Rare Video Shows Amazon's Uncontacted Tribe in Danger
A stunning new video captures the Mashco Piro tribe in Peru's Amazon. The footage highlights their fragile existence as illegal logging threatens their survival.
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AAP Plans Guru Ravidas 650th Anniversary Celebrations in Punjab
The AAP government in Punjab prepares for Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary in 2027, starting celebrations in 2026. With elections due, the party aims to consolidate Scheduled Caste support, which helped secure its 2022 victory.
Mandya Boosts Forest Economy for Tribal Communities
Mandya district administration promotes Minor Forest Produce industries to empower Scheduled Tribes and traditional forest dwellers, aiming for economic self-reliance and improved livelihoods.
Congress Slams BJP Over Rising Dalit Atrocities, Hidden Crime Data
Congress alleges BJP governments suppressing Dalit crime statistics and restricting protests following Meerut abduction-murder case. Party reveals NCRB data withheld since 2022 amid rising atrocities.
Police bust religious conversion racket in Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat police arrest three for alleged forced conversions of SC community members in Akbarpur. Investigation reveals inter-state network and possible foreign funding links. Read the full story.
Kanpur Dehat: Police bust conversion racket, 3 held
Kanpur Dehat police uncover an alleged religious conversion network in Akbarpur. Three arrested for reportedly luring SC individuals with incentives. Investigation into interstate links ongoing.
Rajasthan Identity Camps for Nomadic Tribes from Jan 12
Rajasthan to hold identity certificate camps for denotified & nomadic communities from Jan 12-31. Get free help for Aadhaar, caste certificates & access welfare schemes.
Karnataka Assembly Special Session on Valmiki Scam
The Karnataka government will convene a special assembly session on July 26 to discuss the Valmiki Corporation scam. BJP and JDS welcome the move, demanding a CBI probe.
Karnataka Notifies Reservations for 369 GBA Wards
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 Governor returns SC quota bill, seeks clarifications
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back the SC sub-classification bill to the state government, requesting further details. The move delays a key internal reservation policy.
Assam's ST Status Demand Turns Into Major Political Battle
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
Punjab SC Commission Summons Patiala SP, DSP Over Inaction
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission summons Patiala SP and DSP for alleged police inaction in cases involving SC complainants. Hearings set for January 14.
CBI Court Frames Charges in Manipur Gang-Rape, Murder Case
A special CBI court in Guwahati has framed charges against six men for a horrific crime during Manipur's ethnic violence, marking the first such case to go to trial. Read the full details.
How Bureaucracy is Undermining Tribal Autonomy in Jharkhand
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.
Uttarakhand HC protects Gram Pradhan in caste certificate case
Uttarakhand High Court grants interim protection to Sikh Jat woman gram pradhan Baljeet Kaur after her OBC certificate was cancelled. Court directs her to approach state panel within a week. Read the full story.
Gujjar Samiti Demands Reservation Restructure in Rajasthan TSP
Gujjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti urges Rajasthan govt to create sub-quotas for OBC, MBC, EWS within TSP's 50% general pool. Tribal groups oppose, calling for detailed study. Read the full debate.
Karnataka Govt Considers Land Allotment to Backward Castes
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces a proposal to allot land to all backward castes. The plan includes benefits for weavers and a call for unity within the Devanga community. Read more.
Dharwad Students Protest Scholarship Delay, Hostel Woes
UAS Dharwad students protest scholarship delays, poor hostel conditions, and staff shortages. Their demands highlight systemic issues in agricultural education funding. Read more.
Koraga Community Protests Over Long-Pending Demands
Members of the Koraga community in Karnataka staged a protest, accusing the state government of ignoring their long-standing demands for welfare and justice. Read more about their struggle.
Abenaki Curriculum in Vermont Reopens Indigenous Identity Dispute
A new school curriculum by Vermont's Abenaki groups ignites a fierce debate with Canadian First Nations over identity, history, and authority. Learn about the deepening conflict.
Jaipal Singh Munda: Adivasi Leader's Enduring Legacy
On his birth anniversary, explore Jaipal Singh Munda's journey from Oxford to the Constituent Assembly. His fight for tribal rights and cultural pride continues to challenge India's democracy today. Read more.
MLC Bhandary Seeks Govt Jobs for Koraga Youth in Karnataka
Karnataka MLC Manjunath Bhandary urges CM Siddaramaiah to ensure government jobs for Koraga community youth, highlighting unfulfilled promises and demanding immediate action.
NCSC Seeks JU Report on Professor's Alleged Anti-Constitution Remarks
The NCSC has asked Jadavpur University for a report on action taken against a professor accused of hateful comments about the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar. The student alleges university inaction.
Natesan: New CPI Leaders Forget Backbone of Left Parties
SNDP Yogam chief Vellappally Natesan attacks CPI's Binoy Viswam, says new leaders ignore backward castes. Defends traveling with CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Read the full story.
Brahmin Strength in UP BJP: Data Debunks Marginalisation Claims
An analysis of UP BJP's organisational and cabinet composition shows Brahmins hold 20% of key posts, thrice their population share. OBCs dominate the party's core, while a delicate Brahmin-Thakur balance is maintained. Explore the caste calculus.
Bengal SIR 2.0: EC's OBC Certificate Rules Explained
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer issues directives on valid OBC certificates for electoral roll hearings, based on Calcutta High Court's December 2025 order. Know which documents are accepted.
Pankaj Chaudhary's Challenges as New UP BJP Chief
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary's appointment as UP BJP President aims to counter OBC shift post-2024 Lok Sabha results and set stage for 2027 Assembly polls. Analysis of his key challenges.
EC Bars Use of Cancelled OBC Certificates in SIR Exercise
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
Punjab MGNREGA Debate Becomes Caste Political Battle
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.
Shimla DC: Scrutinise SC/ST Act cases to build stronger evidence
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.
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