Another VRS Will Kill BSNL

BSNL Employees Union (BSNLEU) held the management and central government responsible for the policies leading to the systematic destruction of BSNL to favour private players.THE Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Employees’ Union (BSNLEU) has criticised the flawed policies of the union government and BSNL management for the ongoing crisis in the public sector telecom company.

Assault on Ambedkar: A Fundamental Clash of Visions

AN animated discourse is raging across the country. The discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha witnessed an outburst by Amit Shah which could be considered unthinkable even a few years back. However, RSS-BJP, having tasted blood, now believes it is high time to go for the final kill.

Tripura: Historic Janashiksha Divas Commemorated

THE historic Janashiksha Divas was observed on December 27 throughout the state, with deep respect for the message of the renaissance initiated by the Janashiksha Samity.

Vietnam-India Friendship Festival: Celebrating the Spirit of People-to-People Diplomacy

DIPLOMACY is often associated with formal interactions between governments in the realm of international relations. However, Vietnam – a nation that has endured immense hardships under colonialism and imperialism at the hands of both France and the United States – places immense value on fostering connections between its people and the people of other nations. This approach underscores Vietnam's belief in the power of unity and collective struggle against foreign aggression.

The Threat against Iran

IN early January, most of the major military forces of Iran participated in a large military exercise called Payambar-e Azam (Great Prophet), which started as an annual exercise nineteen years ago. These forces included the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Basij Force, and took place in the air, on land, and in the sea. The exercises began in Iran’s western Kermanshah province, with the Mirza Kuchak Khan Brigade in the lead. The name of this Brigade is interesting.

TN: CPI(M) State Conference Resolves to Forge Independent Strength of the Party

THE 24th State Conference of the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu resolved to work for alternative policies and actions to safeguard the interests of the working class, peasants, agricultural workers, unemployed youth, students, women, and children in the state.

SAHMAT’s Annual Celebrations on January 1

ON January 1, 2024, Harkishen Singh Surjeet Bhavan was the venue for the 36th Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust’s annual celebrations. Organised every year to mark the life, the works and the ideals of Safdar Hashmi who was attacked on this day while performing a street play with his troupe, Jan Natya Manch, SAHMAT has become a cultural artefact in its own right. This year was a somber occasion as SAHMAT lost one of its most beloved and avid supporter in Comrade Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

Tripura: Protest Rallies Demand Resignation of Amit Shah

AS a part of the nationwide protest against the disrespectful and derogatory remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, meetings and rallies were organised by the Left parties in Tripura on December 30, 2024. The programme was organised jointly by the CPI(M), CPI, AIFB, RSP and CPI(ML). Besides the capital city of Agartala, rallies were organised at places like Udaipur, Belonia, Khowai, Kamalpur, Amarpur, Santir Bazar, Ambassa, Sabroom, Longtarai Valley and Gandachhera.

A&N: CPI(M) State Conference Resolves to Strengthen Its Base

THE 12th Andaman and Nicobar State Conference of the CPI(M) was held in Port Blair on December 28-29, 2024, with a resolution to strengthen the Party and its mass organisations in the islands. The conference began on December 28 with a big procession, followed by a public meeting at Tiranga Park.

Withdraw UGC Draft Regulations

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on January 8THE Draft University Grants Commission Regulations 2025 contains a provision, which is a direct assault on the rights of states on the question of selecting vice chancellors in state-run universities. The guideline gives the governor-cum-chancellor the power to appoint the three-member selection committee in which the chancellor’s nominee will also be the chairperson. This is happening in the background of governors acting arbitrarily in appointing vice chancellors in some opposition-ruled states.

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