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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla criticises Opposition for stalling House proceedings

Birla invoked the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and the views of BR Ambedkar, saying that members should express their views through discussions in the House.

Published 7 hours ago

‘Citizens need not say only what rulers like’: Justice Abhay Oka on free speech, protests

‘Citizens need not say only what rulers like’: Justice Abhay Oka on free speech, protests

Published 5 days ago

'We won't fix it, we'll take more debt': Pak minister on collapsing economy

Pakistan's Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi criticised the country's repeated reliance on borrowing instead of addressing the underlying issues.

Updated 7 days ago

Time to raise the legal shield for protestors

A democracy allows citizens to dissent and protest. It is the State that must justify restricting it.

Published 8 days ago

Rahul Gandhi's ‘advice’ for PM Modi, ‘Oppn guarantee’ for protesters: Key quotes

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session.

Updated 8 days ago

Women at the forefront, again

Students celebrate after the education minister's resignation at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday

Published 11 days ago

Dharmendra Pradhan resignation: AAP calls it victory for democracy

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National convenor Arvind Kejriwal with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh

Published 12 days ago

Manjrekar minces no words on protests: ‘A revolt against feeling suppressed'

Sanjay Manjrekar sounds extremely concerned.

Updated 14 days ago

Vivek Oberoi dodges question on Sonam Wangchuk amid continued hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 20th day today on Friday.

Updated 21 days ago

‘Politics like test cricket, demands patience’: V-P Radhakrishnan while unveiling training of Bihar MLAs at Gaya

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan exchanges greetings during the inauguration of two-day orientation and training programme for the members of the 18th state Legislative Assembly at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) in Gaya on Saturday. (PTI)

Published 27 days ago

BJP cries foul as AAP nominee declared Abohar mayor, poll deferred

BJP leaders and councillors surrounding the official vehicles of the Ferozepur divisional commissioner and the Fazilka deputy commissioner, preventing them from leaving the Abohar MC office on Friday. (HT)

Updated 27 days ago

Films like Satluj strengthen India’s democratic core

Satluj is not only about the State power, it is primarily about conscience and character.

Published 30 days ago

Turkey arrests comedian for calling Erdogan ‘dictator’ and hurting Islam

A 90-minute performance by Deniz Goktas was uploaded to YouTube on June 24 and has since been viewed over 9.6 million times.

Published 32 days ago

Terms of Trade: Can hegemony outside ensure harmony inside?

The BJP, unlike the Congress—the only other party to have had national-level dominance in India—has built its fortunes along with the maturing and deepening of electoral competition in India.

Updated 42 days ago

NCERT Class 9 book describes judiciary as ‘impartial and independent’

In February, a controversy broke out over NCERT’s social science textbook for Class 8 part 2 which included a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in a chapter.

Updated 42 days ago

‘Challenge to Democracy’: Why NCERT's lesson on ‘Emergency’ is drawing attention

The topic has been included in the NCERT's newly developed Social Science textbook.

Updated 43 days ago

India needs China-style social discipline for progress

People credit the dictatorial Chinese government for its success. It’s partially true. Chinese cities are saturated with cameras every few metres. You can find monitoring stations at regular intervals, minutely observing people on the streets in real time. (Bloomberg)

Published 53 days ago

2027 UP polls last chance to ‘save democracy’: Akhilesh to party workers, leaders

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav (File)

Published 56 days ago

The fatal sadness of Marjane Satrapi

The urban elite, displaying the arrogance of minor differences, often implodes over figures like Marjane Satrapi. (AFP)

Published 61 days ago

Exclusive: How can an aspirational Nepal and a rising India reconnect?

This story of Nepal’s transformation was written not by street violence, military coup, foreign meddling, or constitutional void, writes former Nepal deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane.

Updated 66 days ago

MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tour

Viral: MEA Secretary Vs Norwegian Journalist Tense Faceoff During PM Modi's Visit

Published 80 days ago

Who is Sibi George? The Indian diplomat going viral for taking on Norway press

Sibi George is currently serving as Secretary (West) in the MEA, overseeing India's engagement with countries in Europe, West Asia and multilateral forums.

Updated 79 days ago

Indonesia, the biggest Muslim-majority country, is on a risky path

The leader of the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country has centralised power and surrounded himself with a flock of flatterers.

Published 84 days ago

Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, tells her ‘you haven’t lost’

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee, in Kolkata on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published 91 days ago

Akhilesh alleges ‘vote loot’, ‘misuse’ of administration,police in West Bengal polls

The SP chief described the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections as a “major battle” to protect democracy and the Constitution. (File)

Published 94 days ago

Free voting, public confidence and fair conditions shape the future of democracy

Packed polling kits during the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026.

Published 95 days ago

‘Free press under attack’: Congress slams Centre over India’s 157 rank globally

On World Press Freedom Day, the Congress said that a free press is the voice of democracy, but alleged that it is under attack.

Updated 96 days ago

High drama in Punjab assembly as Oppn demands alcohol test for CM

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa along with other Congress MLAs, including Sukhpal Khaira, after walking out from the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Friday.

Updated 98 days ago

The fever news channels catch on counting day

Exit polls are like horoscopes, you believe them only when they predict good results for you. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI)

Published 103 days ago

SC lauds 92% turnout in Bengal polls, says voting strengthens democracy

The court heard a batch of petitions challenging SIR in West Bengal.

Published 105 days ago

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