Group of Ministers
Assam GoM Report Recommends Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Communities in Historic Assembly Presentation
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 am CST
The Assam government's Group of Ministers has presented a crucial interim report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities - Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. The report, tabled during the final day of the winter assembly session, outlines measures to address socio-economic disadvantages and protect land rights while awaiting parliamentary approval for final inclusion in the ST list.
Assam Cabinet Approves Scheduled Tribe Status Recommendation for Six Indigenous Communities
Nov 27, 2025 10:16 am CST
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a crucial Group of Ministers report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six indigenous communities. If approved by the central government, this landmark decision would classify Assam as a tribal state. The cabinet meeting also approved land allocation for a heritage museum featuring the historic Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum.
Contrasting Approaches to Social Media Regulation: Andhra Pradesh's Legislative Path vs Telangana's Surveillance Strategy
Oct 03, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are implementing distinctly different strategies to regulate social media content and behavior. While Andhra Pradesh forms a ministerial committee to draft comprehensive legislation addressing misinformation, Telangana takes a more controversial surveillance approach by opening "history sheets" on repeat social media offenders, raising concerns about the balance between digital governance and constitutional freedoms.