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The Science Problem: Why India lags behind in research & development
Over the past two decades India has invested scant funds in scientific research and development, so while in absolute terms amounts spent have grown from Rs.60,000 Crore to Rs. 1,20,000 Crore between 2010-2020, as percentage of GDP this amount has stagnated at 0.64 per cent, i.e. less than 7 per cent
“Beloved” leader MA Mohammed Jamal passed away
A leader revered by all, he was a key member of the Indian Union Muslim League and was also known as the “godfather of the orphans.”
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Post Office Bill, 2023: Widened interception powers, retention of archaic provision and lack of accountability
The passing of the contentious Post Office Bill raises alarms over concerns for privacy and accountability, criticised by opposition for retaining colonial-era measures and curtailing citizen rights
No vacancies for SC/ST/OBC in CARA and NCPCR, reservation policies not applicable to NCW: WCD Ministry
Questions raised on vacancies in Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) and its subordinate organizations unveils vacancy disparities, raises questions on reservation compliance in government organisations
Disparities in Lok Adalat case disposal rates across India emerge over three years
Uttar Pradesh leads, while other lagging regions signal challenges, prompting calls for equitable justice access nationwide
Parliamentary inquiry unveils 165 data breaches from 2018-23 as reported by CERT-In
Alleged Aadhaar and CoWIN breaches elevate citizen data protection imperatives
Union government data shows increasing employment, decreasing unemployment rate since 2018
PLFS data indicates that the unemployment rate has declined to 3.2% during 2022-23 from 6.0% in the year 2017-18; estimated Worker Population Ratio increased from 46.8% during 2017-18 to 56.0% during 2022-23
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students
Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.
Displacement due to Airport Expansions? Union Response in Rajya Sabha Leaves Questions Unanswered
Incomplete compensation details and land acquisition figures for airport raise concerns; lack of clarity in government responses
Over 5 years, 1033 serious coal accidents reported, 717 took place in Telangana alone
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The Science Problem: Why India lags behind in research & development
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