CPI, CPM choose separate paths in Telangana Assembly elections
The CPI and CPI(M), traditional Left allies in the country, have chosen separate paths for the coming assembly elections in Telangana. The CPI is part of the broad-based alliance of opposition Congress, TDP and Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS), which was formed to defeat the ruling TRS, while the CPI(M) will contest under the umbrella of the Bahujan Left Front (BLF).
Oct 03, 2018, 16:31 PM IST
Somnath Chatterjee's condition critical, on ventilator support
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee was admitted to hospital in Kolkata on August 10 following kidney ailments.
Aug 12, 2018, 12:05 PM IST
Need to hold unconditional talks with Pakistan: CPM
The Hurriyat Conference has offered to hold talks with the Union government but has also put some conditions.
Jun 07, 2018, 17:04 PM IST
CPM takes comfortable lead in Chengannur Assembly bypoll in Kerala
Counting of votes for the bypoll to the Chengannur Assembly seat in Kerala is underway on Thursday with CPI-M candidate, Saji Cherian, taking a comfortable lead of over 4,000 votes after counting started for the third round.
May 31, 2018, 09:59 AM IST
In Mamata's Bengal, BJP emerges as principal opponent
In this contest of no surprises, it is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has managed to turn heads.
May 17, 2018, 14:56 PM IST
West Bengal Gram Panchayat Election Results 2018: Live Updates and winning candidates of Panchayat Samiti Elections
Live updates of West Bengal Panchayat Samitis and winning candidates.
May 17, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
West Bengal Panchayat Election Results 2018: Live Updates and winning candidates of Gram Panchayat Elections
Live updates of West Bengal Gram Panchayat Samitis and winning candidates.
May 17, 2018, 11:06 AM IST
West Bengal Gram Panchayat Election Results 2018: Full list of winning candidates in zilla parishads
The chief parties in the fray for WB rural polls are Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
May 17, 2018, 09:45 AM IST
West Bengal Panchayat elections 2018 marred by violence: 6 dead, several injured
In less than three hours after polling began, reports of violence and clashes emerged from several districts across state.
May 14, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
Clashes mar West Bengal panchayat polls; 2 dead, over 20 injured, media vehicle torched
The Opposition parties alleged that TMC members are not letting voters enter poll booths.
May 14, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Tamil Nadu opposition seek intervention of Governor Banwarilal Purohit in Cauvery issue: Full text of the memorandum
They met him as a culmination of the week-long march demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board.
Apr 13, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
You are Tamil Nadu's First Citizen, speak up on Cauvery issue: Opposition leaders tell Governor Banwarilal Purohit
They accused the Centre of attempting to delaying the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board with an eye on the coming Karnataka Assembly election.
Apr 13, 2018, 14:27 PM IST
Now, CPM moves no-confidence notice against Modi government as Parliament logjam continues
The leader of the party in Lok Sabha, P Karunakaran, submitted the notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat and urged Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to include it in the revised list of business for Tuesday.
Mar 27, 2018, 06:52 AM IST
Free and fair election not possible in Tripura, CPM cadres under threat: Sitaram Yechury
Free and fair elections are not possible in Tripura under current circumstances, said Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury.
Mar 11, 2018, 15:17 PM IST
Tripura: Deputy CM Vishnu Debbarma to be elected unopposed from Charliam after CPM withdraws candidate
Polling to the Charilam seat was postponed following the death of CPI(M) candidate Ramendra Narayan Debbarma, a week before the February 18 elections in the state.
Mar 11, 2018, 08:12 AM IST
BJP-IPFT storm leaves Tripura a fallen fortress for the Left
The Left is now dramatically more vulnerable. On the other hand, BJP says ally IPFT will be a part of the new government.
Mar 04, 2018, 00:16 AM IST
Sun is red when it sets, turns saffron when it rises: Narendra Modi taunts Left after Tripura victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revelled in his party's victory in the Tripura Assembly elections, and launched a scathing attack on the politics of the Left. He said the Northeast would show the way to the rest of the country when it comes to development.
Mar 03, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
This is not BJP's golden age, there is more to come: BJP president Amit Shah after victories in Tripura, Nagaland
Only if the BJP has won in West Bengal, Kerala and Odisha would he call it a golden age, Shah said.
Mar 03, 2018, 16:44 PM IST
Tripura Assembly election results: We are confident, Left’s lead will get bigger, says Brinda Karat
As trends from Tripura showed the Left Front leading in Assembly elections 2018, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat said that the party was confident of Manik Sarkar government retaining power in the northeastern state.
Mar 03, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
BJP accuses CPM of spreading rumours in Tripura; moves EC
The BJP approached the Election Commission, alleging that the ruling CPI(M) in Tripura was spreading rumours that their workers would be able to assess who voted for them in the state elections.
Feb 16, 2018, 10:29 AM IST
