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Topic: Tribals

‘UCC should not undermine tribals’ customary laws’, RSS affiliate tells Law Commission

Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram has urged govt not to bring in Uniform Civil Code without consultations, warning that doing so could lead to mistrust within tribal communities.

‘Uniform Civil Code will hamper safety of Mizos’ — MP from BJP’s Northeast ally writes to law panel

UCC’s enactment will remove special provision from Constitution that safeguards social practices, culture & traditions of Mizos, says K. Vanlalvena of Mizo National Front.

BJP’s ‘Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ has dual aim in MP — ‘Gond pride, women empowerment’

Yatra will begin simultaneously on 5 routes before concluding in Shahdol on 27 June. MP, which will go to polls later this year, has higher tribal population than any other state.

MP govt enlists retired officials to monitor tribal welfare schemes as BJP works to regain votebank

State's BJP govt felt last person on ground was not getting benefits of govt's schemes. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Monday met around 450 retired govt employees, of whom 300 volunteered.

Modi govt’s assurances ’empty’, killings continue — fresh plea by Manipur Tribal Forum in SC

In the plea filed last week, forum lists dead & missing in the Northeast state since early May. Attacks by the mob were afforded a free hand, it alleges.

Centre takes over Manipur’s security after fresh violence, shoot-at-sight order for ‘extreme cases’

Imphal West district tense, with arson reported in certain areas Thursday afternoon. Earlier, Governor gave nod to shoot-at-sight order in the Northeast state.

After 2-day blockade, life limps to normal in Manipur’s Churachandpur. Tribal group wants talks with Centre

District saw clashes Friday after tribal bodies’ shutdown call over evictions. Day later, roadblocks were cleared & troops sent to quell protests were called back. Section 144 in place.

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.