Of the total 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, 63 districts have fluoride above the permissible limit and 25 districts are affected by high arsenic, as per May, 2019 data of the UP’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, marked in the map above. (Courtesy: Gaon Connection.com) UP is the largest Indian State, with a population of over 200 million, i.e., equal … [Read more...] about ‘It is poison, not water, that comes out of the handpumps’ in Uttar Pradesh, India
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India’s Role in Washington’s Myanmar Meddling
The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar continues to suffer from ongoing political violence which began in February 2021 after the nation’s military ousted the government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) party. Remnants of the ousted government are now reorganized as the exiled “National Unity Government” (NUG). The NUG claims to control a network … [Read more...] about India’s Role in Washington’s Myanmar Meddling
Drug mafia and role of private ports in India
India's Directorate of Revenue and Intelligence (DRI) authorities have seized three tonnes of drugs at Mundra Port on September 21, 2021 which perhaps is the largest consignment in the world in a single incident. This is an indication of a serious threat to the security, economy and youth of Indian nation as a whole. The DRI deserves appreciation for this adventure, but … [Read more...] about Drug mafia and role of private ports in India
Hindutva is European Fascism at work in India
The Hindutva draws its ideological inspiration from the European fascist organisations like the National Fascist Party/Republican Fascist Party in Italy and the Italian Social Republic under Benito Mussolini, the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) in Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, The Fatherland Front in Austria under Engelbert Dollfuss and Kurt … [Read more...] about Hindutva is European Fascism at work in India
“2021: Year of Fear for Indian Christians” | Dr. John Dayal Interview
PF: Hi, this is Pieter Friedrich, and today I’m speaking with Dr. John Dayal. Dr. John Dayal, who is 74, is a former newspaper editor, a researcher and author, and one of India’s senior human rights and freedom of faith activists. We are going to be discussing the issue of persecuted Christians in India. So, thank you for joining me, Dr. Dayal. I hope you’re well. JD: Thank … [Read more...] about “2021: Year of Fear for Indian Christians” | Dr. John Dayal Interview
Short History of India’s betrayal by the Hindu right-wing nationalist organization, the RSS
India entered a new phase with the ascension of Narendra Modi to power as the Prime Minister in 2014. People were searching for an alternative to the Congress-led UPA government at the centre. Narendra Modi’s ‘Gujarat Model’ and his push of narratives aiming at Congress government’s ‘minority appeasement’ convinced the ‘majority’ that under the leadership of Modi, India would … [Read more...] about Short History of India’s betrayal by the Hindu right-wing nationalist organization, the RSS
Christians on Edge in India due to Spike in Attacks
It was the rarest of rare ‘Christmas gift’ that the Christians in India never bargained for. Several Churches and their institutions were vandalized across the country, especially in BJP-ruled States, reportedly by the Hindutva forces during the Christmas week. The hooligans went around wreaking havoc, damaging churches, razing statues, disrupting Christmas celebrations and … [Read more...] about Christians on Edge in India due to Spike in Attacks
British Colonialism and How India and Pakistan Lost Freedom
Do nations and civilizations grow out of the moral mire of military conquests, killings of innocent people, political cruelty and subjugation by imperialism? For more than 800 years, India as a Moghul Empire was an economically well integrated and politically viable entity and western Europe had strong trade and political relationships. After intrigued conspiracies and planned … [Read more...] about British Colonialism and How India and Pakistan Lost Freedom
India’s `Gestapo’ – National Investigation Agency (NIA)
India’s counter terrorism task force NIA (National Investigation Agency) has come into limelight recently – but for the wrong reasons. Neglecting their original task of pursuing serious crimes like terrorism, the NIA personnel have barked up the wrong tree. Incapable of nabbing the real terrorists, they are trying other methods to justify their perpetuation in the present … [Read more...] about India’s `Gestapo’ – National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Terror, Destabilization, Genocide: India’s Imperialist Proxy Role
By Rainer Shea – Dec 10, 2021 As the U.S. empire has continued intensifying its hybrid asymmetrical warfare against China, and has caused the world to divide between the U.S. and Sino blocs, I’ve been seeing other anti-imperialists call India the America of south Asia. Indeed, it’s a source of great regional belligerence, as much as the BJP’s propagandists deny this. India’s … [Read more...] about Terror, Destabilization, Genocide: India’s Imperialist Proxy Role
‘The Truth of COVID-19 – The India Statement’: Citizens and Experts Call for a Halt to COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in India
The mass rollout of COVID-19 vaccines should be halted immediately. These experimental vaccines pose serious dangers. That is the message contained in a statement from concerned citizens soon to be forwarded to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The statement’s signatories include medical scientists, doctors, epidemiologists, civil servants, civil society organisations and … [Read more...] about ‘The Truth of COVID-19 – The India Statement’: Citizens and Experts Call for a Halt to COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in India
Large-scale killing of innocent, unarmed civilians by military forces in Mon district of Nagaland India
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) strongly condemns the tragic and brutal killing on Saturday, 4th December, 2021 of 6 unarmed civilians (belonging to the Konyak tribe of India), in a military ambush in an area between Tiru and Oting village in Mon District of Nagaland. PUCL is an Indian organization founded in 1976. What is more shocking, and actually highlights … [Read more...] about Large-scale killing of innocent, unarmed civilians by military forces in Mon district of Nagaland India
Bill Gates Charged with Murder for COVID-19 Vaccine Death in India’s High Court – Death Penalty Sought
The Indian Bar Association is reporting that murder charges have been filed in India’s High Court against two billionaires responsible for the AstraZeneca’s COVID-9 vaccine, Covishield, for the murder of a 23-year-old man who was injected with the shot. The two named defendants are Bill Gates, and Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), reportedly the … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Charged with Murder for COVID-19 Vaccine Death in India’s High Court – Death Penalty Sought
How 37 Asian, African and Latin American nations fought back against US and UK imperialism
Image Courtesy: India Today By ND Jayaprakash Organized opposition to colonialism and imperialism began in the late 1920s, and Indian leaders, especially Jawaharlal Nehru, made significant contributions via the Non-Aligned Movement. The Belgrade Declaration, adopted at the first NAM Conference on 6 September 1961 and the McCloy-Zorin Accords on General and Complete … [Read more...] about How 37 Asian, African and Latin American nations fought back against US and UK imperialism
After a year of struggle by farmers, Indian government forced to withdraw farm laws
After fighting for almost a year, farmers in India finally won a victory against the three farms laws enacted by the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government last year. Prime minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday, November 19, that the three laws would be repealed and all legal processes related to the matter will be completed during the upcoming session of … [Read more...] about After a year of struggle by farmers, Indian government forced to withdraw farm laws
Police Beat Christians in Custody in Uttar Pradesh, India
A Christian identified only as Sabajeet said police beat him in Sultanpur District, Uttar Pradesh. (Morning Star News) HYDERABAD, India (Morning Star News) – Police in northern India arrested two Christians on false charges last month and beat them in custody while reviling them for their faith, sources said. Responding to a call on an emergency response number … [Read more...] about Police Beat Christians in Custody in Uttar Pradesh, India
US Sanctions against India: Delhi’s Planned Purchase of Russia’s S-400 Air Defense Systems.
Instead of successfully pressuring India into abandoning its special and privileged strategic partners in Russia, the US’ threatened sanctions might backfire by sabotaging the Quad. The US has consistently threatened to sanction India under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for its planned purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense systems that … [Read more...] about US Sanctions against India: Delhi’s Planned Purchase of Russia’s S-400 Air Defense Systems.
Indian farmers resolve to intensify their agitation following the killing of four protesters
On Sunday, September 3, a car linked to the union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra rammed into protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri district in north Indian State of Uttar Pradesh, killing four. Following the incident, the farmers have vowed to intensify their agitation against the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in the State and Center. They called the … [Read more...] about Indian farmers resolve to intensify their agitation following the killing of four protesters
Hindu Extremists Beat Pastors at Police Station in India
Hindu extremists attack pastors at police station in Raipur, India, on Sept. 5, 2021. (Morning Star News screenshot). NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – A Hindu nationalist mob this month beat three pastors and manhandled an officer at a police station in the capital of central India’s Chhattisgarh state, sources said. Police disrupted the worship of New Life … [Read more...] about Hindu Extremists Beat Pastors at Police Station in India
Indian farmers lead country-wide shutdown
A day-long peaceful country-wide shutdown was organized in India to mark 10 months of the farmers’ agitation. The shutdown lasted from 6 am to 4 pm and was called for by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organization of around 40 farmers’ unions. They were backed by a number of trade unions and political parties. The farmers have been demanding that the … [Read more...] about Indian farmers lead country-wide shutdown
India, France and Britain Join a Military Exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region
The Indo-Pacific (IP) as a whole and its subregions are becoming increasingly militarized. As always, military demonstrations are designed to bolster diplomatic activity of individual players. These include, first of all, the two leading world powers – the United States and China, whose military and demonstration activity is constantly increasing at sea and in the air. … [Read more...] about India, France and Britain Join a Military Exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region
Agrifood Conglomerates: Smashing the Heads of India’s Farmers: A Global Struggle Against Tyranny
According to Reuters, more than 500,000 farmers attended a rally in the city of Muzaffarnagar in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on 5 September. Hundreds of thousands more turned out for other rallies in the state. Rakesh Tikait, a prominent farmers’ leader, said this would breathe fresh life into the Indian farmers’ protest movement. He added: “We will intensify our … [Read more...] about Agrifood Conglomerates: Smashing the Heads of India’s Farmers: A Global Struggle Against Tyranny
Bringing the state closer to people: 25 years of Kerala’s ‘People’s Plan’
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) of the south Indian state of Kerala, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), came to power for a consecutive second time this year, securing 99 out of 140 seats in the state Legislative Assembly elections that took place in April. This victory, breaking a 40-year-old trend of alternating governments, has been majorly attributed to the … [Read more...] about Bringing the state closer to people: 25 years of Kerala’s ‘People’s Plan’
The long shadow of hunger in India
The COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s ill-conceived and heartless response have left the people of India devastated. The unprecedented loss of jobs and earnings due to repeated lockdowns pushed a large section of the people to the brink of starvation. Meanwhile, a fumbling administration provided inadequate relief in terms of food grains and some financial help for a few … [Read more...] about The long shadow of hunger in India
Looking back at India-US nuclear deal
More than twelve years have passed since the India-US nuclear deal. Pranab Mukherjee, then India’s External Affairs Minister, and Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, signed the US-India Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement in October 2008. The deal was sold to the Indian people as a magic wand to meet India’s energy needs and end India’s recurring power cuts. Those … [Read more...] about Looking back at India-US nuclear deal
Religious Сonflicts in India – Past, Present and Future
Popular unrest arising from religious differences has become increasingly commonplace in India over the last few decades. The proportion of Muslims in the country, which was recorded as 14.25% in the 2011 census, is increasing year by year, and the government, dominated by Hindus, is unwilling to face up to this reality. How long has this conflict between Hindus and Muslims in … [Read more...] about Religious Сonflicts in India – Past, Present and Future
India tops HALF-BILLION mark in total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered
India has administered more than 500 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines during its mass-inoculation drive, with the proportion of people in the country who have received at least one dose approaching the 30% mark. The half-a-billion-dose milestone was reached by India on Friday, the latest official statistics show. The impressive figure was achieved on the 203rd day of … [Read more...] about India tops HALF-BILLION mark in total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered
India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea
The Indian Navy has announced the deployment of a naval task force to the South China Sea to bolster security and support allies in the Indo Pacific region amid attempts by Western nations to push back against China’s activities. The naval contingent, including a guided missile destroyer, guided missile frigate, anti-submarine corvette, and guided missile corvette, will be … [Read more...] about India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea
Urgent Demand by Indian Doctors For Truth (IDT) to Prime Minister Modi: Halt Roll-Out of Covid-19 Vaccines Now
Indian Doctors for Truth (IDT) have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressing the importance of an urgent need to stop the overzealous universal vaccination drive against COVID-19. Twenty doctors have signed the letter and highlight numerous scientific data about immunity achieved by the Indian population among both adults and children in light of the latest … [Read more...] about Urgent Demand by Indian Doctors For Truth (IDT) to Prime Minister Modi: Halt Roll-Out of Covid-19 Vaccines Now
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