New Delhi / Stockholm, December 1, 2025: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) at the Council meeting in Stockholm on December 3, 2025. India a founding member of International IDEA will lead the…
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Election Commission Extends SIR Schedule for Electoral Rolls
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories. The revision, referencing January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date, has now been extended by one week to ensure greater participation and…
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India to Chair International IDEA 2026, Leading 35 Nations
India is set to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) in 2026, representing 35 member countries. This leadership role highlights India’s growing influence in global democratic governance and electoral management. As of January 22, 2025, India has a registered electorate of 991 million, the largest…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Honors Shri Rabi Ray on Birth Anniversary
New Delhi, November 27, 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Rabi Ray at Samvidhan Sadan today, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, Members of Parliament, and former MPs, reflecting the high esteem…
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Indian Railways Celebrates Constitution Day Across Zones
On 26 November 2025, Indian Railways commemorated Constitution Day with a series of events across its zones and divisions, reaffirming its commitment to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution of India. The central ceremony was held at Railway Board Headquarters, Rail Bhawan, where Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar,…
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India’s Democratic Strength Driving Global Investment: Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized that the world’s growing interest in investing in India is deeply rooted in the country’s strong democratic foundations and visionary leadership. Speaking at the 125th anniversary of the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata, he said India’s rapid economic and technological rise under…
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ECI Orders Strict Vigil for Peaceful Bihar Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reviewed inter-State border preparedness for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and directed heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful, inducement-free poll. The high-level coordination meeting brought together Chief Secretaries, DGPs and Home Principal Secretaries of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal,…
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Trump’s ‘King Trump’ AI Video Sparks Protests Across US
Washington, October 19, 2025: A political storm has erupted across the United States after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself as “King Trump,” flying a fighter jet over protesters and spraying them with mud. The clip, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, has triggered massive…
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India, Mongolia Deepen Bonds on Dharma & Development
The President of Mongolia, H.E. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, was warmly received by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at Makar Dwar, Parliament House, Delhi, today. The visit marked a milestone in India-Mongolia relations, emphasizing shared values of democracy, dharma, and development (3D). Strengthening 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations During bilateral discussions,…
Elections
ECI Delists 474 More RUPPs, Begins Action Against 359 Parties
New Delhi, September 20, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has intensified its efforts to clean up the electoral system by delisting 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contested a single election for six consecutive years. This marks the second major phase of the nationwide drive…