Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingStates contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting9 Jul, 2026States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes, Pg7New analysis reveals states bear disproportionate welfare scheme burden, contributing 6.77% of GDP combined, as Union's fiscal commitment stagnates.9 Jul, 2026
Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsCheckbox caste, Pg6Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections9 Jul, 2026Checkbox caste, Pg6Census 2027 rehearsal tests caste enumeration, sparking debate on methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unusable' data; aims for targeted social justice.9 Jul, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsTo ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections8 Jul, 2026To ensure a quality creche is the employer's job, Pg13Capgemini creche abuse exposes India's childcare crisis; urgent call for robust regulation, professionalization, and treating childcare as essential public infrastructure for women's empowerment.8 Jul, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingThe safety net and the trade-off, Pg12States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting8 Jul, 2026The safety net and the trade-off, Pg12States' burgeoning cash transfer schemes for women, totaling Rs 1.68 lakh crore, raise fiscal sustainability concerns amid rising debt and investment crowding out.8 Jul, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsCash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable Sections7 Jul, 2026Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.7 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt. issues notice to Meta on ‘child sexual abuse’ ads, Pg1MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram's child sexual abuse ads, demanding immediate action and explanation within seven days.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security6 Jul, 2026Govt. issues notice to Meta on ‘child sexual abuse’ ads, Pg1MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram's child sexual abuse ads, demanding immediate action and explanation within seven days.6 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsVulnerable SectionsOld wine, new bottle, Pg6New EPF rules disappoint 36.8 lakh pensioners, leaving ₹1,000 minimum pension and ₹15,000 wage ceiling unrevised for 12 years, despite Code on Social Security.Vulnerable SectionsVulnerable Sections6 Jul, 2026Old wine, new bottle, Pg6New EPF rules disappoint 36.8 lakh pensioners, leaving ₹1,000 minimum pension and ₹15,000 wage ceiling unrevised for 12 years, despite Code on Social Security.6 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security4 Jul, 2026Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.4 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance3 Jul, 2026VB-G RAM G scheme rolled out from village in A.P., Pg1India launches VB-G RAM G scheme replacing MGNREGS from AP, pledging ₹11,700 crore for rural employment, asset creation, and farmer welfare.3 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorA shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector3 Jul, 2026A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination, Pg10Mandsaur district pioneers 100% HPV vaccination for vulnerable girls, leveraging data, behavioral nudges, and integrated healthcare to combat cervical cancer.3 Jul, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsCentre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable Sections2 Jul, 2026Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.2 Jul, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsUnder VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections2 Jul, 2026Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.2 Jul, 2026
Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsYes and no, Pg6New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections2 Jul, 2026Yes and no, Pg6New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.2 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceNew EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsE Governance2 Jul, 2026New EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.2 Jul, 2026
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationVulnerable SectionsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora1 Jul, 2026‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.1 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceYear after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance1 Jul, 2026Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.1 Jul, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceGovt. launches platform to track maternal, child health, Pg14Union Minister Amit Shah launches PM-FCT digital platform for real-time tracking of maternal, child health, nutrition, and welfare, piloted in Gujarat.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE GovernanceVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance30 Jun, 2026Govt. launches platform to track maternal, child health, Pg14Union Minister Amit Shah launches PM-FCT digital platform for real-time tracking of maternal, child health, nutrition, and welfare, piloted in Gujarat.30 Jun, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsWhy are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.Poverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPoverty and Developmental IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections30 Jun, 2026Why are States opposing VB-G RAM G, Pg14States oppose new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, citing 40% financial burden and centralisation of power, sparking federalism concerns.30 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityHas RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security30 Jun, 2026Has RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.30 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismCaught in the middle, Pg8India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Jun, 2026Caught in the middle, Pg8India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.30 Jun, 2026