Vulnerable Sections

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
22 Apr, 2026

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

Vulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
21 Apr, 2026

The strategic vulnerability in India’s LPG supply model, Pg10

India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
21 Apr, 2026

Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored, Pg12

Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
21 Apr, 2026

Olympics bid near, athletics watchdog flags ‘extremely high’ risk of doping in India, Pg1

India's Olympic bid faces setback as Athletics Integrity Unit flags 'extremely high' doping risk, impacting athlete scrutiny and international reputation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
20 Apr, 2026

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Women and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesVulnerable Sections
19 Apr, 2026

Budget Session: LS clocks 93% productivity, RS 110%, Pg9

Budget Session concludes with key bills passed, productivity at 93% (LS) and 110% (RS), amidst opposition protests.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Apr, 2026

Why India should establish a vaccine injury compensation mechanism, PgII

Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.

Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
17 Apr, 2026

Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14

India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Diaspora
17 Apr, 2026

India's migration governance has a blind spot, Pg11

India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
16 Apr, 2026

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Apr, 2026

Mapping the legislative vacuum in India’s heat crisis, Pg6

India's heat crisis exposes 'thermal injustice,' disproportionately impacting informal workers; legislative action and disaster response reforms are urgently needed.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
15 Apr, 2026

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
15 Apr, 2026

Behind workers' protests: High costs, stagnant wages, Pg16

Noida factory protests erupt over wage stagnation amidst rising living costs and delayed Labour Code implementation, impacting workers' livelihoods.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
15 Apr, 2026

When religious freedom collides with right to life, Pg13

Supreme Court examines the legality of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amidst debates on religious freedom and fundamental rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
14 Apr, 2026

Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension, Pg14

Balakrishnan Commission, probing SC status for religious converts, gets third extension till June 2026 amidst legal challenges and debates.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Apr, 2026

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

Investigation reveals Keytruda's inaccessibility in India due to high costs, complex procedures, and regulatory delays, impacting cancer patients' access.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Apr, 2026

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

Vulnerable SectionsPoverty and HungerBuffer Stocks and Food Security
11 Apr, 2026

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Apr, 2026

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
10 Apr, 2026

Making scholarships integral to India’s academic culture, Pg8

Article advocates integrating scholarships into India's academic culture to boost higher education enrollment and social mobility, addressing access and affordability challenges.

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