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Shubham Tigga

Introduction

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens....Read More

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens.

Expertise & Background

Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities.

Academic Foundation

He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy.

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Articles by Shubham Tigga

👁 Ranchi RSS office petrol bomb attack 2

Petrol bombs ‘hurled’ at RSS Jharkhand office after midnight; BJP alleges conspiracy

Jun 17, 2026 16:47 IST

RSS Jharkhand office attack sparks political reactions after alleged petrol bomb hurling in Ranchi,...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
👁 hemant soren-babulal marandi

Resort politics begins in Jharkhand as BJP herds legislators away

Jun 16, 2026 18:41 IST

With just two days left to vote for Rajya Sabha elections, battle for second seat...

Tue, Jun 16, 2026
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4 die inside illegal Jharkhand coal mine after suspected toxic gas leak

Jun 13, 2026 22:21 IST

The deceased were identified as Ashish Rajwar (25), Kishore Rawani (35), Deva Kumar Bedia (25) and...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 aditya sahu

Missing twins case triggers political storm in Jharkhand; BJP alleges lapses in probe

Jun 13, 2026 12:18 IST

Nearly two weeks after three children, including 12-year-old twin, went missing from Ranchi, the...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 Birsa Munda statue

Amid debate over Adivasi identity, recalling the icon who helped define it: Birsa Munda

Jun 11, 2026 06:30 IST

Birsa cannot be understood merely as the leader of an agrarian uprising. Rather, he articulated a...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
👁 Rajya Sabha candidate Parimal Nathwani

Despite Congress protest, NDA candidate’s nomination cleared for Jharkhand Rajya Sabha race

Jun 10, 2026 16:38 IST

The scrutiny of nomination papers was conducted on Tuesday for the three candidates in the...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
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NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani’s Rajya Sabha nomination process on hold

Jun 10, 2026 05:24 IST

The scrutiny of nomination papers was conducted on Tuesday for the three candidates in the fray,...

Wed, Jun 10, 2026
👁 Parminal Nathwani files his nomination papers for RS polls

Jharkhand numbers game in Rajya Sabha race heats up as BJP bets on Parimal Nathwani

Jun 09, 2026 07:15 IST

While the ruling JMM's candidate Baidyanath Ram is set to win one Rajya Sabha seat, its ally...

Tue, Jun 09, 2026
👁 no title set

Who are the Tana Bhagats of Jharkhand and why are they opposing a highway project?Subscriber Only

Jun 02, 2026 20:37 IST

Tribal activists claim the highway threatens ancestral land, forests, religious sites, and...

Wed, Jun 03, 2026
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Pregnant Dalit woman’s death shocks Bokaro as coal collection dispute turns deadly

Jun 01, 2026 05:40 IST

BJP demands high-level probe, alleging cover-up in the death of 25-year-old Anita...

Mon, Jun 01, 2026
👁 sarna

Should ST status remain after religious conversion? The Adivasi delisting debate raging in JharkhandSubscriber Only

May 30, 2026 19:07 IST

A renewed row over 'delisting' has raised Constitutional questions around religion and affirmative...

Mon, Jun 01, 2026
👁 Misir Besra

Hunt for Misir Besra: He made a daring escape once, now last top Maoist standing

May 27, 2026 14:52 IST

Last week's surrender of 27 Maoists, a majority of them Besra's cadre, is believed to have...

Wed, May 27, 2026
👁 bjp jmm

Why BJP’s Rajya Sabha call has spooked JMM ahead of June 18 election

May 26, 2026 12:11 IST

Jharkhand’s ruling party writes to Election Commission, expresses concern over possibility of...

Tue, May 26, 2026
👁 Jammu

Waiting for Badal: Hopes fade for family of CRPF constable in top Maoist’s custody

May 23, 2026 07:17 IST

For family of gallantry award winner Badal Murmu, each Maoist surrender brought expectations of...

Tue, May 26, 2026
👁 Maoists after their surrender before police under ‘Operation Navjeevan’, in Ranchi on Thursday. PTI

Largest Maoist surrender in Jharkhand today, hunt on for last active Politburo member

May 21, 2026 11:22 IST

According to police, continuous operations and internal exploitation within Maoist groups pushed...

Fri, May 22, 2026
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Scattered books on roadside, ransom call from Kerala: 6-year search for teen puts spotlight back on Bokaro police

May 20, 2026 06:30 IST

Case came under same police station that saw all 28 personnel suspended last month in connection...

Wed, May 20, 2026
👁 Photo (32)

Sold for Rs 3 lakh, held captive in Rajasthan: A girl’s six-year ordeal

May 19, 2026 13:01 IST

An activist is coordinating with police and Labour dept to help Jharkhand tribal woman reunite with...

Tue, May 19, 2026
👁 Babulal Marandi

‘Sexual exploitation’ of woman inmate in Ranchi jail sparks political storm, BJP alleges cover-upSubscriber Only

May 18, 2026 15:25 IST

In a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi claimed a woman...

Tue, May 19, 2026
👁 Munna Prasad Gupta on his horse

Long lines at petrol pumps, teacher rides horse to go on Census duty in JharkhandSubscriber Only

May 18, 2026 05:12 IST

He says he decided to ditch his motorcycle as petrol was not easily available in his locality in...

Mon, May 18, 2026
👁 thalassemia food express photo

Food baskets, but at what cost: Jharkhand’s HIV-thalassemia families want dignity, not just rationsSubscriber Only

May 16, 2026 20:57 IST

High Court steps in to protect the children and their families, orders authorities to ensure they...

Sun, May 17, 2026
👁 1000946082

From boycott calls to packed theatres: Why this hit film has divided opinion in JharkhandSubscriber Only

May 16, 2026 06:56 IST

After its successful May 8 release in Ranchi, Nagpuri-language film Sereng is slated to hit screens...

Sat, May 16, 2026
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Custodial killings ‘worst kind of crime’: Jharkhand High Court raps state government; fresh probe ordered in over 260 casesSubscriber Only

May 15, 2026 02:51 IST

According to the state’s own affidavit, inquiries in 262 of these cases were conducted by...

Fri, May 15, 2026
👁 gangster jahrkhand express photo

Fugitive gangster makes ‘extortion’ allegations against Jharkhand IPS officer, BJP seeks probeSubscriber Only

May 08, 2026 16:24 IST

Allegations made in a purported video by Dhanbad gangster Prince Khan — who is believed to be...

Fri, May 08, 2026
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Row over bhojpuri songs at gym: 3 Jharkhand cops suspended over detention of man injured in clashSubscriber Only

May 08, 2026 04:15 IST

Three police personnel have been suspended and Pandey, who was on the run, was arrested along with...

Fri, May 08, 2026
👁 eggs AI Express (1)

‘Children could fall ill’: Parents protest after ‘embryos’ found in mid-day meal eggs at Jharkhand schoolSubscriber Only

May 06, 2026 16:31 IST

Parents alleged that rotten and fertilised eggs containing partially developed embryos were served...

Thu, May 07, 2026
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