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A&NI administration looks to introduce elections to Nicobarese community

Some locals suspect the draft rules are an attempt to give rise to a Nicobarese leadership that may be more favourable to Centre’s interests, especially in Great Nicobar Island, where the existing Tribal Council has been opposing Union government’s ₹92,000-crore project for close to four years now

NESTS signs Bihar, EdTech pacts to boost tribal education through EMRS network

NESTS signed agreements with Bihar and CoGrad to strengthen EMRS schools through better governance, infrastructure and AI-enabled learning.

Watch: Rahul scuba dives among Great Nicobar's coral reefs; raises concerns over mega project

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over the island's ecology and local communities. He highlighted concerns about tribal land rights violations, inadequate compensation for settlers, and the potential felling of 1.5 crore trees. Gandhi proposed expanding INS Baaz as a strategic alternative and advocated for sustainable tourism and conservation.

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University ties with TISS to offer M.A. course

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad is offering M.A. in Public Policy and Governance

Prez Murmu inaugurates tribal innovation initiatives at national ITDA conclave

President Murmu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure inclusive development and said tribal communities must remain central to India’s journey

Pathetic condition of hostels casts shadow on tribal girls' education in Idukki

Official says an administrative sanction of ₹40 lakh has been granted for renovation of hostel at Munnar. The girls’ hostel at Edamalakkudy is also in a dismal state

NHRC issues notice to Odisha, U.P. over trafficking and assault of tribal minor

Rights body seeks action-taken report within two weeks on Dhenkanal girl held, sold in Jhansi

Tribal leaders, PDP demand release of arrested nomadic community leader Talib Hussain in Jammu

PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who condemned the arrest of Mr. Hussain, said, “The arrest of a political leader for peacefully voicing the concerns of vulnerable and marginalised citizens reflects an alarming intolerance towards dissent and democratic expression

Centre’s Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan reaches 90 lakh tribal citizens across 57,000 villages

The campaign covered 30 states and Union Territories, around 600 districts and nearly 19,000 Adi Seva Kendras.

Set up ITDA for 59 tribal villages in Kakinada, MP urges CM Naidu

Congress questions Centre over Odisha bauxite mining protests

Jairam Ramesh says Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram should address concerns over alleged irregularities in Gram Sabha consent for bauxite mining projects in Odisha

Greek proverb of the day: ‘The crow does not take the eye out of another crow’; meaning and why it still matters today

This Greek proverb is a blunt, realistic commentary on professional solidarity, tribal loyalty, and the fierce codes of honour that bind certain groups together.

Uniform Civil Code Faces Tribal Customs Challenge In Madhya Pradesh

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the proposed law would particularly benefit women.

163 students from social welfare, 113 from tribal welfare gurukuls qualify JEE (Advanced) 2026

Committed to ensure hut-free Adivasi gudems, tribal habitations: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy

Attappady meet draws up tribal development charter

The meeting resulted in the preparation of a policy charter on land rights and tribal development, which will be submitted to the newly elected UDF government

RSS’s Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram Raises Tribal Conversion, Delisting Concerns After Meeting President Murmu & PM Modi

Satyendra Singh, president of Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, told News18 that the PM heard their appeal and promised justice

RSS-linked tribal body seeks changes in ST status of converted tribals

According to JSM representatives, of India’s tribal population of nearly 12 crore recorded in the 2011 Census, an estimated 1.5 crore to 2 crore had converted to Christianity

Kerala’s first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women

The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during menstruation

Odisha tribal girl trafficked to UP, raped repeatedly for years; FIR registered: Police

Police said they have launched an investigation after the survivor lodged a complaint on May 23 at Kamakshyanagar police station.