youth Discontent And The Changing Face Of Protest, Pg8

Youth Discontent And The Changing Face Of Protest, Pg8

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