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Health in the Union Budget 2026-27: Promises, Priorities, and the Reality
Published on: 02 February, 2026 Recently, the Finance Minister presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 signals recognition of India’s growing health and care needs.
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Amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified key amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, to reduce…
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Economic Survey 2025–26: Social Sector Paradox
The Economic Survey 2025–26 flags a social sector paradox in India: strong gains in health outcomes alongside stagnation or uneven progress in education quality…
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Rising Digital Addiction & Mental Health Issues
The Economic Survey 2025-26, has flagged the rapid rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health problems as a major healthcare issue, particularly among…
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New UGC Rules on Caste-Based Discrimination
The University Grants Commission (UGC) notified new regulations aimed at addressing discrimination, particularly caste-based discrimination, in higher education institutions. Background As per Regulation 3(c)…
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National Girl Child Day
National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on January 24. About National Girl Child Day has been observed annually on January 24 since 2008.…
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Periyar’s Contributions to the Anti-caste Struggle and Vaikom Satyagraha
Periyar and other reformist leaders like him played a pivotal role in the struggle against untouchability. About Periyar E. Ramasamy Periyar E.
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Freebies’ Different from Investing in Welfare for the Marginalised: SC
The SC has distinguished welfare schemes from freebies, stating that large-scale distribution of state money to individuals is different from investing in public welfare.…
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UGC’s Circular Mandating the Teaching of a Third Language in Higher Education
The Tamil Nadu government strongly opposed the UGC’s circular mandating the teaching of a third language in higher education. Background The National Education Policy…
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New Lancet Report Sets Citizen-Centred Healthcare Guidelines For India
The Lancet Commissions new report charts a rights-based, citizen-centred roadmap for Universal Health Coverage in India, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. About The reforms…