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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicSewer worker deaths

Topic: Sewer worker deaths

These technologies can end manual scavenging and save lives of sewage workers

Sewage workers continue to die despite the practice being illegal, and the govt has allegedly not done much despite massive funding available under Swachh Bharat.

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Xi’s military shake-up — stripping power from China’s central military command

The latest purging campaign blurs the line between anti-graft drive and political consolidation under Xi’s rule.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.