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Thursday, August 7, 2025
TopicCPI(M)

Topic: CPI(M)

CPI(M) flirting with Hindutva in Kerala is proof of its downfall

The CPI(M) is rattled by the BJP’s growing base in the last Left bastion.

Indian Army’s latest hunt, and Pakistan’s liberal problem

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint in the last 24 hours.

200 dead in five decades, but political violence still haunts Kerala’s Kannur

Kannur in Kerala has been a hotbed of political violence between the RSS and the CPI(M). Journalist and political commentator Ullekh N.P. in his book 'Kannur' writes about growing up in the 'Sicily of Kerala' was.

BJP wins Palghar prestige battle, but there’s more to worry than celebrate

Shiv Sena’s loss to BJP in Palghar is likely to further strain the already choppy relations between the warring allies.

Last Laughs: Karnataka election results and West Bengal panchayat poll violence

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

With Ashok Mitra’s passing, India loses one of its fiercest Marxist economists

The former West Bengal finance minister was a fiery politician, an equally zealous academician, and a proud Communist.

The tale of a declining Left: Electorally irrelevant but politically significant

With 9 Lok Sabha seats and a government in just one state, it is baffling how the CPI(M) could spend so much time on...

Plugged-In: India & China seek to patch up, Modi’s PR lessons, 16 Naxals killed

Plugged-In from ThePrint is a feature that sifts through the mountain of content and explains the big headlines and commentary from across media — briefly, intelligently. A one-stop quick-read put together by the best minds in the business for the news junkie on the go.

At the end of CPI(M)’s big meet, yet again, no bid for diversity in politburo, central committee

The 17-member politburo has two women and as many Muslim members, but lacks Dalits. The CPI(M) politburo has not had a Dalit member since the party was founded 53 years ago.

After months of uncertainty, Yechury may get a second term as CPI(M) general secretary

CPI(M) political resolution will allow an understanding with the Congress, in tune with Yechury’s line, which had earlier been rejected by Central Committee.

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.