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Seat-sharing deal sparks unease in DMK alliance, allies grumble about ‘big brother’ ahead of TN polls

Single-digit seats for older allies, including CPI & CPI(M), & 10 for DMDK, which recently joined alliance, have sparked debate. Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi exited SPA this week.

CPI(M), CPI name Kerala candidates; Vijayan to defend Dharmadam, Shailaja shifts to Peravoor

The parties announced their candidates for Kerala assembly elections shortly after the Election Commission declared polling dates for four states and a Union Territory.

January retail inflation is 2.75% as India rolls out new CPI series with 2024 base year

First inflation readings under the revised CPI framework comes in at 2.75%, with food inflation at 2.13 percent, as MoSPI expands market coverage & updates consumption weights.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

Why Russian, Chinese models can’t revive the Indian Left

The Communist movement relied on Western origins of Marxism and failed to provide a homegrown alternative to the social structure based on Indian philosophical thoughts.

‘LDF was seen as shattered over PM-SHRI row, but we resolved it amicably,’ says CPI’s Binoy Viswam

Thiruvananthapuram: The CPI and CPI(M) were able to resolve the PM-SHRI controversy amicably within days, though it created a perception of a split in...

Curious case of Kerala’s Left alliance: Divided on policy, united by power

Implementation of PM-SHRI isn't the first instance of discord among the allies. Tensions extend to the grassroots levels too.

CPI’s Kerala conference ends with call for LDF hat trick, and ‘public sentiment’ signal to ally CPI(M)

Delegates flag certain policies of Pinarayi govt and allegations of custodial torture against Kerala police. The CPI is the largest ally of the ruling CPI(M) in Kerala.

D Raja rues INDIA bloc trust deficit at CPI conference. ‘Else poll results would’ve been different’

CPI’s Kerala conference, Raja pushes for Left revival, INDIA bloc unity. Says RSS-BJP are turning India into a theocratic, religion-based nation, and that voter fraud can happen in any state.

Why EPS’ call for anti-DMK alliance meets only rejection and silence

Chennai: In a bid to forge a formidable anti-DMK alliance for the 2026 assembly elections, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami extended a public...

On Camera

Govt hikes commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-war levels, in sign of easing supply constraints

The Centre also announced excise cuts on petrol and diesel, alongside imposing export duties on fuel, to bolster domestic supply.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.