No deadline for quota in democracy—Mohan Bhagwat must know. RSS isn't the first to oppose it
From Morales in Bolivia to Maduro in Venezuela to Morsi in Egypt, leaders have tried to challenge affirmative action and witnessed devastation. The RSS can take a lesson or two. Key Points
ThePrintU.S. circumspect on Rahul Gandhi disqualification, reaffirms shared democratic values with India
U.S. State Department comments on Rahul Gandhi disqualification from Lok Sabha Key Points
The Hindu'Resist evil forces & safeguard democratic rights,' Mamata tells members on TMC Foundation Day
West Bengal CM & TMC chief Mamata Banerjee was speaking on significance of party's formation on 1 January, 1998. She also pledged to persist in her fight for the country’s common people. Key Points
ThePrintUS debt ceiling negotiations push towards critical default deadline
Time is tight. The Treasury Department on Friday said the government would run short of funds to pay all its bills on June 5 without congressional action, a slightly later but firmer deadline than its prior forecast of default as early as June 1. And any deal in principle between democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will be the start of what could easily be a week-long process of shepherding legislation through the narrowly and bitterly divided Congress. Key Points
Economic TimesGullak director Palash Vaswani is not fretting about star culture entering the OTT space
Director Palash Vaswani believes that the democratic nature of OTT platforms means that content, rather than star power, is the key to success. He sees the medium as providing a platform for directors, actors, and writers to connect with a larger audience, and stresses the importance of empowering all departments involved in filmmaking to create exceptional content. Vaswani has directed a number of successful web series, including Gullak, and is currently working on another human drama. | Web Series Key Points
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US presidential polls: Donald Trump, Joe Biden set to sweep Super Tuesday. Can Nikki Haley make a mark?
US presidential polls: Voters across 16 US states and one US territory cast ballots in presidential primaries to mark “Super Tuesday”. What is a Super Tuesday and what's likely to happen? Check out here. Key Points
mintRobert F. Kennedy Jr. to contest as independent. Can he challenge President Joe Biden?
Citing a Gallup survey, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that most Americans dislike both Democrats and Republicans. Can he win as an independent candidate or simply spoil Joe Biden's chances? Key Points
Economic TimesIndia’s democratic values have eroded significantly: VDem
The debate around India’s erosion of democratic values has surfaced again after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in the U.K. The Bharatiya Janata Party demanded an apology from Mr. Gandhi for his comments. Key Points
The Hindu‘Undermining our judiciary’: India protests Germany's remarks on Kejriwal arrest, summons envoy
A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson had said Delhi CM is ‘entitled to fair & impartial trial’. MEA says 'biased assumptions most unwarranted'. Key Points
ThePrintUS CDC issues health alert for subtype of mpox virus in Congo
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on Thursday to notify clinicians and health departments about a deadly type of the mpox virus spreading in the democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Key Points
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'UN needs to be more democratic and representative': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
UNSC currently comprises five permanent members China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US. There are 10 elected non-permanent members who serve two-year terms. India completed its two-year term in December last year Key Points
FirstpostBJP MPs spar with Rahul Gandhi at Parliamentary panel meeting on G-20
The meeting degenerated into a shouting match after BJP MPs G.V.L. Narasimha Rao and Anil Firojiya, sources said, flagged Gandhi’s remarks on the ‘state of Indian democracy’ made earlier this month in London Key Points
The HinduCalifornia governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the US Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSuper Tuesday primary: Trump wins Virginia, North Carolina; Joe Biden Tennessee, Oklahoma
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump will likely stand on the cusp of sealing the Republican presidential nomination. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is expected to continue to pick up delegates on the democratic side. Key Points
India Today'Want to ensure democracy continues': Sheikh Hasina as voting begins in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government established the democratic rights of the people and wanted to ensure that democracy continued in the country. Her comments came as voting for the general election began which has been boycotted by Opposition parties. Key Points
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Pakistani Generals have a history of censoring media. Imran Khan is just the latest victim
The chokehold of the Pakistani military on ideas has created a republic of fear. For Indians, the crisis ought to remind just how fragile democratic freedoms are. Key Points
ThePrintSoros old, rich and dangerous: Jaishankar flags ‘fear psychosis’
Worries us because we went through colonialism... know the dangers of outside interference: EAM, in Australia Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndian-American professionals from Silicon Valley hold 'havan' to pray for PM Modi's re-election
Indian-American tech professionals in Silicon Valley organized a 'havan' at a Hindu temple to pray for PM Modi's Lok Sabha election victory. OFBJP, USA, SF Bay Area Chapter aims for a 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar' win. Key Points
Economic TimesItalian PM Giorgia Meloni suffers setback as centre-left candidate claims Sardinia election win
With almost all the votes counted, Alessandra Todde, a member of the left-leaning 5-Star Movement who was backed by the democratic Party (PD), had 45.3% of the vote. Key Points
ThePrintAfter Sidda, Kerala CM to hold Delhi protest; southern states allege economic discrimination
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Cabinet colleagues, along with Left democratic Front MPs, will stage a dharna at Jantar Mantar to protest against the Centre's economic discrimination against Kerala. The move follows a similar protest by Karnataka government representatives in New Delhi, alleging raw economic deals. Key Points
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