Land Bill Battle in India: Congress Writes to BJP
By Rakesh Raman In the persisting political gridlock over the Land Acquisition Bill in India, the opposition Congress party wrote a protest letter to the ruling BJP on Thursday. In…
Kisaan Satyagraha Against BJP’s “Land Snatching Ordinance”
By Rakesh Raman Close on the heels of social activist Anna Hazare’s announcement to begin the next phase of his agitation against the BJP government’s ordinance on Land Acquisition Bill,…
Nun Raped in India. Seen as Attack on Christianity
By Rakesh Raman Amid increasing attacks on churches and Christianity in India, a 70-year-old nun was gang-raped Saturday by six men in the West Bengal state of the country. BBC…
Congress Blames BJP Government of Political Espionage
The opposition Congress party accused the ruling party BJP in India for spying on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Congress on Saturday demanded an explanation from both Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Anna Hazare Announces Padyatra, Says ‘No’ to Arvind Kejriwal
The anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, who believes in the Gandhian philosophy, will begin a month-long Padyatra (foot march) from Sevagram. By Rakesh Raman Social activist Anna Hazare has announced the…
Hindutva Forces Threaten Indian Democracy: Communist Party
The 21st Party Congress of Communist Party of India (CPI-Marxist) will be held at Vishakhapatnam on April 14-19, 2015. The Party has released its Draft Political Resolution for the event.…