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Vulnerable SectionsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
20 Aug, 2026

Chatbots & teen safety: The limits of ChatGPT's new guardrails, Pg11

OpenAI rolls out restricted ChatGPT for teens with tighter guardrails against self-harm content after suicide cases, highlighting AI's social impact and safety challenges.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
20 Aug, 2026

Census 2027: rights groups flag gaps in disability categories, Pg12

Disability rights groups flag significant gaps in Census 2027's proposed categories, warning of undercounting for 21 specified disabilities under the RPwD Act.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
20 Aug, 2026

The myth called ‘perfect victim’, Pg8

Goa High Court overturns Tejpal acquittal, condemning the 'perfect victim' myth and judicial bias against sexual assault survivors.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
20 Aug, 2026

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026

New MMDR Act 2026 reforms mining, secures state revenue, attracts investment, and boosts critical mineral production for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIT and Computers
19 Aug, 2026

To Build AI For All, Bring In More Women, Pg16

Despite high STEM graduates, women's low representation in AI leads to biased systems, demanding inclusive development for 'AI for all' via India AI Mission.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
19 Aug, 2026

Bihar’s alcohol ban has been a success for social wellness, data show, Pg II

New data-driven report challenges claims against Bihar's alcohol ban, highlighting significant reductions in violence against women and improved public health outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

Why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, PgII

Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
18 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Comprehensive Rehabilitation And Social Inclusion Through SMILE Scheme

Ministry of Social Justice implements SMILE scheme for comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalized individuals, including beggars and transgender persons, promoting dignity and inclusion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorE Governance
18 Aug, 2026

Beyond the Numbers: Decoding India's School Education Progress

UDISE+ 2025-26 report highlights significant progress in India's school education, showing improved enrolment, teacher ratios, retention, and infrastructure, aligning with NEP 2020 goals.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
18 Aug, 2026

Bharat Taxi

Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, launches zero-commission model, empowering drivers as owners with social security and digital integration, advancing 'Sahkar se Samriddhi'.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Aug, 2026

A Dose of Trust, Pg8

Delhi's HPV vaccination drive struggles with parental hesitancy and misinformation, underscoring the critical need for trust-building and sustained awareness campaigns.

Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
16 Aug, 2026

Over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation: Myanmar, Pg14

Myanmar's military government verifies over 300,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation from Bangladesh, conditional on improved security in Rakhine state.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Aug, 2026

Why has the Centre opposed creamy layer for SC/STs?, Pg12

Centre opposes 'creamy layer' exclusion for SC/STs in Supreme Court, citing parliamentary power and lack of judicial precedent amidst ongoing petitions and student protests.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Aug, 2026

Key Highlights of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Address From the Ramparts of the Red Fort on the Occasion of the 80th Independence Day

PM Modi outlines ambitious vision for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, emphasizing economic growth, technological advancement, social justice, and governance reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Aug, 2026

Island Administration Looking at Data Centre Project on Nicobar, Pg14

Andaman & Nicobar administration invites proposals for a private-sector-led Green AI/Data Centre on Nicobar, facing tribal opposition to the larger mega infrastructure plan.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
15 Aug, 2026

Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation, Pg10

Jan Dhan Yojana completes 12 years, revolutionizing financial inclusion for millions through zero-balance accounts, direct benefit transfers, and digital public infrastructure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Aug, 2026

Nicobar project: tribal council says its concerns are being overlooked, Pg12

Tribal Council alleges Andaman administration overlooks Shompen PVTG concerns, pushing "modern lifestyle" amidst controversial Great Nicobar development project.

Constitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
13 Aug, 2026

Amid tussle, NCSC panel to probe Centre’s de-reservation proposals, Pg10

NCSC launches comprehensive review of Centre's de-reservation proposals for government posts, citing recurring issues and incomplete efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIT and Computers
13 Aug, 2026

Affordable and Accessible Healthcare for All

India significantly strengthens healthcare system over 12 years, expanding Ayushman Bharat, digital health, and workforce, achieving improved maternal, child, and disease outcomes.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
12 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Rehabilitation Framework for Persons Engaged in Begging Under SMILE-Beggary Scheme

Government strengthens SMILE-Beggary Scheme, rehabilitating over 10,000 individuals, including children, with new Model Guidelines and digital monitoring for dignified living.

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