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Minorities have voted consistently for forces of secularism, democracy and social justice: Jawahirullah

MMK leader Jawahirullah condemns Seeman's comments on minorities as 'disgusting'; minorities have consistently voted for secularism, democracy & social justice; Seeman's views similar to BJP-RSS; MMK opposed DMK on Factories Act; MMK protested for release of long-term prisoners; TNCC leader Selvaperunthagai says no hate-promoting party can survive in TN.

The Hindu

The world's most powerful democracies were built on the suffering of others

United States President Joe Biden has cast the conflict between the western world and its competitors as a clash between “democracies and autocracies.” This masks the American desire for power and the complex realities of creating democracy.

The Conversation

Greek Center-Right Election Victory Likely To Stablize Government

The convincing win by the New Democracy) center-right party in Greek elections stabilizes the political scene in Athens.

Zenger

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The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas

HB 2127, the so-called death star bill, is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses.

Texas Observer

Repeal of two laws enacted by BJP government in State sought

Commending the Congress government in the State for repealing the Karnataka APMC (Amendment) Act 2020, president of Citizen For Democracy (CFD) S.R. Hiremath has demanded that the government repeal two more legislation, the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment Act 2020 and the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Prevention of Cattle Act…

The Hindu

Netanyahu Slams Foreign Interventions In Israeli Democracy

Israeli PM defends judicial reform, calls for respect of sovereign decisions

Zenger

‘I won’t be deterred’: Hong Kong activist Finn Lau vows to fight on despite arrest bounty

Pro-democracy leader who now lives in UK argues UK government is doing too little about Chinese threat

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Concern over fake news in mainstream media misleading people

Expressing concern over fake news being spread by the mainstream media misleading people in the country, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment and Bidar district in-charge Eshwar Khandre has advised media personnel to be objective in their reporting.

The Hindu

Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa

The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard.

The Conversation

In ‘ABC News’ Interview, Netanyahu Dismisses Fears Over Israeli Democracy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that the new law was not as significant as critics claimed

Zenger

Israelis’ defiance of Netanyahu holds a lesson for anyone who cares about democracy

Mass protests against the man who was Trumpian before Trump are part of a worldwide struggle, says the Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Artificial intelligence is powering politics – but it could also reboot democracy

Generative AI can involve citizens directly in decision-making, but not while developers’ incentives are only financial, says Polly Curtis, chief executive of Demos

The Guardian - UK

Legacy Organizations’ Intervention In Israeli Judicial Reform Debate Raises Concerns

American Jewish Groups Take Sides in Israeli Politics, Ignite Controversy

Zenger

UN chief calls coup in Niger 'disturbing trend' in Sahel region

In tonight's edition: Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him. Amid Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, President Vladimir Putin pledges free shipments to six African countries. It comes as Moscow seeks to allay food insecurity concerns caused by its invasion of…

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‘Last bastion of democracy in the Sahel’: Uncertainty in Niger prompts concern among allies

The situation in Niger remained fluid on Thursday, a day after members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey. FRANCE 24 spoke with Danielle Resnick, a political scientist specialising in sub-Saharan Africa at the Brookings Institution, about how a military coup could affect…

The Hindu

CM felicitates Civil Services rank-holders

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has exhorted budding civil servants to work for the welfare of the common man. Only then would democracy acquire a greater meaning, he said

The Independent UK

Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

The Conversation

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

The Hindu

PM Modi tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, making political speeches outside, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, dubs government a "blot on humanity" for "indifference" towards Manipur. He said the burning of Manipur is a "black chapter" for the country and the government is a "blot on humanity" for not taking care…

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Governor visits Uthiramerur

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi visited Sri Vaikunta Perumal temple in Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram district. He was amazed by the temple inscriptions that showed evidence of a vibrant democracy over one thousand years ago, feeling proud and humbled.

Zenger

Israel’s Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Against ‘Reasonableness Law’

Court sets September date for hearing; opposition vows to defend democracy

TechRadar

The voter's guide to AI-generated election misinformation

Democracy and voting in the AI age is a thorny issue - experts express major concerns about upcoming elections.

Salon

Beware Trump's revenge — and it's coming

Our experts conclude the Trump indictments are "extraordinary" and "necessary" — but he will seek revenge

The Guardian - UK

We’ve had almost 99 years of Tory rule in Totnes. Here’s how we plan to get rid of them

By uniting behind one progressive parliamentary candidate, voters in Totnes can effect change, says George Monbiot

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