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UCC means Manusmriti for BJP and RSS, says Karat

“When they [the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh] say one law for one country, it eventually translates into Manusmriti should be the only law applicable to all. That is the Hindutva view,” said the CPI(M) Polit Bureau member and former party general secretary Prakash Karat.

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NIA arrests two persons in CPI (Maoist) attack case

According to the NIA, both the accused were working closely with top leaders of the banned outfit and its different frontal organisations to spread its ideology.

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Andhra Pradesh: Protest staged against arrest of Maoist leader RK’s wife Sirisha, Prabhakar by NIA in Ongole

Activists protest arrest of K. Sirisha, wife of late CPI-Maoist leader RK, and KNPS State President Duddu Prabhakar by NIA.

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CPI(M), Congress and BJP brace for bypoll in Puthuppally Assembly constituency

he seat has been left vacant following the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. They anticipate the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the bypoll along with elections in five States in November-December.

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Two Maoists held with revolver, ₹3.40 lakh cash

One of the arrested was State committee member Seetharamaiah and the police seized a .22 revolver, ₹3.40 lakh cash, 2 mobiles, memory card, pen drive & literature

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Denizens demand permanent solution to ‘recurrent flooding’ of low-lying areas in Bhadrachalam, stage sit-in

Residents of Bhadrachalam staged a sit-in at the sub-Collector's office, demanding deployment of motor pumps to drain out backwaters. CPI(M) leaders alleged govt. inaction in implementing ₹1,000 crore package to find long-term solution to flooding. They demanded strengthening of flood bank & motor pumps at sluice gates to prevent flooding…

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Conor Sen: The White House knows where inflation’s headed. You can too

The White House embraced “Bidenomics” to describe its economic agenda last month, reclaiming a term that President Joe Biden’s detractors have frequently used as a pejorative. Various administration officials have since talked up its ambitions. I have no doubt that they're sincere about the importance of the middle-class, infrastructure investments…

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Opposition outraged by Manipur viral video

Outrage over two Kuki women paraded naked in Manipur. Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to CM N. Biren Singh, who assured justice. Opposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi & Arvind Kejriwal, slammed govt for its silence. CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury called it "barbarism".

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Explained | Why are tomato prices still high?

Tomato prices have been volatile in India, with extreme weather conditions and low commercial realisation of the crop leading to a dip in production. Policy experts suggest improving value and supply chains, eliminating middlemen, and encouraging cultivation in poly houses and greenhouses to reduce price volatility.

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Andhra Pradesh: CPI(M) asks YSRCP and TDP to oppose Uniform Civil Code tooth and nail

CPI-M urges YSRCP, TDP to oppose UCC Bill; calls BJP, RSS' communal agenda. YSRCP, TDP asked to pressure Centre to implement AP Reorganisation Act, SCS, stop privatising Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. JSP's NDA move harms AP's interests, says CPI-M.

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CPI leaders go ‘begging’ in Nandyal to protest tomato price rise

CPI leaders in Nandyal and Kurnool staged unique protests to highlight the skyrocketing tomato prices and the State's inaction. In Nandyal, they sought alms from the public to 'afford tomatoes', while in Kurnool, the CPI (M) is conducting 'Jeep Jathas' and a 'Maha Padayatra' to demand the govt fulfil its…

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Three held for murder of DYFI worker at Kayamkulam

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BJP activists arrested on charge of assaulting CPI(M) worker

Four BJP workers arrested for allegedly attacking CPI(M) worker with beer bottle in Kasaragod.

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Andhra Pradesh: Rythu Sangham demands action against cashew traders’ cartel

Farmers in Srikakulam urge govt to act against cashew traders' cartel, as cashew prices drop. CPI(M) affiliated Rythu Sangham staged maha dharna to highlight plight of farmers & workers. Farmers unable to get ₹8,000/quintal & Cashew Farmers' Assoc. to stage 24-hr protest if MSP not ensured. Over 1 lakh farmers…

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Amartya Sen welcomes opposition unity moves, says democracy often demands sharing of power

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen welcomes discussion of federal front for 2024 elections. He believes democracy demands sharing of power & Central govt. must intervene in Manipur. He also spoke on Rahul Gandhi's defamation case & UCC, expressing worries about possible negative consequences.

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Complaints lodged against Assam CM for hate speech

Assam CM Sarma accused of hate speech against Bengali-speaking Muslims; several police complaints lodged. Assam's Rajya Sabha MP, Asom Sankhyalaghu Sangram Parishad, CPI(M) & TMC file complaints against Sarma & Ajmal for hate speech.

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Year-long centenary birth anniversary celebrations of SUCI (C) founder to end on August 5

SUCI(C) Central Politburo member K. Radhakrishna addressed workers from all six districts in Kalaburagi, highlighting the founding of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) in 1948 by Comrade Shibdas Ghosh. He explained the ideologies of Marxism-Leninism and the commitment to establish a socialist society fighting for the rights of…

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Congress seeks Vigilance probe into allegations against former Thiruvambady MLA

Congress leaders call for Vigilance probe into financial irregularities and violation of party discipline by CPI(M) leader George M. Thomas. Protests gain momentum in Kozhikode district, led by Congress, demanding high-level investigation. CPI(M) suspends Thomas for a year, but remains silent on allegations. Youth Congress and Welfare Party of India…

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Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

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Sanitation worker dies in manhole in Vijayawada

Sanitation worker, Meda Manikyala Rao, died in a manhole in Vijayawada due to inhaling poisonous gases. Relatives, led by CPI(M) leader Ch. Babu Rao, protested at the hospital, demanding justice.

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Alappuzha municipal chairperson resigns

Soumya Raj, Alappuzha municipal chairperson, resigned Fri. as part of an agreement within CPI (M) to share top post. Four standing committee heads also resigned. K.K. Jayamma to succeed Ms. Raj.

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Left parties extend support to AgriGold depositors’ Chalo Vijayawada agitation

CPI assistant sec. M. Nageswara Rao said party will support AgriGold Agents & Customers Welfare Assoc. in their 'Chalo Vijayawada' agitation. YSRCP had given assurances prior to 2019 elections, but govt. failed to deliver justice. ₹8,000 cr owed to depositors in State; many poor families desperate to get back hard-earned…

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All political parties must clear their stand on UCC, says Raghavulu

Raghavulu demands YSRCP, TDP, JSP clarify stand on UCC; CPI(M) leader calls for equality of women, protection of interests; deplores NDA's failure to control inflation.

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How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture

The items in the CPI basket and the weights assigned to them should not remain unchanged

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CPI(M) goes for reshuffle at the helm of standing committees in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) has gone for a major rejig at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the major partner of the coalition, asking all of its standing committee chairpersons to submit their resignation

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