India poorer and less free under Modi than without him: Study
India's per capita GDP is roughly 25% lower and its democratic freedoms significantly worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi than they would have been had he not been in power, a new…
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Guwahati students question freedom, safety, and dissent on I-Day
As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, students in Guwahati are using the occasion to question whether political freedom in 1947 has translated into true liberty today, assamtribune.com reports. Cotton…
Gen Z seeks new meaning of freedom as India turns 80
India marks its 80th Independence Day on August 15, completing 79 years since 1947. For Gen Z, born after liberalisation, freedom means fair exams, jobs, expression and personal autonomy, not just freedom…
Venezuela democracy prospects improve after US-backed talks
An initial round of negotiations between Venezuela’s regime and opposition ended on August 12th with a modest agreement to begin judicial reform, including of the Supreme Court, The Economist reports. Further talks…
Rijiju Says Parliament Session Lacked Quality Debate Despite 12 Bills
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed concern over the quality of discussions in the recent Parliament session, saying 12 Bills were passed but meaningful debate remained limited. Rijiju, writing in an opinion…
Partisan feuding in Taiwan weakens democracy, aids China
Hindustan Times reports that Taiwan's democracy is being undermined by internal political feuding, which China could exploit. The ruling DPP has won the past three presidential elections, but the opposition KMT-led parliament…
Indian democracy faces election integrity questions at 80
India marks 80 years of Independence with a mixed democratic record, according to Frontline. The country ranks 157th among 180 nations in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, and 1.5 crore names…
Aung San Suu Kyi: No right to hope without endeavour
Times of India reports that Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, once stated she does not believe in people just hoping, insisting they must work for…
Ramashish Rai resigns as RLD’s Uttar Pradesh chief
Ramashish Rai resigned as Uttar Pradesh unit president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) on Friday. He submitted his resignation to national president and Union minister Jayant Chaudhary.
Tamil Nadu Votes in Local Body Elections
Tamil Nadu voters went to the polls on Monday in local body elections, with Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa casting her vote in the Chennai Corporation election. Polling officials marked voters’ fingers with…
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