New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday met Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in election management and capacity building of election officials. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening collaboration in areas …
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Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) Although Bangladesh has emerged from the struggle against authoritarianism, it has at times faced criticism for adopting authoritarian tendencies and restricting democratic rights. Founded through immense sacrifice, the country continues to debate how best to safeguard the spirit of its independence, a report has highlighted. The 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War against Pakistan was fought not to endure the permanent rule of one party but to uphold the people’s right to hol…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday released the book “The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks”, underscoring the equal importance of restraint and authority in constitutional democracy, Lauding former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai’s contribution to the judiciary, Radhakrishnan said his journey reflects an abiding commitment to constitutional values, institutional balance and access to justice.The Vice President said the judiciary occupies a vital p…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IANS) Veteran journalist and former editor R. Rajagopal has expressed gratitude to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan after a prolonged passport renewal ordeal was resolved. He described the intervention of the Chief Minister’s Office as a source of reassurance during a particularly difficult phase of his life.Rajagopal, a native of Kerala who is now based in Kolkata, had found himself caught in an administrative impasse after applying for the renewal of his passpor…
Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) The European Union (EU) on Saturday welcomed what it described as “genuinely competitive” parliamentary elections and referendum in Bangladesh, terming the exercise a “pivotal step” towards restoring democratic governance and the rule of law in the country.It further noted that there was “no direct observation” of fraud or bullet stuffing during the polling. However, certain reports suggest that polls were rigged in several constituencies.The BNP-led alliance cla…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on Thursday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, within the Parliament House Complex in New Delhi.The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion, according to an official press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).The high-level international parliamentary conference will be chaired by Lok Sabha Speak…