Fifth Schedule Fails: Tribal Rights Routinely Overridden
An investigation reveals how the Fifth Schedule, meant for tribal self-governance, is failing. Mining and dams override tribal objections. Read the full report.
An investigation reveals how the Fifth Schedule, meant for tribal self-governance, is failing. Mining and dams override tribal objections. Read the full report.
Following complaints, ITDP officials inspected the Dubare tribal settlement in Madikeri. Residents highlighted severe water scarcity and dangerous electrical connections. Officials have assured immediate action.
Despite police action & concrete barriers, illegal mining of Alexandrite & Cat's Eye stones thrives in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Forest officials propose CCTVs as tribals face risks.
Nearly 200 tribal students from backward districts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha gather in Visakhapatnam. They share aspirations to transform their regions despite gaps in education and healthcare. Discover their inspiring journeys.
An intern at Lucknow's KGMU faces sexual assault charges, the second such case in a week. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full details of the complaint and university's response.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
President Droupadi Murmu applauded tribal women from Jashpur for their eco-friendly crafts at the Kartika Jatra in Gumla. Read how their work empowers communities and preserves heritage.
Guna administration rescues 26 Sahariya tribal labourers from exploitation in Maharashtra's sugarcane belt. They were lured with job promises, held captive, and denied wages. Read the full story.
BKU leader Rattan Mann calls 2025 a year of suffering for Haryana farmers due to multi-crore paddy, bajra, moong procurement scams and govt inaction. Farmers urged to unite and fight.
BKU State President Rattan Mann alleges multi-thousand-crore scams in paddy, bajra & moong procurement exploited Haryana farmers in 2025. Read how govt silence fueled the crisis.
A retired railway employee and his mentally ill daughter were allegedly confined and starved for five years in Mahoba by a servant couple seeking property. The shocking neglect came to light after the father's death. Read the full investigation.
Social and student groups protest in Ranchi demanding justice for the Unnao rape survivor. Supreme Court stays bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar. Details inside.
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.
A 26-year-old man in Jagatsinghpur arrested for repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl, threatening to leak private media. The accused exploited her for six months on a false marriage pretext.
A fertiliser dealer in Barwani's Pati faces an FIR after officials caught him selling urea at Rs 550 per bag, far above the government-fixed price of Rs 266.50. Read the full details of the investigation and its implications for farmers.
UK's new lobster welfare law draws criticism as public frustration mounts over stalled inquiry into child sexual exploitation grooming gangs. Details inside.
A New York Times investigation reveals how the J-1 cultural exchange visa became a profit-driven system exploiting foreign students. Learn the shocking truth behind the program's failure.
Around 120 families, including Malekudiya tribals, in Karnataka's Kudremukh National Park lack electricity. The state offers a Rs 75 lakh electrification plan or a compensation package for relocation, sparking a debate on tribal welfare vs. forest conserv
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
Ludhiana district administration rescued 11 children from begging in a major drive under Project Jeevanjot 2.0. Officials vow to make city free from child exploitation. Report cases on helpline 1098.
Newly released documents vindicate Maria Farmer, who warned the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein's child exploitation in 1996. The shocking reveal questions decades of inaction. Read the full story.
Maharashtra govt sets up SIT to investigate Chandrapur kidney racket where farmers were forced to sell organs. 5 accused arrested. Details on the illegal money lending and organ trafficking network.
Maharashtra govt forms SIT to investigate Chandrapur kidney racket where farmers were forced to sell organs to repay debts. CM Fadnavis takes serious action. Read the full report.
A 20-year-old man from Borgaon arrested for sexually exploiting a 15-year-old Nagpur girl, found eight months pregnant. FIR filed under POCSO Act. Read the full details.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
India's Supreme Court upheld a couple's conviction for trafficking and sexually exploiting a minor, highlighting a widespread pattern of organised child exploitation. Read the court's strong observations.
Two college students and an electrician arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
Three men, including two college students, arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old and blackmailing her with a secret video. Police urge victims to speak up.
The ceremonial term 'Pravasi' obscures the harsh exploitation faced by India's migrant workers. It's time to adopt legally-grounded language that affirms their rights and lived experiences. Read more.