Tag: Democracy
‘Thriller fit for a movie’: Sonam Wangchuk on NSA arrest
The pristine, high-altitude landscape of Ladakh, often celebrated for its serene beauty and unique culture, has recently become the backdrop for a deepening political...
Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96; One of Postwar Germany’s Most Influential Thinkers
The world of philosophy and sociology mourns the passing of Jürgen Habermas, who died on Tuesday at the age of 96. One of postwar...
Live updates: Nepal’s 2026 election results
Nepal's 2026 Election: A New Political ChapterThe ballot...
Counting votes in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
As the polling stations close and the last ballot is cast, a different kind of energy begins to hum. It’s the quiet, often unseen,...
ECI asks 17 States, 5 UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR ‘expected’ in April
In a significant directive underscoring its commitment to maintaining a robust and accurate electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed 17...
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai Gets 20 Years: A Major Blow to Free Press
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Hong Kong has sentenced prominent pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under its national security law. The ruling marks...
Voting begins in the second round of Portugal’s presidential election.
The polls have opened for the decisive second round of Portugal's presidential election, as citizens head to cast their ballots once again. This runoff...
‘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...
