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Why We Oppose Unified Pension Scheme and Continue to Struggle for Old Pension Scheme?

IN August 2024, the central cabinet approved a Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) labelled it a "deceptive scheme," a characterisation that proved true when the scheme was gazetted on January 25, 2025, and draft regulations were published on January 27, 2025. The government claimed there was consensus among the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) unions on the UPS. However, the All India Defence Employees' Federation (AIDEF) boycotted the prime minister's meeting on August 24, 2024, in opposition to the UPS.

Trump 2.0: Tech Oligarchy driven US Revivalism

TRUMP 2.0 has got off to a tumultuous start. The early days of Donald Trump’s second term as US president have been marked by a whirlwind of policy shifts, diplomatic upheavals, and economic manoeuvres, leaving both domestic and international observers struggling to keep pace. While Trump has always been erratic and almost deliberately unpredictable, the scope and magnitude of changes being ushered in this Trump 2.0 administration is qualitatively different.

To Thwart Comeback of Capitalism

WHILE the entire world discusses the crisis of capitalism, the most pertinent question remains: Why is the severely critical capitalist order not falling down? We can see that the global crisis in capitalism is periodic, but capitalism never collapsed on its own, automatically. It continuously revolutionised itself to manage the crisis and survive.

Kerala: CPI(M) State Conference Calls for People-Centric Development and Fight against Right-Wing Propaganda

THE Kerala State Conference of the CPI(M), took place in Kollam from March 6-9, 2025. The conference transformed the coastal city into a sea of red, showcasing the unity and cohesion of the strongest state unit of the CPI(M) in India.The conference was attended by 481 delegates elected from all district units and special units of the Party. Polit Bureau members Prakash Karat, Brinda Karat, MA Baby, BV Raghavulu, Subhashini Ali, Ashok Dhawale, and A Vijayaraghavan, as well as Central Committee members Vijoo Krishnan and AR Sindhu participated in the conference.

Tripura: Corruption and Mafia Rule in the State

THE BJP-IPFT-Tipra Motha alliance government, led by Manik Saha, celebrated its second anniversary in office with great fanfare on March 9. The occasion was marked by a statewide rally held in Agartala, attended by the party’s National President, JP Nadda. The event, celebrated with fanfare, left the public awaiting updates on pre-election promises, as speakers remained silent on their commitments, raising questions about their fulfillment.Let’s see the current status of some of these promises.

WB: Rallies against Abhaya's Murder & Jadavpur Incident

A PROTEST campaign was organised on Sunday, March 9th by the Joint Platform of Doctors, West Bengal, and Abhaya Mancha. The demonstration was in response to the unjust and brutal murder of Abhaya and the disgraceful behavior of the education minister at Jadavpur University.  Biman Basu, Left Front chairman, urged all democracy-loving and well-meaning individuals to participate in two grand marches planned in Kolkata. These processions, along with a spontaneous civil society movement, significantly impacted the Chowringhee area.

TN: Madurai Gears Up to Host 24th Congress of CPI(M)

THE 24th Party Congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to take place with great enthusiasm in Madurai from April 2 to 6. The historic city of Madurai is adorned with red flags and festive decorations, eagerly awaiting this landmark congress, which stands as the voice of the working class and a steadfast ally of the labouring masses.This historically significant congress will be held at Tamukkam Ground, the heart of revolutionary Madurai.

Delhi: SFI Sweeps AUDSC 2025 Elections-A Victory for Students Rights & Campus Democracy

AFTER six years, Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has witnessed the resurgence of student democracy with the AUD Students' Council (AUDSC) elections. The Students' Federation of India (SFI) achieved a resounding victory, winning 24 out of 44 councillor seats, marking a new era of student activism. This victory reclaims the university space with the slogan of "Independence, Democracy, and Socialism."This triumph comes after years of delays in conducting elections due to administrative repression, enrollment mismanagement, and the COVID-19 lockdown. However, SFI refused to back down.

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