The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23, positioning India at the centre of global dialogue on democratic governance and electoral practices.
John McFall, Speaker of the United Kingdom House of Lords, appreciated India's hospitality and the efforts made to ensure the smooth conduct of the conference.
Addressing the delegates, Deputy Chairman shared India's lived experience of women's participation in governance across its three-tier democratic framework comprising Parliament at the Union level, State Legislatures and Local Self-Government institutions.
Nepal's Election Commission recognised Gagan Thapa as Nepali Congress president after a special convention, rejecting rival claims by Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction. Deuba supporters protested the decision. The commission said the convention met party statute rules, as over 40 per cent delegat
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) entered its third day on Friday, with delegates from across the Commonwealth arriving at the Parliament House to participate in key discussions aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and modern parl
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 15: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation, is organizing a two-week immersive learning programme for delegates from various coun
New Delhi [India], January 15: The AVPN Global Conference 2026, Asia's largest convening of social and impact investors, will be held from 25 to 27 August 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India. The thirteenth edition of AVPN's signature annual Conference, themed "A Blueprint for
Global momentum is rapidly building ahead of the CyberPeace Global Summit 2.0, scheduled to take place from February 8-10, 2026, as international delegates and diplomats converge to address the evolving landscape of cyber threats and AI safety.
Singapore, January 15: The AVPN Global Conference 2026, Asia's largest convening of social and impact investors will be held from 25 to 27 August 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India. The thirteenth edition of AVPN's signature annual Conference, themed "A Blueprint for Action in A
Addressing delegates, Major General Singh noted, "Counter-terrorism is not merely a technical or military issue. It is a matter that touches the lives of every citizen, the stability of our societies, and the future of our region. We have gathered here today with a shared purpose to stren
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met parliamentary delegations from South Africa and the Caribbean nation of Grenada, who are in India on the occasion of the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC). The Speaker extended a warm welcome to the delegation led by L Gove
Gujarat government's Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Cooperation Department R.C. Meena, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and delegates present, while he provided information on the importance of oilseeds in Gujarat's agricultural sector and the government's f