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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: CPI(M)

Bollywood lines, AI anchor & young faces — how CPI(M) is trying to rebuild itself in West Bengal

Shift in approach comes in response to setbacks faced after failing to open account in 2019 Lok Sabha & 2021 assembly elections. But change hasn't been easy in Bengal.

Fact Check: Kerala CM did not ask people to vote for Congress in LS polls, viral video is cropped

In original video, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan explains why Congress did well in the state in 2019 polls. Part where he criticises Congress & asks people to vote for CPI(M) was cropped out.

Why Indian Secular Front broke up with the Left and Congress in West Bengal

After seat sharing talks broke down over Murshidabad & Serampore seats, ISF has decided to go it alone. Analysts believe ISF won't stand a chance without support of CPI(M) or Congress.

How Left is trying to breach IUML-Congress’s Muslim support base in Malabar

Politics of this region, especially Malappuram, in Kerala since 1990s pits Left supported by A.P. Sunnis against IUML backed by E.K. Sunni faction of Samastha & Congress.

CPI(M) announces candidates for 15 Lok Sabha seats in Kerela ahead of 2024 elections

The list announced by party state secretary M V Govindan named four of its sitting MLAs, including K Radhakrishnan, A M Arif and Elamaram Kareem, to contest in key constituencies.

INDIA’s Bengal seat-sharing impasse: TMC eyes lead role, CPIM defiant, state Congress keen to ‘go solo’

As Mamata's 31 December deadline looms, both Bengal Congress & CPI(M) remain reluctant to ally with TMC. Congress national leadership keen on tie-up to take on BJP.

‘Manuvadi’, ‘regressive’, ‘RSS mentality’ — Oppn slams Assam CM Himanta Sarma for Varna post

Sarma had tweeted Gita verse that deals with duties of those who possess qualities of Vaishyas & Shudras. Congress, RJD & CPI(M) criticise post.

Hamas is synonymous with Palestine in Kerala. CPI(M), IUML have boxed Congress into a corner

To prevent the Left from snitching its Muslim vote-bank and to declare its pro-Palestine pitch unequivocally, the Congress has organised a rally in Kozhikode.

‘Largest number of uniformed persons punished by law’—But Vachathi women’s battle not over yet

A historic judgment passed on 29 September upholds the guilty conviction of the hundreds accused. It’s not enough for the people of Vachathi, which was once Veerappan’s territory.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.