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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

Asha workers India 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.

gautam navlakha update India 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

Migrant workers India 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