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Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 CPI general secretary Binoy Viswom said on Saturday that there was a political motive behind the controversy surrounding the marriage of Monalisa Bhosle, a young woman who gained prominence during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married her friend, a Muslim man...

Thrissur, April 9 – What began as a routine visit to a polling booth turned into a tense standoff on Thursday after a young woman was initially denied her right to vote due to an injury on her finger, triggering protests, official intervention, and sharp political reactions.Akshaya, a resident...

Kottayam (Kerala), April 7 A farmer was found dead by hanging at the premises of a CPI office in this district of Kerala on Tuesday, police said.The incident occurred in Thalayazham, near Vaikom, and the deceased was identified as Chellappan Pulikkasheri, a local farmer."He was a farmer and...

New Delhi, April 6 Gold prices rose by over 1% to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Monday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June delivery rose by Rs 1,621, or 1.08%, to Rs 1,51,301 per 10 grams, from...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam said on Sunday that the ruling LDF has maintained a consistent stand that it does not want the votes of religious fanatics.Responding to queries on whether there has been any shift in the Left Democratic Front's position regarding...

Chennai, April 4 – A fresh political battle of words has erupted in Tamil Nadu, with MDMK leader Vaiko and CPI leader M. Veerapandian launching a sharp attack on AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami for his recent remarks against Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.The leaders accused the AIADMK chief...

New Delhi, April 3 Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha member from Kerala, P. Sandosh Kumar, wrote to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday, urging him to take action against top Congress leaders implicated in a First Information Report (FIR) registered at the North Avenue...

Hyderabad, Apr 1 Taking a dig at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his criticism of the LDF in poll-bound Kerala, Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao said on Wednesday that it is the "hypocrisy" of the Congress that it partners with communists in Telangana but fights them in Kerala."No one...

Coimbatore, April 1 – In an unprecedented development in Tamil Nadu’s political history, the Coimbatore district will go to the Assembly elections without any candidates from Left parties, ending a continuous electoral presence that dates back to the first elections in independent India.The...

In Tiruvarur (Tamil Nadu), Chief Minister MK Stalin launched his campaign for the April 23 Assembly elections, criticizing AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami as a leader lacking a long-term vision.He described the NDA as an "anti-Tamil and opportunistic alliance."Stating that he was...

Hyderabad, March 30 – Telangana's Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, was referred to a Select Committee of the State Legislative Assembly for detailed scrutiny after members expressed concerns over certain provisions and potential misuse.Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar...

Chennai, March 29 The CPI, an ally of the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has fielded veteran party members as its candidates for the five seats allocated to it for the upcoming Assembly elections next month.Specifically, K Marimuthu, 55, a member of the State executive council...

Chennai, March 28 – The ruling DMK on Saturday announced the names of its candidates for 164 constituencies in the April 23 assembly elections, renomining Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son, Udhayanidhi, from their existing city seats, setting the stage for a direct contest with its...

Chennai, March 28 The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu completed the seat-sharing process with its allies on Saturday for the April 23 Assembly elections, identifying the constituencies to be contested by the Congress, Left parties, VCK, and DMDK, among others.The DMK leads the Secular Progressive...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 – Kerala's evolving electoral landscape has revealed a rare and striking trend in this Assembly election: direct contests between six incumbent legislators.As many as six incumbent MLAs are engaged in head-to-head battles across three constituencies. This means...

Chennai, March 26 – With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections fast approaching, political activity across the state has intensified, as major parties race to finalize alliances, candidates, and campaign strategies.Polling is scheduled for April 23, while the filing of nominations will begin...

Chennai, March 25 DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday that the party's 'Rising Sun' symbol would be contested in 175 out of the state's total 234 constituencies.Writing to party members, Stalin said that over the past five years, the Dravidian model government has...

Chennai, March 25 – The DMK is set to contest at least 165 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the party finalized its seat-sharing arrangement within the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), comprising 26 political parties.With 66 seats already allocated to allies, the...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Kochi, March 24 The LDF on Tuesday alleged that Congress leader V D Satheesan submitted a false affidavit regarding his assets and income, along with his nomination papers, on Monday.A representative of CPI leader E T Taison Master, who is contesting against Satheesan from the Paravoor...