Social Issues & Schemes

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Nov, 2025

The hurdles in India’s fight to eliminate TB, Pg16

India's TB elimination target by 2025 seems unachievable, with only 21% reduction in new cases between 2015-2024.

Education Sector
17 Nov, 2025

Why universities are boycotting global rankings: ‘Black boxes, work as closed systems’, Pg16

Global universities boycott rankings over transparency concerns, citing biased methodologies and data opacity, impacting institutional perceptions and policy decisions.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth SectorPoverty and Hunger
17 Nov, 2025

What makes a mother's meal complete? Go by body weight, Pg14

Maternal undernutrition crisis: 57% of reproductive-age women anaemic, impacting foetal growth and perpetuating intergenerational malnutrition cycle.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Nov, 2025

The cost of pollution: Babies are born asthmatic, getting sicker, Pg14

Air pollution crisis: Rising asthma cases in newborns linked to prenatal exposure, compromised lung development, and placental damage, experts warn.

LiteratureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
16 Nov, 2025

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
16 Nov, 2025

Where does India stand in tackling TB?, Pg15

WHO Report: India bears 25% of global TB burden; elimination goal missed due to infrastructure and socio-economic challenges.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
16 Nov, 2025

Another glass ceiling breaks: Women soldiers soon in Territorial Army, Pg 1

Army to induct women soldiers in Territorial Army battalions, enhancing their role in national security and counter-insurgency operations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
15 Nov, 2025

Manipur tribal body seeks removal of ‘Any Kuki Tribes’ category, Pg 13

The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), representing the Thadou community, has demanded the removal of the “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) category from Manipur’s Scheduled Tribes list, citing misuse and threats to indigenous identity.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesLand Reforms in IndiaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Nov, 2025

Jewar, Taking Off (MAKING OF NOIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), Pg 26

Noida International Airport (Jewar) gears up for inauguration, promising enhanced connectivity and economic boost to Western Uttar Pradesh.

The Freedom StruggleSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
15 Nov, 2025

On Birsa Munda's birth anniversary, let's celebrate his fight for dignity, Pg 13

Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, celebrating tribal contributions and empowerment through PM-JANMAN scheme.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Nov, 2025

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

COP30 witnesses $300 million pledge to combat climate change's health impacts, addressing adaptation finance gaps and bolstering global health systems.

Parliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
15 Nov, 2025

​Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s universal immunisation programme, PgII

Experts advocate for Hepatitis A vaccine's inclusion in India's Universal Immunisation Programme due to rising cases and existing indigenous vaccine.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

Can T.N.’s reforms change transgender healthcare?, Pg10

Tamil Nadu pioneers transgender healthcare reforms through inclusive policies, insurance coverage, and legal support, setting a benchmark for other states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
14 Nov, 2025

Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR, Pg11

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance; GLASS report reveals critical gaps in surveillance and stewardship despite national initiatives.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
14 Nov, 2025

Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?, Pg9

Debate sparks over increasing public religious displays, politicization, and its impact on civic life and constitutional freedoms in India.

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