democracy

September 18, 2024 9:51 AM

Prime Ministrer Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as first phase of polling begins in J-K

As the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir begins on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters in the constituencies to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. In a post on X, PM Modi also called upon first-time voters to exercise their franchise. "As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections begins, I urge all those in constituencies going to the polls today to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy....

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi chairs Semiconductor Executives’ Roundtable, says democracy and technology can ensure welfare of humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Semiconductor Executives' Roundtable at his residence on Tuesday, underscoring the significance of the semiconductor industry for India's future and the global economy. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the transformative role of semiconductors, calling them the foundation of the Digital Age. He noted that semiconductors will soon become essential even for basic daily necessities. "The future will be driven by technology, and your ideas will not only sha...

June 27, 2024 9:20 AM

US passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections, Islamabad terms it ‘incomplete understanding’

The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday, in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan and called for a "thorough and independent investigation" into interference claims in Pakistan's 2024 elections. The resolution passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98 per cent voting in its favour, urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in "upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law". The resolution, HR 901, titl...

September 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Prime Minister Modi appeals voters to cast franchise in festival of democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters on Monday to cast their franchise in record numbers for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, making a special plea to women and young voters to actively participate in the festival of democracy. "As 49 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls today in the 5th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, I urge all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in record numbers. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate en...