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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicCPI(M) Party Congress

Topic: CPI(M) Party Congress

Comrades are getting it wrong. CPI(M)’s problem is its China-Russia obsession, not atheism

Has the Left learnt any lessons from the 2019 Lok Sabha elections? Absolutely not, going by the CPI(M)’s political resolution discussed at its 24th Congress at Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

CPI(M) resolution retains ‘neo-fascist’ jibe at BJP, grants comrade Pinarayi age exemption

Resolution, adopted in February, was criticised by Kerala Congress & a section of the Left for allegedly stopping short of calling BJP-led Centre a 'fascist or neo-fascist government'.

‘Adaptable Marxist’ from Kerala unit, MA Baby elected CPI(M) general secretary at 24th congress

Bringing CPI(M) state units under one fold ahead of polls in Kerala, West Bengal will be Baby’s first task as general secretary. Post had been vacant since Sitaram Yechury's death.

At CPI(M) congress, Prakash Karat says Left only consistent force that can take on Hindutva forces

With the sudden demise last year of CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, the 24th congress of the party will also select a new leader for the post.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.