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Poll candidates source of income must be disclosed'

He pointed out that 113 MPs had shown themselves as social activists or housewives or those without any adequate source...

5 Sep 2017 8:39 PM GMT

Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP/Koji Sasahara)

Kishida reelected Japan's PM in parliamentary voteBy Mari Yamaguchi

Kishida had been chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago

10 Nov 2021 7:57 AM GMT

BJP supporters listen to a speech of Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in Loni, Ghaziabad district on February 3, 2022. Prakash SINGH / AFP)

Pavan K. Varma | Persevere and be clear to build a robust Opposition

A vibrant democracy needs a robust Opposition. To pursue this goal requires perseverance and strategic clarity

19 March 2022 7:11 PM GMT

E-tezkera will help security in the country, Ghani said at a ceremony at which he received the first card to be issued. (Photo: PTI)

Afghan president launches new ID cards amid row over ethnicity

The much delayed 'e-tezkera' system, named after the local term for identity cards, is intended to reduce fraud and much...

3 May 2018 11:44 AM GMT

The decision to dissolve Telangana Assembly came after KCR held a meeting with his Cabinet on Thursday. (Photo: File | ANI)

Chandrasekhar Rao dissolves Assembly, calls for snap polls

Meanwhile chief secretary S.K. Joshi issued a notification on Mr Rao and his Cabinet continuing in a caretaker capacity.

6 Sep 2018 11:25 PM GMT

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday set up a nine-judge bench to decide if the contentious issue of right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC verdict on undertrials contesting elections today

The petitioners had argued that there must be a stage prior to the conviction when a candidate should face...

25 Sep 2018 12:30 AM GMT

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron dashes his ex-boss Valls' hopes for ticket

A total of 577 seats are up for grabs in the June 11-18 elections to the National Assembly.

12 May 2017 12:18 AM GMT

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Can tainted ministers fight polls? SC to decide soon

During the course of hearing, the matter was referred to the Law Commission of India.

5 Jan 2017 10:31 PM GMT

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron looking for a parliamentary majority

To win in the first round, candidates need an absolute majority and support from at least a quarter of the district's...

10 Jun 2017 9:44 AM GMT

Fran§ois Bayrou announced he wont stand in the French presidential election. (Photo: AFP)

Key Macron ally says he is quitting French government

MoDem is facing allegations it used European parliamentary funds to pay assistants actually based in France.

21 Jun 2017 7:08 AM GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

French President Macron's party dominates parliamentary vote

Le Pen, who entered parliament for the first time in her career, told supporters her FN had won at least six seats.

19 Jun 2017 4:35 AM GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron leaves his house followed by bodyguards before voting in the final round of parliamentary elections, in the northern seaside town of Le Touquet, France. (Photo: AP)

Macron casts ballot in French parliamentary vote

French voters are casting ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections that could clinch President Emmanuel...

18 Jun 2017 7:47 AM GMT