All India Adivasi Congress chairman Vikrant Bhuria addresses a press conference, at AICC HQ in New Delhi on March 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI NEW DELHI The BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of the State’s forests and seeks to displace tribals from their natural habitat, the Congress party alleged on … Read more
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed reviewing the investor charter for stock brokers in a bid to boost financial consumer protection alongside enhanced financial inclusion and financial literacy. The proposal is also in view of the recent developments in the securities market including introduction of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform and SCORES 2.0 – a … Read more
Zodintluanga. File | Photo Credit: Photo Credit: X/@ZodintluangaR GUWAHATI: A Mizoram-based leader of the All India Adivasi Congress Committee (AIACC) has accused the Narendra Modi government of undermining the rights of the Adivasis and hill tribes, particularly in the country’s northeastern region. Speaking at the State-level convention of the Tripura State Adivasi Committee in Dhalai … Read more
VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan has expressed concerns over the violence that unfolded at Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh after a second survey was carried out at Jama Masjid on November 24 to find out if the structure was built over an ancient temple. The Chidambaram MP urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to protect minorities, and … Read more
M.D. Pallavi at the launch of the Namma Nade Nyaayada Kade series. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Singer, actor, and filmmaker M.D. Pallavi’s rendition of ‘Shaalege Hogo Makkalu Naavu’ (We are school-going children) offers a blend of music and a message about the importance of education in children’s lives. The song’s simple, catchy tune emphasises … Read more
The Congress on May 19 claimed that the Modi Government’s Forest Conservation Amendment Act had “undid” the progress of the historic Forest Rights Act of 2006 and accused the BJP of diluting tribal rights. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his rally in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur. “Why do … Read more
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh addressing the media. File. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Congress on April 8 alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “failed” to protect the rights of tribal communities in Chhattisgarh and asked whether he will ever meaningfully commit himself to tribal welfare. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed … Read more
A fact-finding report, compiled by four human rights organisations on the basis of field research conducted and information gathered in the villages of Sandeshkhali block. was released at the Press Club, Kolkata on March 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri A collective of four civil rights organisations on Friday released a fact finding report … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured persecuted refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan to have faith in the Narendra Modi government and said that under the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), everyone will be given equal rights as they will now become citizens of India. “There are a lot of people, there is … Read more
Mumbai: With a week to go before the exclusivity period deadline for bilateral negotiations comes to an end on February 17, Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries (RIL) are in the last leg of negotiations to finalise their mega stock-and-cash merger to create India’s largest media and entertainment business, said people in the know. Under … Read more