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Opinion | Will Bangladesh Emerge As South Asia's New Power Player?
Bangladesh's election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million.
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US Slips To Lowest-Ever Rank In Global Corruption Index, Denmark Tops List Again
Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) warned Tuesday of worsening corruption in democracies worldwide and said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Noor Hossain: The Iconic Bangladeshi Activist Who Took Down A Dictator
As Bangladesh moves towards another national election, the country's political calendar turns back to its defining moments. Under deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, rallies filled the streets, opposition leaders faced restrictions.
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"Blot On Democracy": Rahul Gandhi Writes To Speaker After Parliament Chaos
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, suggesting that he was deliberately stopped from speaking in response to President's address, and called it a "blot on democracy".
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Rahul Gandhi-Centre Showdown Over Ladakh Escalates, 8 Congress MPs Suspended
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi ripped into the government Tuesday over the India-US trade deal and startling claims about the 2020 India-China military stand-off in Ladakh.
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Opinion | India-US Deal: When Diplomacy Trumps Cynicism
The deal reaffirms the strength of India-US ties between the world's two largest democracies, unlocks prosperity for citizens on both sides and fuels shared goals of fair trade, innovation and global stability.
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AI Agents To Invade Social Media, Spread Narratives And Destroy Democracy, Study Warns
Researchers warn AI-powered swarms could flood social media with false narratives, adapting in real time and threatening democracy by mimicking human behavior.
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Opinion | Trump, Xi, Putin - In The Age Of Strongmen, The Peril For 'Middle Powers'
There is a need for democracies like India, Brazil, Europe and Canada to form new alliances; otherwise, we will have to live in a world dominated by strongmen and transactional leaders like Trump and Xi.
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Washington State Senate's Resolution Honours India's Traditions Of Democracy
The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India's 77th Republic Day, citing India's democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community.
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After Toppling Sheikh Hasina, Young Bangladeshis Turn Back To Old Guard
Dhaka University student Sadman Mujtaba Rafid defied his parents and police to join protests that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convinced the rallies were essential to ensure democracy prevailed over dynastic rule.
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Opinion | Will Bangladesh Emerge As South Asia's New Power Player?
Bangladesh's election marks a welcome break from the past. The embrace of democracy is a hopeful sign, but the result also shows how deeply entrenched dynastic politics are in the nation of more than 170 million.
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US Slips To Lowest-Ever Rank In Global Corruption Index, Denmark Tops List Again
Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) warned Tuesday of worsening corruption in democracies worldwide and said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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Noor Hossain: The Iconic Bangladeshi Activist Who Took Down A Dictator
As Bangladesh moves towards another national election, the country's political calendar turns back to its defining moments. Under deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, rallies filled the streets, opposition leaders faced restrictions.
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"Blot On Democracy": Rahul Gandhi Writes To Speaker After Parliament Chaos
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, suggesting that he was deliberately stopped from speaking in response to President's address, and called it a "blot on democracy".
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Rahul Gandhi-Centre Showdown Over Ladakh Escalates, 8 Congress MPs Suspended
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi ripped into the government Tuesday over the India-US trade deal and startling claims about the 2020 India-China military stand-off in Ladakh.
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Opinion | India-US Deal: When Diplomacy Trumps Cynicism
The deal reaffirms the strength of India-US ties between the world's two largest democracies, unlocks prosperity for citizens on both sides and fuels shared goals of fair trade, innovation and global stability.
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AI Agents To Invade Social Media, Spread Narratives And Destroy Democracy, Study Warns
Researchers warn AI-powered swarms could flood social media with false narratives, adapting in real time and threatening democracy by mimicking human behavior.
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Opinion | Trump, Xi, Putin - In The Age Of Strongmen, The Peril For 'Middle Powers'
There is a need for democracies like India, Brazil, Europe and Canada to form new alliances; otherwise, we will have to live in a world dominated by strongmen and transactional leaders like Trump and Xi.
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Washington State Senate's Resolution Honours India's Traditions Of Democracy
The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India's 77th Republic Day, citing India's democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community.
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After Toppling Sheikh Hasina, Young Bangladeshis Turn Back To Old Guard
Dhaka University student Sadman Mujtaba Rafid defied his parents and police to join protests that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convinced the rallies were essential to ensure democracy prevailed over dynastic rule.
