Democracy
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Rajya Sabha MP Sadanand Master schools 'democracy saviours', recalls harrowing memory of losing legs
India | February 02, 2026 23:52 ISTIn his maiden address to the Rajya Sabha, the newly nominated MP also expressed gratitude to the President and Prime Minister for nominating him to the House.
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Speed News: PM Modi calls voting democracy’s “greatest privilege” on National Voters Day
Originals | January 25, 2026 18:27 ISTPM Modi calls voting democracy’s “greatest privilege” on National Voters Day. Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD national working president amid family feud. PM Modi urges industry to prioritize quality in Mann Ki Baat. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unfurls tricolour, announces 11-month report card.
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National Voters Day: PM Modi calls voting 'greatest privilege', urges youth to celebrate democracy
India | January 25, 2026 11:23 ISTNational Voters Day 2026: Observed every January 25 since the Election Commission's 1950 establishment, National Voters' Day features this year's theme "My India, My Vote" and tagline "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy."
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South Korea reforms martial law powers after Assembly blockade crisis: Here's what happened
World | July 03, 2025 19:19 ISTSouth Korea has introduced new rules that ban the deployment of troops or police to the National Assembly without the prior approval of the Speaker, in a direct response to the unprecedented crisis last December when former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
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Elon Musk threatens to launch 'America Party' amid rift with Trump
World | July 01, 2025 19:44 ISTAs Elon Musk threatens to float a new political party in protest against Donald Trump's massive spending bill, the spotlight turns to America's rigid two-party system, its history of third-party challenges, and whether Musk's rebellion could reshape the 2026 midterm US election and beyond.
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India is the mother of democracy, Pakistan the father of global terrorism: Rajnath Singh
India | June 10, 2025 23:49 ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Dehradun, hailed India's security reforms, slammed Pakistan as the "Father of Global Terrorism," and set ambitious defence production and export targets.
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Constitution of India supreme, its three pillars hold equal importance: CJI BR Gavai
India | May 18, 2025 23:54 ISTBR Gavai expressed his happiness over the nation's progress, stating that India has not only become stronger but has also advanced socially and economically, and continues to move forward on these fronts.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan writes article in Time magazine, seeks global help for restoration of democracy
World | March 02, 2025 12:39 ISTPakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan wrote an article in the Time magazine. However, it was unclear how the article was delivered to the publisher.
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Jaishankar shows inked index finger in response to West's claim of 'democracy in trouble globally'
India | February 15, 2025 14:01 ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also responded to a remark by Senator Slotkin, who on the panel said that democracy "does not put food on your table".
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'One Nation, One Election' can reduce financial burden: President Murmu on Republic Day eve | WATCH
India | January 25, 2025 21:06 ISTPresident Murmu also spoke about India’s achievements across various sectors, including technology, agriculture, and healthcare, and how the nation’s growing global presence is shaping the future.
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South Korea's ex-Defence chief attempts suicide using 'underwear' after martial law arrest
World | December 11, 2024 12:25 ISTFormer South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted suicide after his arrest over a controversial martial law declaration. Know how this political turmoil impacts South Korea’s democracy.
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PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi during his historic visit to Guyana | VIDEO
World | November 21, 2024 23:25 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian head of state to visit Guyana in over 50 years. During his visit, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and delivered a powerful address advocating “Democracy First, Humanity First” as a global mantra for peace and progress.
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Central govt would have hanged me by now had there been no democracy: Satyendar Jain | VIDEO
India | October 19, 2024 12:49 ISTSatyendar Jain bail: The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (October 18) granted bail to AAP leader Jain in a money laundering case. He was arrested in May 2022 in this case and Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to Satyendar Jain.
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'Dark chapter': BJP leaders remember emergency era, vow to safeguard democracy
India | June 25, 2024 10:37 ISTOn the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, BJP leaders, including President JP Nadda and Union Ministers, reflected on this "dark chapter" in Indian democracy.
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World Day Against Child Labour 2024: 5 actions to eradicate child labour, build a fair economy
Lifestyle | June 12, 2024 10:36 ISTJoin the global movement on World Day Against Child Labour 2024 by taking five actionable steps towards eradicating child labour and fostering a more equitable economy. Learn how to make a difference and create a future where every child can thrive.
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'Friends abroad...': Amit Shah on western media saying India will head towards autocracy if BJP wins
India | May 15, 2024 20:27 ISTSpeaking on how will BJP perform in southern states, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he stands by his statement that combining his party's seats in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the saffron camp will emerge as the biggest party.
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Pakistan slides 11 points in Democracy Index 2023, classified as 'authoritarian regime'
World | February 16, 2024 17:10 ISTPakistan has suffered the biggest regression in the Asian region triggering a downgrade from 'hybrid regime' to 'authoritarian regime'. The Economist Intelligence Report said one of the reasons for this was the “outsized political influence of the military".
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Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes 'One Nation, One Election' and delimitation exercise
February 14, 2024 14:51 ISTThe Tamil Nadu Assembly voiced its opposition to the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal and the upcoming delimitation exercise. Led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, the Assembly passed resolutions highlighting concerns about the impact on democratic principles and the state's interests.
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US: Trump calls Biden 'destroyer of democracy', repeats allegations of 'stolen' 2020 elections
World | December 03, 2023 7:40 ISTTrump repeated his allegations that the presidential elections in 2020, in which he lost to Biden, were "stolen" and that US elections, in general, are "rigged". He also praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for swiftly executing drug dealers and claimed that North Korea's Kim Jong Un liked him.
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India TV Poll Results: Is distributing freebies to influence elections good for democracy?
India | October 09, 2023 19:10 ISTIndia TV Poll Results: Talking about the figures, a total of over 13,000 people took part in this poll. Around 91 per cent, believed that distributing freebies to influence elections is not good for Indian democracy.
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Egg thrown at TMC leader Kunal Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata | VIDEO
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DRDO conducts flight-test of indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile off Odisha coast
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Egg thrown at TMC leader Kunal Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata | VIDEO
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Gurugram couple claims DNA test showed IVF twins are not biologically theirs
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'My company is counting my washroom breaks': Ahmedabad employee's ordeal sparks workplace debate
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