India Has To Act On Its ‘Sugar’ Problem, Pg7
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.
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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.
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Coal Ministry launches India's first sector-wide CSR framework for coal companies, celebrating successful Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana and Nanha Sa Dil initiatives.
CJI Surya Kant's bench denies extension to Aravali panel, mandating final report by November 30 on ecological definition and mining regulation.
Social media's addictive design exploits teen developmental vulnerabilities, impacting attention spans and agency, despite their efforts to resist platform algorithms.
Tribal Affairs Ministry disclaims FRA mandate for Gram Sabha consent in forest clearance, sparking inter-ministerial row over project delays and tribal rights.
Unconditional Cash Transfer schemes incur significant political costs due to targeting errors and voter dissatisfaction, impacting electoral outcomes despite social welfare goals.
NCPCR's pan-India campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labor, registering 575 FIRs, intensifying efforts against exploitation and trafficking across states.
Campaign exposes dilapidated rural government schools across Bihar, Rajasthan, UP, MP, critically lacking basic facilities, impacting student health, learning, and deepening inequality.
India's healthcare system fails to provide accessible rehabilitation, leaving many disabled post-treatment, necessitating urgent policy reforms and community-based solutions.
Rising newborn deaths in overcrowded government hospitals necessitate a 'hospital plus home' strategy, leveraging community health workers for improved care.
Nepal's devastating floods underscore South Asia's increasing climate shocks, revealing marginalized communities' extreme vulnerability and the urgent need for regional cooperation.
India must anchor mental health in public policy for Viksit Bharat 2047, addressing the 84.5% treatment gap through community care and financial protection.
Legal debate erupts over purification ritual after Dalit leader's rally, probing if it constitutes untouchability under Article 17 and related laws.
Over 80% of India's 1 crore gig workers remain unregistered on e-Shram portal, missing crucial social security benefits despite government initiatives.
Supreme Court probes 'Right to Work' status amidst MGNREGA's replacement by VB-GRAM G Act, raising concerns over employment decline and constitutional principles.
OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.
Sri Lanka removes legal hurdles for civil war refugees' voluntary return, impacting 90,000 in India, raising concerns about resettlement challenges.
Meta rolls out new safety controls for teens, including default time limits and night mode, following an $18 billion settlement with US states.
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