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

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

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

30 Dec, 2025

Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11

Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.

30 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC stays HC order on suspension of Sengar’s life term, Pg1

Supreme Court stays High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life term, raises questions on definition of 'public servant'.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

30 Dec, 2025

SC stays HC order on suspension of Sengar’s life term, Pg1

Supreme Court stays High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life term, raises questions on definition of 'public servant'.

30 Dec, 2025

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

The lost message, Pg6

PM Modi's Christmas service visit signals tolerance amid rising violence against Christians, yet concrete action remains absent.

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

29 Dec, 2025

The lost message, Pg6

PM Modi's Christmas service visit signals tolerance amid rising violence against Christians, yet concrete action remains absent.

29 Dec, 2025

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

Centre deliberates on suggestions by states, UTs on PM-POSHAN, Pg9

Centre considers states' proposals to include breakfast and extend PM-POSHAN scheme up to Class 12 for enhanced student nutrition.

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

28 Dec, 2025

Centre deliberates on suggestions by states, UTs on PM-POSHAN, Pg9

Centre considers states' proposals to include breakfast and extend PM-POSHAN scheme up to Class 12 for enhanced student nutrition.

28 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

The forgotten history of a job scheme, much before NREGS, Pg10

Uncover the historical roots of employment guarantee schemes in India, tracing back to pre-colonial famine relief efforts.

Inclusive Growth Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

28 Dec, 2025

The forgotten history of a job scheme, much before NREGS, Pg10

Uncover the historical roots of employment guarantee schemes in India, tracing back to pre-colonial famine relief efforts.

28 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Social scourge, Pg8

Despite progress, child marriage persists in India; poverty, education, and law enforcement gaps hinder complete eradication by 2030 SDG target.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

27 Dec, 2025

Social scourge, Pg8

Despite progress, child marriage persists in India; poverty, education, and law enforcement gaps hinder complete eradication by 2030 SDG target.

27 Dec, 2025

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