Mumbai BMC Polls: Thackeray vs Shinde Face-Off in 87 Wards
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
The BMC election on Jan 15 is a crucial Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai. With Uddhav and Raj Thackeray allied, 87 wards will see a direct Thackeray-Shinde contest. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant launched the party's Pune Municipal Corporation campaign, asserting the mayor's post requires Sena consent. The party is contesting 120 seats after alliance talks with BJP failed. Read more.
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.
Civil society groups demand immediate restoration of MGNREGA, calling its replacement an attack on Dalit and Adivasi workers' dignity. Full story on the controversial new law.
Anushka Kumari Munda, the U-17 Indian football 'Goal Machine', receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. Discover her inspiring journey from an Adivasi village to the national team.
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.
Pune citizens group VTBKS accuses PMC of compressing timelines for Balbharati-Paud Phata road's environmental clearance. Allegations include a rushed tender and limited one-season study. PMC denies claims, citing due process. Read the full story.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
President Droupadi Murmu calls on educated tribal individuals to return to their villages and help communities access government welfare schemes for societal upliftment.
Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) finalise alliance for Pune civic polls, agree to accommodate MNS from Sena's seat quota. Seat-sharing details and political strategy revealed.
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
The untold story of Dr Rafiq, an MBBS doctor from Punjab who joined the Maoist movement, served in Dandakaranya, authored medical manuals, and remains at large. Discover his legacy.
Telangana's tourism minister announces an education tour for Adivasi communities from Adilabad to Hyderabad. The state will cover all costs to showcase heritage and modern infrastructure. Read more.
Republican Sena chief Anandraj Ambedkar meets Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, offers full cooperation for Mumbai's BMC polls. Alliance aims to reshape Dalit vote dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Jalandhar announces protest gherao of police stations on March 30, demanding action on pending public complaints. Details on the unresolved issues and party demands inside.
A 26-year-old Adivasi youth in Attappady, Palakkad, was brutally assaulted on theft allegations. Despite severe injuries, police filed minor charges. Family demands SC/ST Act and attempted murder case.
Shiv Sena (UBT) confronts a major challenge in Pune as most of its former corporators defect to BJP, Congress, and NCP ahead of the crucial PMC elections. Can Uddhav's camp recover?
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray end two-decade feud, form alliance for Mumbai's BMC elections on Jan 15. A seismic shift in Maharashtra politics that could reshape power dynamics.
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
Delay in appointing permanent teachers in Mysuru's 21 ashram schools impacts 3000 tribal students' education. Activists demand urgent staff recruitment and better facilities. Read more.
Shiv Sena conducts a massive 3-day interview process for 2,700 aspirants vying for BMC election tickets. Key leaders oversee candidate selection for the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
Thousands of Adivasis displaced by Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh face losing their voting rights as officials delete names from rolls. Activists call it a constitutional violation. Read more.
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
Maharashtra BJP chief and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde were seen shaking hands, signaling a possible thaw after public criticism during recent council polls. Read the full analysis.
Jharkhand saw a 100% spike in witch-hunting cases in 2023. Explore the deep-rooted causes: healthcare gaps, land rights denial for Adivasi women, and failed laws. Read the full analysis.
Discover how Adivasi filmmakers are reclaiming their stories, moving beyond blackface, and using AI to ensure authentic representation in Indian cinema. Read more!
BJP recruits three Shiv Sena functionaries in Maharashtra despite anti-poaching agreement. Sena minister warns of retaliation as political tensions escalate ahead of local polls.
Union Minister Raksha Khadse alleges Shiv Sena workers intimidating voters in Muktainagar. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces strain ahead of local polls. Read full details.
Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi faces continued student protests over a commerce course fee hike, leading to a sixth day of class disruptions and potential police intervention.