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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

29 Mar, 2026

What did the Court rule on SCs and religion?, Pg14

Supreme Court affirms SC status denial for converted Christians, sets strict reconversion proof; Centre's stance and ST status differences highlighted.

29 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

28 Mar, 2026

A shade of dark, Pg6

Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.

28 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

28 Mar, 2026

Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14

India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.

28 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Mar, 2026

The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Pg6

Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 faces criticism for flawed definitions, neglecting intersex rights, and reinforcing exploitative structures, undermining inclusivity.

26 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Government informs Lok Sabha that new criminal laws ensure faster case resolution through strict timelines and technology integration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

26 Mar, 2026

Merits of New criminal laws, Pg9

Government informs Lok Sabha that new criminal laws ensure faster case resolution through strict timelines and technology integration.

26 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Race to eliminate TB: AI-powered screening, nutrition aid, Pg14

India intensifies TB elimination efforts with AI-powered screening, nutritional support, and active case finding in high-risk areas.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

26 Mar, 2026

Race to eliminate TB: AI-powered screening, nutrition aid, Pg14

India intensifies TB elimination efforts with AI-powered screening, nutritional support, and active case finding in high-risk areas.

26 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Mar, 2026

Epilepsy in India, Pg10

Epilepsy afflicts 10 million Indians; rural-urban treatment gap hits 95%, impacting women and poor due to cost and stigma.

26 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.

25 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

25 Mar, 2026

Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16

Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.

25 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Mar, 2026

Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12

India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12

India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Mar, 2026

New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12

India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

24 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

24 Mar, 2026

For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11

Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.

24 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Mar, 2026

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

23 Mar, 2026

How India is trying to regulate children's social media use, Pg15

Government explores graded approach regulating children's social media use amid rising cybercrime and mental health concerns, despite existing legal safeguards.

23 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections