Left parties, Dalit outfits attack Modi govt
Leaders of Left parties and Dalit outfits today attacked the NDA government, claiming a rise in cases of atrocities against community members even as they questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his dispensation's alleged inaction against cow protection groups.
Sep 16, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
Did not take Hurriyat leader's refusal to meet as insult: Yechury
Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury said on Wednesday that he did not take Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's refusal to meet him and others as an insult.
Sep 07, 2016, 21:40 PM IST
Rajnath Singh hits out at separatist leaders, says they don't believe in kashmiriyat or insaniyat
A day after separatist members refused to talk to the Opposition MPs on the Kashmir unrest, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Monday, hit out at the hardliners saying, it seems they don't believe in kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamuriyat.
Sep 05, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
Kashmir Valley remains shut for 58th day, heavy security deployed in Srinagar
Authorities made heavy security deployment in Srinagar and other places of the Kashmir Valley Monday to maintain law and order.
Sep 05, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
Yechury, Owaisi meet Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz, Shabir Shah
Two members of the all-party delegation -- Sitaram Yechury and Asaduddin Owaisi -- on Sunday held a meeting with moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at the tourist resort here where he is being kept under detention.
Sep 04, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Govt holds all-party meet on Kashmir, Opposition pitches for talks with Hurriyat
Ahead of the visit of an all-party delegation to Jammu and Kashmir, political parties on Saturday pitched for holding dialogue with "all stakeholders", including Hurriyat, to douse the unrest and banning the use of pellet guns by security forces.
Sep 03, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Invite Hurriyat Conference for talks, announce CBMs: Sitaram Yechury
The CPI(M) on Saturday said that the government should invite Hurriyat Conference for talks with the all-party delegation and announce confidence building measure during its visit to Kashmir.
Sep 03, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
Bharat Bandh LIVE: Yechury attacks PM over Reliance Jio 4G ads; CPI (M) says Kejriwal competing with Modi
The nationwide day-long strike on Friday by Left-affiliated trade unions against the BJP-led central government's "anti-labour" policies affected normal life in several states.
Sep 02, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
Opposition expresses concern over Kashmir situation
Following a persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government on Tuesday agreed to have a debate on the prevailing Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking support from all sections to resolve the "complicated" issue.
Aug 09, 2016, 14:10 PM IST
Opposition in RS questions govt's silence on Kashmir unrest, demands all-party meet
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Monday demanded a discussion on the ongoing unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, and also asked the government to call an all-party meeting on the issue.
Aug 08, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Opposition in Rajya Sabha demands start of political process in Kashmir
The Opposition parties demanded stopping the use of pellet guns on protesters.
Aug 08, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
CPI (M) corners govt for not initiating action against Bhagwant Mann
The AAP MP yesterday posted a video of Parliament`s security positions and details on the social media.
Jul 22, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
GST not discussed at all-party meet, will support bills on merit: Congress
The GST issue did not figure at an all-party meeting called on Sunday by the government, the Congress said adding that the party will support in Parliament any legislation that is in the nation's interest.
Jul 17, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Kashmir unrest over Burhan Wani's killing: CPI(M) asks Centre, J&K to call all-party meet
CPI(M) on Monday urged the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to call an all-party meeting to discuss efforts to end the "growing strife" in the Valley, which is witnessing protests over the killing of Hizbul poster boy Burhan Wani, and restore peace there.
Jul 11, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
West Bengal CPI(M) pitches for 'united fight' with Congress in state
CPI(M)'s West Bengal unit on Sunday made a strong pitch for continuing the 'adjustment' with Congress in the state to fight against Trinamool Congress' 'reign of terror' and BJP's 'communal politics'.
Jul 11, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
Kerala govt to amend law to give Achutanandan key post
Amid reports that Marxist veteran V S Achutanandan is set to be appointed Chairman of Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission.
Jul 04, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Achuthanandan is our Fidel Castro: Sitaram Yechury
Yechury said Achuthanandan, 92, was not given a second stint in view of his age and physical limitations.
May 20, 2016, 17:41 PM IST
Pinarayi Vijayan – from son of toddy tapper to Kerala CM
Unlike Achuthanandan, who is a mass leader and a brand name in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, a polit bureau member, is seen as a man in sync with party dynamics.
May 20, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
It's official! Pinarayi Vijayan will be next Kerala CM
CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury said that considering VS Achuthanandan's age, Pinarayi Vijayan has been chosen for the Kerala CM's post.
May 20, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
Pinarayi Vijayan to be next Kerala CM; VS Achuthanandan leaves meeting midway
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) will on Friday announce politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala's 22nd chief minister.
May 20, 2016, 12:42 PM IST
