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Hatred propagated in country is dangerous for democracy: Tariq Anwar
Hyderabad: The AICC General Secretary and President of All India Qaumi Tanzeem on Tuesday expressed his deep concern for efforts to turn the country into a Hindu Rashtra by propagating hatred across…
- India
Democracy ruined in the country: Yashwant Sinha
Ranchi: Democracy stands “ruined” in the country, Yashwant Sinha, the joint nominee of the opposition parties in the upcoming presidential polls said here on Saturday. He said the presidential election should not…
- India
Impartial judicial system essential for free and fair democracy: Nitin Gadkari
Nagpur: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said an impartial and fair judicial system is necessary for a free and fair democracy. “During cabinet meetings, when discussions…
- NRIs Corner
Indian Americans forum’s virtual meeting on ‘Suppression of Democratic Dissent’
Indian Americans forum conducted a global virtual meeting on the topic of “Suppression of Democratic Dissent”. Guest speaker leading Supreme Court Advocate Sanjay Hegde was the keynote speaker. Addressing the meeting he…
- India
Spokesperson leaves open possibility of Biden raising human rights issues with Modi
New York: US President Joe Biden’s spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre has left open the possibility that as a “straight-shooter”, he may raise human rights issues concerning Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when…
- World
US raises concern over ‘rising’ religious attacks in India
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cited “rising” attacks on people at places of worship in India among ongoing violations of freedom of religion around the world. A senior US State…
- India
India ‘Sone ki Chidiya’ to BJP, RSS that benefits only few, says Rahul Gandhi
London: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the BJP and RSS believe India is a geography whose benefits should be distributed to a few, while Congress believes in equality. He…
- Politics
Ashok Gehlot slams Centre over its stand on Gyanvapi mosque case
Jaipur: After the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing in the Gyanvapi mosque case till Friday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot slammed the Centre for ‘doing politics in the name of religion’ and…
- World
Business, govt users need to pay for using Twitter: Musk
New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said that business and government users on Twitter may need to pay a slight fee to stay on the micro-blogging platform. In a tweet,…
- India
What next for Prashant Kishor?
New Delhi: Earlier today election strategist Prashant Kishor posted a cryptic tweet on his timeline in which he said, “My quest to be a meaningful participant in democracy and help shape pro-people…
- Bangalore
Free and fair press strengthens rule of law: Vice President
Bengaluru: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday stressed that a strong and vibrant democracy cannot survive without a free, unfettered and fearless press. Suggesting that India needs a robust, independent and…
- India
CBSE drops chapters on Islamic empires, verses of Faiz also excluded
New Delhi: The CBSE has dropped chapters about the Non-Aligned Movement, the Cold War era, the rise of Islamic empires in Afro-Asian territories, the chronicles of Mughal courts and the industrial revolution…
- India
No country should preach to another, says Boris Johnson over debate on freedom in India
Mumbai: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said no country should “preach” to another, and “nobody can say that India is not a democracy.” The visiting PM, who spoke at the Times…
- World
Social media ‘designed’ to weaken democracies: Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence after a long time, saying that social media platforms are well-designed to destroy democracies. Speaking at a Stanford University event late on…
- India
Indian democracy inspires people to introduce new ideas: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian democracy saying that it inspires people to introduce new ideas and innovations in the country. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Pradhanmantri…
