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This section offers news briefs on the all-India hartal called by Left parties on April 28, 2010 to protest the spiraling prices of commodities . In West Bengal people participated spontaneously, with the city of Kolkata becoming an instant football ground. The hartal was totally successful in Kerala with road and rail traffic paralyzed and demonstrations held in major towns and cities. Across Andhra Pradesh, protest actions stopped services, closed shops and government offices and brought traffic to a halt despite arrests of Left activists and leaders.

The article focuses on the riot in Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu, India conducted by the Hindu Munnani activists after their leader Sasikumar was murdered.

The article discusses a court case wherein the Madras High Court decided in favor of the right to freedom of expression of Perumal Murugan, the Indian author who wrote the Tamil novel "Madhorubagan."

The article reports on the victory of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) at the Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd. elections for recognition of unions, defeating the unions Amma Thozhilalar Peravai (ATP) and Labour Progressive Front (LPF) in India in 2016.

The article talks about the six party alliance People's Welfare Front in Tamilnadu, India including the political parties Desiyas Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and discusses their agenda, seat sharing, and 2016 election plans.

The article reports that the political campaign of the Peoples' Welfare Front entered the fourth phase, that reflects camaraderie and enthusiasm.

The article reports on the statements of Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat highlighting the need to fight the oppression on Dalits.

The article reports on the plan of Peoples' Welfare Alliance (PWA) to hold a massive rally during the conference of PWA to be held at Othakadai in Madurai, India.

The article reports on the flood relief works by the political Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other class and mass organizations in various Indian cities and districts affected by heavy rains.

The article discusses the highlights of the first all India convention of sugarcane growers, which took place in Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India from September 27 to 28, 2015.

The article discusses the state wide protest by Democratic Youth Federation ofIndia and the Students' Federation of India against Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras as IIT banned a student study group, Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle (APSC).

The article reports on the protests by writers in Tamil Nadu, India against the harassment of Tamil Novelist Perumal Murugan in Chennai, India and the Communist Party of India (CPI) (Marxist) and Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association (TPWAA) protested against this attack. It mentions that Perumal has left writing after the humiliation due to his offensive writing on a caste in Tamil Nadu. It also mentions the Perumal is humiliated in khap panchayat and peace talks.

The article reports that the Tamilnadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association (TPWAA) has condemned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) outfits for burning copies of the novel "Madhorubagan" by Professor Perumal Murugan in India in 2014. The RSS has demanded the banning of the book and author's arrest, alleging the novel has portrayed the temple of Kailasanathar in bad light. The protests appear to be about sexual permissiveness depicted in the book, which is set approximately 100 years ago.

The article reports on the organised Special Convention in Chennai, India by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI) on November 29, 2014. The CPI (M) tackled issues concerning the state of public schools over the last 10 years. The event featured minister G Ramakrishnan addressing the convention to save government schools.

The article discusses nearly 45 farmers in the Cauvery Delta region have died in 50 days due to crops failure and reports All India Agricultural Workers Union (AIAWU) and Tamil Nadu Kisan Sabha (TNKS) has jointly led state wide protest asking to accept demands of farmers.

The article presents information on two protests in Tamilnadu, India, organized by the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) against the government owned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corp. (TASMAC) liquor shops and another by an organization demading more ration shops. The protestors put locks on several liquor shops. The government operates the liquor business through TASMAC, which has reportedly destroyed many poor families, and increasing crimes against women and children.

The article reports on the dawn-to-dusk hunger strike initiated by several activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), an Indian communist party, and the Communist Party of India across Tamil Nadu, India on September 1, 2014. It states that the strike was a culmination of the weeklong and statewide campaign in response to the appeal of the Left parties. It adds that the activity condemns the anti-people policies of the central and state governments.

The article reports on almost five thousand activists of the AIDWA, Democratic Youth Federation of India (DFYI), and Students Federation of India (SFI) who were arrested by the Tamilnadu police in India on June 25, 2014. Topics discussed include the protest against rail fare hike, the blocking of Ernakulam Express in Nagapattinam, and the action of DYFI state secretary R. Velmurugan.

The article focuses on the three meetings hold by Manik Sarkar, member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), on April 14 and April 15. He addresses a public meeting at Thanjavur in East Tamilnadu for S Tamil Selvi, candidate of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), addressed another meeting at Kandharva Kottai and Tiruchi City in Tiruchi constituency, where CPI(M) candidate is S Sridhar and yet another meeting Begumpur in Dindigul city (South Tamilnadu) for CPI(M) candidate.

The article reports that the Central Government of India has been requested by the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Tamilnadu state committee to put the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report on hold. The party has also appealed to the state government to initiate wage negotiations with transport labor unions.

The article reports that political party Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) under the leadership of its founder Dr S. Ramadoss provoked casteist violence in the northern parts of Tamil Nadu, India on April 25, 2013. It states that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M)) criticized the attack on dalits, demanded stringent action from the state government and raised the issue in the assembly. It also discusses the arrest of Ramadoss which led to further unrest in the state.

The article reports that around 12,000 teaching and non-teaching staff of Annamalai University in Chidambaram, India observed a fast on March 27, 2013 under the Joint Action Council (JAC) of Annamalai University Teachers' and Staff Associations to protest against money scams in the university. It discusses the Tamil Nadu government's audit of the university and also mentions that JAC leaders have demanded the resignation of university pro-chancellor M. A. M. Ramaswamy.

The article highlights the statewide protest organised by the Tamilnadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently-Abled and Caregivers (TARATDAC) to press demands of disabled persons. The protesters with different types of disability appeals to the state government to simplify procedures while identifying disabilities eligible for financial assistance. Protestors claimed there are 1,000 qualified visually challenged students who were not appointed as teachers due to disability.

This section offers news briefs. G. Ramakrishnan stated that the acute power crisis in Tamilnadu, India could have been eased if state government agreed to provide 500 Indian crore in subsidy. A party hunger strike was held at Chidambram in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu on November 15, 2012 in support of the staff of Annamalai University. The Tamilnadu Untouchability Eradication Front demanded immediate disbursal of compensation for victims of violence in Dalit colonies, Dharmapuri district.

The article reports on the demonstrations and sit-in protests stage by peasants and agricultural workers in front of the taluka offices in Tamilnadu, India on September 26, 2012, demanding pattas for people who have been living on the government poramboke lands, temple and trust lands. Leaders of the statewide protests that were staged in over 100 centres include Communist Party of India (Marxist) members of legislative assembly, K. Balakrishnan and A. Lazar.

The article reports that around 50 people were killed during an explosion at the cracker facility of Om Sakthi Fireworks Industries in Mudalipatti, India on September 5, 2012. Rescue work was reportedly not started until 6:30 PM because earthmoving machines were not able to reach the site immediately. Reports claim that villagers rushed to the site after the first explosion at 12:20 PM, with police unable to stop them. Another explosion happened at around one in the afternoon, police said.

Information regarding the 14th all India conference of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) held in Madurai, India on September 4, 0212 is presented. Topics include were corruption, the alleged destabilisation of the public educational system by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, and the undermining of the Indian Constitution. The conference featured several speakers including Ritabrata Banerjee, Sitaram Yechury, and P. K. Biju.

The author reports on the call for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to explain the coal block allocation scandal. Based on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), there was a delay in the competitive bidding process for the sale of coal blocks to private companies. It is believed that public money has been plundered due to wrong economic policies.

The article reports on a scam in granite quarrying in Tamilnadu which allegedly involve three politically-backed firms in Maduria district. The scam, estimated to be valued at 35,000 rupees crore plus, is said to have resulted in tremendous loss for the state exchequer. The three firms allegedly involved are Olympus Granites, PRP Exports, and Sindhu Exports. The Madurai district collector, U. Sagayam, was transferred four days after he exposed the names of the companies.

The article reports that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M. Karunanidhi has announced the need for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to address the price increase in gasoline in India. Karunanidhi has expressed his support for the UPA government but disapproved price hike. Leaders of Communisty Party of India criticized Karunanidhi for withdrawing his warning to exit the alliance due to price increase. Protests by opposition parties against price increase are discussed.

The article discusses a court case relating to dalit people of Uthapuram presided by Justice K Chandru of the Madurai bench of Madras High Court in India. The judge ordered the Madurai district administration to release suitable orders within two weeks from March 20, 2012 to meet the demands included in the October 20, 2011 agreement between dalit people and caste Hindus of Uthapuram village in Madurai district.

The article reports that former legislator B. Ranganathan has been charged with the murder of 38-year-old, S. Bhuvaneswaran over a land grabbing dispute in Avadi at Chennai in Tamilnadu, India. Bhuvaneswaran filed a request for information (RTI) applications to retrieve titles on 18 acres of land that belong to his family. Ranganathan was previously arrested on a land grabbing case and detained under the Goondas Act.

The article reports that writers, educators and students have opposed the decision of the Tamilnadu government to transfer the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, India to the proposed Integrated Knowledge Park in Nungambakkam.

The article reports on the demand by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to immediately suspend the policemen involved in the Paramakudi firing incident where six dalits were killed in 2011.

In this article, the author focuses on the condemnation by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Tamilnadu Untouchability Eradication Front (TNUEF) on the police firing which caused the death of 7 dalit people on September 11, 2011 at Paramakudi, India.

The article reports that sympathizers of the Left parties in Tamil Nadu, India participated in street level meetings across the state to support the Left in West Bengal in the efforts to restore peace and democracy.

The article reports on the efforts of Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) leaders in India during their election campaign in Tamilnadu to expose the corrupt activities of the All India Anna Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK)-Congress. Sitaran Yechuri said that scams and looters have deprived the country of growth and progress. CPI(M) State Secretary G. Ramakrishnan said that All India Anna DMK would acquire absolute majority in the elections. CPI(M) appealed to the Election Commission to spread paramilitary forces at Madurai and Chidambaram.

The article reports on the Tamilnadu state committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI)(M)'s meeting held in Chennai, India on January 24-25, 2011 wherein they decided to fight the assembly elections and defeat the anti-people policies of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party and Congress. The DMK reportedly is responsible for the many problems of the people including rising prices of all essential goods, soaring crime rates, and the unemployment situation. The CPI(M)'s aim to defeat the DMK-Congress alliance is pointed out.

The article focuses on the impact of the continual rise in the prices of raw cotton on cotton factories in India as of November 2010. It projects that the production of cotton in India may reach a record of 37.5 million bales in 2010. The production in Tirupur declined by 15 to 20 percent due to the frequent rise in yarn prices in the last six months. The garment industry went on a nationwide strike on November 19, 2010 to press their demands to the government.

The article reports that textile companies in Tirupur, India have stopped their operations on September 24 and 25, 2010 to protest the continuous increase in the cotton and yarn prices. An overview of the growth of Tirupur to become the knitwear capital of India is given. Also discussed is the status of the textile industry in India. According to the article, a planned restriction in local cotton production has been created due to exports and speculative trading in the raw material at the international and national levels.

The article discusses the highlights of the 22nd state conference that was conducted by the Tamilnady unit of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) at the Nagarcoil headquarters of the Kanniyakumari district in India from August 13 to 15, 2010. An inaugural address was delivered by V.K. Ramachandran, a member of the Planning Board of West Bengal. Majority of the 156,917 members of SFI are school students. An election of a member state committee was held at the event wherein K.S. Kanakaraj was named president.

The article reports on the criticism voiced out by Prakash Karat on the United Progressive Alliance government over the food security issue in the country, in which he stated that it seemed that only rats have food security in the country. Karat, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary, delivered the speech at a public meeting in Tamilnadu on August 4, 2010. He cited that food and other commodities price increases across India is the perfect example of the anti-people policies of the central government of India.

The article reports on the July 23, 2010 toxic gas leak in Tamilnadu, India where nearly 250 workers at Foxconn India's Sunguvarchatram plant fell ill experiencing headache, dizziness and nausea, and also vomited blood. The victims were taken to the Sri Ramachandara Medical College hospital in Chennai. The Centre of Indian Trade Unions demanded safety for the life of the workers and indicted the Foxconn India. However, the Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board cleared the company saying only some of the workers had complained of nausea.

The article discusses the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamilnadu, India that was again exposed when it wielded its cruelty on the human rights of dalit people in a struggle at the Madurai district that was led by the Communist Party India (Marxist) (CPI(M)).

The article reports on the 41st year anniversary of "Semmalar," a Tamil literary monthly magazine in India.

The article reports that the political campaign of the Peoples' Welfare Front has entered the fourth phase in India.

The article reports on the 2016 state conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Tamil Nadu held at Dindigul in January 2016 where M.B. Rajesh, president of DYFI, has criticized the state and central governments for their wrong policies on education, healthcare, and employment.