Highlights of India Today 17th August 2026 issue:
An in-depth look at how India’s school lunch programme differs sharply across states, from daily eggs to vegetarian-only meals, and what it means for child nutrition. Also in the issue, the path ahead for the Cockroach Janata Party, the Udan scheme gets a second wind, an encouraging women's scheme in Odisha, and a Q&A with photographer Steve McCurry.
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