OPPOSITION MPs protested the Election Commission’s voter list revision in Bihar. Parliament began a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, on August 4, following a week of disruption.In the Rajya Sabha, Bikashranjan Bhattacharyya from the CPI(M) criticised the Modi government for exploiting incidents like Pulwama and Pahalgam – both occurring before elections. He questioned whether such attacks happened or were made to happen and said measures like the surgical strike, demonetisation, and abrogation of Article 370 had failed to curb terrorism.

THE National Committee for Solidarity with Cuba has decided to observe the birth centenary of legendary Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro in a befitting manner.Fidel Castro was a multifaceted personality – a staunch fighter for equality, justice, and the struggle against imperialism. He was among the first leaders of the world to highlight the dangers of environmental destruction, and he consistently championed the rights of the Global South, particularly of those still reeling under colonial exploitation and oppression.

SURROUNDED by lush green forests, water flowing in gentle streams, and – since it’s the rainy season – a stronger pull of flowing waters, peacocks calling for rain, and parrots chirping, this is a place that delights the heart. But here, grief lies heavy. Silence weighs on the mind.This is the house of Padmalatha, near Beltangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district) Padmalatha – a teenager who in 1986 almost four decades ago, became the victim of injustice, falling prey to the arrogance of those who used religion as a cover for oppression.

THE Haryana state committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) organised a state convention in Rohtak, on July 27.

DONALD Trump’s tariffs are being discussed in the media in a routine manner without considering their specific context. This context is one where the US government is unwilling to spend the revenues accruing from higher tariffs on buying goods and services – a matter that is explained below. Other countries that may be losing the US market owing to the consequences of Trump tariffs are also unable to compensate for this loss by enlarging their own domestic markets.