Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsA law to give women farmers their due, Pg11Maharashtra pioneers Women Farmers Empowerment Act 2026, formally recognizing women farmers and de-linking benefits from land ownership, setting a national precedent for gender equality.Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems16 Jul, 2026A law to give women farmers their due, Pg11Maharashtra pioneers Women Farmers Empowerment Act 2026, formally recognizing women farmers and de-linking benefits from land ownership, setting a national precedent for gender equality.16 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceMarginal dip in number of rural job scheme workers, Pg12Rural job scheme workers decline by 2.5% after transition to VB-G RAM G, raising concerns over digital exclusion and e-KYC hurdles.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance16 Jul, 2026Marginal dip in number of rural job scheme workers, Pg12Rural job scheme workers decline by 2.5% after transition to VB-G RAM G, raising concerns over digital exclusion and e-KYC hurdles.16 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEmpowering India's Skill EcosystemIndia launches comprehensive 'whole-of-life' skill ecosystem, integrating education, employment, and entrepreneurship, empowering a future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment16 Jul, 2026Empowering India's Skill EcosystemIndia launches comprehensive 'whole-of-life' skill ecosystem, integrating education, employment, and entrepreneurship, empowering a future-ready workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047.16 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsVulnerable SectionsNational Helpline for Senior Citizens Elderline 14567Ministry of Social Justice champions senior citizens' dignity with Elderline 14567 and 'Ageing with Dignity' pledge, securing welfare for over 5.36 lakh citizens.Vulnerable SectionsVulnerable Sections16 Jul, 2026National Helpline for Senior Citizens Elderline 14567Ministry of Social Justice champions senior citizens' dignity with Elderline 14567 and 'Ageing with Dignity' pledge, securing welfare for over 5.36 lakh citizens.16 Jul, 2026
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsUnion Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Holds Bilateral Meetings with BRICS Counterparts; Calls for Stronger Cooperation on Labour, Skills and Digital Public InfrastructureIndia chairs 12th BRICS Labour Ministers' Meet, advocating Digital Public Infrastructure and skill development for inclusive global labour markets.Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements16 Jul, 2026Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Holds Bilateral Meetings with BRICS Counterparts; Calls for Stronger Cooperation on Labour, Skills and Digital Public InfrastructureIndia chairs 12th BRICS Labour Ministers' Meet, advocating Digital Public Infrastructure and skill development for inclusive global labour markets.16 Jul, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsAcid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC, Pg14Centre amends RPwD Act 2016, expanding 'acid attack victim' definition to include internal injuries from acid ingestion, ensuring retrospective benefits.Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsWomen and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections15 Jul, 2026Acid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC, Pg14Centre amends RPwD Act 2016, expanding 'acid attack victim' definition to include internal injuries from acid ingestion, ensuring retrospective benefits.15 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsVulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe, Pg13India bans forced labor imports, aiming to avert U.S. tariffs and expedite a critical trade agreement with Washington.Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsVulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests15 Jul, 2026India bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe, Pg13India bans forced labor imports, aiming to avert U.S. tariffs and expedite a critical trade agreement with Washington.15 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityFive crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability13 Jul, 2026Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.13 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorNew date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector13 Jul, 2026New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.13 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections12 Jul, 2026PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pg7PM Vishwakarma Yojana empowers traditional artisans with skill training, toolkit incentives, and concessional credit for economic upliftment.12 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityVulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityWhy is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.Vulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityVulnerable SectionsPublic Distribution SystemBuffer Stocks and Food Security10 Jul, 2026Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.10 Jul, 2026