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07 May
2026

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

The proposed Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 replacing MGNREGAand implementation of new Labour Codes have sparked concerns over rural employment, informal workers’ welfare, and rising inequality in India.

07 May
2026

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system

India’s public health system faces severe specialist shortages despite new medical colleges and postgraduate seats, raising concerns over vacancies in rural CHCs, weak incentives, and ineffective healthcare infrastructure planning.

07 May
2026

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY)

Flaws in India’s welfare targeting system, where many wealthy households wrongly receive PMGKY and BPL benefits due to inaccurate surveys, outdated records, and inclusion errors.

06 May
2026

The Iran conflict and the future of Shia identity

The Iran war is reshaping global Shia identity, raising concerns over fragmentation or radicalisation, with implications for regional stability, transnational networks, and potential emergence of new extremist formations.

06 May
2026

Building bridges

India hit record power demand with high solar contribution, but low daily and evening supply exposed storage gaps, rising curtailment, and urgency to integrate batteries amid weak monsoon outlook.

06 May
2026

At sea

INS Mahendragiri delivery under Project 17A revived focus on naval modernisation, highlighting delays, import dependence, and concerns raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India regarding combat readiness.

05 May
2026

What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?

The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed that the Forest Rights Act 2006 overrides conflicting past laws and orders, protecting tribal forest rights and exposing violations by authorities.

05 May
2026

Secularism and Electoral Mandates

Recent state election results highlighted debates on secularism, as victories linked to policies like Uniform Civil Code and identity-based politics renewed discussion on religion–state relations in India.

05 May
2026

State Assembly Elections

Results of recent state elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are out, drawing attention due to their impact on national politics, governance trends, and federal dynamics.

04 May
2026

A countdown to International Day of Yoga

With Yoga Mahotsav 2026 and growing global focus ahead of International Day of Yoga, discussions highlight yoga’s role in promoting mental well-being, peace, and India’s cultural diplomacy worldwide.

04 May
2026

Doctors decide

The Supreme Court, led by Surya Kant, urged revisiting abortion time limits after permitting a minor rape survivor to terminate a 30-week pregnancy, raising autonomy-versus-safety concerns.

04 May
2026

Tackling takedowns

Government amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 and use of the Sahyog portal have intensified concerns over online censorship, platform compliance pressure, and erosion of safeguards established in Shreya Singhal vs Union of India.

02 May
2026

Abu Dhabi exits OPEC for an ascent of ‘peak oil’

The UAE’s sudden exit from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) amid geopolitical tensions and oil market uncertainties has raised concerns about global supply dynamics, cartel cohesion, and implications for major importers like India.

02 May
2026

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is in news due to expanded beneficiary coverage, integration with digital health mission, increased funding, and government efforts to improve healthcare access and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure.

02 May
2026

Work in progress

The latest health survey by the National Statistical Office highlights expanded insurance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana but reveals persistent gaps in access, rising costs, and shifting disease patterns.

01 May
2026

International Labour Organization Convention No. 81

Recent International Labour Organization discussions highlighted gaps in labour inspection systems; and India need to strengthen enforcement under Convention No. 81 amid labour code reforms for growth and development.

01 May
2026

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific

India signed an FTA with New Zealand in December 2025, highlighting its rapid trade diplomacy shift under Viksit Bharat amid global protectionism and supply chain disruptions.

01 May
2026

Embers in the air

Severe wildfires in Nilgiris and nearby forests escalated into a crisis, requiring Indian Air Force assistance, highlighting rising risks from seasonal fires intensified by climate variability and human activities.

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