democratic institutions

New Delhi, March 15 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed "deep concern" on Sunday over the display of banners, placards, posters, and the use of certain language inside the House by some MPs, and urged leaders of all political parties to ensure discipline and high ethical conduct among their...

New Delhi, March 12 Speaker Om Birla stated on Thursday that the proceedings in the Lok Sabha strictly adhere to the rules, and no member has the right to speak whenever they wish. He warned that anyone who behaves contrary to the decorum of the House would be compelled to take strict action to...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid the widening conflict in West Asia triggered by US-Israel joint strikes on Iran, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed said that building democratic structures and institutions can bring "change" in a country, and not through bombing.Speaking to

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed strong concern over the "unfortunate" and "disrespectful" treatment of President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to West Bengal.In a letter addressed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Majhi...

New Delhi, March 11 – Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia triggered by joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed stated on Wednesday that building democratic structures and institutions can bring "change" in a country, and not through bombing.Speaking to

New Delhi, March 11 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the opposition in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, saying that raising questions about the Speaker's integrity undermines the credibility of the country's democratic institutions.Speaking during proceedings in the House, Home...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has criticised Mamata Banerjee over President Droupadi Murmu's "disrespect" during her recent visit to West Bengal, urging the CM to apologise and reaffirm respect for democratic institutions.In a letter written to Banerjee on...

Kolkata, March 8 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to replace the "Indian Constitution" with their own party manifesto.According to her, in this attempt, the ruling party at the Centre, the BJP, is systematically...

Ludhiana, March 7 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called on women to take on a leading role in shaping Punjab's future on Saturday, asserting that the state cannot become a leader among states without their participation in governance, the economy, and politics.On the occasion of a state-level...

The Government Degree College Kulgam organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and MY Bharat.Srinagar, February 27: The Government Degree College Kulgam today organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament under the aegis of the...

Jammu, February 26 – In a significant step towards fostering informed, responsible, and visionary youth leadership, MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) organized a district round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at the Government PG College in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday.The event...

New Delhi, February 26 – Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta interacted with students from Ladakh and other regions on Thursday, stating that such exchanges are the foundation of a confident and integrated India."When students from Ladakh and other regions of our country visit...

New Delhi, February 25 – The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has temporarily halted the distribution of its newly released Social Science textbook for Class 8 after certain inappropriate content and an error in judgment were found to have inadvertently appeared in...

Kolkata, February 25 – West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose stated on Wednesday that violence and corruption have reached epidemic proportions in the state and stressed the need to eliminate these twin threats to ensure its future prosperity.The Governor made the remarks while addressing the...

The Election Commission of India and State Election Commissioners (SECs) will collaborate to harmonize the laws related to elections for local bodies (Panchayats and Municipal Bodies) with those related to elections for the Parliament and State Legislatures. This was stated in the National...

Pune, February 21 – Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta urged student parliamentarians on Saturday to prioritize public service and uphold discipline, teamwork, and integrity in political life.Delivering the inaugural address at the 15th Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya...

New Delhi, February 21 – Dedicated to strengthening the rule of law, democratic and parliamentary institutions, and electoral processes, O.P. Jindal Global University has launched three new degree programmes in Electoral Analysis & Management, Political Communication, and Legislative Drafting...

Washington, February 14 – Former White House official Lisa Curtis described the election results as "a good day for Bangladeshi democracy," noting the largely peaceful conduct of the elections as a positive sign, while also highlighting the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and the damage to institutions...

Former National Conference leader and former Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon died on Friday, prompting tributes in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.Feb 13, Srinagar: Former National Conference leader and former Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political figure from Kargil...