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Programme on reading out the Preamble of the Constitution held in Mysuru

Mysuru students read Preamble of Constitution on International Day of Democracy. Deputy Commissioner, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and other officials present. State govt. mandated reading of Preamble in schools/colleges. MLA Harish Gowda recalled Ambedkar's efforts. Tanveer Sait urged students to use library to read Constitution and build nation from home. Emphasized…

The Hindu

With democracy on the ballot, the mainstream press must change its ways

The American press is failing to adequately emphasize the stakes of the coming election

The Guardian - US

Millions join Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in reading preamble of Indian Constitution

More than 2.31 crore persons, including bank and corporate employees, had registered for reading the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

The Hindu

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Social media firms ‘not ready to tackle misinformation’ during global elections

Experts urge big tech companies to ensure their platforms are equipped to protect democracy in 2024 votes

The Guardian - UK

Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt

Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy

The Guardian - UK

Mulaqat reunites old friends to join hands for a common goal

Former CM Naidu, 73, arrested in AP Skill Development scam, used his 'mulaqat' facility in Rajahmundry Central Prison to form alliance with Jana Sena Party led by old friend K. Pawan Kalyan. 45-min interaction sealed pact to fight 2024 Assembly elections together to 'Save Democracy in Andhra Pradesh'. PM Modi…

The Hindu

Bolt CEO: 'America’s FedNow service has much to learn from India’s breakthrough payments system'

India's UPI shows that a government can get substantial things done, even with widespread public skepticism and within a boisterous democracy.

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Traffic restrictions near Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 15

This is to facilitate International Democracy Day celebrations on the steps of Vidhana Soudha

The Hindu

MAGA is "losing their s**t right now"

The right-wing also has a backup plan

Salon

Europe failed to bolster democracy in Sahel, EU's top diplomat says

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that 600 million euros spent training security personnel in the Sahel had "failed to bolster democracy". His comments follow recent coups in both Niger and Gabon.

Radio France Internationale

Trial of Brazil’s alleged 8 January insurrectionists opens in supreme court

Judge condemns ‘dastardly putschist attack’ on Latin America’s largest democracy as first four Bolsonaro supporters go on trial

The Guardian - US

Mandating Civics in Schools Won't Fix American Democracy

Who cares if Americans can't answer basic civics questions?

Reason

ICCR to hold festival of democracy on September 15

ICCR to host 'Vaishali' festival of democracy at Nalanda Univ. to celebrate India's rich democratic traditions. Event to feature launch of book, seminars on 'Culture of Democracy' & 'Implementation of Democracy'.

The Hindu

Gabon unveils transitional government, French military cooperation resumes

Gabon's new ruler General Brice Oligui Nguema has appointed former opposition leaders and key figures from the ousted regime to both houses of parliament, as the military junta sets a two-year transition period to democracy and military cooperation with France resumes.

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The Conversation

How term limits for Australian political leaders could build a stronger democracy

King George III reputedly said of the inaugural US president, George Washington, on learning the American had declined a third term of office, that he was “the greatest character of the age”. George III marvelled at Washington because, despite entreaties that he continue as president, Washington had voluntarily ceded power.…

The Hindu

Drop the bad idea of simultaneous elections

Simultaneous elections risk a blurring of the distinct forums and arenas of democracy in India

Salon

Time for Chutkan to put a stop to Trump

"The sad fact is that no one, including Judge Chutkan, has been willing to employ the power of the judicial system"

The Guardian - AU

The Indigenous voice debate is testing Australia’s democracy – and we can’t give in to rancorous polarisation

Peter Dutton knows that the louder the contention about the voice gets, the more Australians will switch off

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The Independent UK

Jill Biden calls swearing in of the 1st woman national archivist 'momentous'

First Lady Jill Biden saluted Colleen Shogan, the first woman to be sworn in as national archivist, saying that democracy’s power is “made real with access to history, unfiltered and uncensored.”

The Guardian - UK

Younger people more likely to doubt merits of democracy – global poll

International study reveals 42% of people aged 18 to 35 supportive of military rule, against 20% of older respondents

The Guardian - US

Chile president gives staunch defence of democracy, 50 years after Pinochet coup

Gabriel Boric makes speech outside palace where Salvador Allende was overthrown in 1973, ushering in brutal military dictatorship

Evening Standard

China spying claims: Rishi Sunak says he ‘will not accept’ interference in UK democracy

Ministers are under pressure to reveal when they first knew about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster

Fortune

Supporting democracy is not a partisan issue – it’s what all Americans expect of business ahead of the 2024 election

'A well-functioning democracy is the cornerstone of a strong economy.'

The Independent UK

Marginalised groups ‘locked out of democracy’ by voter ID rules

A report by MPs and peers found that the policy led to racial and disability discrimination in England’s local elections in May.

The Conversation

Is US democracy on trial? Five 'stress tests' to watch as Trump battles Biden and the justice system

Are former US president Donald Trump’s indictments putting American democracy on trial? Many certainly seem to think so.

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