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Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Jun, 2026

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

19 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

19 Jun, 2026

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12

Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.

18 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

18 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

18 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Investment Models

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Investment Models

18 Jun, 2026

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

18 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

17 Jun, 2026

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

17 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections E Governance

17 Jun, 2026

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

17 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Jun, 2026

Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

16 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Serum's HPV vaccine to be included in immunisation programme after 2027, Pg7

Serum Institute's Cervavac HPV vaccine targets national immunization program inclusion post-2027, pending single-dose efficacy trial results to combat cervical cancer.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

16 Jun, 2026

Serum's HPV vaccine to be included in immunisation programme after 2027, Pg7

Serum Institute's Cervavac HPV vaccine targets national immunization program inclusion post-2027, pending single-dose efficacy trial results to combat cervical cancer.

16 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Jun, 2026

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

16 Jun, 2026

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

SC's message: Campus distress has social causes, Pg11

SC panel links student suicides to systemic social inequalities and institutional deficits, urging comprehensive reforms for marginalized learners in higher education.

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

16 Jun, 2026

SC's message: Campus distress has social causes, Pg11

SC panel links student suicides to systemic social inequalities and institutional deficits, urging comprehensive reforms for marginalized learners in higher education.

16 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children, Pg8

India pivots Anganwadi system for holistic early childhood development, aiming for a seven-point IQ boost in future generations through integrated nutrition and stimulation.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

15 Jun, 2026

The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children, Pg8

India pivots Anganwadi system for holistic early childhood development, aiming for a seven-point IQ boost in future generations through integrated nutrition and stimulation.

15 Jun, 2026

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

How India cut child deaths faster than the world, Pg15

India drastically cuts child deaths, surpassing global rates with 41% under-five and 37% neonatal mortality decline by 2024, driven by RMNCAH+N strategy.

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

15 Jun, 2026

How India cut child deaths faster than the world, Pg15

India drastically cuts child deaths, surpassing global rates with 41% under-five and 37% neonatal mortality decline by 2024, driven by RMNCAH+N strategy.

15 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

‘Deep-seated’ bias for male child persists in society: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights 'deep-seated' male child bias despite improving sex ratio, stressing strict PCPNDT Act enforcement against persistent sex selection practices.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections

13 Jun, 2026

‘Deep-seated’ bias for male child persists in society: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court highlights 'deep-seated' male child bias despite improving sex ratio, stressing strict PCPNDT Act enforcement against persistent sex selection practices.

13 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jun, 2026

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

13 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

After many extensions, panel’s report on SC status for Dalit converts ready, Pg14

Justice Balakrishnan Commission completes pivotal report on Scheduled Caste status for Dalit converts, poised to impact a 20-year Supreme Court legal battle.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Vulnerable Sections

12 Jun, 2026

After many extensions, panel’s report on SC status for Dalit converts ready, Pg14

Justice Balakrishnan Commission completes pivotal report on Scheduled Caste status for Dalit converts, poised to impact a 20-year Supreme Court legal battle.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

12 Jun, 2026

Child assessments must be done in custody cases with ‘minimum intrusion’: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates 'minimum intrusion' for child assessments in custody cases, especially sexual abuse, prioritizing child's trauma over parental demands.

12 Jun, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Implementation complete, but workers still vulnerable, Pg8

New labour code rules, implemented after six years, leave workers vulnerable, failing to address fixed-term employment, gig worker rights, and minimum wage clarity, sparking widespread criticism.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

12 Jun, 2026

Implementation complete, but workers still vulnerable, Pg8

New labour code rules, implemented after six years, leave workers vulnerable, failing to address fixed-term employment, gig worker rights, and minimum wage clarity, sparking widespread criticism.

12 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections