News for 'tribal'

Protest Turns Violent in Siliguri Over Assault of Pregnant Tribal Woman

Protest Turns Violent in Siliguri Over Assault of Pregnant Tribal Woman

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, West Bengal, during a demonstration organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch over the assault of a pregnant tribal woman. The demonstrators were demanding justice for the woman and the arrest of all individuals involved in the incident.

Meenakshi Govindhrajan Does Indian With A Twist!

Meenakshi Govindhrajan Does Indian With A Twist!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Meenakshi Govindhrajan really understands the assignment when it comes to fusion fashion.

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.

Odisha man was made to walk 3km to re-bury sister's skeleton: BJD

Odisha man was made to walk 3km to re-bury sister's skeleton: BJD

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to re-bury the remains. The bank denies asking for the corpse, stating they only required a death certificate.

Jharkhand Man Returns Home After Family Mistakenly Buries Another

Jharkhand Man Returns Home After Family Mistakenly Buries Another

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A man in Jharkhand's Khunti district returned home days after his family mistakenly identified another body as his and conducted his last rites. Police are now exhuming the body for a DNA test to correctly identify the deceased.

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Rediff.com5 days ago

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi shared his vision for a cafe named 'Ahista Zindagi' in Madhya Pradesh, designed as a retreat for reflection and conversation in today's fast-paced world, during an interaction with youths in Delhi.

West Bengal To Re-Verify Caste Certificates Issued Since 2011

West Bengal To Re-Verify Caste Certificates Issued Since 2011

Rediff.com6 days ago

The West Bengal government has initiated a re-verification process for all caste certificates issued since 2011, following allegations of irregularities during the previous administration.

Odisha Man Forced To Carry Sister's Skeleton: Inquiry Ordered

Odisha Man Forced To Carry Sister's Skeleton: Inquiry Ordered

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha's Keonjhar district was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank as proof of death to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to walk 3 km to re-bury the remains.

Congress Leader Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments In Goa

Congress Leader Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments In Goa

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Two FIRs have been registered against Congress leader Girish Chodankar and tribal leader Govind Shirodkar in Goa for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, following protests by the Hindu Ekta Samiti.

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as 1st BJP CM of West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as 1st BJP CM of West Bengal

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking the end of the Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule in the state.

Chhattisgarh: Children From Baiga Tribe Rescued From Bonded Labour

Chhattisgarh: Children From Baiga Tribe Rescued From Bonded Labour

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Thirteen children from the Baiga tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. Eight people have been arrested, including two alleged traffickers and six employers.

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Rediff.com6 days ago

The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Centre has granted a six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the 2023 Manipur violence, pushing the deadline for its report to November 20. This marks the fifth extension for the panel, which was formed in June 2023 to probe the ethnic clashes that resulted in over 260 deaths.

Why Congress Is Eyeing A Rajya Sabha Seat In Jharkhand

Why Congress Is Eyeing A Rajya Sabha Seat In Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Congress party is seeking one Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand from the JMM and plans to discuss the matter with Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to AICC Jharkhand in-charge K Raju.

Modi Slams TMC Over Infiltration And 'Jungle Raj' In Bengal

Modi Slams TMC Over Infiltration And 'Jungle Raj' In Bengal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, accusing it of facilitating cultural changes through infiltration, presiding over a 'Maha jungleraj' in tribal areas, and betraying women, farmers, and youths.

Kerala Man Dies After Woman's Alleged Attack

Kerala Man Dies After Woman's Alleged Attack

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a woman at a tribal settlement in Kottathara, Palakkad. Police have arrested a relative of the deceased in connection with the incident.

How delimitation helped BJP sweep Assam

How delimitation helped BJP sweep Assam

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The delimitation of constituencies, which aimed to reduce the influence of minority candidates, is a significant factor in the NDA's strong performance in the Assam elections, where they secured a record 102 seats. The 2023 delimitation exercise redrew constituencies, reserving some Muslim-majority seats for indigenous communities, which increased the BJP and its allies' seat count.

Modi: Bengal Election A Battle To Save State's Identity

Modi: Bengal Election A Battle To Save State's Identity

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of favouring infiltrators over the native population, asserting that the upcoming assembly election in West Bengal is a battle to save the state's identity.

Modi Slams TMC, Says Bengal Election Is To Save State's Identity

Modi Slams TMC, Says Bengal Election Is To Save State's Identity

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of favouring infiltrators over the native population in West Bengal, asserting that the upcoming assembly election is a battle to save the state's identity.

Modi Blasts TMC for 'Syndicate Raj' in Bengal, Vows Justice for Women

Modi Blasts TMC for 'Syndicate Raj' in Bengal, Vows Justice for Women

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the TMC in West Bengal, accusing them of corruption and syndicate rule, while promising to address atrocities against women if the BJP comes to power.

'Betrayed again': Modi accuses TMC of denying Bengal women 33% quota

'Betrayed again': Modi accuses TMC of denying Bengal women 33% quota

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of betraying women by obstructing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to reserve 33 per cent of seats in Parliament and state assemblies for women. Modi asserted that women in West Bengal would punish the TMC in the upcoming assembly elections.

'I am also a Shabari': Indira Jaising tells SC in Sabarimala hearing

'I am also a Shabari': Indira Jaising tells SC in Sabarimala hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Shabari story in the Ramayana found mention before a nine-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

Goa Congress Leader Grilled Over Alleged Religious Insult

Goa Congress Leader Grilled Over Alleged Religious Insult

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Goa Congress leader Girish Chodankar was questioned by police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through a social media post. He claims the post targeted the BJP, not Hindus, and was related to pollution caused by offshore casinos in the Mandovi river.

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Thousands of farmers and tribal residents are marching towards Mumbai from Nashik to demand land rights and other concessions from the Maharashtra government. A delegation has been invited for talks.

Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP for not fulfilling its promises, highlighting the continuation of West Bengal's welfare schemes and challenging the BJP to match them in their ruled states.

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal has not merely redrawn the electoral map but overturned the operating logic of politics in the state, breaching the TMC's entrenched fortress despite a decade-and-a-half of dominance, minority consolidation, and a sustained "outsider" narrative.

Police Constable Killed In Pakistan Militant Attack

Police Constable Killed In Pakistan Militant Attack

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A police constable was killed and a civilian injured in a militant attack on a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The incident occurred in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when militants attacked the vehicle with a rocket.

Security Forces Dismantle Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Dismantle Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 12 illegal bunkers erected by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, amidst ongoing tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga tribes.

Pakistani Man Gets Death Penalty For Honour Killing

Pakistani Man Gets Death Penalty For Honour Killing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Pakistani court has sentenced a man to death for killing his wife in the name of 'honour'. The man suspected his wife of having an affair and slit her throat with a knife.

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Inspiring Chhattisgarh's Youth

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Inspiring Chhattisgarh's Youth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai praised Sachin Tendulkar's visit to the Bastar region, highlighting its inspirational impact on children and youth. Tendulkar's visit to Dantewada district, as part of a grassroots sports initiative, signifies the region's transformation from a Maoist stronghold to a hub of development and opportunity.

J-K: Hero of Hill Kaka and Op Sarp Vinash veteran Tahir Fazal dies at 62

J-K: Hero of Hill Kaka and Op Sarp Vinash veteran Tahir Fazal dies at 62

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Army paid a solemn tribute to Fazal, who died on Thursday after a brief illness. They remembered him as a "valiant son of the soil" who stood shoulder to shoulder with troops during Operation Sarp Vinash, which successfully dismantled terrorists' operational hub in Hill Kaka.

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A protest march in Siliguri, India, concerning the alleged assault of a pregnant Adivasi woman, escalated into violence, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.

Rahul Gandhi Calls For High-Level Probe Into Ghazipur Incident

Rahul Gandhi Calls For High-Level Probe Into Ghazipur Incident

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a high-level investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, demanding immediate justice and protection for the victim's family.

Five Killed In Pakistan Over Property Disputes

Five Killed In Pakistan Over Property Disputes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

At least five people were killed and seven injured in separate incidents allegedly stemming from a property dispute and longstanding enmity in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.

Palghar Rape Case Sparks Outrage; Official Assures Support

Palghar Rape Case Sparks Outrage; Official Assures Support

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old rape survivor in Palghar district was visited by an official, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws and swift justice in the case.

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Trinamool Congress government's massive defeat in West Bengal shows "deep anti-incumbency and unpopularity" as out of 35 ministers who contested the assembly elections, 22 have been defeated, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her constituency.

Modi Promises Action on Atrocities Against Women in West Bengal

Modi Promises Action on Atrocities Against Women in West Bengal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the ruling TMC in West Bengal, accusing them of running the state through 'syndicates' and promising to address atrocities against women if the BJP gains power.

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

While the total number of assembly seats remains unchanged at 126, the redrawing of boundaries has reshaped voter composition across constituencies -- a shift that is likely to influence electoral outcomes in the years ahead.

NHRC Seeks Report On Humiliated Woman Paraded In Madhya Pradesh

NHRC Seeks Report On Humiliated Woman Paraded In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report about a woman being paraded and humiliated in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua district, and has sought a report from the administration.