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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Minister urges constructive criticism for policy improvement, highlighting India's progress in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Jan, 2026

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Minister urges constructive criticism for policy improvement, highlighting India's progress in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development.

8 Jan, 2026

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

Census house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5

India's Census 2027 house-listing starts April 2026 with digital self-enumeration for the first time since 1931.

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

8 Jan, 2026

Census house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5

India's Census 2027 house-listing starts April 2026 with digital self-enumeration for the first time since 1931.

8 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

8 Jan, 2026

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Government rebukes X over Grok AI's objectionable content generation, demands stricter safeguards and technical explanations for non-consensual images.

8 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10

India's skilling ecosystem faces accountability crisis despite substantial investment; reforms needed for industry integration and effective skill council functioning.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Jan, 2026

Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10

India's skilling ecosystem faces accountability crisis despite substantial investment; reforms needed for industry integration and effective skill council functioning.

7 Jan, 2026

Literature Education Sector

Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

Education Minister unveils 55 classical Indian literature volumes, including Tirukkural in sign language, promoting linguistic heritage and inclusivity.

Literature Education Sector

7 Jan, 2026

Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

Education Minister unveils 55 classical Indian literature volumes, including Tirukkural in sign language, promoting linguistic heritage and inclusivity.

7 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Jan, 2026

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

Academic freedom in India faces challenges as critical scholars encounter visa issues, impacting intellectual diversity and global research collaboration.

7 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8

Private Member's Bill proposes 'right to disconnect' for Indian workers, aiming to combat burnout and improve work-life balance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Jan, 2026

The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8

Private Member's Bill proposes 'right to disconnect' for Indian workers, aiming to combat burnout and improve work-life balance.

7 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

AI misuse on X sparks global outrage; Indian government warns of IT rule violations and demands stricter safeguards.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

7 Jan, 2026

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

AI misuse on X sparks global outrage; Indian government warns of IT rule violations and demands stricter safeguards.

7 Jan, 2026

Education Sector IT and Computers

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

Education Sector IT and Computers

7 Jan, 2026

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council proposes 'adaptive' JEE Advanced exam and mental health professional posts to reduce student stress and improve assessment.

7 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

6 Jan, 2026

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

6 Jan, 2026

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

6 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

6 Jan, 2026

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Maoist surrenders surge in Dandakaranya; government focuses on development, tribal rights, and rehabilitation to fill the void.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Grok AI chatbot sparks outrage for generating non-consensual explicit images; Government demands action amid concerns over online safety.

Women and Women's Organizations Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Grok AI chatbot sparks outrage for generating non-consensual explicit images; Government demands action amid concerns over online safety.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Champion Indian women cricketers lacked early nutritional diets, impacting performance; awareness and access to proper nutrition is now improving.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

6 Jan, 2026

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Champion Indian women cricketers lacked early nutritional diets, impacting performance; awareness and access to proper nutrition is now improving.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Government threatens to revoke X's 'safe harbor' protection over Grok AI's misuse, potentially liable for AI-generated objectionable content.

6 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Representation of the People's Act

6 Jan, 2026

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls leads to mass disenfranchisement of women, reversing decades of progress in political participation.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

6 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

6 Jan, 2026

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

5 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

5 Jan, 2026

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Social Issues & Schemes

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Census house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5

Census house-listing from April 1 with option for self-enumeration, Pg5

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Govt ‘not satisfied’ with X response on Grok AI, considering next steps, Pg11

Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10

Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10

Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

India’s academic openness under strain, Pg9

The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8

The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

On misuse of AI tools, Big Tech can’t pass buck, Pg10

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

IIT Council for 'adaptive' JEE Advanced: Exam changes based on student's ability, Pg1

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Stepping in with Maoism in rapid retreat, Pg9

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Off the guard rails, Pg8

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

Lacking in early diets, champion women need improved nutrition, Pg24

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

Grok use against women: Who is responsible — AI, users or X?, Pg14

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

SIR could roll back decades of progress in women's political participation, Pg13

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

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