Vulnerable Sections

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Women and Women's OrganizationsRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
16 Feb, 2026

Poll sop, Pg6

TN CM disburses ₹5,000 to women beneficiaries ahead of elections, raising concerns over Model Code of Conduct violations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
16 Feb, 2026

Death sentences in India: fewer confirmations, higher acquittals, Pg7

Death penalty trends reveal declining confirmations, increased acquittals by High Courts and Supreme Court, raising concerns about lower court procedures.

Vulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
16 Feb, 2026

‘OPS unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account absolutely essential’, Pg12

PFRDA warns Old Pension Scheme is unsustainable; advocates for continued NPS contributions and funded pension accounts by state governments.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
14 Feb, 2026

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8

Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 Feb, 2026

Seva Teerth, the new PMO, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' PMO, shifting from colonial-era South Block, launches schemes worth ₹10,000 crore for citizen welfare.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Feb, 2026

With due respect, gender justice isn’t ‘Harvard-oriented’, Pg10

CJI's rejection of gender glossary sparks debate on institutional memory, gender justice, and decolonizing legal language, raising concerns about judicial predictability.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
12 Feb, 2026

Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16

Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10

MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE Governance
11 Feb, 2026

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
10 Feb, 2026

On flagship skill scheme blacklist: Empty centres, claims, counter-claims, few takers (178 PMKVY centres blacklisted, 41 FIRs filed after multi-layered checks), Pg1

178 skill training centers blacklisted under PMKVY 4.0 due to irregularities, falsified records, and non-adherence to norms, raising concerns about scheme effectiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
9 Feb, 2026

Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14

Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
9 Feb, 2026

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Feb, 2026

How is India tackling mental health crisis?, Pg13

India grapples with mental health crisis amid budget constraints, infrastructure gaps, and rising digital addiction among youth.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
7 Feb, 2026

‘Can’t compel’: SC allows teen to terminate 30-week pregnancy, Pg12

Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing reproductive autonomy and mental health over compulsory childbirth, setting legal precedent.

Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security
7 Feb, 2026

RBI plans ₹25,000 compensation for cyberfraud victims, Pg10

RBI proposes ₹25,000 compensation for cyber fraud victims, sharing losses with banks and utilizing Depositor Education Fund.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
7 Feb, 2026

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court permits minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy, affirming reproductive autonomy and highlighting the complexities of underage pregnancies.

Vulnerable SectionsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
6 Feb, 2026

Procurement of minor forest produce dips 92% in 2024-25, Pg14

Government MFP procurement crashes 92% in 2024-25 impacting tribal livelihoods despite ₹319.65 crore disbursed to States.

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