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North East has always been key focus of Maoist expansion plans, but local conditions and politics stalled growth

Even though the history and social structure of the North East including Assam and Tripura has prevented Maoists from gaining a foothold, they have not been completely wiped out. Their focus is to build a support base instead of arming the masses which was evident in central India

Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case: Day-long bandh by Left parties hits daily life in Bihar; Opposition lends support to strike

Normal life was hit on Thursday in parts of Muzaffarpur, Bihar during a state-wide bandh called by Left parties in protest against the alleged sexual abuse of minor girls at a shelter home in Muzaffarpur city and against incidents of atrocity on Dalits.

Eight Naxalites from newly-formed extremist group killed in Telangana gunfight, says Police

Police said they have killed eight Naxalites belonging to a newly-formed extremist group, which allegedly indulged in extortion and violence, in a gunbattle in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana.

Mahagathbandhan 2.0? RJD seeks alliance with Left at the cost of Shahabuddin; extends olive branch to NDA dissidents

The RJD is considering expanding the ambit of the now weakened 'Mahagathbandhan' by forging an alliance with Left-wing parties and eying NDA dissidents.

'Character of enemies changed from feudal lords to BJP, RSS,' says ex-Naxal Varavara Rao

They have failed to establish a class-less society and their rousing slogan "China's chairman is our chairman" is no longer heard, but the ideals and the struggle of the Naxalites are still relevant, prominent Naxalite leaders say.

Demonetisation: Trains halted, roads blocked in Bihar as Jan Akrosh Diwas begins

Several trains were halted in Bihar as the Left parties and others on Monday began a nationwide shutdown to protest demonetisation, police said.

Assam polls: Counting begins for 126 assembly seats

Counting of votes for 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam on Thursday began in 51 counting centres across the state amidst tight security.

JNU row: Four injured in clash between ABVP, CPI(ML) workers in Muzaffarpur

At least four persons were injured in a clash between ABVP and CPI(ML) workers when they hurled stones at each other in front of municipal corporation's auditorium in Muzaffarpur on Sunday, police said.

Declare Tamil Nadu floods as national disaster, says CPI(ML)

The CPI(ML) on Friday demanded that the Centre should declare Tamil Nadu a national disaster and calamity-hit state and announce a relief package of Rs 10,000 crore immediately.

Six major Left parties join hands to fight 'saffron brigade', Lalu-Nitish alliance in Bihar polls

Six major Left parties on Monday joined hands to contest the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections and vowed to fight the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)-RJD-Congress grand alliance.