Thousands of Indian farmers start a long march to press for land rights
The farmers-led Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the ultra-right wing government in both the state and at the center of failure to implement existing laws protecting their rights.
How did Left parties achieve major victories in India’s Indigenous regions?
The Indian Left won significant electoral victories in recent elections despite ruling BJP’s attempts at sectarian polarization
Land, climate, and corporate greed: Indian farmers raise their voices on pivotal issues
Ashok Dhawale, president of the farmers’ organization, AIKS, talks about their movements across the country and identifies the issues that bind these struggles. He also talks about the political dimensions of the farmers’ protests
Who are the killers of Govind Pansare?
Seven years after the fatal attack on Indian communist and author Govind Pansare, the case remains unsolved. The International Union of Left Publishers calls for those responsible to be brought to justice
China, U.S. discuss cooperation and communication in virtual meet and other stories
Today we look at the virtual summit between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, the condition of migrants at the Poland-Belarus border, and more
Week-long strike compels authorities to increase wages of health workers in Maharashtra, India
Around 67,000 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and 3,000 block workers will get a pay rise, as per the announcement by the State health department on Wednesday, June 23
Indian political prisoners, Varavara Rao and G.N. Saibaba face grave health risks
79-year-old Varavara Rao has contracted COVID-19 and G.N. Saibaba, who is 90% disabled, is in a prison where a large number of cases have been reported.
Indian rights groups demand bail for political prisoners
The letter by prominent human rights organizations comes days after reports emerged of the appalling conditions in the quarantine facility in the State of Maharashtra in which activist Gautam Navlakha is currently lodged in
Bhima Koregaon case: A comprehensive timeline
The case thoroughly exposes the oppressive right-wing domination of the Indian political and legal institutions, and highlights the looming threats to the constitution and human rights in the country
Following union intervention, stranded migrant laborers in India to be transported home
The over 130,000 workers will be transported home in a safe manner ahead of the harvest season after the intervention of the Sugarcane Cutters and Transport Workers Union
Farmers call off ‘Long March’, after state government accepts demands
In a major victory for the farmers, the state government gave written assurance accepting all the fifteen demands put forward, including one to increase land parcels in forest zones






