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Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.
Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.
Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.
Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.
Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.
India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.
Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.
India's LPG supply faces strategic risks due to import dependence via Strait of Hormuz, necessitating diversified sources and increased storage.
Stagnant wages and rising inflation trigger worker unrest, impacting demand and investment, demanding government intervention for income regulation.
Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.
India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.
India's migration governance faces challenges in providing continuous support to migrants across mobility, work, and welfare, especially during crises.
Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.
India's heat crisis exposes 'thermal injustice,' disproportionately impacting informal workers; legislative action and disaster response reforms are urgently needed.
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