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Punjab Electricity Employees, Peasants and Agricultural Workers on general strike (1) Indian farmers intensify opposition to trade deal with the US

A united front of farmers launched a nationwide movement demanding the removal of the minister who oversaw the finalization of the deal, calling him a liar and a traitor who surrendered the interests of millions.

Commemoration of National Day of Resistance in India Workers and peasants in India mobilize in National Day of Resistance against neoliberalism

The introduction of four new labor codes and the repeal of the national rural employment guarantee program by the ultra-right-wing government is widely opposed, as it may further increase the economic misery of India’s majority working population.

India’s opposition claims 2024 national elections were rigged, demands accountability India’s opposition claims 2024 national elections were rigged

In the national elections held in April-June last year, ultra-right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came back to power for the third consecutive term despite large scale popular resentment and strong opposition unity.

Worker resistance stops Karnataka government’s plan to increase IT work hours Worker resistance stops Karnataka government’s plan to increase IT work hours

The Karnataka IT/ITes Employees Union (KITU) is the only registered union for IT and related industries in India’s southern state of Karnataka, the hub of the software industry in the country.

Protests intensify in India following arrest of anti-femicide organizer

Democratic Youth Federation of India leader Kalatan Dasgupta was arrested by the West Bengal police on Saturday over allegedly trumped up charges

Foodgrain prices India Despite record harvests why are prices of wheat and rice so high in India?

The situation is a direct result of policy choices made by the government which has repeatedly talked of curtailing subsidies, minimizing intervention in governance, encouraging the private sector to run the economy, reducing public expenditure and – specifically – getting rid of the procurement and distribution system for foodgrains

Delhi riots: Survivors tell their stories

In this ground report, we spoke to families that were displaced due to the mob violence during the anti-Muslim riots in Delhi, India.

What sparked right-wing mob violence in Delhi?

The sectarian violence has been primarily targeted against Muslims who have been peacefully protesting against the discriminatory Citizenship (Amendment) Act since the past two months.

13 killed as right-wing mobs go on rampage in Delhi targeting anti-CAA protesters

Armed right-wing mobs are roaming around the city, beating up people, shouting inflammatory slogans and burning vehicles and property. The police have been accused of inaction and in many cases, collusion with the rioters

India workers strike Jan 8 Strike: With 73 million jobless in India, it’s a fight for survival

Workers are striking for more jobs while the Narendra Modi government is busy implementing the far-right wing agenda, refusing to see the huge army of unemployed

Indian youth organization called for nationwide mobilization against unemployment

At an All-India convention on Right to Employment, the Democratic Youth Federation of India, has given a call for militant agitations in February 2020

Ravi Srivastava on history of labour rights in India

Ravi Srivastava introduces labour rights in India in order to understand the current conversation on the proposed changes to the existing labour laws.