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23 stories for “Social Issues”
Clear filtersCrisis in Custody: Analyzing India's Prison InfrastructureThe National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its 'Prison Statistics India (PSI) 2024' report, revealing severe structural challenges within the Indian penal...
Statistical Portrait of India: Gender Dynamics in 2025The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of the ‘Women and Men in India 2025’ report. The report highlights critical...
Universal Social Protection: Safeguarding Workers in the Modern Era The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its flagship report titled “Universal social protection in changing labour markets: Protecting...
UNESCO Chair at SSPU: Paving the Way for Women in STEM In a historic step toward gender parity in technical fields, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, has launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gen...
UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Creating a Smoke-Free Future In a landmark public health move, the United Kingdom has passed one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws. The legislation effectively bans the sale of tobac...
e-SafeHER Initiative: Securing the Digital Journey of Rural Women In a significant move to bridge the digital gender gap and ensure online safety, the Government of India has launched the e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awarene...
Bangladesh Launches Emergency Drive to Contain Severe Measles Outbreak In response to a rapidly escalating health crisis, the Government of Bangladesh, in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, launched a massive emer...
Poshan Pakhwada 2026: A National Movement for Holistic Early Development The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) observed the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada from April 9 to April 23, 2026. This fortnight-long...
Safeguarding Religious Sanctity: The 2026 AmendmentThe Governor of Punjab has granted assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This law introduces a stringent legal framework to deter...
Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Revitalizing a Unique Heritage through Scientific Support The Jiyo Parsi Scheme has recently gained significant momentum following a successful Universal Parsi Registration Drive conducted by the Minis...
Supreme Court on Reproductive Autonomy: Protecting the Dignity of a Minor In a significant judicial intervention, the Supreme Court of India has permitted a 15-year-old minor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy. This ruli...
