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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

FSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14

FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Dec, 2025

FSSAI bars food firms from terming herbal infusions ‘tea’, Pg14

FSSAI prohibits food companies from labeling herbal infusions as 'tea' if not derived from Camellia sinensis plant.

26 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Dec, 2025

Rabies: the cruel and expensive disease of India’s most impoverished, PgII

India accounts for one-third of global rabies deaths, disproportionately affecting impoverished populations due to unaffordable treatment and healthcare inaccessibility.

26 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Doping menace, Pg8

India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

26 Dec, 2025

Doping menace, Pg8

India tops global doping charts for third year, jeopardizing Olympic bid despite anti-doping efforts and new legislation.

26 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says Supreme Court, Pg16

Supreme Court denounces dowry as cross-cultural evil, orders government to revise curriculum and appoint Dowry Prohibition Officers for enforcement.

25 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

New labour codes, the threats to informal workers, Pg10

New Labour Codes threaten informal workers' rights, repealing vital protections and welfare funds, impacting over 90% of India's workforce.

25 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

25 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Dec, 2025

The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhances employment guarantee to 125 days, strengthening rural livelihoods.

24 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

24 Dec, 2025

End the exploitation, Pg6

Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, directs sensitivity in handling victim testimonies, and urges stronger anti-trafficking measures.

24 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

24 Dec, 2025

In MGNREGA shadow, why G RAM G Act may face a bumpy road ahead, Pg9

New VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, introducing 60-day work pause, altered funding, and normative allocation amid opposition protests.

24 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

24 Dec, 2025

New jobs law reverses gains on rural equality, Pg13

New VB-G RAMG Act raises concerns over diluted rural employment guarantee, potentially increasing inequality and impacting wage dynamics.

24 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7

MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

23 Dec, 2025

Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7

MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.

23 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.

22 Dec, 2025

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

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

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

22 Dec, 2025

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7

Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.

22 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 Dec, 2025

President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3

President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.

22 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10

Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

22 Dec, 2025

How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10

Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.

22 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

Where does India stand on child marriage?, Pg12

India's child marriage rates decline unevenly; Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan marks anniversary amid calls for social reform.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

21 Dec, 2025

Where does India stand on child marriage?, Pg12

India's child marriage rates decline unevenly; Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan marks anniversary amid calls for social reform.

21 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

21 Dec, 2025

Why does the govt. want to replace MGNREGA?, Pg12

Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA, shifting to supply-driven model with increased state burden and central control.

21 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

21 Dec, 2025

‘Quota for ex-Agniveers in CAPF will not affect existing matrix’, Pg8

CAPF to reserve 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers without disturbing existing caste-based quotas, implementation modalities are under consideration.

21 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections