The Chief Minister’s defence argued there was no direct evidence connecting him to the disputed land, but the court declined to discharge him at this stage. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Emerging from the backdrop of a movement against unchecked development, a 31-year-old’s victory reflects how the youth’s environmental concerns are increasingly shaping conversations around governance and democracy, writes Aanchal Seth

The unique alliance of ancient forest wisdom and cutting-edge satellite technology is quietly reclaiming the wild and bringing long-lost visitors back to the canopy, writes Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

The tour also drew attention online after Modi gifted Melody chocolates to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reviving the viral “Modi + Meloni = Melody” trend on social media. The Indian Tribal reports

A massive tribal mobilisation, held during the ongoing 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda, at Delhi’s Red Fort brought together representatives from more than 550 communities demanding the removal of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The Indian Tribal reports

Named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda, ‘BIRSA 101’ is moving towards clinical and manufacturing development with support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and collaboration with Serum Institute of India. The Indian Tribal reports

India’s forests absorb 22% of the country’s carbon emissions, with millions of Adivasis acting as frontline custodians of these ecosystems. Yet, poor implementation of the Forest Rights Act and dilution of Gram Sabha powers raise serious concerns over the future of tribal-led conservation, avers Ankit Mishra

She and her team of 10 members work tirelessly inside the Kothari range of the Sanctuary to minimize crop damage and ensure the safety of both elephants and tribal communities. Deepanwita Gita Nyogi tells us how they do it

A former teacher with a grassroots image, Tudu was inducted in the Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet and took oath in Santhali. Having won all the 16 ST seats of the State, the BJP is positioning his elevation as a message of stronger tribal representation in Bengal politics. The Indian [...]

With the ambitious Rs 44,605-crore river-linking project becoming the latest flashpoint between the Government and tribals, Vishal Tiwari deep dives into the critical issue to analyse if both the State and the people could do well to fall back on proven traditional water management systems