Uttarakhand High Court clarifies Van Gujjar tribe can grow fodder for cattle on forest land but prohibits commercial activities. The hearing addresses Forest Rights Act implementation. Read the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, urging inclusion of Chief Ministers in refining caste enumeration guidelines to ensure social justice and federalism. Read the full story.
Karnataka government announces reservation details for 369 GBA wards, mandating 50% seats for women across categories. Move comes ahead of crucial Supreme Court hearing. Read the full breakdown.
Karnataka SC/ST Corporation Chairperson Pallavi expresses strong displeasure over lack of electricity to Malekudiya tribal houses in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting severe monsoon hardships.
Chhattisgarh pioneers a national model, merging PM housing schemes with solar power for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, aiming for zero electricity bills. Discover this innovative convergence project.
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission summons Patiala SP and DSP for alleged police inaction in cases involving SC complainants. Hearings set for January 14.
The promise of self-governance in Jharkhand's Scheduled Areas is being lost under bureaucratic control, as PESA rules fail to deliver autonomy. Read the full analysis.
Central Kolkata faced major traffic disruptions as 8,000 Adivasis marched in political rallies, demanding exclusive ST status and inclusion of tribal languages in the Eighth Schedule. Details inside.
Over 250 SC families in Coimbatore's Vellalore have lived without toilets for 20 years, forcing open defecation. They urge the district administration to address this severe health and safety crisis immediately.
A 40-year-old man was found dead in West Bengal's Hooghly. His family alleges extreme stress due to a Scheduled Caste certificate hearing. Police investigation ongoing.
Aam Aadmi Party ramps up membership drives in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, eyeing the crucial tea tribe electorate. Over 250 new members join as party aims to fill leadership void.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
A student accused in the Dharamshala college ragging case denies harassing her classmate who died in December. She claims innocence and supports the suspended professor. Read the full story.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
The story of Romulus Whitaker, whose childhood wildlife encounter in Kerala led to a lifetime of snake conservation, venom research, and transforming India's approach to human-animal conflict.
Gulabi Devi, 50, died after crashing into a cart on a breakdance ride at a fair in Jharkhand's Dumka. The incident occurred on Tuesday night. Read the full report.
31 Koraga tribal families in Mangaluru's Madyapadavu, promised 5-cent sites in 1986, hold title deeds for only 1.3 cents, blocking home repairs. Activists warn of protest if issue unresolved in 2 months.
Punjab assembly's MGNREGA debate reveals AAP's strategy to frame it as an anti-Dalit move, countering BJP's outreach. SCs form 70% of scheme's workers. Explore the political narrative.
Retired IAS officer Suchitra Sinha gets a 3-year extension as NHRC Special Rapporteur for Jharkhand. She will oversee Zone X, continuing her impactful work for tribal women and workers' rights. Read more about her initiatives.
Shimla DC Anupam Kashyap instructs officials to analyse court judgments under SC/ST Act to understand high acquittal rates. 40 cases since 2018 are pending, with courts rejecting cancellation reports. Read for details.
Dr. Siddhivinayak Barve assumes the role of Chairman for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Maharashtra. Learn about his background and the Commission's crucial mandate.
Nitesh Dogne from Jamia Millia Islamia secures fully-funded Commonwealth Split-site Scholarship. His research on Bhil tribe's indigenous knowledge aims to advance climate action and sustainability goals. Read more.
BJP SC Morcha VP Paramjit Singh Kainth demands a white paper and high-level inquiry into alleged MGNREGA irregularities in Punjab over the last decade. He calls for transparency and accountability.
Ganesh Powar, 22, from Goa's Kathkari tribe, is the first to complete Class X. His community, unrecognized as PVTG, lives in poverty, fights child marriage, and dreams of education. Read their struggle.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes seeks report on Anjel Chakma's death in Dehradun. CMs promise action as family recalls his dreams. 5 arrested, 1 absconding.
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
KPTCL announces a 7-hour scheduled power outage in Dharwad on December 29 & 30 for quarterly maintenance. Check the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Arunachal Pradesh launches its first Sunrise Festival from Dec 29 in Dong village, India's easternmost point. Experience 5 days of culture, adventure & sustainable New Year celebrations.