Delhi: Left Parties Demand Release of Journalists Arrested under UAPA

THE Delhi state committees of the Left parties (CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML), RSP, AIFB and CGPI) organised a protest demonstration on October 10 at Jantar Mantar against the brazen attempt to silence the media that is critical of the Modi government.

Israel-Gaza War: End the Occupation

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger×THE ferocious conflict which has erupted with the astounding Hamas attacks in southern Israel and the Israeli counteroffensive with the savage bombardment of Gaza constitutes a new chapter in the ongoing history of the occupation and the resistance to it by the Palestinian people. At the time of writing this editorial, after the fourth day of the conflict, it is reported that 1,200 Israelis have been killed (of which 155

AIDWA Rally Calls for BJP-RSS Hatao, Mahila Bachao, Desh Bachao!

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger×SEVEN thousand women from all walks of life from 23 states in India marched hand-in-hand raising their voice against the multiple injustices inflicted upon them by the BJP-RSS regime.

Between History and Histrionics, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

The fact that there is a glaring contrast between promise and reality remains persistent in the very vocabulary in which this historic legislation is couched.FOLLOWING the success of Chandrayaan-3 – a feat achieved by a joint effort of the country’s lead scientists, including a significant number of women, which opened up to millions of Indians hopes of a walk on the moon – the Modi government now promises the same to women of the country in the shape of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.Except that there is a big difference.

TN: Vachathi State Violence

IN a historic development in Indian jurisprudence, the Madras High Court, on Friday, September 29, took a landmark step by dismissing all criminal appeals lodged against the convictions and sentences pronounced in 2011 by a trial court. This legal action pertained to numerous officials from the forest, police, and revenue departments who were implicated in the perpetration of atrocities against the adivasi residents of Vachathi.

Journalist Unions Condemn the Raids

THE National Alliance of Journalists, the Delhi Union of Journalists and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi Unit), in a statement issued on October 13, have condemned the police raids at the houses of journalists and many others connected to Newsclick. Phones and laptops of these journalists were seized. Several of the media persons have been taken into custody.

Strongly Condemn Yet another Assault on the Media

Enable GingerCPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on October 3THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the early morning raids on homes of several journalists, stand-up comedians, satirists, scientists, cultural historians and commentators by the Delhi police on the basis of an FIR that invokes several sections of the draconian UAPA.This is a brazen assault on the media and the fundamental right to freedom of expression.

Stifling the Media Voices

IN a press statement issued by Newsclick on October 4, it mentioned that on October 3, 2023, raids were carried out by the special cell of the Delhi police at various locations including Newsclick’s offices, residences of journalists and employees – past and present, consultants, and freelance contributors associated with Newsclick.Several persons were questioned and continue to be questioned.

TN: Adieu to Dr M S Swaminathan

EMINENT agricultural scientist and a pioneer of Green Revolution in the country, Dr MS Swaminathan passed away at the age of 98 on September 28, in Chennai. In the 1960s, when the country was dependent on imported foodgrains, Dr Swaminathan worked closely with two agricultural ministers namely C Subramaniam and Jagajivan Ram to usher in the Green Revolution.

INDIA Condemns BJP Govt's Fresh Attack on the Media

THE Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties, in a statement issued on October 3, have strongly condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s fresh attack on the media.

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