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Former officials raise alarm over Census 2027 data quality, citing new questions and potential links to NPR and NRC, impacting citizen rights.
FSSAI mandates red warning labels on packaged foods; India must implement comprehensive policies, including a tiered sugar tax, to combat alarming child obesity and diabetes rates.
Supreme Court considers pan-India safety regulations for student hostels and PGs after Delhi building collapse, addressing widespread illegal constructions and regulatory failures.
New 2027 Census questions raise concerns over data privacy, utility, and potential misuse for NPR, impacting data quality and respondent fatigue.
Article critiques India's university governance, advocating a 'liberty model' with student voice and academic freedom to address protests and systemic failures.
Proposed changes to Forest Rights Act's gram sabha consent requirements threaten tribal communities' land rights and survival, creating a dangerous regulatory vacuum.
NHRC issues notices over Meta's alleged role in promoting CSAM via ads, highlighting India's systemic failures in reporting and prosecuting child sexual abuse material cases.
Delhi's building safety crisis, marked by collapses and illegal construction, demands a regulatory reset and tech integration for effective oversight.
India's vast youth population can strategically power ageing global economies, boosting remittances and soft power through skilled talent mobility.
PM-SETU's 5th National Steering Committee approves ₹735.70 crore for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, UP, and Telangana, boosting industry-led skill transformation.
Coal Ministry launches India's first sector-wide CSR framework for coal companies, celebrating successful Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil initiatives.
Delhi High Court orders audit of all PG hostels after building collapse kills seven, raising concerns over student safety and municipal oversight.
CJI Surya Kant's bench denies extension to Aravali panel, mandating final report by November 30 on ecological definition and mining regulation.
Manipur government announces NRC update using 1951 as base year amidst ethnic divisions and ongoing illegal immigration from Myanmar.
Nicotine pouches expose significant regulatory gaps in Indian laws like COTPA, Drugs Act, and PECA, raising urgent public health and governance concerns.
Social media's addictive design exploits teen developmental vulnerabilities, impacting attention spans and agency, despite their efforts to resist platform algorithms.
Nearly 8,000 people died in five years due to building collapses nationwide, highlighting lax safety norms and urgent need for robust urban planning and enforcement.
Lucknow tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 for million-plus cities, with Indore second, showcasing significant air quality improvements through urban initiatives.
Jammu civic authorities revive ancient Dogri script, Namey Dogra Akhar, on public signboards, marking a significant cultural comeback for the Indo-Aryan language.
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