Weakening Democracy
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India among ‘worst autocratisers’ in recent years, says Sweden’s V-Dem Institute
The country has remained an ‘electoral autocracy’ at the end of 2023 after first being categorised as one in 2018, the institute said.
Scroll Staff
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Union government undermined parliamentary democracy, allege rights groups in ‘chargesheet’
The Centre ‘deliberately violated’ constitutional provisions to turn Parliament into ‘an instrument for majoritarian and undemocratic law-making’, they alleged.
Scroll Staff
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Prison verdict for Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus reflects sorry state of Bangladesh democracy
Institutions have been politicised serve the party in power.
Rehman Sobhan
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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With dance, music and humour, a hit play has brought to life the legend of Tansen
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In India, credibility of elections, freedom of political parties significantly declined, says study
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance said that weakening civil liberties is a ‘continuing area of worry’ in several countries.
Scroll Staff
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Explainer: How Modi government’s new bill aims to wrest control of Election Commission appointments
The bill violates the spirit of the Supreme Court’s Constitution bench judgment from March, critics contend.
Vineet Bhalla
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Israel faces a divisive battle over the path it should take – and Netanyahu is responsible for this
The country is split between the vision of secular, urbanised citizens and hardline Orthodox Jews.
David Mednicoff, The Conversation
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Modi government failed to show commitment to transparency, integrity, equity: Lancet editorial
‘Violent Hindu nationalism is suppressing non-Hindu voices,’ the British medical journal noted.
Scroll Staff
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‘Democratic backsliding’: Washington Post, Financial Times editorials on situation in India
The newspapers also criticised the West for turning a ‘lamentably blind eye’ to the actions of the Narendra Modi government.
Scroll Staff
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India rated ‘partially free’ in Freedom House report for third straight year
The Washington-based democracy think tank highlighted the BJP government’s ‘discriminatory policies’ and an increase in the ‘persecution of Muslims’.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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India among the ‘worst autocratisers’ in the last 10 years, says Sweden’s V-Dem Institute
The country is also among the ones ‘witnessing the most dramatic increases’ in political polarisation, the think tank said.
Scroll Staff
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Interview: Why sections of Brazil’s military stoked the violent protests at the nation’s Congress
Some generals in both the Navy and the Air Force especially have been supporting the demonstrations.
Rafael R Ioris, The Conversation
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Whoever wins the election, the threat to Brazil’s democracy won’t immediately go away
Jair Bolsonaro’s brand of right-wing conservatism is growing and, even if he loses, he will still have the support of a large chunk of the population.
Gerson Scheidweiler, The Conversation & Tyler Valiquette, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot