Politics

Police intensify investigation as death toll in Delhi blast rises to 13

Police intensify investigation as death toll in De...

November 11, 2025

The death toll in an explosion that took place just outside Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening has risen to 13 as more people succumbed to their injuries in hospitals in the capital. At least 35 others are still undergoing treatment in what remains a mysterious blast in the hear...

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With Phase I of voting, can Bihar end its persistently low voter turnout

With Phase I of voting, can Bihar end its persiste...

November 6, 2025

Despite being known as one of India’s most politically charged states where politics has spread its roots in every aspect of life, when it comes to the fundamentals of political democracy, Bihar’s voters have consistently shown little interest in turning out when and where it...

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ECI warning on AI deepfakes highlights rising use during polls

ECI warning on AI deepfakes highlights rising use ...

November 3, 2025

Last week, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a detailed advisory to all national and state-recognised political parties on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated and synthetic content in election campaigns. The move comes amid growing concern that deepfakes...

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Paris Peace Forum 2025 concludes with global pledges for peace, AI accountability and climate action

Paris Peace Forum 2025 concludes with global pledg...

October 31, 2025

The 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum, which took place over two days in the French capital, concluded on Thursday after high-level international discussions on peace, climate, and the impact of technological progress on people. In a press statement, the organisers of Paris Pe...

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Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female PM spotlights steep gender inequality

Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first fem...

October 22, 2025

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, a landmark achievement in a country long dominated by male political leadership. Her ascent highlights Japan’s persistent gender inequality, especially when compared with other developed nations. Japan sc...

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Election Commission in the dock over Bihar Elections 2025

Election Commission in the dock over Bihar Electio...

October 13, 2025

The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are fast becoming one of the most closely watched and debated state polls in recent memory. Weeks before polling dates were announced, a storm of controversies had already gripped the electoral process, triggering legal battles, political outcry,...

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Over 300 global leaders to attend Paris Peace Forum 2025

Over 300 global leaders to attend Paris Peace Foru...

October 11, 2025

The eighth edition of Paris Peace Forum, that will be held on October 29-30 in Paris, will see the participation of over 300 political, social and business leaders from around the world to address issues related to global peace and sustainable prosperity. In a press statement, th...

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EU’s new strategic roadmap for India may be gamechanger in bilateral ties

EU’s new strategic roadmap for India may be game...

October 1, 2025

Recently, the European Union unveiled its New Strategic EU-India Agenda setting out a range of areas for closer bilateral cooperation. The document hails India as the “world’s largest democracy” and a “like-minded and trusted partner”. At a press conference held in Brus...

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With Karki at helm, Nepalese youth optimistic about future

With Karki at helm, Nepalese youth optimistic abou...

September 18, 2025

Almost as suddenly as they had begun, riots in Nepal have ended and peace reigns over Himalayan nation with the nomination of Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister and elections announced for march 2026. As a result, the immediate aftermath of youth-led protests has given w...

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Controversial disqualification bill sparks national debate

Controversial disqualification bill sparks nationa...

September 7, 2025

The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has triggered intense public and political debate across India. The bill proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister who is held in jail for 30 consecutive ...

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