Transport Workers to Join Feb 16 Strike; Demand Repeal of MV Act Amendment

THE All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation has appealed to all the drivers and other stakeholders to make the one-day strike on February 16, demanding the repeal of MV Act Amendment- 2029, a success.The All India Coordination Committee of Road Transport Workers organisations consisting of CITU, AITUC, INTUC, HMS, LPF, TUCI, AICCTU, have unanimously given a call for a one-day strike on February 16.

TN: Platform for People's Unity Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

THE Tamil Nadu Platform for People's Unity organised a seminar on Palestine and Kashmir issues in North Chennai on January 10, at Vani Mahal near Jeeva Park Tondiarpet. Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, convenor of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration in Jammu and Kashmir, was the main speaker. S Kumar, coordinator of Chennai Makkal Medai, chaired the event, and Saravana Tamilan extended a warm welcome.

The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger×ON January 26, 2024, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released their twenty-nine-page order that found ‘plausible’ (paragraph 54) evidence that Israel was conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. The court intervened in that war due to South Africa’s application that Israel had violated its obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948).

Telangana: Resist Central Govt’s Unilateralism Speakers at the Release of Keeping Up the Good Faith Book

AMIDST the presence of more than 250 prominent intellectuals and trade union leaders in Hyderabad, Justice Subhashan Reddy, retired Supreme Court judge, released the book Keeping Up the Good Faith written by Prabir Purkayastha. The programme that was organised by Rajyanga Hakkula Parirakshana Vedika, took place at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram, Baghlingampally, Hyderabad on January 30, 2024.Prof. G Harahopal, Prof.

Tapas Drone Project Scrapped

IN a shocking development earlier this month, the government made clear its de-funding of the Defence Research & Development Organisation’s (DRDO) mission-mode project to develop the advanced Tapas-BH 201 drone. The Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance (Tapas, also Sanskrit for heat) – Beyond Horizon unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was, according to reports till just a few months ago, nearing preparedness for the final round of field trials prior to certification and thence to production.

SKM’s Kisan Tractor Parades Receive Massive Support

THE call for ‘Kisan Tractor Vehicle Parades’ on January 26, Republic Day, given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) to end corporate loot, save agriculture and save India was observed on an unprecedented scale and fervour with massive participation across India. Braving inclement weather, especially in North India, tens of thousands of tractors and other vehicles joined millions of farmers in the parades.

Journalist Unions Express Concern on Proposed Broadcasting Bill 2023

THE National Alliance of Journalists (NAJ), the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Andhra Pradesh Working Journalists Federation (APWJF) join the Network of Women in Media India, (NWMI) and the Editors Guild of India and others, in expressing their grave reservations against the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023.In a joint statement issued on January 31, the NAJ, DUJ and APWJF stated that this proposed bill is a further step to expanding a new era of undeclared censorship and increasing government control over all types of media from TV channels, to films, platform

Lenin Death Centenary Observed in Delhi

ON January 24, 2024, on the occasion of centenary of Lenin's death, CPI(M) Delhi state committee organised a public meeting at Surjeet Bhawan. The public meeting was addressed by Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of CPI(M). Along with this, drama, exhibition, singing of revolutionary songs and a movie screening was conducted.Addressing the public meeting, Sitaram said that Comrade Lenin, the revolutionary star of human liberation, had died at the age of just 54. Marx had said that philosophers have interpreted the world, but the real point is to change it.

Kerala Cabinet Protest in Delhi to Protect Federal Structure

THE development model of Kerala is well known to the world for its advancement in health and education sectors and welfare activities. The previous LDF government had taken constructive steps to enhance the quality of education and health care system, introduced welfare oriented activities and took steps to improve infrastructure facilities. The people of Kerala had recognised these interventions and voted in favour of LDF and it is the first time in the state that the LDF government has been elected for the second term in continuity, at a stretch.

Karnataka: Souharda Karnataka Holds Human Chains to Safeguard Social Harmony

ON January 30, observing the Martyrs' Day, ‘Souharda Karnataka’ (Harmonious Karnataka) human chains were formed across the state, with over one lakh people gathering at more than 100 locations. In Bangalore alone, human chains were formed at over 20 locations, overcoming police restrictions, while 10 locations in coastal Udupi witnessed the same display of unity. The central human chain extended from the Kuvempu Statue to the Gandhi Statue at Freedom Park in Bangalore.

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