US Pegasus Ruling: A Reminder of India’s Stalled Probe

A US court has held the Israeli spyware maker NSO Group responsible for using WhatsApp to illegally infiltrate the mobile phones of thousands of individuals with its Pegasus software – a military-grade spyware. In a landmark decision, the US District Court in Northern California found the NSO Group liable for violating state and federal hacking laws such as the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

The Strengthening of the Dollar

THE Indian newspapers have been full of stories about the fall of the rupee vis-à-vis the US dollar in the last few days. Just over a month ago, on November 27, the value of the dollar was Rs 84.559; by December 29, it had risen to Rs 85.5.

AIRTWF’s Call for Urgent Transport Sector Overhaul

ON December 18, 2024, the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation (AIRTWF) submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, New Delhi to demand resolution of the issues of road transport sector and the workers.It is important to know that the transport sector is a critical lifeline for the economy. Contributing 4.1 per cent to the GDP, it is the second-largest employment generator after agriculture. A society without a functional transport system is almost unimaginable.

Rajasthan: Left Parties Demand Resignation of Union Home Minister

ON December 30, in response to the national call by Left parties, a joint protest was organised at district and tehsil headquarters across Rajasthan by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (ML), and various other Left and democratic and organisations.

Start Talks with Kisan Organisations Immediately

CPI(M) has issued the following statement on December 28THE health condition of senior farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on hunger strike since November 26 is extremely critical. The protest is for the legitimate demand of the kisan movement for a legal backing to the MSP and waiver of loans. All the demands are related to the central government which by refusing to intervene is solely responsible for this situation.

Dr Manmohan Singh

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on December 27THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) mourns the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and distinguished economist.Dr Manmohan Singh during his ten-year tenure as prime minister stood firmly for secular and democratic values. He adopted policies which he believed were in the interests of the country. He was a leader of unquestioned integrity.The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolence to his wife Gursharan Kaur, and his daughters.

Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Sanatan Dharma, Defends Sri Narayana Guru's Legacy

IN a sharp critique of the proponents of Sanatan Dharma, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that there is no distinction between Sanatan Dharma and Varnashram Dharma, also known as the Chaturvarna system. Speaking at the inauguration of the 92nd Sivagiri Pilgrimage on December 31, Pinarayi emphasized that the concept of Sanatan Dharma is not aligned with the teachings of Sri Narayana Guru, the stalwart of the reformist movement in Kerala. He noted that Sanatan Dharma is favoured by erstwhile monarchs and communal forces alike.

Corporate Takeover of Agricultural Markets

THE new National Agricultural Marketing Policy (NAMP) Framework, released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MA&FW) on November 25, 2024, has sparked widespread criticism and protests from farmers' organisations and experts alike. Following a call from the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), farmers across the country staged protests on December 23, 2024, burning copies of the Marketing Policy. MA&FW provided stakeholders with just 15 days to submit responses, which is an attempt to rush through the policy to serve corporate interests.

J&K: CPI(M) Criticizes Removal of Sheikh Abdullah’s Birthday, Martyrs’ Day from Holiday List

TERMING the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor administration to abolish holidays on Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's birthday and Martyrs’ Day on July 13 as an attempt to distort history, CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami criticised the move.In a statement issued on December 30, Tarigami said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was a towering personality, and his contribution to the freedom struggle and empowerment of the people of J&K cannot be ignored.

Electricity Workers Observe Nationwide Strike against Privatisation

IN an unprecedented show of solidarity, millions of electricity employees and engineers across India observed a ‘One-Hour Nationwide Strike Action’ on December 31, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

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