Democracy
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'Democracies matter': Prime Minister tells US Congress amid Modi-Modi chants | 10 points
India | Jun 23, 2023, 04:06 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the joint sitting of the US Congress said that together we shall demonstrate that democracies matter and democracies deliver. He delivered his address amid Modi-Modi chants and rousing applause.
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India lives democracy, no discrimination against minorities: PM responds to reporter
India | Jun 23, 2023, 04:52 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India lives democracy and its does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion.
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'In a democracy like India...': Mehbooba Mufti reacts after NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik
India | May 27, 2023, 04:41 PM ISTMehbooba Mufti remarks came a day after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) called for Yasin Malik, who was given a life sentence by a Delhi court in a terror funding case last year, to be executed.
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'You are our last hope': Imran Khan urges Supreme Court judges to save democracy in Pakistan
World | May 24, 2023, 09:57 PM ISTIn an address to the nation via social media, 70-year-old Khan also said that a massive crackdown on his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is ongoing and the regime has "jailed the entire leadership and even those who are not even a part of the party."
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Sharad Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on Oppn unity; Congress says ready to fight as one
India | Apr 14, 2023, 06:16 AM ISTAddressing the media after meeting Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar said, "Our thinking is exactly what Kharge ji told you. But mere thinking will not help. A process needs to be started... This is just the beginning."
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Cash-strapped Pakistan rejects US 'Summit for Democracy' invitation fearing China's diplomatic clash
World | Mar 29, 2023, 06:27 AM ISTNotably, the Biden administration hosted the Summit virtually today but did not send invitations to China and Turkey-- two of its closest allies.
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Rahul only national leader in Oppn, Modi appears to be 'PM of a party': Sam Pitroda | EXCLUSIVE
India | Mar 22, 2023, 11:19 PM ISTResponding to the government's charge that Rahul insulted the country over his remarks on Indian democracy, Sam Pitroda said that they are not going to be defensive over his (Rahul) remarks.
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Opinion | DAY TO REJOICE: TWO OSCARS
India | Mar 14, 2023, 04:58 PM ISTThe irresistibly catchy and popular Telugu film song ‘Naatu Naatu’, with its electrifying dance moves, from S. S. Rajamouli’s movie ‘RRR’, was composed by M. M. Keeravaani. The documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, won Oscar for its portrayal of a family which adopted two orphan baby elephants.
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Rahul Gandhi is biggest liar, his accusations are childish: Union Minister Giriraj Singh | EXCLUSIVE
India | Mar 13, 2023, 11:10 PM ISTUnion Minister Giriraj Singh said that the Congress party is planning to target PM Modi. He said the 'tukde-tukde' gang is fully functional to finish PM Modi and the Congress is leading it.
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PM's dig at Rahul over London speech: 'Unfortunate that questions raised on India's democracy'
India | Mar 13, 2023, 06:41 AM ISTIt is unfortunate that in London questions were raised on India's democracy. No power in this world can harm India's democratic traditions, but some are making it stand in the dock, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Karnataka.
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'Mikes in our Parliament are silenced'- Rahul Gandhi addresses British Parliament
India | Mar 07, 2023, 06:49 AM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a week-long United Kingdon tour, addressed British MPs in London asserting discussions are not happening in Indian Parliament under the BJP government.
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'We don't need to be told what to do on democracy...', says India's Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj at UN
India | Dec 02, 2022, 09:33 AM ISTIndia at UN: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj talked about democracy and freedom of the press in India while addressing reporters in the UN headquarters on the monthly programme of work.
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'When Op Lotus started failing': Kejriwal, Mann slam Punjab Guv for not allowing assembly session
India | Sep 22, 2022, 12:39 AM ISTBhagwant Mann slammed Governor Purohit for withdrawing his order of summoning a special session of the Assembly, saying not allowing it raises a big question on the country's democracy.
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Loss of faith and trust in judiciary will endanger Indian 'democracy': CJI NV Ramana
India | Aug 20, 2022, 01:14 PM ISTJustice Ramana, who is scheduled to demit office next week, said it was necessary to ensure that people do not lose faith and trust in the judiciary.
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India upheld democratic principles in worst global scenarios: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India | May 22, 2022, 07:26 AM ISTJyotiraditya Scindia was addressing a special keynote session at the "India@2047" conclave in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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Rahul Gandhi in UK: 'Indian democracy is global public good; if that cracks, it will cause problem'
India | May 21, 2022, 12:01 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's visit abroad has taken place at a time when the Congress is battling dissensions with a senior leader in Gujarat and Punjab having left the party.
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CJI Ramana reminds of 'Lakshman Rekha' during his meet with PM, CMs; laments on misuse of PILs
India | Dec 27, 2022, 03:22 AM IST"Constitution provides separation of power among 3 organs and harmonious function between three organs strengthens democracy. While discharging our duty, we should be mindful of Lakshman Rekha," CJI said.
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India stands ready to work with partners to strengthen democratic values globally: PM Modi
India | Dec 10, 2021, 10:24 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is happy to have participated in the Summit for Democracy at the invitation of President Biden.
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Joe Biden invokes Mahatma Gandhi in Democracy Summit speech
World | Dec 10, 2021, 09:30 AM ISTJoe Biden was delivering his opening speech on the first day of the virtual ''Summit for Democracy'' which focuses on challenges faced by various democracies.
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Disapproval of undemocratic conduct in House can't be decried as undemocratic: Venkaiah Naidu
India | Dec 02, 2021, 02:42 PM ISTOn Thursday, which was the 4th sitting of Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for about 50 minutes soon after listed papers were tabled in the morning.