Left parties stage demonstration in support of Palestine
The Hindu
Left parties demonstrate near Swadeshi Cotton Mills in solidarity with Palestine, demanding end to Israeli aggression and genocide in Gaza.
The Left parties on Thursday held a demonstration near Swadeshi Cotton Mills in the town to express solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Led by CPI secretary A. M. Saleem, CPI(M) secretary S. Ramachandran and secretary of CPI( M-L) S. Purushothaman, party workers raised slogans against Israel for “committing atrocities against the people of Palestine”. They wanted Israel to stop the “aggression on the people of Palestine and genocide in Gaza”.
Mr. Saleem said the Indian government should take a principled stand consistent with the country’s historical support to the Palestine cause. The Central government should press for allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and call for immediate end to the war.
Left leaders N. Kalainathan, V. Perumal, Dinesh Ponniah, K. Sethu Selvam were among those who participated in the demonstration.
The ASI aims to declare the Menhir in Kumarikkalpalayam a nationally protected site to preserve its archaeological significance.
BJP leader H. Raja claims NDA's chance to win in Tamil Nadu hinges on the upcoming elections amid public discontent with the DMK.
The government is launching a mobile app to streamline urea booking for farmers, reducing wait times and enhancing accessibility.
Expert highlights drone technology's impact on national security, agriculture, and smart cities during a national workshop in Nellore.
VPA regains control of its Sports Complex and Kalavani AC auditorium after terminating lease agreements due to non-compliance.
Tezpur University stakeholders hold a hunger strike, demanding the ouster of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh amid ongoing turmoil.
Hurdles in sada bainama regularisation persist as officials demand affidavits, causing significant delays and complicating land transactions.
Tiruvallur’s Karveti Nagar Raja Bungalow to be restored as a heritage tourism site with a ₹4.5 crore investment.
Rail users urge increased train frequency between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu to accommodate rising spiritual tourism and pilgrim traffic.
Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group launches a ₹100 crore facility, unveiling six UAVs and autonomous defence products in Hyderabad.
AP-Genco MD S. Nagalakshmi launches National Energy Conservation Week-2025, promoting sustainability and energy efficiency across Andhra Pradesh.
G.K. Mani expresses willingness to leave PMK if Anbumani and Ramadoss reconcile, denying accusations of disloyalty.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has set a target of administering pulse polio drops to over 11.34 lakh children under the age of five during the National Pulse Polio Campaign scheduled from December 21 to 24, GBA Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao said