Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met President Droupadi Murmu, inviting her as chief guest for the state's grand tribal festival 'Bastar Pandum 2026'. Discover the plans to showcase tribal heritage.
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.
Security forces eliminate 14 Maoists in Bastar, including a close associate of Madvi Hidma. Over 518 rebels killed in state in two years. Read the full details.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the state's delegation to the National Youth Festival 2026. He highlighted 24,000 govt jobs, a new law against illegal travel agents, and skill training for 1.14 lakh youth. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Bastar witnessed a decisive shift in 2025 with record Maoist surrenders, fatalities, and arms seizures. Police cite intelligence ops and new security camps as key. Read the full analysis.
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates University Institute of Technology in Gadchiroli, a 170-acre PPP project with Lloyds Metals. It offers free diplomas to tribal youth, with BTech courses starting 2026.
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.
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.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
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.
In Tamil Nadu's remote Sittilingi valley, doctors Regi George & Lalitha Regi built a hospital, then tackled malnutrition & debt via organic farming & women-led crafts. Discover their unique model of 'social medicine'.
BHU's senior journalism professor, Bala Lakhendra, appointed as AIU Observer for the 39th South Zone Youth Festival in Chennai. Discover his extensive experience and the festival's impact.
The Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Tajangi, Visakhapatnam, will open in January. This fully digital museum uses VFX and interactive tech to showcase heroes like Alluri Sitarama Raju. Explore tribal history and valour.
Since 2019, Jammu & Kashmir's Mission Youth program has empowered young people through entrepreneurship and vocational training, channeling energy into self-employment. Discover the impact.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University's College of Veterinary Science wins the overall championship at the Inter-College Youth Festival 2024. Discover their winning performances!
Jalandhar's Mass Media Wing launches a major campaign to create tobacco-free youth. Learn about the awareness drive, health risks, and community action.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh urges PM Modi to discuss with Putin the deception of Punjab youth into joining the Russian army. At least 5 dead, several missing. Read more.
Prayagraj's district-level youth festival under VBYLD 2026 on Dec 13 offers declamation, folk dance, science exhibition & more. Register on My Bharat portal. Details inside.
Tripura's tribal welfare minister met with the Union minister to push for a Drone Pilot Training Project for tribal youth, aiming to modernize agriculture and create high-income opportunities. Learn how this tech initiative could transform livelihoods.
A pilot program using Tribal Health Navigators in Chamarajanagar has saved lives and improved hospital trust. Discover how this model works and the challenges blocking its expansion across Karnataka.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy mandates strict quality standards and tribal cultural reflection in Medaram development. The 2026 Jatara, Asia's largest tribal fair, is set for Jan 28-31. Read the full story.
The Pathalgarhi movement that began in Jharkhand in 2017 has spread to Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with tribal villages declaring autonomy from government control. Explore this growing tribal assertion.
Madhubani district launches youth festival 2025 at Mithila Painting Institute. Organized by Bihar's art department with local administration. Join India's Habit Index survey for ₹5000 Amazon voucher!
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
A tribal youth in Bhopal was acquitted of rape charges after a 4-year legal battle over his marriage to his wife, whom he married when she was allegedly a minor. The court cited lack of evidence and upheld their love marriage.