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"Basic foundation of our democracy is being attacked," Congress MP Jebi Ma
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Jebi Mather raised serious concerns over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging that the exercise threatens the foundation of Indian democracy.
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"10% want to rule; we'll fight to protect democracy," Congress's Masood on
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Imran Masood has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, questioning the rapid execution of the exercise.
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Tripura CM recalls glorious history of State Assembly in 'Historic July' e
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday compared the Assembly's functioning to a symbiotic relationship in nature, emphasising the mutual role of opposition and treasury benches in sustaining democracy.
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Bihar: "There is confusion among the people", RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams S
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Yadav said the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the rest of the opposition had consistently objected to the SIR process in Bihar.
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Tibetan Environmental Activist Tsongon Tsering released after 8 months, fa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tibetan environmental rights advocate Tsongon Tsering was freed from prison on July 8, 2025, after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province. His early release, occurring before serving his full sentence, reportedly came with strict terms th
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"Murdering Democracy": Priyanka Gandhi joins protest against SIR exercise
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This comes amid protests by the INDIA bloc and its leaders in Parliament's premises against the electoral rolls revision exercise being carried out by the EC. The opposition leaders have alleged that voting rights of people are being taken away.
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Taiwan's think-tank urges US to prioritise semiconductor cooperation over
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United States should prioritise strengthening semiconductor cooperation with Taiwan instead of threatening tariffs on Taiwanese chips, said a government-affiliated think tank, reports Focus Taiwan.
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Congress MP Jothimani moves adjournment motion notice to discuss SIR in BI
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The process of voter list revision is meant to strengthen democracy, ensure inclusivity, and correct discrepancies. However, in Bihar, the SIR exercise has raised alarming questions: There are widespread reports of mass deletions of names, especially from marginalised and minority commun
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"Protect every inch of our democracy": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Martyrs
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, in a post on X, urged the renewal of the pledge taken to protect every inch of our democracy and motherland on the occasion of Martyrs' Day.
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Only 10 out of 12,156 Chinese spouses choose China over Taiwan, exposing B
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Nearly 90% of Chinese spouses in Taiwan have followed a rule to give up their China household registration, showing Taiwan's push to limit Beijing's influence. Only a few chose to leave Taiwan's system, while others are under review. Taiwan says loyalty cannot be shared between China and its
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US lawmakers introduce bill to cut DC's Sister City ties with Beijing over
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
"The United States must remain vigilant and proactive in countering authoritarian influence, especially when it targets the heart of American democracy," the SCCCP said
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Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim slams CCP's coercion tactics, says
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's commitment to national security and regional stability, warning of rising Chinese threats. She highlighted Taiwan's military reforms, hybrid threat preparedness, and resolve to defend the status quo through democracy, innovati
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