Social Issues & Schemes

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
15 Jul, 2026

Acid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC, Pg14

Centre amends RPwD Act 2016, expanding 'acid attack victim' definition to include internal injuries from acid ingestion, ensuring retrospective benefits.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Jul, 2026

Draft health research policy proposes overhaul of India’s research ecosystem, Pg14

Centre unveils draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a three-tier overhaul of India's research ecosystem for evidence-based public health and indigenous innovation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Jul, 2026

Can’t English be considered an Indian language, asks top court, Pg14

Supreme Court questions CBSE's 'non-native' English tag in three-language scheme, highlighting its 300-year Indian presence and official use.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
15 Jul, 2026

India bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe, Pg13

India bans forced labor imports, aiming to avert U.S. tariffs and expedite a critical trade agreement with Washington.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 Jul, 2026

India's biggest parking problem is that it's free, Pg13

India's free parking culture fuels urban conflicts and congestion, demanding urgent policy reforms for sustainable city planning and revenue generation.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
15 Jul, 2026

In Census, caste category must not be open-ended, Pg12

Expert panel urges standardized caste coding for Census 2027, rejecting open-ended entries to ensure accurate data for targeted social justice policies.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
14 Jul, 2026

Universities call for clear framework for disbursal of grants under VBSA Bill, Pg11

Universities and JPC members demand clear grant framework for VBSA Bill, fearing funding uncertainty as Centre divorces UGC's disbursal powers, impacting state institutions.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
14 Jul, 2026

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
14 Jul, 2026

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesLand Reforms in India
14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
14 Jul, 2026

Kuki-Zo bodies turn to Mizoram to revive talks with Naga, Pg10

Kuki-Zo groups seek Mizoram's mediation for Naga talks, pressing Centre for separate administration and urgent humanitarian aid amidst Manipur's escalating ethnic conflict.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 Jul, 2026

Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8

India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.

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