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Vijoo MA Baby CPIM kerala raid 2 “Politically motivated” raid at home of Keralam left leader sparks mass protests

The left and opposition parties have termed the raid part of the political vendetta unleashed by the ultra-right-wing government, led by Narendra Modi against the country’s opposition leaders and parties.

Indian left activists tell Cuban FM “Cuba is not alone!”

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez addressed a mass gathering in India’s capital to condemn the tightened US blockade on the island and call for the people of the world to rally in its defense.

Left Front march in West Bengal Left Front advances people-centric agenda to regain ground in West Bengal elections

The left promises to undo the overall stagnation in socio-economic development the state has faced in the last decade and a half under TMC rule and curb the rise in sectarianism and religious polarization.

Protests against manipulation of voter roles ahead of elections in India Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections

The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country’s eastern state of West Bengal.

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi India trades in Russian oil for 7% reduction in US tariffs

The Indian opposition, including the left parties, say the deal surrenders to US dictates as it demands zero barriers on US exports to India, including its agricultural products, threatening millions’ livelihoods.

Thousands of Indian farmers start a long march to press for land rights

The farmers-led Communist Party of India (Marxist) has accused the ultra-right wing government in both the state and at the center of failure to implement existing laws protecting their rights.

Protest in Visakhapatnam, India, condemning the US attack on Venezuela Popular movements and workers across Asia condemn US aggression in Venezuela

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in various cities across the continent expressing solidarity with the Venezuelan people and demanding respect for their sovereignty and international law.

Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026. US bombs Venezuela

The Trump administration had threatened that it would carry out land strikes against Venezuela for months, and even declared that the government of Venezuela is a “terrorist organization”, interpreted as a pre-text for bypassing the US Congress in order to take unilateral military action.

LDF government leaders in Kerala celebrate eradication of extreme poverty Left-ruled Kerala becomes the first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty

The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) government achieves a unique feat in India which, according to the World Bank, has the world’s largest number of extremely poor.

VS Achuthanandan at podium VS Achuthanandan: The epic life of a communist turning the tiller proletariat

The communist leadership of VS Achuthanandan built a strong worker-peasant alliance in Kerala, strengthening the state’s democratic fabric.

Tamil Nadu CPIM Cuba solidarity Popular movements in India and Vietnam launch Cuba solidarity campaigns on Fidel’s birthday

The people in the region extended their solidarity with the Cuban people who have been fighting against the US economic blockade for decades.

Left pressure forces Indian authorities to allow protest against Israeli genocide Pressure from progressives forces Indian authorities to allow protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The Bombay High court had previously agreed with police version of terming the pro-Palestinian protests illegal and even questioned organizer’s patriotism for protesting over an issue which can harm India’s interest.