Parliamentary elections
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A vibrant democracy needs a robust Opposition. To pursue this goal requires perseverance and strategic clarity
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
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 disqualification.
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.
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 more.
‘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 of income.
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.
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.
Macron casts ballot in French parliamentary vote
French voters are casting ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections that could clinch President Emmanuel Macron's hold on power.
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 registered voters.