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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

NIMHANS-2 in North; institutes in Tezpur, Ranchi to be upgraded, Pg10

India to establish second NIMHANS in North India and upgrade mental health institutes in Tezpur and Ranchi.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Feb, 2026

NIMHANS-2 in North; institutes in Tezpur, Ranchi to be upgraded, Pg10

India to establish second NIMHANS in North India and upgrade mental health institutes in Tezpur and Ranchi.

2 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed?, Pg15

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations amid concerns of vagueness and potential misuse, especially regarding caste-based discrimination redressal.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed?, Pg15

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations amid concerns of vagueness and potential misuse, especially regarding caste-based discrimination redressal.

1 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

PRIYA trial links B12 intake to long-term health in babies, Pg14

PRIYA trial reveals B12's crucial role in gene expression, impacting long-term health and potentially reducing diabesity risk in offspring.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

1 Feb, 2026

PRIYA trial links B12 intake to long-term health in babies, Pg14

PRIYA trial reveals B12's crucial role in gene expression, impacting long-term health and potentially reducing diabesity risk in offspring.

1 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

States urge Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages under PM-POSHAN scheme, citing poor remuneration and demanding revisions before scheme extension.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Most states and UTs advised Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages, Pg9

States urge Centre to hike midday meal workers' wages under PM-POSHAN scheme, citing poor remuneration and demanding revisions before scheme extension.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Rural Ministry spending hits new low in FY26: Data, Pg6

Rural Ministry's expenditure plummets to a 9-year low, utilizing only 51% of allocated funds amid new spending norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

1 Feb, 2026

Rural Ministry spending hits new low in FY26: Data, Pg6

Rural Ministry's expenditure plummets to a 9-year low, utilizing only 51% of allocated funds amid new spending norms.

1 Feb, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

31 Jan, 2026

Menstrual health in schools is integral to right to life: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court declares menstrual health a fundamental right, orders schools to provide sanitary napkins and hygiene facilities.

31 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app for secure age verification, Pg10

UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app for secure age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and curbing access to inappropriate online content.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

31 Jan, 2026

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app for secure age verification, Pg10

UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app for secure age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and curbing access to inappropriate online content.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 98% tap coverage, but usage and reliability lag, reveals government survey, raising functionality concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

31 Jan, 2026

High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability, Pg10

Jal Jeevan Mission achieves 98% tap coverage, but usage and reliability lag, reveals government survey, raising functionality concerns.

31 Jan, 2026

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

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

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

31 Jan, 2026

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

31 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Stay the course, Pg6

Supreme Court stays UGC's anti-discrimination rules in higher education, deeming them 'too sweeping' amidst concerns of dilution and protests.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

31 Jan, 2026

Stay the course, Pg6

Supreme Court stays UGC's anti-discrimination rules in higher education, deeming them 'too sweeping' amidst concerns of dilution and protests.

31 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Awareness, search for identity drive transgender clinic, Pg3

AIIMS Delhi's transgender clinic witnesses surge in gender-affirming procedures, reflecting rising awareness and demand for inclusive healthcare.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

31 Jan, 2026

Awareness, search for identity drive transgender clinic, Pg3

AIIMS Delhi's transgender clinic witnesses surge in gender-affirming procedures, reflecting rising awareness and demand for inclusive healthcare.

31 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

31 Jan, 2026

SC: Menstrual health is a part of fundamental right to life (Orders free sanitary pads, separate toilets in all govt and private schools), Pg1

Supreme Court mandates menstrual hygiene measures in all schools, recognizing menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21.

31 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Education Sector

30 Jan, 2026

SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1

Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.

30 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

30 Jan, 2026

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

30 Jan, 2026

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

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

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

30 Jan, 2026

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

30 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14

Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.

30 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

30 Jan, 2026

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