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Sunak facing pressure over China stance after alleged parliamentary spy arrested

The Prime Minister confronted the Chinese premier Li Qiang over ‘unacceptable’ interference in British democracy.

The Independent UK

TDP calls for State bandh on Monday

TDP State president K. Atchannaidu calls for State bandh on Sep 11 in protest against illegal arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu. He condemns Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's failures and corrupt governance. He urges people and organizations to make bandh successful for democracy.

The Hindu

Mangosuthu Buthelezi: the Zulu nationalist who left his mark on South Africa's history

Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century. He was one of the last of a generation of black South African leaders who influenced the transition from the white minority apartheid regime to a society under a democratically elected government.

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‘Health of Democracy’ an important issue for India-U.S. relations, says U.S. White House officials

The “health of democracy” is an important issue for the India-U.S. relationship, said senior U.S. White House officials, adding that U.S. President Joe Biden raised these issues in every meeting he has held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

What Modi won’t show the G20: Muslims killed, harassed by the police and abused in school

The PM is keen to show India as the ‘mother of democracy’, but this is one of the most undemocratic periods in its history, says the journalist Rana Ayyub

The Guardian - UK

Ilya Somin: Should Libertarians Support the Prosecutions of Trump?

"If anything is a reprehensible act for a high official in a democracy that deserves retribution, this is a good example," says professor Ilya Somin.

Reason

Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy

Outcome of Saturday’s presidential election could be key to India and China’s battle for influence in the Indian Ocean.

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All India Lawyers Union opposes One Nation, One Election proposal

AILU opposes One Nation One Election policy, citing it against democracy, federalism & Constitution.

The Hindu

Arundhati Roy: ‘Biden, Macron know what’s going on in India but won’t talk’

From her New Delhi home, acclaimed Indian writer and activist talks about G20 summit and state of India’s minorities.

Al Jazeera

The US should not normalize Modi’s autocratic and illiberal India at the G20

Despite his lip-service to democracy and human rights, Biden keeps embracing autocrats and would-be autocrats

The Guardian - US

The cost of accountability for Trump

"Real and actual violence is only becoming increasingly more likely"

Salon

Backsliding democracy as host, deepening divide, impact on poor: Global media’s G20 scepticism

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. The world is one family.

Newslaundry

Trump’s Niece Blasts Elon Musk For ‘Destroying’ Twitter

The angry niece of former president Donald Trump, Mary Trump, attacked Tesla CEO Elon Musk in posts on X.

Zenger

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

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Salon

Trump vs. Biden 2024: All-time ugly

Trump lies about his weight — and that's what the press focuses on? We won't save democracy that way, folks

The Independent UK

Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy

Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs

Salon

Get real: Trump plans to be a dictator

Project 2025 is a strategy that has been developed by right-wing think tanks

Reason

My New Lawfare Article on Trump and the Use of Section 3 Disqualification as a Tool to Protect Democracy Against itself

Section 3 disqualification is justifiable as a democracy-limiting tool to protect democracy. But there are slippery-slope issues that deserve serious consideration.

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The Guardian - US

Election season has come. Here’s what you need to do to stop Trump from winning

America is about to start a terrifyingly high-stakes ride. These are some ways to help save American democracy

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on India’s G20 summit: a backsliding democracy gets to play host

Editorial: Western democracies are wrong to overlook a country’s descent into electoral autocracy because they believe they need it to contain China

The Independent UK

Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan 6 attack

The sentence is the largest to date connected to the attack, reflecting his singular role organizing members of the mob that brought American democracy to the brink

The Hindu

Dyf pulls claims Idar Gold Trophy in record time

Dyf wins Idar Gold Trophy in record time; Chopin sets new course record. Protest delays 4th race, but punters convinced by CCTV mirror image. Alpha Domino, Democracy, Aloysia, Inishmore & Chieftain win.

The Hindu

Justice will be done to Gauri Lankesh when her killers are convicted: CM

Chief Min. Siddaramaiah vows justice for Gauri Lankesh; expresses confidence in strong evidence in chargesheet. He condemns forces behind her killing, writing of threat letters & moral policing. Cites her fight for communal harmony & refusal to seek personal favours. Shailaja Teacher & Angela Rangad speak of struggle to save…

The Hindu

Kavitha urges political parties to push women’s quota bill

Kavitha urges 47 political parties to unite and pass Women's Reservation Bill in special session of Parliament. She highlights importance of inclusivity in democracy and calls for action from citizens to ensure women's rightful place in legislative discourse. Bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in Lok Sabha and State…

The Guardian - UK

At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally

Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner

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