Democracy not an excuse to hinder India-China ties: Think tank

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 14:17

India has to overcome "domestic impediments" and "political obstacles" and not let its democracy hinder the development of ties with China, an official think tank on Tuesday said in its first commentary on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s recent visit.

UK supports Suu Kyi`s call for democratic reform in Myanmar

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 17:06

Britain has assured democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi that it will help to build international pressure on Myanmar for further reforms to ensure that the 2015 elections are fully democratic.

Disruptions affect normal functioning of democracy: Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:35

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said "disruption" has become the "fourth D" besides debate, dissension and decision in India`s democracy which is affecting the normal functioning of parliamentary democracy.

Myanmar opposition spokesman fined over election claim

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 14:35

District Chief Jeff Jay of the Orlando Fire Department said the dozen passengers were stranded for more than two hour aboard the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which is billed as Orlando`s tallest roller coaster.

Centre `manipulating` democratic set up of J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 19:58

People`s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the Centre of "manipulating" the democratic and political system of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mother and son, not UPA ruling the nation: Ramdev

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 15:13

A day after the Union Cabinet withdrew a controversial Ordinance on convicted lawmakers it had earlier cleared, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday termed the decision as "strangulation of democracy" as it was effected after condemnation by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi.

Mandela`s statue to be unveiled to mark 20 years of democracy

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 19:23

A nine-metre bronze statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela will be unveiled in Pretoria in December to kick off celebrations of 20 years of democracy of South Africa.

Judiciary the most important pillar of democracy: Guj Governor

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 22:55

Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal on Saturday said judiciary played a vital role in social and economic justice and was the most important pillar of democracy.

Mandela`s statue unveiling to mark 20 years of democracy of South Africa

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 17:54

A nine-metre bronze statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela will be unveiled in Pretoria in December to kick off celebrations of 20 years of democracy of South Africa.

Trust important between democratic institutions: Kapil Sibal

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 23:54

Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal indicated that there was a sense of mistrust prevailing amongst the institutions of our democracy.

Congress seeks to reach out to Left

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 22:40

With Narendra Modi`s anointment as BJP`s prime ministerial candidate, Congress on Friday sought to reach out to like minded parties including the Left, underlining that communalism has emerged as the "biggest threat" to Indian democracy.

India is largest functional democracy: President

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 15:34

President Pranab Mukherjee said India was the largest functional democracy in the world, with its own strength which manifests itself whenever the situation demands.