Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Thantri remanded

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested Sabarimala Thantri (highest religious authority) Kandararu Rajeevaru (66) after finding ample evidence about his involvement in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The arrest was recorded after the Thantri surrendered before the SIT on Friday morning and underwent nearly eight hours of interrogation.

Some Aspects of the Indian Cultural Congress in Kochi

SECULAR and progressive cultural practitioners all over India today suffer from a sense of disconnect. There had been all-India organizations in the past like the Progressive Writers’ and Artists’ Association and the IPTA which had offered to some extent a platform where such cultural practitioners could come together and exchange their views on the evolving context of their creative practice.

Strong Condemnation of US Aggression and Kidnapping Conspiracy

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on January 12, 2026

A BROAD-based public meeting in solidarity with Venezuela was organised today at the Harkishan Singh Surjeet Bhavan, New Delhi, to protest against US aggression, the conspiracy to abduct the democratically elected President of Venezuela and the First Lady, and to express solidarity with the people of Venezuela.

In Solidarity with Kerala

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on January 12, 2026

THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has extended its wholehearted support to Kerala’s satyagraha and expressed solidarity with the LDF Government in its struggle in defence of its rights and against the centre's attack on federalism and denial of the state's rights. The struggle is also against the Union Government’s financial neglect towards the state.

Kerala will not Concede to Centre’s Economic Sanctions

Kerala has opened a new front of mass resistance against the central government’s retaliatory measures. Following a protest led by the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues in Delhi, and the ongoing legal battle in the Supreme Court, a satyagraha was held under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in front of the martyrs’ column in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. This protest turned into a clarion call against the Centre’s attempts to destroy Kerala and its economic blockade.

How Level Is the Playing Field?

NOW that five states are going to the polls for their respective state assemblies, it is necessary to see the big picture. This is also relevant from the standpoint of the republican Constitution that we have. It is necessary to rekindle the memory of our readers because, amid the din over Hindutva-driven sound bites, an atmosphere is being created that we are almost there – the Hindu Rashtra.

Uttarakhand: Struggle Continues in Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

THE Ankita Bhandari murder case that occurred in Uttarakhand in September 2022 is a painful example of the insensitivity towards violence against women in Uttarakhand and the impunity granted to such perpetrators. Ankita was a 19-year-old young woman who left her studies midway to support her family and started working at a resort. The resort belonged to Pulkit Arya, the son of BJP leader Vinod Arya. Ankita was pressured by Pulkit to provide "special services" to a VIP. When Ankita refused, she was murdered.

Contradictions of the Trump Era

LOOKING at approval ratings of US presidents after their first year in office is an interesting exercise. Most presidents in recent years have net negative approval, with more than half of the population disapproving of their work as president. The exception is George W Bush after 9/11, when the US public rallied around the president after the shock of the attack and after his bellicose rhetoric to conduct a War on Terror around the planet.

Repeated Communal Strife in Tripura Harming Peace

The Sangh Parivar is trying to vitiate the atmosphere in Tripura as evident from the number of communal incidents taking place in different parts of the state.

Jitendra Choudhury Rebuts Tripura CM’s Lies

Unable to curb the escalating violence between BJP and Tipra Motha followers ahead of the TTAADC election, and the exposure of several BJP workers being involved in serious crimes against women, narcotic trade and financial corruption, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha resorted to spreading a barrage of falsehoods, distortion of history and distasteful slander against CPI(M) and communist leaders, shamefully lowering the constitutional dignity of the office that he has been holding since 2022.

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