India
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Uncontested elections: A challenge to democratic vibrancy
By Prof Afroz Alam In democratic systems, the principle of fair competition among candidates is essential for ensuring political accountability and the effective representation of diverse viewpoints. Uncontested elections, however, may undermine…
- India
UP: BJP drops WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan, fields son Karan from Kaiserganj
Lucknow: The BJP on Thursday finally announced its candidates for the Kaiserganj and Raebareli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. In Kaiserganj, the BJP dropped sitting MP and former Wrestling Federation of…
- India
SC orders bar association to reserve minimum 1/3rd posts for women
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) to reserve at least 1/3rd posts for women in its executive committee. Asking SCBA to implement the quota…
- India
List of Muslim candidates likely to become IAS Officers this year
The number of Muslim candidates successfully becoming IAS officers in India remains low every year. This year too, Muslim candidates likely to become IAS officers stay in single digits. The UPSC recently…
- India
Congress trying to divide Hindus for appeasement politics: PM Modi
Surendranagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress over party president Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent remark on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva, accusing the opposition party of trying to create divisions…
- India
AAP launches signature campaign against CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday launched a signature campaign against the arrest of party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here. Two whiteboards were put up in…
- India
‘400 paar’ a joke, ‘300 paar’ impossible, ‘200 paar’ challenge for BJP: Tharoor
New Delhi: The BJP’s claim of ‘400 paar’ is a joke, ‘300 paar’ impossible and even ‘200 paar’ may be a challenge in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has…
- Politics
The great Indian election and the youth: Does young India vote?
India is the largest democracy in the world now and is currently in the midst of one of the world’s largest elections. But how many young eligible Indians are expected to turn…
- Books
A new book highlights the nation’s glorious moments at the Olympics
The approach of the Olympic Games has resulted in several books being published about the history and evolution of the world’s greatest sports event. One of the informative books on the subject…
- Education and Career
Free foundational course in counselling to empower mental well-being
Hyderabad: Global Welfare Foundation, in collaboration with Mudita Tribe Foundation and Rama Naidu Film School, has announced the launch of a no-cost foundational course in counselling. This transformative programme, facilitated by the Person-to-Person Institute of…
- India
Seek votes on performance of govt: Kharge to PM Modi
New Delhi: In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said when the elections are over, people will only remember him as the PM who…
- India
Congress is ‘disciple’ of Pakistan: PM Modi
Anand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dubbed the Congress party a “disciple” of Pakistan, and said the neighbouring country was eager to make the ‘shehzada’ of the grand old party the…