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‘This has to go’: Tribal women in Himachal’s Kinnaur pin hopes on Murmu to scrap century-old law

Despite the SC judgment that women have equal rights in inheritance, women in Kinnaur fail to get their due and are waiting to narrate their ordeal to country’s first tribal President on 18 April.

MP forest minister blames tribals for Burhanpur deforestation — ‘own people harming jungles’

Kunwar Vijay Shah's remarks come at a time when his party, the ruling BJP, is scaling up tribal outreach in several poll-bound states, including Madhya Pradesh.

How BJP women’s wing is preparing for state polls & 2024 — ‘lotus messengers’, tribal outreach

Mahila Morcha has come up with ‘Kamal Doot’ abhiyaan, under which women at gram panchayat level will be chosen for training programme, to familiarise them with central govt schemes.

Why BJP’s overtures paid off in Gujarat tribal belt & Rahul’s outreach attempts failed

Until now, BJP had been struggling in tribal belt which has 27 seats. From 9 seats in 2017, ruling party is already ahead in 20 this time while Congress leads in 3.

Padma Sri awardee from Paraja tribe ‘forced’ to dance inside hospital in Odisha

The Paraja tribal community has called for action against the social worker who allegedly forced Kamala Pujari to dance inside an ICU while she was sick.

SubscriberWrites: Dalit-Bahujan ‘rightward shift’ helped BJP but blending tribal identity will be a challenge

Draupadi Murmu’s presidency represents a watershed moment in the post-Bahujan phase of politics as new social groups are articulating demands, writes Nikhil Jois.

‘No concrete assurances from govt,’ says Manipur tribal students’ body about ADC Amendment bill

Tribal students’ union met Manipur govt Sunday over its demand for ADC Amendment Bill, which seeks greater financial, admin autonomy in hill areas, to be tabled in state Assembly.

SC dismisses plea seeking probe into alleged extra-judicial killings of tribals in Chhattisgarh

In its decision, the SC left it to the Chhattisgarh government to act on Centre’s appeal to prosecute petitioner for bringing false charges.

Behind unveiling of Alluri Sitarama Raju’s statue by Modi, BJP’s ‘twin strategy’ to woo Andhra

BJP hopes to earn the goodwill of two communities by celebrating Alluri Sitarama Raju, a Kshatriya freedom fighter who became a symbol of bravery for tribals.

No power, no school, no healthcare: Why tribals from this ‘missing’ Andhra hamlet want to be relocated

Tribals of Jeelugulova, a village in Andhra Pradesh, are demanding that they be relocated for them to get access to electricity, and their children an education.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.