Rajasthan's Raj Bhavan has officially been renamed Lok Bhavan, with a notification issued by the Governor's Secretariat under the instructions of Governor Haribhau Bagde. The new name came into effect from December 1, 2025, marking what the Governor described as a "significant step toward
EAM S Jaishankar wished the Lao People's Democratic Republic on its National Day Golden Jubilee and said India is committed to civilizational ties. He shared photos of Indian restoration work at the Vat Phou World Heritage site, highlighting ongoing cultural cooperation between both count
The Akhil Bharatiya Janwadi Mahila Samiti (All India Democratic Women's Association AIDWA) on Tuesday held a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Shimla, demanding the resignation of BJP MLA from Churah, Hans Raj, who has been accused in an alleged case of sexual assault in
"At a time when faith in institutions is already strained, irregularities in voter lists raise serious questions about the commitment of authorities to uphold the democratic mandate," Gogoi wrote in his notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General.
Congress MPs on Tuesday moved adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha demanding the immediate suspension of the allegedly "unplanned and rushed" Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while also flagging the extreme pressure on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) that has reportedly le
Senior party leaders reached out to households across several localities, urging residents to complete their voter registration formalities and contribute to what they described as a transparent and essential democratic exercise.
India will chair International IDEA for the first time in 2026, with CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlighting global recognition of India's election system. India also has the largest electorate among IDEA members, accounting for 44.5% of over 2.22 billion voters across 37 democratic nations.
In a statement, he said the move showed the "weaponisation" of institutions against Opposition leaders and argued that such actions weakened democratic values.
"We all should be proud of India's democratic power and celebrate her as the mother of democracy. My humble journey from Tirupur to New Delhi is a remarkable power of our democracy," Radhakrishnan said.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "drama nahi, delivery" remark ahead of the winter session of the Parliament, asserting that raising and discussing issues in the houses is not drama but a core part of democratic functioning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all the political parties who will be participating in the 6th session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha and 269th Rajya Sabha to not turn the session of Parliament into a "battleground for frustration born out of defeat" or an "arena for
Ahead of the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Speaker of the Lower House Om Birla on Monday called on Members of Parliament to actively participate in the session, emphasising the role of Parliament as the supreme forum for representing the nation's aspirations and upholding democratic