By A Representative   In the Detroj Taluka of Ahmedabad district , a group of tribal construction workers from Gujarat's Mahisagar district and Rajasthan are struggling to recover their unpaid wages after weeks of labouring at a warehouse construction site of a prominent manufacturer of polypropylene composite materials and alloys , used in the automotive and other industries . The workers, including both men and women, were engaged through a contracted and subcontracted arrangement.

By Raqif Makhdoomi   The Indian National Congress , one of the oldest political parties in the country, played a historic role in India’s freedom movement and post-Independence governance. In Jammu and Kashmir , too, it has had a long and complex political history marked by both cooperation and confrontation with regional parties.

By Biljana Vankovska  The announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has sparked a wave of critical reactions. Many observers have questioned the decision, arguing that it reflects broader political considerations rather than a commitment to peace in the spirit of Alfred Nobel ’s original vision.

By Harsh Thakor*  Dmitry Fyodorovich Pirozhkov , a longtime member of the Proletarskaya Gazeta editorial board and occasional editor-in-chief, passed away on June 19th at the age of 79. He was known for distributing the newspaper at a public spot near Gostiny Dvor on Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg.

By Syed Ali Mujtaba*  The central question being debated among Muslims in Bihar is who they should vote for in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025. This time, they have several options: the Mahagathbandhan comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress , and others; Asaduddin Owaisi ’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) as part of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA); Prashant Kishore ’s Jan Suraaj Party ; and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ’s Janata Dal (United) [JDU].

By A Representative   The Coalition for a GM-Free India has welcomed the Rajasthan High Court order that restrains the grant of permission for sale, manufacture, distribution, or import of any genetically modified (GM) foodstuffs or edible items in India until statutory regulations are framed under Section 22 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 . The court further directed that no import of any foodstuff, edible item, or packaged food be permitted unless certified and labelled as GM-free by the exporting country.

By Harsh Thakor*  It is necessary to recall the grassroots heroes who have contributed immensely to people’s struggles and quietly shaped the history of resistance in India. One such inspiring figure happens to be Dwaimati Hantal , a senior member of the Malkangiri Zilla Adivasi Sangh (MZAS) and a member of a small Left group, going by the name of Centre of Communist Revolutionaries of India. She passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 60, after battling diabetes for five years.

By Nava Thakuria*  Even a month after the death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore under mysterious circumstances, thousands of his fans and admirers across eastern India continue their campaign for “ JusticeForZubeenGarg .” A large digital campaign has gained momentum, with over two million social media users from around the world demanding legal action against those allegedly responsible. Although the Assam government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has arrested seven people, and a judicial commission headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court to oversee the probe, public pressure for justice remains strong.

By N.S. Venkataraman*  The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has completed a century of existence. A study of its history, functioning, and stated objectives shows that it has been one of the most influential socio-cultural organizations in India.