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Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

22 Jan, 2026

Nation's future starts with child's early learning, Pg13

India prioritizes early childhood education and foundational literacy through anganwadis, balvatikas, and NIPUN Bharat mission for enhanced human capital.

22 Jan, 2026

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

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

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

21 Jan, 2026

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

21 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

New portal, software, AI-powered translation: EPFO 3.0 coming soon, Pg1

EPFO 3.0 to launch with AI translation, new portal, and software for better services and expanded reach.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

21 Jan, 2026

New portal, software, AI-powered translation: EPFO 3.0 coming soon, Pg1

EPFO 3.0 to launch with AI translation, new portal, and software for better services and expanded reach.

21 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

20 Jan, 2026

Tax cuts leave governments little room for welfare spending, Pg11

Tax cuts constrain government finances, limiting welfare spending despite expanded tax base and competitive populism, impacting future fiscal policies.

20 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

19 Jan, 2026

EPF withdrawals via UPI by April; likely initial cap Rs 25,000 per transaction, Pg15

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals via BHIM by April, initially capped at ₹25,000 per transaction for 8 crore members.

19 Jan, 2026

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

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

17 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

17 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

16 Jan, 2026

Govt working on raising income limit for SC scholarships to Rs 4.5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh, Pg14

Government considers raising SC scholarship income limit to ₹4.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more students from marginalized communities.

16 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Jan, 2026

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

16 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

15 Jan, 2026

UGC brings out new rules against caste discrimination, Pg12

UGC strengthens anti-caste discrimination rules in higher education, mandates equity committees and includes OBCs, addressing previous criticisms.

15 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

14 Jan, 2026

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

14 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Jan, 2026

NPS Vatsalya: PFRDA changes exit rules, Pg19

PFRDA modifies NPS Vatsalya Scheme's exit rules, enabling partial withdrawals after 3 years and flexible annuity options for subscribers.

14 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

14 Jan, 2026

Govt tells quick commerce firms to drop '10-min delivery' deadline, Pg1

Labour Ministry directs quick commerce firms to abandon '10-min delivery' amid concerns over gig workers' exploitation and precarious conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

13 Jan, 2026

Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

13 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

12 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation