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Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

24 May, 2026

Big, poor States to get higher funds under govt.’s new rural jobs scheme, Pg9

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) draft rules prioritize funding for larger, poorer states using 16th Finance Commission formula.

24 May, 2026

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

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

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

23 May, 2026

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

23 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

22 May, 2026

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

22 May, 2026

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

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

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

21 May, 2026

Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.

21 May, 2026

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

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

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

21 May, 2026

The bail rule, Pg8

Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.

21 May, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

20 May, 2026

EPFO members to soon withdraw money via UPI, Pg17

EPFO enables UPI withdrawals for members, streamlining fund transfers directly to bank accounts after successful testing, says Labour Minister.

20 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On Saranda forests, Jharkhand must heed SC, Pg10

Jharkhand government delays declaring Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary despite SC orders, risking ecological security and increasing human-animal conflict.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 May, 2026

On Saranda forests, Jharkhand must heed SC, Pg10

Jharkhand government delays declaring Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary despite SC orders, risking ecological security and increasing human-animal conflict.

19 May, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Amid concern over cervical cancer, Pg4

India grapples with cervical cancer crisis; HPV vaccination drive targets 1.2 lakh new cases, 80,000 deaths annually.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

18 May, 2026

Amid concern over cervical cancer, Pg4

India grapples with cervical cancer crisis; HPV vaccination drive targets 1.2 lakh new cases, 80,000 deaths annually.

18 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

State’s duty is to ensure living wages for workers, not label them as ‘terrorists’, says SC, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes UP government for invoking NSA against workers demanding living wages, emphasizes state's constitutional duty under Article 43.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

16 May, 2026

State’s duty is to ensure living wages for workers, not label them as ‘terrorists’, says SC, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes UP government for invoking NSA against workers demanding living wages, emphasizes state's constitutional duty under Article 43.

16 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

15 May, 2026

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

15 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 May, 2026

Close cervical cancer gap, focus on equity, Pg10

India aims to prevent 10 million cervical cancer cases by achieving WHO's HPV vaccination and screening targets, addressing critical equity gaps.

14 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

13 May, 2026

Unchanged since 2012, old age pension of Rs 200 eroded due to inflation: Study, Pg8

Inflation erodes real value of old age pension under NSAP since 2012, impacting vulnerable groups.

13 May, 2026

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

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

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

11 May, 2026

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

11 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 May, 2026

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

11 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Central govt. operationalises Labour Codes, Pg1

Central government fully operationalises four Labour Codes via gazette notifications, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

10 May, 2026

Central govt. operationalises Labour Codes, Pg1

Central government fully operationalises four Labour Codes via gazette notifications, ensuring minimum wage and universal social security for all workers.

10 May, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

9 May, 2026

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

9 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Environmental Impact Assessment

9 May, 2026

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

9 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 May, 2026

Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?, Pg11

Experts advocate amending abortion laws for minor rape victims, citing practical challenges and conflicts with POCSO, emphasizing decisional autonomy and reproductive justice.

8 May, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections