Forest Conservation vs Adivasi Land Rights in India
Adivasi communities assert land rights amid exclusionary conservation policies. Explore the justice debate in India's forest governance. Read more for insights.
Adivasi communities assert land rights amid exclusionary conservation policies. Explore the justice debate in India's forest governance. Read more for insights.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena gets BMC permission for a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) at Dadar's Shivaji Park. Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after two decades, marking a significant political shift ahead of BMC polls.
Bharat Adivasi Party MLA Jaykrishn Patel, arrested for allegedly taking bribes to withdraw Assembly questions, presented his defence before the Rajasthan Assembly ethics committee. Details inside.
Jharkhand's new PESA rules face backlash from BJP and Adivasi groups, who call it a 'murder' of tribal self-governance. Explore the political and social faultlines exposed.
Internal rebellion in four Worli wards threatens Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance. With Aaditya Thackeray's prestige at stake, party workers rebel over ticket distribution. Read the full analysis.
In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announces a committee to identify Adivasi victims of the 1948 Kharsawan massacre, an event still shaping tribal memory. Will official records finally meet oral history?
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. Read more.
On his birth anniversary, explore Jaipal Singh Munda's journey from Oxford to the Constituent Assembly. His fight for tribal rights and cultural pride continues to challenge India's democracy today. Read more.
Civil society groups demand immediate restoration of MGNREGA, calling its replacement an attack on Dalit and Adivasi workers' dignity. Full story on the controversial new law.
Anushka Kumari Munda, the U-17 Indian football 'Goal Machine', receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. Discover her inspiring journey from an Adivasi village to the national team.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
Pune citizens group VTBKS accuses PMC of compressing timelines for Balbharati-Paud Phata road's environmental clearance. Allegations include a rushed tender and limited one-season study. PMC denies claims, citing due process. Read the full story.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
President Droupadi Murmu calls on educated tribal individuals to return to their villages and help communities access government welfare schemes for societal upliftment.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
The untold story of Dr Rafiq, an MBBS doctor from Punjab who joined the Maoist movement, served in Dandakaranya, authored medical manuals, and remains at large. Discover his legacy.
Telangana's tourism minister announces an education tour for Adivasi communities from Adilabad to Hyderabad. The state will cover all costs to showcase heritage and modern infrastructure. Read more.
Republican Sena chief Anandraj Ambedkar meets Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, offers full cooperation for Mumbai's BMC polls. Alliance aims to reshape Dalit vote dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Jalandhar announces protest gherao of police stations on March 30, demanding action on pending public complaints. Details on the unresolved issues and party demands inside.
A 26-year-old Adivasi youth in Attappady, Palakkad, was brutally assaulted on theft allegations. Despite severe injuries, police filed minor charges. Family demands SC/ST Act and attempted murder case.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray end two-decade feud, form alliance for Mumbai's BMC elections on Jan 15. A seismic shift in Maharashtra politics that could reshape power dynamics.
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
Delay in appointing permanent teachers in Mysuru's 21 ashram schools impacts 3000 tribal students' education. Activists demand urgent staff recruitment and better facilities. Read more.
Shiv Sena conducts a massive 3-day interview process for 2,700 aspirants vying for BMC election tickets. Key leaders oversee candidate selection for the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
Thousands of Adivasis displaced by Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh face losing their voting rights as officials delete names from rolls. Activists call it a constitutional violation. Read more.