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Former Australian PM Morrison took on extra powers in secret

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was…

The Independent UK

Scott Morrison secretly appointed to five ministries, including treasury and home affairs, says PM

Anthony Albanese says former prime minister oversaw ‘unprecedented trashing of our democracy’ as Morrison’s colleagues Ken Wyatt and Karen Andrews…

The Guardian - AU

The power of words: On the assault on Salman Rushdie

The assault on Rushdie is an attack on those who speak out against all forms of extremism

The Hindu

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Opinion | A Narrow Pardon for Trump?

Why a targeted pardon for mishandling classified documents might just ultimately strengthen the rule of law — and help peel…

Politico

On the 75th anniversary of independence, Hindu nationalism gains support among India’s youth

As India marks its 75th anniversary of independence from the British empire this Monday, the secular foundations laid down by…

Radio France Internationale

Salman Rushdie’s grave fears for Indian democracy published in PEN anthology

Rushdie’s words, written before last week’s attack in New York, are aired in a new anthology alongside other leading authors

The Guardian - UK

Political Pulse / Authoritarian regimes need a neighborly nudge toward democracy

Authoritarianism now runs rampant in some parts of Southeast Asia. I was a correspondent in this region from 2006 through…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Putin, Biden, Macron, and other leaders send Independence Day messages

In a break from the past, PM Modi made no reference to foreign policy, challenges from Pakistan, China in his…

The Hindu

Former GOP insider: How my party died

Former Republican strategist says her party can't be salvaged — and if Trump isn't punished, America is "done for"

Salon

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What you can expect from our elections coverage

The Texas Tribune’s coverage of elections seeks to empower informed participation in our democracy. We hope to achieve that in…

The Texas Tribune

Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions

Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the U.S. and other governments to impose…

The Independent UK

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

WASHINGTON/PARIS: Global leaders led by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Indians on the 75th anniversary…

The Times of India

PM Modi calls India the ‘mother of democracy’ in his Independence Day speech

Independence Day 2022: PM Modi said that India is the mother of democracy and everyone is working towards empowering every…

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Time is on our side

Win or lose, a protest is a process of trial and error. To put it simply, it is disruption, innovation,…

Bangkok Post

Such a long reckoning

We have splintered our thinking, split up our feelings. We have become a fractious family. On this defining anniversary, we…

The Hindu

Why India@75 must pay attention to fault lines

In 75 years, India has defied prophets of doom to remain a plural, vibrant democracy. Here's what we got right…

Livemint

A substantive welfare state remains an illusion

Over the decades, an elite obsession with getting the state out of the way has left a majority of Indians…

Livemint

India@75 special: A portrait of the evolving Indian

Indians feel more free than before and are hopeful of a more prosperous future. But political divides and competing historical…

Livemint

Text of President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation on August 14, 2022

My dear fellow citizens,

The Hindu

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India at 75 | India proved sceptics wrong, says President Droupadi Murmu

The President said for a country like India, the passage of 75 years is merely a blink of an eye.

The Hindu

World has seen new India rising: President Murmu in maiden speech on Independence Day eve

By the year 2047, we will have fully realised the dreams of our freedom fighters. We will have given a…

Livemint

India@75 survey: Political divide rising, creating strain in relationships

Political polarization is on the rise, and the stronger one is in their support for a political party, the more…

Livemint

Giorgia Meloni may be no fascist. But she evokes grim memories of Italy’s past

An election win for her Brothers of Italy would be a threat to democracy across Europe

The Guardian - UK

11 Opposition parties to fight EVM 'misuse', money power and media

Three resolutions were passed at a conference attended by these parties in the National Capital

The Hindu

Italy's Letta: Italian right-wing threatens Europe democracy

The leader of Italy's Democratic Party is warning of the threats to European democracy posed by Italy's right-wing nationalistic parties

The Independent UK