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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Topic: CPI(M)

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.

50,000 people across Kerala hospitals now rely on DYFI food packs, and ‘politics’ is to thank

In 2017, DYFI began by distributing free food to 100 people in Thiruvananthapuram. Today, the initiative feeds nearly 50,000 people across Kerala’s hospitals daily.

Kerala polls nearing, LDF govt rushes to address elephant in the room with Panchayat Rapid Teams

In bid to placate hill regions, Pinarayi-led govt has put in place measures to address human-animal conflict, concerns around alternative use of patta land for livelihood purposes.

TN’s flagpole dispute & the question of ‘democratic expression’—how courts have viewed the matter so far

The issue saw a dramatic twist Monday as SC ordered status quo, within weeks of upholding an HC order directing removal of political flagpoles across the state.

BJP takes cue from CPI(M) in TN, both open their offices for inter-caste couples to marry

CPI(M)’s move came in reaction to 'honour killing' in Tirunelveli, tapping into its ideological position on inter-caste harmony. BJP followed with demand for special law for honour killings.

Rahul Mamkootathil—Congress’s young popular face in eye of a storm amid sexual misconduct backlash

He has resigned as Kerala youth Congress president but the CPI(M) & the BJP demand he must quit as MLA too. ‘He has a moral responsibility to step down.’

CPI(M) demands action against MP official who asked police recruits to recite Ramcharitmanas

ADGP Raja Babu Singh asked police recruits to recite Ramcharitmanas after some trainees sought seats in training schools near their homes.

Age did not mellow Achuthanandan’s spirit. When Left veteran slammed Rahul Gandhi as ‘Amul baby’

From being a founding member of CPI (M) in 1964 to becoming the oldest CM in 2006, the veteran from Alappuzha was a giant in Kerala politics with eight decades of experience.

PM Internship Scheme must offer better stipend, meaningful and quality roles

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Kerala ex-CM, Marxist stalwart & ‘comrade with anti-party mindset’. The many faces of Achuthanandan

At the time of his final term, Achuthanandan was the oldest member ever of the Kerala Assembly. He represented Malampuzha constituency from 2001 till 2021.

On Camera

New megacities lie in the path of devastating floods

Bangkok, Delhi, Karachi, Lagos, Luanda and Manila were are of the fastest growing among metropolises of more than 10 million.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.