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‘No govt help’: Disquiet in MP’s tribal areas amid dwindling beneficiaries, persistent malnutrition

The tribals of Madhya Pradesh seem to find a voice in every assembly election campaign with a host of poll promises, 47 ST constituencies, a decisive tribal voter in many general segments, and tribal communities forming 21 percent of the state’s population.

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2023

Maratha vs OBC friction over quota causes schism within ‘Mahayuti’ allies

Tussle between Maratha & OBC communities strains Mahayuti parties; CM urges restraint; OBC leaders oppose Maratha quota; Pankaja Munde visits Kshirsagar family; Dhangar community demands ST quota.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Congress third list names Revanth from Kamareddy Shabbir from Nizamabad Urban

Cong. releases 3rd list of 14 candidates incl. TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy, replacing 2 nominees. Kothagudem seat given to CPI. 19 seats pending, Vennela Ashok & G. Chinna Reddy replaced by Tudi Megha Reddy & Ade Gajender. Md. Ali Shabbir (Nizamabad Urban), G. Vivekanand (Chennur SC), Enugu Ravinder Reddy…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

BJP faces uphill task to win tribal support in Chhattisgarh polls. PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold rallies in tribal belt. 29 seats reserved for STs, 32% of state's population. BJP won 25 of 29 ST-reserved seats in 2018. Congress banking on tribal welfare schemes. BJP trying to woo…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Who are Hattees, Himachal asks Delhi, months after the community is added to ST list

Confusion in Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Dept. over who the Hattees are & whether SCs should be included. The State govt. has written to the Tribal Affairs Ministry in Delhi seeking clarification. BJP had pushed for inclusion of Hattees in ST list before State polls. SCs & Gujjars oppose move.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Odisha: NHRC seeks report from govt authorities on sexual exploitation of minor girls

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from Keonjhar district magistrate and SP in three cases where minor girls were sexually assaulted last month. While a girl is pregnant, the second one gave birth to a baby boy last month.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

BSP becomes second party to announce candidates for Assembly polls

BSP State president R.S. Praveen Kumar announced names of the party nominees for 20 Assembly seats.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

What do the home lands of India’s ST communities look like? | Explained

India's 705 Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, making up 8.6% of the population, live in 26 States and 6 U.Ts. Article 244 is the single most important constitutional provision for STs. It applies to 10 States, but 59% of STs remain outside its purview, denied rights under laws applicable to Scheduled…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Telangana university campuses brim with women students

Girl students in Telangana have achieved unprecedented success, taking 73% of post-grad seats across social groups. SC, ST, and BC girls dominate in Science, while boys lead in Humanities. This is due to increased confidence, better facilities, and parental support. Govt schemes and 46 women residential degree colleges have enabled…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

2024 Porsche 911 S/T First Drive Review: One Of The All-Time Greats

The 518-horsepower 911 S/T is an understated alternative to the GT3 RS.

Motor1 · Sep 25, 2023