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There is a discernible erosion of trust in democratic systems but all is not lost

Indian democracy is at a critical juncture, with the world’s largest elections underway, and misinformation rampant. While the country’s press freedom ranking has slipped to 161 and Indian democracy has been categorised as an “electoral autocracy” in the latest V-Dem report, is the media making voters aware of key issues,…

AICC president Kharge criticizes BJP government for attempting to change Constitution, promises to protect democracy and social justice.

Central Travancore churches clarify political stance for Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing impartiality, moral values, and safeguarding democracy and diversity.

Fight Against Corruption Through Electoral Reforms (FACTER) highlights the corrupting influence of money in elections, proposing a new system.

German national working for EU lawmaker arrested for spying for China, raising concerns about security breaches and threats to European democracy.

The move came after a former parliamentary researcher and a second man were charged with spying for China after a probe by counter-terrorism police

"There's nothing wrong with trying to influence the election," Trump's lawyer argued.

Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated power in the hands of an elite minority — and that their decisions continue to impact American democracy today.

Democrats are right to be worried about the RFK Jr. effect. But the answer is more democracy, not less

Controversy surrounds Todd Blanche's assertion on election influence, sparking debate on democracy, legality, and ethics in the electoral process.