Tag: Democracy
‘Murderous, fascist Yunus’: Hasina calls for overthrow of ‘puppet regime’ in Bangladesh; unveils 5-point plan
In a dramatic escalation of Bangladesh's political crisis, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from exile, has launched a scathing attack on Nobel laureate Muhammad...
Election Commission has widest discretion, but its deviations for SIR cannot be ‘untrammelled, unregulated’: Supreme Court
The Election Commission of India (ECI), a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic framework, operates with a constitutional mandate to conduct free and fair elections....
A Ugandan presidential candidate was abducted by the military, the opposition party says.
The very foundation of a nation's democratic aspirations often rests on the shoulders of its leaders and the freedom afforded to its citizens to...
A South Korean court sentenced the country’s former president to 5 years over a martial law case.
Decades can pass, regimes can crumble, and societies can transform, but the pursuit of justice, it seems, has an incredibly long memory. This week,...
UP SIR Draft 2026: 2.89 cr voters removed from draft electoral roll; 46.23 lakh declared dead
Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is once again at the forefront of a monumental administrative exercise. As preparations for the 2026 electoral rolls...
The inside story: How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped Venezuela – The Washington Post
The recent news surrounding María Corina Machado, a leading voice in Venezuelan politics, has captivated international attention. Her dramatic departure from Venezuela, as detailed...
Venezuela’s Machado isn’t going to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, according to Norway’s public broadcaster.
The murmurs from Norway’s public broadcaster have confirmed what many might have silently anticipated: María Corina Machado, a steadfast symbol of Venezuela’s opposition, will...
Threats to BLOs: Deal with it or it will cause anarchy, Supreme Court tells EC
India, the world's largest democracy, relies on an intricate electoral machinery that stretches from the highest offices of the Election Commission (EC) down to...
Soldiers in Benin say they’ve carried out what appears to be a military coup.
The whispers from Benin have solidified into a stark, unwelcome declaration. In a move that has sent ripples of concern across the continent and...
ECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14
In a significant move aimed at further enhancing electoral inclusivity and accuracy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension to the...
‘No time to rest’: Overworked Bengal village poll staffer juggles life, SIR as clock ticks
As the massive machinery of India's democratic exercise rolls on, captivating global attention with its sheer scale and vibrant political drama, an invisible army...
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau are on state TV saying they’ve seized power.
There are moments in history that play out like a broadcast from a different era, yet hit with the stark immediacy of today’s headlines....
