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New Delhi, March 6 The Election Commission's training arm, IIIDEM, has launched three academic initiatives aimed at strengthening research, academic engagement, and student participation in the field of democracy and election management.The initiatives also build upon the outcomes of the...

India has welcomed the successful conduct of the elections and the exercise of their democratic mandate by the citizens of Nepal, which has seen enthusiastic participation. New Delhi has congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Government, and the people of Nepal, as well as various...

March 5, New Delhi – Nepal's youngest generation of voters turned out in significant numbers during the recent elections, demonstrating their importance in shaping the country's future. After casting their votes, many young voters expressed hopes for a corruption-free government and called for...

Kathmandu, March 5 – Nepal is set to hold parliamentary elections on Thursday, marking the first nationwide vote since the September uprising by the Gen Z group, which shook the Himalayan nation.Voters will elect 275 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the federal...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 The BJP launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leaders on Wednesday over Jairam Ramesh's criticism of BJP MPs praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, comparing it to members of the North Korean assembly praising their supreme leader.The BJP said...

March 03, New Delhi – The Himalayan nation is preparing for national elections on March 5. The Election Commission of Nepal has instructed monitoring officers to effectively implement the code of conduct until the day of voting.More than 3,400 candidates are contesting in the March 5th...

March 3, Kohima: Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Achumbemo Kikon, today raised serious concerns regarding the instances of racial discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in mainland India.Speaking during the Zero Hour of the ongoing session of the Nagaland Legislative...

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda met with students at Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr. Nadda stated that during the meeting, they discussed topics such as leadership, transparent governance, and the increasing responsibility...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and Canada are vibrant democracies, two major economies of the world, and societies based on shared values. Speaking during the India-Canada CEOs Forum in New Delhi today, Mr. Modi said that democracy, diversity, and development inspire both nations...

New Delhi, February 28 – Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed the remarks made by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal after being acquitted by a Delhi court in the liquor policy case, claiming that it made no difference if he made such statements, as he had been making similar claims for...

Agartala, February 27 – Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated on Friday that democracy thrives on transparency, responsibility, and accountability, emphasizing that elected representatives must remain accountable to the people and uphold the highest standards of public service.Addressing a...

Jammu, February 27 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said on Friday that he takes pride in the country's judiciary, and asserted that democracy becomes stronger when its pillars function independently and deliver fair decisions.Referring to a Delhi court on...

February 27, New Delhi – Preparations are underway in Nepal for the upcoming election of the House of Representatives, with polling stations located in border regions placed under strict surveillance.To ensure a peaceful electoral process, security agencies are closely monitoring polling...

New Delhi, February 26 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday strongly advocated for multilateral cooperation, stating that in these times of protectionism, abandoning multilateralism was not an option.Speaking at the inaugural Dr. Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture here, Merkel...

New Delhi, February 26 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday made a strong case for multilateral cooperation, saying that in these times of protectionism, giving up on multilateralism was not an option.Delivering the inaugural Dr. Manmohan Singh Lecture, she referred to the US-led...

New Delhi, February 26 The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking directions to impose a cap on the expenditure by political parties for election purposes.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi...

New Delhi, February 26 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the police action against his party's youth wing activists over the "shirtless protest", drawing a sharp parallel between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government and the authoritarian regime in North Korea."This is...

February 26, New Delhi – India delivered a strong response to Pakistan at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, accusing Islamabad of spreading propaganda.First Secretary Anupama Singh, in Geneva, stated that India exercised its right to reply to reject the allegations made by...

Puducherry, February 25 – Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Wednesday that the country is proud of Puducherry for its peaceful elections and also for the high percentage of voter participation in previous elections.Addressing reporters after holding meetings with the leaders of...

Kathmandu, February 24 Nepal declared a three-day holiday for the general elections on Tuesday, even as the border with India in the Madhesh province will remain closed for 72 hours until voting is completed on March 5.The cabinet, during a meeting held earlier in the day, decided to grant...