The illiterate man’s shocking act has exposed gaps in financial awareness and institutional response even as it has triggered administrative intervention and questions over banking outreach in rural areas. The Indian Tribal reports

Leaders and influencers stressed the urgent need to protect tribal traditions in the digital era. A dedicated digital platform to connect tribal talent, culture, and entrepreneurship nationwide was announced. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Addressing rallies in Purulia, Jhargram and Bankura,, part of tribal-dominated Junglemahal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to reach out to the Adivasis raising issues of infiltration, land grab, demographic change and alleged insult to Santali language. The Indian Tribal reports

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

Dozens of police personnel and local tribal villagers sustained serious injuries during a violent confrontation over road construction at the Sijimali bauxite reserve. 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 [...]

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