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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC brings survivors of forcible ingestion of acid in RPwD Act, Pg14

Supreme Court expands RPwD Act definition to include victims of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring disability benefits retrospectively from 2016.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

5 May, 2026

SC brings survivors of forcible ingestion of acid in RPwD Act, Pg14

Supreme Court expands RPwD Act definition to include victims of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring disability benefits retrospectively from 2016.

5 May, 2026

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

Govt. issues guidelines on childhood diabetes care, Pg12

Government unveils national framework for childhood diabetes, ensuring universal screening, free treatment, and integrated care for children under 18.

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

4 May, 2026

Govt. issues guidelines on childhood diabetes care, Pg12

Government unveils national framework for childhood diabetes, ensuring universal screening, free treatment, and integrated care for children under 18.

4 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 May, 2026

Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

2 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

Substandard IFFCO, IPL fertilizers discovered in Vidisha, raising concerns over quality control during crucial rabi season; sale halted.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

2 May, 2026

IFFCO, IPL fertilisers meant for rabi season found 'non-standard' in Chouhan's Vidisha, Pg6

Substandard IFFCO, IPL fertilizers discovered in Vidisha, raising concerns over quality control during crucial rabi season; sale halted.

2 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Education Sector

2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

2 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

How residential segregation shapes public health access in India, PgII

Residential segregation based on caste and religion limits access to public health, education, and basic amenities, exacerbating inequality in India.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 May, 2026

How residential segregation shapes public health access in India, PgII

Residential segregation based on caste and religion limits access to public health, education, and basic amenities, exacerbating inequality in India.

1 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

1 May, 2026

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

1 May, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

EPFO to launch portal to track inoperative accounts, Pg12

EPFO introduces E-PRAAPTI portal for easy tracking and activation of dormant EPF accounts using Aadhaar authentication, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance

30 Apr, 2026

EPFO to launch portal to track inoperative accounts, Pg12

EPFO introduces E-PRAAPTI portal for easy tracking and activation of dormant EPF accounts using Aadhaar authentication, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

30 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

30 Apr, 2026

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

30 Apr, 2026

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

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

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

30 Apr, 2026

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

30 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Apr, 2026

Why ‘digital vigilantism’ is not the problem, Pg7

Delhi HC debates 'digital vigilantism' amid rising social media justice; highlights systemic failures and need for robust redressal mechanisms.

30 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

30 Apr, 2026

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

30 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Disaster and Disaster Management

29 Apr, 2026

Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States, Pg12

Labour Ministry directs States to implement heatwave safety measures for workers, including flexible hours, water, and rest areas.

29 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

29 Apr, 2026

SC seeks meeting to discuss CCTV funds for police stations, Pg10

Supreme Court directs meeting on CCTV fund utilization in police stations to curb custodial torture and ensure transparency in interrogations.

29 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 Apr, 2026

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

29 Apr, 2026

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

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

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

29 Apr, 2026

The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms RTE Act's Section 12(1)(c), emphasizing social inclusion through 25% private school reservation for disadvantaged students.

29 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

27 Apr, 2026

At Chintan Shivir, DNT enumeration in Census discussed, Pg12

Social Justice Ministry's 'Chintan Shivir' advocates for DNT enumeration in Census 2027, addressing historical marginalization and welfare scheme access.

27 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

25 Apr, 2026

SC allows 15-year-old to end 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds reproductive rights, allowing 15-year-old to terminate 7-month pregnancy, emphasizing bodily autonomy and privacy under Article 21.

25 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections