The 2024–25 Union Budget, while praised as a comprehensive plan, shows a troubling decrease in minority affairs funding, dropping from Rs. 5,020.50 crores in 2022–23 to Rs. 3,183.24 crores. This reduction is alarming given worse...
Kolhapur, historically known for Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj's progressive reforms, has recently witnessed significant communal violence. On July 14, 2024, a protest against encroachments near Vishalgad Fort escalated into violence, damag...
On July 1, 2024, India implemented three new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—replacing the IPC 1860, CrPC 1973, and Indian Evidenc...
In contemporary India, understanding socio-spatial marginality poses a significant challenge for urban planners, particularly in cities like Hyderabad. The concept of “ghettoisation,” often linked with religious and ethnic exclu...
Recent controversies surrounding the UGC-NET and NEET exams have exposed severe flaws in India's education system. The UGC-NET exam, crucial for aspiring university professors, was canceled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to in...
Abstract It has been widely acknowledged that a system for safeguarding farmers, a vulnerable population of the Indian economy, is essential. This is because agricultural commodity prices fluctuate due to supply changes, market fragmenta...
Recent reports highlight increasing heat-related issues among gig workers in Hyderabad, the second-largest gig-economy hub in India. Despite the city's modern façade, workers face harsh conditions exacerbated by extreme temperatu...
Abstract The Grameen Bank has ignited a global conversation on offering affordable financial aid and its transformative power for women's economic empowerment. The bank's origins, its influence on women entrepreneurs, and its su...
The ICC Prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity since October 2023. This move marks a significant step giv...
Abstract SDG 8 aims at inclusive economic growth, quality job creation, combatting forced labour, ensuring workplace safety, gender equality, fair wages, and SME support. Despite efforts, progress towards SDG 8 targets remains slow, refl...