The BJP and TIPRA Motha contested against each other in the council elections despite being allies in the State government. The CPI(M) and Congress failed to win a single seat for the second straight time. The Indian Tribal reports

Whether it is a vote for change or an overwhelming support to the incumbent dispensations will be clear on result day on May 4. Of the 296 seats that went to polls on Thursday (April 9), 21 were reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The Indian Tribal reports

Protesters have responded by torching vehicles and storming security outposts as ethnic tensions threaten to reach a fresh breaking point in the strife-torn northeastern State. The Indian Tribal reports

The two young athletes are inspiring examples of turning adversity into achievement with stirring gold medal victories in Raipur. Their journeys reflect resilience shaped by grief, illness and relentless pursuit of excellence. The Indian Tribal reports

The JMM has entered Assam’s electoral fray with candidates on 21 seats, targeting tea tribes and indigenous communities. The Indian Tribal deep dives into JMM’s strengths and weaknesses to find out that its immediate goal is as much about expansion and establishing relevance as it is about winning [...]

Hidden in the hills of this northeastern State lies a remarkable handloom art that quietly narrates the story of a tribe where ancient indigenous beliefs meet Buddhist spirituality, writes Kripasindhu Dey

The Bharatiya Janata Party currently has the highest stake, holding 13 ST seats across Assam and West Bengal, while the Trinamool Congress holds 9 ST seats, mainly in West Bengal. The Indian Tribal reports

A few passionate individuals from the indigenous Bhutia and Lepcha communities are rooting for a sport, which is both cool and rebellious, and part of the Olympics. Deepanwita Gita Niyogi finds out more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s editorial in a national daily “to understand how Hornbill mirrors the Northeast’s changing story”. The Indian Tribal reports

The President attended a public function at Senapati in trouble-torn Manipur, and laid foundation stones and inaugurated various developmental projects on the occasion. The Indian Tribal reports