Democracy

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracyHuman Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Human Rights Watch suggests urgent reforms for Bangladesh’s return to democracy

Arbitrary arrests and reprisal violence in Bangladesh underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms following the ousting of Prime Minister…

2 months ago
Sahibzades’ courage and sacrifice are the pillars behind India’s strong democracy: PM ModiSahibzades’ courage and sacrifice are the pillars behind India’s strong democracy: PM Modi

Sahibzades’ courage and sacrifice are the pillars behind India’s strong democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the courage of the Sahibzades during the 'Veer Baal Diwas,' saying that their…

3 months ago
US, India regularly consult at highest levels on democracy, human rights issues: State Department officialUS, India regularly consult at highest levels on democracy, human rights issues: State Department official

US, India regularly consult at highest levels on democracy, human rights issues: State Department official

The United States and India regularly consult at the highest levels on democracy and human rights issues, a senior US…

11 months ago
“India not only fulfilling aspirations of its people but also providing hope to world”: PM Modi“India not only fulfilling aspirations of its people but also providing hope to world”: PM Modi

“India not only fulfilling aspirations of its people but also providing hope to world”: PM Modi

Highlighting India's strong commitment to democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India is not only fulfilling the…

1 year ago
VP Dhankhar says healthy debate hallmark of democracy, cautions against disruptionVP Dhankhar says healthy debate hallmark of democracy, cautions against disruption

VP Dhankhar says healthy debate hallmark of democracy, cautions against disruption

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, who underlined that healthy debate is the hallmark of a blossoming democracy,…

2 years ago
Nation gears up for PM Modi’s last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha polls next yearNation gears up for PM Modi’s last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha polls next year

Nation gears up for PM Modi’s last Independence Day speech before Lok Sabha polls next year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on 15th August -- the last Independence Day speech before the general elections next year,…

2 years ago
Democracy takes a back-seat in Pakistan with Sharif government’s last-minute movesDemocracy takes a back-seat in Pakistan with Sharif government’s last-minute moves

Democracy takes a back-seat in Pakistan with Sharif government’s last-minute moves

The 16 months of outgoing Shehbaz Sharif government in Pakistan saw shrinking of democratic rights of citizens and opening constitutional…

2 years ago
Democracy is part of civilizational India’s DNA, predates West: PM ModiDemocracy is part of civilizational India’s DNA, predates West: PM Modi

Democracy is part of civilizational India’s DNA, predates West: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is the mother of democracy, adding that the idea of elected leaders…

2 years ago
Caught in a bind Pakistan to again miss Biden’s Democracy Summit todayCaught in a bind Pakistan to again miss Biden’s Democracy Summit today

Caught in a bind Pakistan to again miss Biden’s Democracy Summit today

For the second time running, Pakistan has chosen not to attend the Democracy Summit taking place in Washington on Tuesday,…

2 years ago
India contributes US$ 150,000 to UN Democracy FundIndia contributes US$ 150,000 to UN Democracy Fund

India contributes US$ 150,000 to UN Democracy Fund

India on Wednesday made a voluntary contribution of US$ 150,000 to the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) for 2022-23. Permanent…

2 years ago