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Topic: Tribals

Down from 3 to 0, what led to BJP’s whitewash in Jharkhand’s tribal seats in LS polls

Such is tribal mandate against BJP that four of total five segments had winners with margins of 1 lakh-plus votes.

Protests in Manipur’s Kangpokpi after two Kuki-Zo volunteers killed in fresh violence

A 24-hour ‘total shutdown’ has been called by tribal bodies in Kangpokpi demanding justice for the deceased, whose bodies are yet to be recovered.

How did BJP pull off tribal turnaround in Chhattisgarh? Inside RSS’s ‘apolitical’ Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram

VKA was formed on 26 December 1952 against a backdrop of 'unabated conversions'. Although an apolitical organisation, it is seen as crucial to BJP's Chhattisgarh win in 2023, and its 2018 loss.

Himachal bid for land to tribals near China-occupied Tibet stuck with governor, Congress protests

To give this land to tribals for cultivation, state requires governor to suspend Forest (Conservation) Act. Matter pending 5 months with Raj Bhavan, which has sought 'clarifications'.

PM Modi launches Rs 24,000-cr development project for vulnerable tribal groups in Jharkhand

The Prime Minister also released Rs 18,000 crore as the 15th installment of the PM Kisan scheme to more than eight crore beneficiary farmers across the country.

Centre to launch Rs 24,000 crore scheme for welfare of tribals, says PM Modi

Modi announced that the scheme would be launched on the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on 15 November.

Cats, culture, communities—art affair in Delhi showcases bond between tribals & tigers

The 3-day exhibition at IHC, organised by the NTCA and Sankala Foundation, empowers tribal artists in material terms too—they can sell their artwork.

Validating Aryan invasion or statement of rights? Rahul remark reignites ‘Adivasi’ vs ‘Vanvasi’ debate

RSS & affiliates reject term 'Adivasi', saying it goes against idea of united India, and prefer 'Vanvasi'. But others oppose latter term, saying it implies tribals are 'uncivilised'.  

There’s a search for lesser known freedom fighters in India. New novel jumps in with Santhals

Tuhin A. Sinha and Suraj Prasad’s latest historical novel, Sido Kanhu: The Santhal Hul, Bharat’s First War of Independence’, was recently launched at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.

Jharkhand’s tribes have a message for Modi’s UCC. ‘Birth to death, everything different among us’

The effort to unite India, bring equity for women, and do away with outdated religious practices, is now also exposing real faultlines in the uniformity politics that’s underway.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.