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Discontent brews in Kerala CPI ahead of 25th state conference

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Ahead of the 25th State Conference of the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI), scheduled to be held in Alappuzha in September, signs of internal unrest have emerged, with dissatisfaction simmering against the state leadership headed by former Minister Binoy Viswam.

Rousing welcome for new CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby on return to Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7: The CPI-M's new General Secretary M.A. Baby was given a rousing welcome when he arrived at the party's Kerala headquarters here on Monday evening.

Bomb threat targets Shen Yun in California amid alleged CCP intimidation campaign

California April 7: Shen Yun Performing Arts, a company based in New York, has frequently encountered pressure from Beijing and recently filled a venue in Claremont, California, following an evacuation due to a bomb threat that was later confirmed to be false, as reported by The Epoch Times.

M.A. Baby new CPI-M general secretary; Prakash and Brinda Karat step down from Politburo

Chennai, April 6: The 24th Party Congress Communist Party of India (Marxist) concluded in Madurai on Sunday, marking a significant leadership transition. Senior party leader and Politburo member M.A.

Tripura LoP Jitendra Choudhury replaces ex-CM Manik Sarkar as CPI-M politburo member

Agartala, April 6: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and CPI-M Tripura State Secretary Jitendra Choudhury on Sunday replaced former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar in the party's politburo, becoming the third communist leader from the state to have become a member of the party's highest policy-making body.

Former Kerala Minister MA Baby elected as General Secretary of CPI(M)

Madurai, April 6: Former Kerala education minister MA Baby was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at the party's 24th All India Conference in Madurai on Sunday.

CPI-M selects MA Baby as new general secretary

Chennai, April 6: Senior CPI-M leader and Politburo member M.A. Baby has been selected as the new General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during the party’s 24th Congress, currently underway in Madurai.

Vietnam willing to cut tariffs to zero in deal with US, says Donald Trump

Washington DC, April 5: US President Donald Trump on Friday spoke with To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and said that during the conversation, Lam expressed Vietnam's willingness to reduce its tariffs to zero if an agreement could be reached with the United States.

CPI(M)'s 24th party congress begins in Madurai, veteran leader Biman Bose hoists flag

Chennai, April 2: The 24th Party Congress of the CPI(M) commenced on Wednesday in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with senior leader Biman Bose hoisting the party flag at the historic Tamukkam Ground.

Baby, Dhawale, or Mohd Salim, who's going to be the next CPI-M General Secretary?

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: With hours left for the 24th CPI-M Party Congress to commence in Tamil Nadu's Madurai from April 2, the party's national leadership is working overtime to arrive at a consensus on the new General Secretary before the party flag goes up at the five day meeting.

Aaj Lal, Gerua ek ho gaya: Mamata Banerjee hits out at oppn amid tensions over Mothabari violence

Kolkata, March 31: After the recent tensions over Mothabari violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the Eidgah being organised in Kolkata on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and said that her government was committed to stopping the "riots". She hit out at the opposition parties in the state, saying that "red" and "gerua" have joined hands.

Manipur: Security forces apprehend 7 more militants, recover huge cache of arms & ammunition

Imphal, March 28: Continuing its operation against the militants' activities in Manipur, security forces nabbed seven more militants belonging to different proscribed outfits from different districts during the past 24 hours, an official said on Friday.

CPI-M caught in a bind over new General Secretary, Politburo members

Thiruvananthapuram, March 27: With the 24th CPI-M Party Congress all set to commence in Madurai from April 2, hectic parleys are on in the party to zero in on the next General Secretary and also the members of the new Politburo and Central Committee.

'Anchored in a 19th-century ideology', Shashi Tharoor slams Left

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26: Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday took a swipe at the CPI(M)-led Left government in Kerala over the delay in permitting private universities to open in the state, saying that they are anchored in a 19th-century ideology, and will enter the 21st century, may be in the 22nd.

China preparing to invade Taiwan by 2027: US Report says

Beijing, March 24: Chinese President Xi Jinping's decade-long campaign to end corruption in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is meant to ensure the military is modernised and prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027, according to a US intelligence report made public last week, Taipei Times reported.

International campaign for Tibet highlights CCP's agenda to tighten control over occupied region

Washington DC, March 18: The advocacy group International Campaign for Tibet in a recent article by 'International Campaign for Tibet' highlighted the implications of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) policies on Tibet as observed during the 2025 "two sessions" meetings in Beijing.

I am not anti-Vijayan, says veteran CPI-M leader Sudhakaran

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 15: Veteran CPI-M leader and former Kerala minister G. Sudhakaran on Saturday slammed his detractors who are attacking him on social media, especially after he attended a meeting organised by the Congress in the state capital on March 12.

Two 'disgruntled' Kerala Communists to attend Congress-led event

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11: The Congress party’s centenary celebration of the historic meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru has stirred political chatter in Kerala, as two ‘disgruntled’ Communist leaders are set to attend the event on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people march in Taiwan to commemorate Tibetan Uprising Day

Taipei, March 10: Hundreds of people took out a march in Taipei on the weekend to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day on Monday, honouring those who participated in the rebellion against the Chinese Communist Party's rule.

CM Vijayan has hijacked CPI-M, claims former Kerala party stalwart

Kollam, March 8: Former senior CPI-M leader C.P. John launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of transforming the CPI-M into an extension of the government and turning the government into a mere arm of the party.

Who's in, who's out in Kerala CPI(M), party conference to decide

Kollam, March 6: As the flag of the CPI(M) went up at the four-day state conference in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, the discussion in party is who is going to be in and who will be shown the door as the new state committee will run the show for the next three years.

CM Vijayan continues to reign supreme as CPI-M gears up for Kerala state conference

Kollam, March 5: On the eve of the four-day CPI-M state party conference that opens here on Thursday, the talk of the town in Kerala's erstwhile cashew capital is how Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan continues unquestioned to maintain his prime position.

US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action

Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.

Questions in Bengal CPI(M) over formation of new state committee

Kolkata, Feb 26: As the CPI(M) on Tuesday announced the new 80-member committee in West Bengal headed by the party politburo member Md Salim as the state secretary for a second term, questions have started surfacing over the constituents of the panel.

CPI-M announces new 80-member West Bengal committee, Md Salim named state Secretary for second term

Kolkata, Feb 25: The CPI-M, at the conclusion of its 27th state conference on Tuesday, announced the new 80-member state committee in West Bengal with Politburo member Md Salim unanimously re-elected state Secretary for a second term.

China intensifies suppression of YouTubers, silencing critical voices

Beijing, February 23: Winston Sterzel, recognized as China's first YouTuber, along with his longtime collaborator, both of whom cultivated substantial subscriber bases, became targets amid China's increasing control over digital content, The Hill reported.

Former Tripura CM prefers 'Namaste' over 'Red Salute' in paying homage to late leaders

Kolkata, Feb 22: CPI-M politburo member and the former Tripura Chief Minister Manic Sparker, at the first day of the party's 27th state conference in West Bengal on Saturday, chose to opt for the traditional 'Namaste' rather than Communist-trademark of 'red salute' while paying his homage to two deceased party leader namely former general secretary Late Sitaram Yechury and the former West Bengal Chief Minister Late Buddha Bhattacharjee.

Crucial CPI(M) conference from today to select new leadership for 2026 Bengal Assembly polls

Kolkata, Feb 22: The crucial state conference of CPI(M) in West Bengal will start at Dankuni in Hooghly district on Saturday to choose a new leadership for the state Assembly polls in 2026.

CCP-linked CEO in US defence supply chain sparks national security alarm

Washington DC, February 14: An immigrant with close connections to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence and influence organisations owns a defence contractor that provides parts for US military aircraft and counsels the US government on supply chain security, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) report.

China's CCP using Kinmen as 'United Front' model for unification, warns expert

Taipei, February 10: A Taiwanese scholar has cautioned that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using the outlying islands of Kinmen and Matsu as a test site for its "united front" strategies to produce the illusion of "one country, two systems."

Joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur police results in apprehension of eight insurgents

Kohima: (Nagaland) [India], February 5: In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur police apprehended eight insurgent cadres from different locations in the state recently.

CPI-M's draft political resolution for 24th Congress stresses more on 'independent line'

Kolkata, Feb 3: The CPI-M, which is heading to its 24th party Congress at Tamil Nadu's Madurai in April, on Monday released a draft political resolution which has a focus more on an "independent political line" in the coming days, rather than on electoral understandings.

DeepSeek gives sneak peek into Chinese censorship, information control: Report

Hong Kong, February 1: Chinese startup DeepSeek, little-known previously has been hogging the headlines and app charts lately thanks to its new AI chatbot, which sparked a global tech sell-off that wiped billions off Silicon Valley's biggest companies and shattered assumptions of US dominance of the tech race.

President Lai warns against China's escalating United Front tactics

Taipei, February 1: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te urged the public to remain alert to China's growing "united front" strategies, which have intensified recently as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its relentless pursuit of Taiwan's annexation, as reported by the Taipei Times.

Tibetan President-in exile concludes Northeast visit, slams Chinese oppressive policies

Siliguri, February 1: On the final day of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in West Bengal, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited various Tibetan monasteries, addressing the oppressive policies of China.

Kerala CM Vijayan and minister son-in-law Riyas out to consolidate position in CPI-M

Kozhikode, Jan 31: With Kerala's ruling CPI-M getting in gear for the upcoming state party conference, where a new set of office bearers will take over, the all-powerful Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who, unlike previous CPI-M Chief Ministers, has been dominating party affairs too, is playing his cards to ensure he carries his influence forward and ensures that his son-in-law and state Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas also becomes a force to reckon with.

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