Vulnerable Sections

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
17 Sep, 2025

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

PM to launch campaign for women and child healthcare, Pg14

PM Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and eighth 'Poshan Maah' on September 17 for improved women, child healthcare.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes, but upholds Act, Pg1

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, deeming certain provisions 'arbitrary' while upholding the law's overall constitutional validity.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsE Governance
16 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12

Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable Sections
16 Sep, 2025

SC on anticipatory bail in caste crime, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, reinforcing protection against caste-based crimes and intimidation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
16 Sep, 2025

Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods, Pg9

UNICEF report reveals rising childhood obesity due to ultra-processed foods and inadequate legal protections in 202 countries.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
15 Sep, 2025

Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)

₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesVulnerable Sections
14 Sep, 2025

What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
14 Sep, 2025

Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9

Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Sep, 2025

Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9

Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
14 Sep, 2025

Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.

Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Sep, 2025

Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
12 Sep, 2025

Looking beyond suicide helplines to tackle mental health issues and care, Pg2

Experts highlight gaps in mental health helplines, advocate for systemic approach addressing resource shortages and social determinants of suicide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
12 Sep, 2025

Clearing the fog: need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes, Pg2

Revised strategies needed to combat Aedes mosquitoes using personal protection, community mobilization, and innovative technologies like Wolbachia mosquitoes.

Vulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
12 Sep, 2025

A project of strategic and national importance, Pg10

Great Nicobar Island project gets green light with focus on tribal welfare, strategic importance and environmental safeguards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
12 Sep, 2025

Relief for refugees, Pg10

Immigration Order 2025 offers relief to refugees, especially Sri Lankan Tamils, but citizenship hurdles and long-term visa issues persist.

Vulnerable SectionsEducation Sector
11 Sep, 2025

Himachal declared 'fully literate': what does this mean?

Himachal Pradesh declared 'fully literate' based on 95% literacy, measured by ULLAS program's Functional Literacy Numeracy Assessment Test.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
10 Sep, 2025

Union govt. seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project, Pg12

Union government seeks report on alleged FRA violations in Great Nicobar project after tribal council complaint about forest land diversion.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections
10 Sep, 2025

The 12th Document

Supreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDisaster and Disaster Management
10 Sep, 2025

Flood-hit areas

PM Modi announces Rs 3,100 crore aid for flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, prioritizing housing, roads, and agriculture revival.

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