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October 14, 2026 11:16 AM

India rejects reference in UN Rapporteur’s report on Indigenous Peoples’ rights

India has rejected what it termed an “unsubstantiated reference” to the country in a report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, citing official data on land-title claims under the Forest Rights Act and highlighting constitutional safeguards and welfare initiatives for tribal communities. India delivered its statement during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee, where First Secretary Anuj Swarup addressed iss...

August 3, 2026 9:45 PM

Naxal-free India: How an integrated strategy transformed India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism

For nearly six decades, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) remained one of India's most significant internal security challenges, affecting remote tribal regions, disrupting development and limiting access to basic services. What began with the Naxalbari uprising in 1967 evolved into a wider security and governance challenge, with Maoist groups expanding their influence across several states and prompting successive governments to balance counter-insurgency operations with development efforts. That long...

June 18, 2025 10:15 AM

Jual Oram highlights Modi government’s commitment to tribal welfare

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the holistic development of tribal communities, stating that transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency are the core principles driving tribal welfare programs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the minister emphasized that the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved without empowering and uplifting tribal communities. “A community once po...